15 Aruba Kayaking Tours to Book Early

1.Aruba Glass Bottom Kayak Tour through the Mangrove Forest

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

Start at quiet Mangel Halto Beach and paddle about 2 miles in a tandem glass-bottom kayak. Guides such as Mick, JD, Arvin, and Darwin explain Aruba’s mangroves, reefs, and coastal sights. Expect open-water kayaking, possible waves, fresh fruit, and a beach stop, not a gentle paddle deep inside a mangrove tunnel.

“Our guides JD and Elijah were so kind. We are older so they definitely made sure we were doing fine.”

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

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

Pose on a clear kayak in Aruba’s shallow water while Mario or another photographer guides up to four poses. You receive 40-plus photos and videos, two cocktails, a rum shot, and five free edits. The private session lasts up to 30 minutes, though the working shoot may be shorter.

“Perfect day! The staff for the photoshoot were so kind and really help to ensure they captured the best photo and video! Highly recommend.”

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3.Sea Glass Island and Clear Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $95Top rated

Paddle a transparent kayak from Savaneta to a nearby sandbar covered with sea glass. Guides such as Alex, JR, Richard, and Max help with the crossing, offer water, and adjust the outing when wind or waves make paddling harder. The 2.5-hour tour suits collectors, families, and sunset seekers.

“This was the highlight of our honeymoon! It was my husband’s first time kayaking and he was a total pro—the guides made us feel so comfortable. When we got to Sea Glass Island, we weren’t that into collecting glass, so they happily let us kayak more instead. They also took several great pictures with their cameras and shared them with us, which was such a nice bonus. Pickup and drop-off from our hotel was super convenient, and the guides’ stories about their families, culture, and everyday island life made the day even more special. Highly recommend!”

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4.Aruba Unique Clear Kayak Drone Photoshoot with Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $80

Meet at Crystal Clear Kayak Aruba on J.E. Irausquin Boulevard for a roughly 30-minute private shoot. You’ll receive safety guidance, enter a clear kayak with two assistants nearby, and pose while a drone captures overhead images. Staff members such as Lucién help with posing and comfort. Edited favorites, raw images, a short video, water, music, and a drink are included.

“The photographer and the guide was so amazing, the guide helped me with posing and held my things for me!!! It was so fun 100% recommend this company!!!!”

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5.Kayak Tour to Seaglass Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · from $80

Paddle along Savaneta’s coast with Philip, Jason, or another local guide, then explore Sea Glass Island, a reef scattered with sea glass and mangroves. The kayak ride is fairly short, leaving most of the 2.5-hour tour for collecting glass, hearing about Aruba’s coast, and enjoying time on the island. Water, kayaks, and life vests are included.

“We highly recommend this excursion! Philip was accommodating, and helpful the entire time. We hope to bring our teenage boys with us next year and hope to take them to Sea Glass island with Philip for another morning of kayaking, sea glass hunting and fun!”

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6.Sunset Sea Glass Island Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $115

Meet near Flying Fishbone in Savaneta at 4:30 pm for a brief kayak lesson, then paddle 10 to 15 minutes to Sea Glass Island. Guides such as Philip, Jason, Nathan, and JR share local stories while you search the rocky shore for glass. Water, fruit, and equipment are included. Bring water shoes and a bag.

“Tour was on time and at a leisurely pace. Friendly and helpful. Guide had lots of local knowledge. Thank you!”

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7.Aruba Night Glass Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $80

Set out from Arashi Beach at 6 pm in a double glass-bottom kayak. A multilingual guide leads you along Aruba’s coast as daylight fades, then switches on LED lights to reveal fish, coral, turtles, and a shallow shipwreck. Guides such as JD, Joe, and Jeandrick are known for adding local stories to this small-group outing.

“Tour guides were welcoming. We were able to see a sunset while parked. Then the fun began…lights in and fish jumping. Had a couple join us in the kayak. Needle nose fish was really cool. Great experience!!!”

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8.Aruba Clear Kayak Shoot+Free Flowers, Cocktail Videos Edits 24hrs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $85

Spend about 30 minutes in a clear kayak in Aruba’s shallow hotel-area waters while a photographer guides your poses and captures 40+ photos and videos. Samir, Mario, and the Dushi Views team are praised for friendly help, fast edits, and making camera-shy guests comfortable. Cocktails are included, with flower decor available as an add-on.

“My Clear Kayak experience was amazing! I’m not a great poser but they guided me into some great poses that produced great shots! This is a must do Aruba experience!”

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9.Aruba‘s #1 Clear Kayak INSTANT DELIVERY@arubaphotoshootexperience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $85

Meet Cee and the Aruba Private Experiences team at Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort for a 30-minute clear-kayak photo session. You’ll practice poses, use a full-length mirror, and take pictures in a flower-decorated kayak while a drone captures 40-plus photos and videos. Two retouched photos and a 9:16 reel follow.

“Met her and her assistant on the beach. Was coached in different poses they added flowers to the clear kayak, which looked beautiful.. she always make sure that you’re comfortable and you know what you’re doing. This was a great experRead more”

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10.Kayak Tour at Mangel Halto and Spanish Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $95

Join Philip Tromp for a two-hour kayak and snorkel trip from Mangel Halto Beach. Paddle along the coast, stop at a nearby reef, then explore the mangroves of Spanish Lagoon. Kayaks, life vests, snorkel gear, and water are included. Wind and open water can make the paddling a moderate workout.

“Great tour and guide! This is somewhat of an open water kayak tour and current along with wind can make for a slight challenge but not too overwhelming either. Snorkeling Mike’s Reef can be difficult for individuals not comfortable floating inches above blade coral. Small to no fins recommended. Lots of life and coral formations.”

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11.Aruba‘s #1 Clear Kayak INSTANT DELIVERY@arubaphotoshootexperience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · from $99

Meet Cee and the Aruba Photoshoot Experience team at Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort for a private, guided session in a clear kayak decorated with tropical roses. You’ll practice poses, bring personal props, and receive edited photos and videos after the shoot. The session lasts about 30 minutes.

“Selene and her team were professional, personable, caring, fun experts at their craft. I will recommend her and her team to everyone that I know that’s going to Aruba and want an experience like we had it was awesome.”

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12.Glow Through the Night with LED Kayak Adventure in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $100

Meet at Surfside Beach Bar for a 90-minute guided night paddle with Alex, JR, or another experienced guide. Choose an LED color, add glow paint and neon accessories, then kayak along Aruba’s coast in a clear kayak. The tour includes safety gear, a dry bag, glow sticks, and a small group of up to 14.

“Alex was a great guide. The water was calm and the view was beautiful. My husband doesn’t really like to be out in the water on a kayak but he enjoyed it and felt comfortable”

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13.Adventure Kayak & Snorkeling at Reef Island Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $105

Paddle from Mangel Halto along Aruba’s south coast to Pos Chiquito’s coral reef, then explore Spanish Lagoon’s mangroves. You get two guided snorkeling stops, kayak equipment, and a semi-private group of up to 10. Guides such as Derrold and Rambo add local history and practical reef advice.

“Amazing snorkeling views the guide Rambo was very nice very helpful gave amazing information on the history of Aruba and his son was great as well very nice fun to talk to all around great experience !”

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14.Adventurous Clear Kayak And Snorkeling Tour At Mangel Halto

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $105

Meet at Mangel Halto for a two-hour midday outing in a transparent kayak. You’ll paddle above coral reefs, then snorkel at two reef sites with an experienced guide. Guides Alex, Xander, and Richard have led this trip, which includes fruit, fresh water, safety gear, and a dry bag.

“Alex was great. If I return I will be definitely doing this again. He was very helpful, on time and knowledgeable”

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15.Clear kayak & Bamboo raft ARUBA! Same Day Delivery! PACKAGE DEAL!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $150

Meet at Raw Fitness Aruba in Oranjestad for a private bamboo raft and clear kayak photo session with Dani and his team. A pose guide helps you look natural while a DJI drone captures aerial images and video. Flowers, water, 25+ edited photos, and same-day digital delivery are included.

“The two guys were extremely friendly and patient. I had trouble finding the location, and they waited for me with no issue at all. As soon as I booked, they reached out by phone to confirm everything, which I really appreciated. The pictures caRead more”

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