Overnight Catamaran Charter to Vieques

Vieques is Puerto Rico's larger, wilder satellite island — once a US Navy testing ground, now a refuge of empty beaches, wild horses and a bioluminescent bay so bright it's been officially recognized as the brightest in the world. There are no large resorts and very little development; most of the island is a national wildlife refuge.

An overnight catamaran charter is the most immersive way to experience Vieques. You sail across the Vieques Sound, drop anchor at a secluded beach, and spend the day snorkeling and swimming. Then comes the moment a day trip can never give you: after dark, you experience Mosquito Bay, where the water glows electric blue with every splash and paddle stroke — a phenomenon caused by millions of microscopic dinoflagellates.

You sleep onboard, wake up to a sunrise over the island, and sail back the next day. It's the rare kind of trip people remember for the rest of their lives.