Kayak Tours in Aruba Compared: The Top 8

1.Aruba Glass Bottom Kayak Tour through the Mangrove Forest

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

Meet your guide at Mangel Halto for a 1.5 to 2-hour tandem glass-bottom kayak trip covering about 2 miles. Paddle along Aruba’s coast toward Santo Largo and its large mangroves, with a possible stop at Isla di Oro. Guides such as Mick, JD, Arvin, and Darwin are praised for safety, stories, and help in rough water.

“A fun kayak adventure with wonderful snorkeling. Really great guides, Arvid and Drake. Highly recommend.”

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2.#1 Safe Clear Kayak Aruba Photo+Video Free Cocktail Edits in 24hr

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

Pose in a clear kayak in shallow Aruba water while photographers such as Mario and Samir guide you through up to four poses. You receive 40-plus photos and videos, five free edited selections, two cocktails, a rum shot, and bottled water. The shoot lasts about 15 to 30 minutes.

“Fun experience. The coach was very helpful and patient! He made sure I looked & felt amazing! The drinks were good!”

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3.Sea Glass Island and Clear Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews Top rated

You’ll paddle a transparent kayak with guides such as Alex, JR, Richard, or Max to a small shore covered in sea glass. Expect a short kayak crossing, time to search with bags and rakes, warm sun, marine life, and possible sunset views on the 4:30 departure. Water shoes are essential.

“I had mixed emotions about this sea glass tour because I didn’t know if it was gonna be a waste of time. I really enjoyed it my husband not so much. He thought it was a little corny. Our friends really enjoyed it. It was a small group so we got tRead more”

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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 private, water-based photo session. After safety instructions and pose coaching, two assistants help you into the clear kayak while a drone photographs from above. You receive edited favorites, more raw images, a video, water, and a complimentary alcoholic drink.

“Loved that they helped give poses so if you don’t know what you want to do don’t worry they help you. Staff friendly , great experience. Picture turn around a week. Love that I got to keep raw edits.”

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5.Kayak Tour to Seaglass Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · from $80

Meet Philip Tromp or a member of his guiding team at Aruba Reef Apartments in Savaneta. Paddle a short coastal route to Sea Glass Island, where mangroves, reef, and piles of sea glass make the real attraction. Expect basic kayak instruction, bottled water, local nature and history, and time to search on foot. The tour lasts about 2.5 hours.

“We paddled our tandem kayaks out to the island. It was a short distance - originally a 20 minute paddle, but too wavy so we put in at a different spot. Phillip was our guide. He explained the island and how the sea glass got there and then allowed us time on our own to pick the glass. We were given bottled water and some fruit. Then we kayaked back to where we had put in.”

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6.Sunset Sea Glass Island Kayak Tour

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

Meet at Savaneta at 4:30 pm for a short kayak trip to Aruba’s Sea Glass Island. Guides such as Jason, Philip, JR, and Rambo help beginners cross the channel, explain the island’s past, and point out good glass-hunting spots. Expect rocky ground, possible splashes, fruit, water, and a sunset setting.

“Fantastic experience, a must-do while visiting! We had fun searching through the glass and finding collectibles to take home.”

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7.Aruba Night Glass Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $80

Start at Arashi Beach at 6 p.m. with guides such as JD and Jeandrick, then paddle along Aruba’s coast as sunset fades. LED lights reveal fish, coral, squid, urchins, and sometimes turtles below the kayak. The two-hour outing includes fruit, water, snacks, multilingual commentary, and a small group capped at 10 people.

“The entire trip was fantastic. We left at 6 on the dot and we’re back at 8 on the dot. Fish love jumping into the kayak as they are attracted to the light, and that was equally as terrifying as it was hilarious. Impossible not to enjoy your time with the Clear Kayak group. Our guides were awesome, just amazing people all around. Everyone should try at least once”

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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 safe, shallow hotel-area water while Samir, Mario, or the Dushi Views crew guide your poses and capture 40-plus photos and videos. Cocktails are included, edited files arrive within 24 hours, and flower decor may be added for a more styled shoot.

“Such a fun kayak photoshoot! The guide made me feel super confident and gave great posing tips. I had an amazing time and would definitely recommend & do this again! 🛶”

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