Guided paddleboarding (SUP) mangrove ECO tour for beginners
Description
Join us on a easy padlleboarding tour along the Spanish water mangroves. The mangroves are a nursery for many species of birds and sea live. This tour includes instruction so it's suitable for beginners as well as fun for advanced paddleboarders. Your guide will take pictures you will get for free. During the break we provide a snack and some water. In total it takes about 2 hours.
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Itinerary
Tour starts with a small introduction after which will start and paddle allong the mangroves. We'll have a short break in the mangroves and paddle downwind back to the station passing the villas of the Spanish Waters.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We do pickup from most hotels east of Otrabanda up until Correndon Mangrove Beach Resort. For cruise, we do pickup at the security gate where the taxi's and buses exit onto the street. Santa Barbara Beach and Golf resort pickup is by boat at the pier of Boca 19
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All participants must be able to swim
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children under 11 can go with adult for free, however pickup/dropoff fee will have to be charged if applicable.
- Pickup ONLY available in Jan Thiel Area, Seaquarium Area, Punda Area, Otrabanda Area, Salina Area, Piscadera Area
Reviews(152)
Very nice to do. Good variety activity-rest
This was our favorite part of the trip. Dennis is amazing and everyone was so kind. It was my daughter’s first time and we had a blast, not to mention the lunch after (not included) was delicious. Thanks for everything
This was an excellent experience! I have paddle boarded many times in various settings, from the Mediterranean to quiet lakes in the Adirondacks. I'm not an expert, but I am an avid fan. This was one of the funnest paddleboard experiences I have had. Being in a group, I was a bit wary. But the teacher/guide did an excellent job of instructing and encouraging, but not babying the beginners (a few who had never paddleboarded before). As a result, the group moved at a good pace, and everyone felt comfortable (at least it seemed so) and had a good time. The setting is beautiful, and the combo of calm waters along the mangroves with the more rocky crossing in open water was perfect. Just enough to feel like you got a good workout, but also relaxing and enjoyable. I really appreciated that the guide gave lots of tips for those of us who had paddleboarded before to learn more techniques, and he was also very friendly and helpful to beginners. The water was warm and lovely too! I also liked that he gave us some history and cultural info about the island and recommended some other cool spots to visit. And he was very kind to translate everything into English for the only 2 of us who were not Dutch. Overall, it was truly a fun adventure! PS: They have a nice lunch spot there for after the tour. PPS: Wear sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun!
Excellent experience with an exceptional guide. I struggle with my balance, but the mangroves were no issue. The 2nd half is returning through the windy bay in choppy waters. I fell in the water once (no one else did), but you are tethered to the board, so no issue climbing right back on. I stayed on my knees for a bit and had no issues-- it didn't slow things down. Incredibly friendly/helpful staff and one of the best activities I signed up for during our two week stay. Side note---fantastic snorkeling only 800 meters away at Tugboat Beach.
What an awesome experience. This was our first time paddle boarding and it was not difficult. Super calm water, tons of nature around and totally different vibe from the beach scene. Peaceful, relaxing and honestly, one of my favorite things I did on the island.
Rose gave a great tour, providing all the instruction I needed with clarity. She was knowledgeable about the sea-life, plant-life and. Curaçao history. The tour started with a quick boat ride to the man-groves. We picked up our paddle boards, had a quick lesson on the water, and spent half the tour in the mangroves. We took a break on our boards for a snack and a drink. We then paddled in more open water with the wind at our backs to our starting point. The launch/landing point had a bathroom, restaurant, and outdoor shower. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Beat of all, photos were provided as part of the cost!
It's incredibly fun. The mangroves are beautiful, and the SUP boards are nice and stable. There's a great explanation of the nature, and the tour guide explained everything well. Highly recommended.
It's incredibly fun. The mangroves are beautiful, and the SUP boards are nice and stable. There's a great explanation of the nature, and the tour guide explained everything well. Highly recommended.
Rose was a fantastic guide! She was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and clearly great at what she does. She taught us so much about the island and made the experience even more enjoyable. Thank you, Rose, for such a fun day on the water!
Run by a passionate couple; you can see they love what they do. We did a guided SUP mangrove tour and then spent time at their beach bar; enjoying a delicious pizza and drinks. We arrived by cruise ship; and they help us with transportation as well. Overall a perfect day out. Highly recommended. Excellent service at a reasonable price. When we return; I will try the windsurfing.
