The 15 Aruba Kayak Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Aruba Glass Bottom Kayak Tour through the Mangrove Forest

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

Start at Mangel Halto with guides such as JD, Mick, Arvin, or Darwin, then paddle about 2 miles in a tandem glass-bottom kayak. Expect open-water conditions, mangroves along the shore, coral views, fruit, and a possible stop at Isla di Oro or Santo Largo.

“Had a great time kayaking around some historical areas in Mangel Halto. Our guides were friendly and funny and made the trip extremely entertaining for us. Definitely a workout and well worth it. Saw some beautiful sea life and coral while kayaking through some really gorgeous views. Even caught the start of the sunset.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Meet Mario, Samir, or another Dushi Views photographer at an Aruba beach for a private clear kayak shoot in shallow water. Expect pose coaching, up to four setups, 40-plus photos and videos, two cocktails, one rum shot, and five edited selections delivered after you choose them.

“First...Aruba is beautiful everywhere on the island but this location is exceptional... the beach is white sand the water is clear the sun is always out. The photo shoot was so nice and professional. They took their time and made sure my wife aRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Sea Glass Island and Clear Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews Top rated

Paddle a transparent kayak from Savaneta to a small shore covered with sea glass. Guides such as Alex, JR, and Max help with the crossing, gear, and collecting. The 2.5-hour outing suits families, collectors, and first-time kayakers, with sunset departures available.

“The guide was 45 minutes late with no communication. We called repeatedly, as did other customers and Viator, and no one from the tour company answered. The tour ultimately did not take place, and the company initially refused to issue a Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

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-style water photoshoot. You’ll receive safety guidance, pose help, drone images, raw shots, a social-media video, water, music, and an alcoholic drink. Lucién is praised for making nervous guests feel at ease.

“The experience as a whole is great. They give you clear instructions on how to pose and the pictures came out great. However two things: the drone guy was over 1/2 hr late and they sent my pictures to someone else in my party. Not a big deal but if it was a total stranger that would have been weird. Overall I would recommend them. I had a good time.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Kayak Tour to Seaglass Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · from $80

Paddle from Aruba Reef Apartments in Savaneta with Philip or another experienced local guide to a reef covered in sea glass. Expect a short kayak ride, mangroves, coastline views, local stories, bottled water, and free time to search the island. The tour lasts about 2.5 hours.

“Cancelled at the last minute. We then had to take a poorly inflated rubber dingy and for the $$, not worth it.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Sunset Sea Glass Island Kayak Tour

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

Paddle from Savaneta to Aruba’s Sea Glass Island in about 10 to 15 minutes, then spend roughly 90 minutes combing its rocky shore for glass. Guides such as Jason, Philip, JR, and Rambo share local stories and help beginners. Fruit and water are included, but bring sturdy water shoes and a small bag.

“This tour was amazing!!! So educational with island history and the sea glass was stunning. I definitely recommend and will book again!”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Aruba Night Glass Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $80

Meet at Arashi Beach at 6 pm for a guided double-kayak trip along Aruba’s coast. Watch the sunset, then use LED lights to look for coral, fish, turtles, squid, and a shallow shipwreck. Guides may include JD or Jeandrick, with commentary in English, Spanish, and Dutch.

“We had a great time. We were unable to make our original date due to my husband not feeling well. The tour was gracious and allowed us to reschedule which we were very greatful.The sky was cloudy but the scene was beatiful. We Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $85

Pose in a clear kayak in shallow water near Aruba’s hotel area while a professional photo team guides you. Expect 40-plus photos and videos, complimentary cocktails, optional flower decor, and edited files within 24 hours. Samir, Mario, and Dushi are among the staff praised for friendly help.

“I had an amazing experience on our tour excursion with Samir and Mario! From start to finish, they made sure everyone felt completely safe, comfortable, and well taken care of. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and warm personalities created the perfect balance of fun and security.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $85

Meet the host at Divi Aruba Phoenix for a private 30-minute clear-kayak photo session. Cee and the team coach your poses, decorate the kayak with tropical roses, and use a drone to capture photos and video. You receive selections right away, two retouched photos within 24 hours, and one vertical reel.

“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”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Kayak Tour at Mangel Halto and Spanish Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $95

Join Philip Tromp for a two-hour kayak and snorkeling trip from Mangel Halto Beach to a nearby reef and Spanish Lagoon. Expect mangrove channels, reef fish, open-water paddling, bottled water, gear, and a small group capped at eight people.

“All of it was good! Phillip was a great tour guide and super cool! I highly recommend him. He told us a lot of history of Aruba.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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 30-minute session. Practice poses in a full-length mirror, then step into a floral clear kayak for photos on Aruba’s clear water. Bring sunglasses, scarves, or a birthday tiara.

“I typically do not do reviews however I want you guys to stay away from this company. The video and picture quality is horrible (when they let you look on the iPad) I’ve booked in July. It is now October and I still have not received my edited videos or pictures stay away!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews

Meet at Surfside Beach Bar for a 90-minute nighttime kayak outing with a guide, clear LED-lit kayak, glow paint, neon accessories, life jacket, and dry bag. Choose your light color, paddle along Aruba’s coast, and return to the same meeting point. Alex and JR have been especially attentive guides.

“The adventure was great and the team JR and Alex were very attentive and always provided Safety first. We highly recommend this glow in the dark adventure for something different.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Adventure Kayak & Snorkeling at Reef Island Aruba

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

Paddle from Mangel Halto along Aruba’s protected south coast with guides Derrold, Rambo, or Adrianna. You’ll visit Pos Chiquito, snorkel at two reef spots, pass Spanish Lagoon’s mangroves, and return by kayak. Single and double kayaks are available.

“The water was choppy due to the strong winds but we still had a blast doing this adventure. Darrell was a great guide!”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Adventurous Clear Kayak And Snorkeling Tour At Mangel Halto

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews

Meet your guide at Mangel Halto for a two-hour midday trip in a see-through kayak. You’ll paddle above coral and fish, then snorkel at two reef sites. Guides such as Xander, Alex, and Richard have led the outing, with groups capped at 12.

“We were disappointed with this experience. Our guide, Richard, was nice, but there was no 'guiding'. We waited over 30 minutes for the session to start, with no explanation provided (it turned out we were waiting for the kayaks to be delivereRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $150

Meet Dani and the Digital Craft team at Raw Fitness Aruba for a private clear-kayak and bamboo-raft photo session. You’ll receive pose guidance, flower decorations, water, drone footage, and at least 25 edited photos and video delivered digitally the same day.

“Danimar Cruz is absolutely amazing! This was my first time in Aruba and I wanted to celebrate my 45th birthday with a photo shoot. I've done several in the past; however, this by far was one of my favorites. I've seen many Kayak Photos donRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review