Aruba Kayaking Tours: the 4 Best to Book

1.Aruba Glass Bottom Kayak Tour through the Mangrove Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 220 reviews · from $70Our pick

You’ll paddle about 2 miles in a tandem glass-bottom kayak from Mangel Halto, following Aruba’s coast toward Isla di Oro and Santo Largo. Guides such as Mick, JD, Arvin, and Darwin explain the mangroves and marine life in English, Spanish, or Dutch. Expect open water, a real workout, and route changes when wind or waves build.

“This was a unique experience discovering the mangrove forest of Mangel Halto and the coral reef further out to sea. If you love adventurous kayaking in open water with some waves then this experience is for you! Jeandrick was an incredible tour guide that went above and beyond to lead the group out to sea and give us a wonderful tour!”

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2.#1 SAFE Clear Kayak Aruba Photo+Video FREE Cocktail Edits in 24hr

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · from $150

You’ll pose on a clear kayak in Aruba’s shallow water while photographers such as Mario and Samir guide each shot. The private session includes 40+ photos and videos, five free edited selections, two cocktails, a rum shot, and bottled water. Expect roughly 15 to 30 minutes of shooting, plus direct WhatsApp contact for delivery.

“Photo experience was great. We were told we would get out proofs within 24 hours and as of now we haven't gotta anything. Photoshoot walk at 10am Friday morning. Its now 548pm Saturday.”

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3.Sea Glass Island and Clear Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews Top rated

Paddle a transparent kayak from Savaneta to Aruba’s Sea Glass Island, where you can search for green, blue, amber, and red glass along a rough shoreline. Guides such as Alex, JR, Richard, and Max help with the kayaks, weather, and photos. The 2.5-hour outing may finish in sunset light, but the paddle is fairly short.

“RJ and Alex were amazing, very friendly and helpful. Willing to work with you and help in any way they could. The paddle to the island was against the wind but very doable. The trip back was a breeze.”

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4.Aruba Unique Clear Kayak Drone Photoshoot with Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $80

Meet the Crystal Clear Kayak Aruba team at J.E. Irausquin Blvd 77 for a short, private drone photoshoot on the water. You receive pose guidance, more than 40 images, edited favorites, a social-media video, water, music, and an alcoholic drink. Staff such as Lucién help nervous guests feel comfortable, though timing and delivery can vary.

“The experience n view is was wonderful time do the activities n the poses must say I enjoy myself n everything we had to do to make it picture prefect”

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