Caribbean Kayaking, Surfing, Windsurfing, Parasailing, River Rafting & more
When in the Caribbean, why not enjoy something you probably can’t experience at home… As the islands are surrounded by water, and many also have rivers and streams inland, there are a variety of water sports available to you in the Caribbean. Take advantage of the warm clear blue waters and explore quiet rivers and beaches, or get a rush by trying some high-speed adventures. There’s something for everyone – You choose the adventure… Follow the highlighted links below to get activity information, including tour operators, by island.
Kayaking & Canoeing in the Caribbean can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Paddle a calm river in Saint Lucia, experience a bio-luminescent bay in Puerto Rico or Jamaica, or enjoy the thrills of a white water river adventure in Dominica or Jamaica. Savour quiet mangroves and secluded beaches, or ride some ocean waves off the beach. Kayaking gives you the opportunity to explore rugged coastlines and access secluded beaches, along with seeing reefs, corals, fish and turtles…
The best Caribbean islands for Kayaking & Canoeing include:
- Puerto Rico
- US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix)
- Bahamas
- Dominica
- Antigua
- Cayman Islands
- Saint Lucia
- Martinique
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Grenada
- Dominican Republic
- Turks and Caicos
- Guadeloupe
- Jamaica
- Bonaire
- Barbados
- Curacao
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
River rafting and tubing in the Caribbean can be enjoyed in a number of ways. Lazy river rafting is a great relaxing experience in Jamaica, while fun adventure tours can be found in Jamaica and Dominica. For thrill seekers looking for serious white water rafting, check out the Dominican Republic, Honduras or Costa Rica…
The best Caribbean islands for River Rafting and Tubing include:
Surfing in the Caribbean takes you to the rarely visited Atlantic side of the islands where the waves are the best. So, rent a board, catch a wave and hang ten! For beginners, lessons are available on a number of islands.
The best Caribbean islands for Surfing include:
- Barbados
- Dominican Republic
- Puerto Rico
- Costa Rica
- Martinique
- British Virgin Islands (Tortola)
- Aruba
- Bonaire
- Anguilla
- Bahamas
- Jamaica
- Saint Lucia
Windsurfing and Kite-surfing is a natural with the Caribbean’s near-constant trade winds. Hold on tight and ‘catch some air’ on a warm tropical island.
The best Caribbean islands for Windsurfing / Kite-surfing include:
- Bonaire
- Barbados
- Dominican Republic
- Costa Rica
- Aruba
- Cayman Islands
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Puerto Rico
- Guadaloupe
- Antigua
- Martinique
- Saint Martin / Sint Maarten
Get on the water for some sunshine, fresh air and exercise, at your own speed while Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) in the Caribbean. A great inexpensive way to explore an island by water, paddle the shoreline, ride a wave or visit reefs and wrecks (use as a launch pad for snorkeling).
The best Caribbean islands for Stand Up Paddle Boarding include:
- US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. John)
- British Virgin Islands (Tortola)
- Cayman Islands
- Dominican Republic
- Puerto Rico
- Barbados
- Bahamas
- Aruba
- Dominica
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Antigua
- Grenada
- Guadaloupe
- Turks and Caicos
- Curacao
- Bonaire
- Martinique
- Anguilla
- Saint Martin / Sint Maarten
- Jamaica
- Costa Rica
Looking for a rush, along with unique birds-eye views of the island, then Parasailing in the Caribbean is for you. Enjoy the feeling of flight in a warm tropical setting.
- Dominican Republic
- Bahamas
- Saint Martin / Sint Maarten
- Aruba
- Bonaire
- US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. John)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Turks and Caicos
- Cayman Islands
- Barbados
- Jamaica
You can also find tour operators offering Wave Runners; Water Skiing / Wakeboarding and FlyBoarding (water-powered flying) on most of the islands in the Caribbean.
When planning your Caribbean vacation, you may also want to consider the ease of getting to each island along with what other things (besides water sports) are available to do on each island. Find the information you need to make an informed decision, here on the pages of Active Caribbean Travel!
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