15 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Mexico Worth Getting Wet For

1.Los Cabos Power snorkel Adventure, Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 872 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

From San Jose del Cabo, take a fast boat from Cabo San Lucas to Chileno Bay and the Arch for snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and possible sea scooter use. Guides such as Mike, Paco, and Chaka keep watch in the water. Quesadillas and salsa are included.

“My family enjoyed the activity. The ride alone was amazing. We snorkeled and kayaked. It was an amazing way to start our trip off. Our crew was helpful and friendly.”

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2.Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 564 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Join Jorge and a bilingual crew at 5 a.m. for a small-group kayak or SUP outing across Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon. Paddle through Pirate’s Channel, Mariscal Lagoon, and mangroves, then pause for sunrise breakfast, meditation, nature stories, and GoPro photos.

“Amazing experience Jorge was very helpful provided lots of tips and tricks, and even giving you space to manage at your own pace it was a great first time trying SUP and now I love it!”

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3.Bioluminescence by kayak or SUP to Los Arcos Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $101

Paddle Zone takes you from Mismaloya to Los Arcos by tandem kayak, SUP, or family board. Guides such as Felipe, Kevin, Ulysses, and Juliso lead the way through caves and marine sanctuary waters, then show you bioluminescence after dark. Roundtrip transport, photos, snacks, and hot chocolate are included.

“I highly recommend this tour. It was really amazing to not only see the bioluminescence but also whales, birds, and an amazing sunset.”

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4.Cabo San Lucas Paddleboard and Snorkel at the Arch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Paddle from the beach toward El Arco with bilingual guides such as Maury, Mike, Luis, and Javi, then snorkel for about 40 minutes at Pelican Rock. Gear, water, snacks, and optional hotel transfers are included. No boat is used, and the paddle requires moderate fitness.

“Such a fun experience! Our guides, Mike and Maury were amazing and knowledgeable. Maury was especially helpful and patient with my mom and I being that it was our first time ever paddle boarding and went at our pace. A must do activity!!”

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5.Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $28Best value

Start at 5:30 a.m. with Laguna Adventures for a three-hour paddleboard or kayak trip across Bacalar Lagoon. You will watch the stars fade, see the sunrise reflected on the water, and visit Cenote de la Bruja with a small group of up to seven people. Guides may include Osvaldo, Jorge, or Romel.

“beautiful experience. Started very early but we saw the beautiful stars and some shooting stars. The mood at sunrise was amazing and cenote negro was impressive. Great guides as well Osvaldo and Jorge”

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6.Bacalar Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Meet at Amir AdvenTours Bacalar at 6:00 am for a three-hour paddle on Bacalar’s Lagoon of Seven Colors. You’ll visit the Pirates’ Channel, swim near mangroves and cenotes, eat fruit, toast, and local coffee, and receive GoPro photos and videos. Guides may include Miguel, Samuel, Rocío, or Hector.

“It was a fun last activity in Bacalar and very enjoyable. Miguel was very kind and sweet and so was everybody else in my group. When we got to the Black Cenote I wanted to jump from the board and got frightened at the last minute. He actually held my hand (literally) and jumped with me and everybody clapped. I felt so accomplished:) Such a sweet memory.”

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7.Sunrise Paddleboard Tour with Floating Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 279 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Start early at Casa China Bacalar with a bilingual guide such as Angelo, Adrian, or Victoria. Paddle across calm water from Cenote Esmeralda toward Cenote Negro or Cocalitos, swim near Bird Island, and enjoy fruit, juice, coffee, and snacks as the lagoon brightens.

“Adrian and Suzy made the morning paddle a true joy!”

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8.Sunrise on Paddleboard with breakfast in the lagoon of 7 colors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

Meet Flor at 6:00 am in Bacalar for a three-hour paddleboard outing across the Seven-Color Lagoon. You’ll visit Bird Island and the Black Cenote while coffee, water, fruit, and a sweet snack are served on board. The group is limited to eight people.

“Beautiful experience!! Loved I was able to bring my dog Coco along for the ride as well. We both had a fantastic time, would definitely recommend booking!”

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9.Bacalar Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard: A Unique Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Start at The Yak Lake House for a beginner-friendly SUP lesson, then paddle with English- or Spanish-speaking guides to Cenote Negro and the Pirates Channel. Expect calm water, sunrise views, coffee, fruit, photos, swimming time, and a Mexican breakfast afterward. Small groups are limited to 13.

“È stata una esperienza bellissima. Il più bel tour organizzato durante il mio viaggio in Messico. Alba, frutta e caffè in mare, 5 km con il suo, colazione squisita ed abbondante a fine tour con vista fantastica sulla laguna. Lo raccomando assolutamente :)”

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10.Sunrise Tour (Stand Up Paddle or Kayak)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Start at 6:00 am with Monkey Adventure Bacalar, choosing a stand up paddleboard or kayak. English and Spanish guidance, breakfast, photos, town pickup, and stops at Pirate Channel and Cenote Negro are included. Guide Eckart is one name to look for.

“The time with our guide, Eckart. Also seeing the sunrise. We will come back and use this tour again.”

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11.Private Yacht Cruise 4 Hour- Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours aboard a private yacht from Cabo San Lucas with crew members such as Lewis, Leo, or Sergio. See the Arch and sea lions, then swim, snorkel, fish, and paddle board at Santa Maria or Chileno Bay, with drinks, snacks, towels, and gear included.

“Sergio and Maya were awesome. Everything about the trip was first class. It was simple to arrange and meet up with Maya on the day of the trip. We were escorted to the boat and from there they took care of everything. We had an unlimited open bar with attentive drink service, a wonderful fajita dinner on the ocean, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and sightseeing. It can be as peaceful or as rowdy as you want to get. All around a great 1/2 day on the sea.”

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12.Private Paddleboard Experience in Bacalar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $32

Start early in Bacalar for a three-hour private paddleboard outing to Bird Island, Black Cenote, and Emerald Cenote. Your guide supplies the board, equipment, nature commentary, photos, and a light breakfast served during the tour. Pickup may be arranged from your hotel.

“No words, description does not say anything about us having to reach out to the ppl to make sure and schedule the time to make sure we’re going”

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13.Bacalar Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $32

Meet at the Sindicato SEMARNAT entrance before dawn for a three-hour paddleboard trip with guides such as Miguel or Rocío. Learn basic SUP skills, visit two natural sanctuaries, eat breakfast on Bacalar Lagoon, and receive GoPro photos and video.

“Waking up to the alarm sound at 4am for a paddleboard tour is NOT ME AT ALL. So I thought to myself a thousand times, half awake, 'should I just cancel it and sleep 5 more hours?' But getting out of bed for this tour ended up being one of the best decisions of my life! It was quite chilly (10th feb). We didn't get to see a clear sunrise because it was pretty cloudy but I enjoyed every bit of learning how to paddle. Plus the cloudy lagoon was such a vibe! It was a big group and everyone else chose kayaks over SUP, and most had a partner…”

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14.Tour Isla de la Roqueta Stand up paddle Acapulco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $71

Join Pam and Francisco for a four-hour stand-up paddle outing from Caleta Beach across the Boca Chica channel to Isla La Roqueta. You’ll get a short equipment lesson, paddle about 20 minutes each way, use snorkeling gear, enjoy turquoise water, and finish with fresh fruit.

“Fue una experiencia grata y plena, Pam y Francisco son súper amables nos dieron la opción de pasar por nosotros a nuestro hotel y regresarnos por lo que ya solo nos ocupamos de disfrutar la experiencia, te explican súper bien cómo usar el paddle. Sin duda alguna cuando regresemos volveremos a este tour. Garantizo que no se van a arrepentir y el súper plus su perrita Brunhilde es fantástica💛”

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15.Paddle Boarding or Kayak and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $78

Paddle board or kayak from La Empacadora Beach to Cabo’s Arch, Lover’s Beach, and Neptune’s Finger, then snorkel at Pelican Rock. English- and Spanish-speaking guides such as Jorge and Maria lead groups of up to 10, with fruit, juice, water, and gear included.

“The guide was SPECTACULAR! My first time paddle boarding and the guide was very informative and patient.”

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