Kayak or SUP rental
Pick up a kayak or paddle board and explore the lagoon at your own pace. Best price for solo and pairs.
From $30
See rentalsThe calmest water in San Juan for first-time kayakers and paddle boarders. LED night kayak and bioluminescent tours after dark.
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Pick up a kayak or paddle board and explore the lagoon at your own pace. Best price for solo and pairs.
From $30
See rentalsGuided night paddle with light-up kayaks and SUPs. The most-booked Condado Lagoon experience.
From $59
Book night tourDrive to Fajardo and paddle the glowing waters of Laguna Grande. Combine with a stop in Condado.
From $89
See bio toursCondado Lagoon is the calmest open water in San Juan. Protected from the Atlantic by Condado and Old San Juan, the lagoon hosts kayak rentals, paddle board lessons, LED night tours and snorkel trips along its mangrove edges. Most operators launch from the public dock near Puente Dos Hermanos.
Five ways to enjoy the calmest water in San Juan
Single and tandem kayak rentals plus guided tours on the calm waters of Condado Lagoon.
→Stand up paddle board rentals and group lessons on the flat lagoon water. Great for first timers.
→Snorkel the mangrove edges of Condado Lagoon. Tarpon, parrotfish and the occasional manatee swim in the protected water.
→LED night kayak, sunset paddle and bioluminescent bay tours after dark. The lagoon glow you came for.
→Public docks, hotel access points, parking spots and walking routes from Condado, Old San Juan and Isla Verde.
→Highest rated kayak, paddle board, and snorkel experiences on the lagoon
Condado Lagoon (Laguna del Condado) is a 70-acre urban tidal lagoon between Old San Juan and Condado Beach. Calm protected water, mangrove edges, and tarpon swimming under the Dos Hermanos bridge make it the safest water sports spot in San Juan. Open access from public docks, walking distance from most Condado hotels.
Condado Lagoon sits between Old San Juan and Condado Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is 15 minutes from the cruise port and 25 minutes from Luis MuΓ±oz MarΓn airport. Most operators meet at the public dock by Puente Dos Hermanos on Ashford Avenue.
Yes. The water is protected from open-sea waves, the wind is usually mild, and the average depth is shallow. Operators provide vests, paddles, and a quick briefing. Children five and up can join with an adult.
Condado Lagoon itself is not classified as a bioluminescent bay. The closest bio bay is Laguna Grande in Fajardo, around 50 minutes east. Many operators offer a Fajardo combo. Condado is famous for its LED night kayak instead, which uses light-up boats.
Wear swimwear plus a quick-dry layer, reef-safe sunscreen, and a hat. Bring a waterproof phone case if you want to take photos. Most operators provide vests, paddles, and the kayak or SUP.
Self-guided kayak and SUP rentals start at around $30. Guided LED night kayak tours start at $59. Bioluminescent bay combos to Fajardo cost from $89. Prices include gear and instruction.
After the lagoon, head to Cayo Icacos for a catamaran snorkel day, or walk the colonial streets of Old San Juan.
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