Experience An Anbundance Of Water Sports On Your Caribbean Vacation

If you enjoy water sports, then the Caribbean islands are the best place for you.  Whatever your preference – swimming, scuba diving, water-skiings, snorkeling, or even kayaking, the Caribbean is a beautiful place to do it.

Go Snorkeling for Great Views

Snorkeling is probably the most popular of Caribbean water sports because swimmers of all ages can enjoy it. Going snorkeling means getting personal with the wonderful and colorful marine life found in the Caribbean. Due to the immense popularity of this activity, there are many well-marked snorkeling trails across many islands in the Caribbean. Most of the better resorts and hotels in offer snorkeling equipment as well as instruction.

Surfing and Board Sports

There are several board sports – windsurfing, surfing, and kiteboarding are the most popular.  The Caribbean is a popular location for them, since the trade winds provide plenty of opportunities for people to get out their boards.  Kiteboarding is very similar to windsurfing, except that it uses a smaller board.  Surfing in the Caribbean is almost as good as it is in Hawaii – the water is warm, the bays are sheltered, and the waves are always good due to the trade wings.  The quality of water in the Caribbean makes it a very popular spot for surfers of all abilities, and equipment and instruction is readily available through most hotels, and at stalls on the beaches.

Go Parasailing for a Unique Experience

If you are not the type for on-water or below-water sports then you have this third option among Caribbean watersports. Facilities for training and equipment are available through your hotel or through vendors along the beach. Going parasailing means getting a unique view of the Caribbean with the whole vista of white beaches, clear waters, blue skies, and the wildlife spread below you as you soar on the wind.

Jetskiing and Waterskiing

Waterskiing or jetskiing has become quite popular recently. Jetskiing is especially very convenient with many people renting jet skis for a single rider experience or wave runners that can take on 2-4 riders at one time. As usual, your hotel or the beach front can offer you the vendors for this Caribbean watersport.

Peaceful Canoing

There are several guided tours for people who prefer the calm and tranquility of canoing or kayaking to the other motorized means of traveling on water. The Caribbean is liberally supplied with mangroves and lagoons.
 
Set Sail in the Caribbean

Boating options in the Caribbean are endless – you can choose from a powerboat, catamaran, or sailboat, and spend a day enjoying the waters.  If you are experienced, you can simply rent a boat and go, or, you could take a crew if you desire.  For beginners, there are special instructional charters available that will teach you the basics.  

Tranquil Scuba Diving

Scuba diving is a natural progression from snorkeling, and offers a unique perspective on the Caribbean.  There are lots of spots for Scuba diving in the Cayman Islands and Curacao, and there are options for people of all levels of experience and confidence.  Scuba diving gets you close to the sea-life of the Caribbean, and you can see hundreds of species of fish, and even swim with tamed stingrays in certain areas.