The 9 Best Kayak & Paddleboard Trips in Antigua

1.TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $130Our pick

Review of Antigua’s bike, kayak, and hike tour, with Fort James, mangroves, beaches, local history, pricing, and practical tips.

“An easy 5 min walk from the cruise port to the meeting point where we found Giles setting up bicycles and equipment. He greeted my family of 4 by our names, prepped us for the day activities and we set out. Easy biking through and around town, Giles stopped at sites and interests all the while explaining each. Next activity was kayaking to a mangrove and observing local flora and fauna, birds and sea life. Back on the bikes for more touring Giles guided us to a beach for a quick dip and a hike around the area, the site of a 1600's fort, all the while explaining various ecological…”

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2.SoCoHo Eco Half Day – Mangrove Kayak & Reef Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $135

Explore Antigua’s mangroves and Cades Reef by kayak and boat, with gear, snacks, rum punch, pickup, and friendly guides included.

“It was great andrew and Alex were awesome! We went during their slow season so it was just me and my husband, but we had such a personal experience and got to know the island very well and we had a blast, snorkeling and kayaking”

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3.Crystal Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour (with transfer)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $89Best value

Explore Antigua’s clear bays by glass kayak, spot marine life, snorkel a reef, and enjoy transfers, snacks, and rum punch.

“We tried most of the popular excursions and this was our favorite one. These guys are super friendly and put a lot of effort into making you feel safe regardless of experience and fitness level. The glass kayaks are incredible; you get to see and interact with the wildlife a lot with a great view of the water beneath you. The guides put a lot of effort into giving you chances to hold and touch stuff like starfish and jellyfish.”

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4.Crystal Clear Kayak Drone Photography Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · from $153

Review of Antigua’s crystal clear kayak drone photo shoot, including price, safety, transport, photo quality, timing, and booking tips.

“For a non swimmer I felt very safe . Great communication and an enjoyable experience. Don't think about just do it . No regrets. And bring your own props ( added the pick up service and that to was a good experience and informative)”

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5.Snorkeling, Kayaking and Paddle Board Activity in Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $110

Review of Antigua’s 2-hour kayak, snorkel, and paddleboard tour, with turtles, shipwrecks, hotel pickup, local guides, and practical booking advice.

“We had a great time kayaking, snorkeling and we enjoyed a local lunch with our guide Cheyvone. He was so organized and ran such a great adventure. He was fun, friendly and made the day great!”

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6.Antigua Zipline & Kayaking Combo From St. John’s

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $222

Review of Antigua’s 6-hour zipline and kayaking tour, with eight rainforest lines, mangroves, snorkeling, lunch, transport, and booking tips.

“This was an outstanding tour. The ziplining was amazingly fun and the staff was exceptional. You always felt they were taking care of you and your safety. We have done a number of ziplining excursions in different places and this excursion Read more”

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7.Under the Sea snorkeling(Stingray/Kayak/ Power Snorkel available)

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · from $150

Review of Antigua’s Under the Sea snorkeling tour, including Cades Reef, stingrays, kayaks, transport, costs, and booking advice.

“Horrible experience we paid 400$ for a tour and our tour guide never showed up and now they don't even want to refund us. Don't book with this tour”

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8.St. John’s, Antigua Kayak, Snorkeling, & Beach Bird Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $147

Paddle Antigua’s mangroves, snorkel near Great Bird Island, and relax on a quiet beach during this four-hour coastal adventure.

“Great tour around Antigua. Very comfortable van and great tour guides. The beach was beautiful and not crowded.”

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9.Clear Kayak Tour in Mangrove Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $90

Review of Antigua’s $90 clear kayak mangrove tour, with guide details, wildlife viewing, fitness needs, value, logistics, and booking advice.

“We went on the eco snorkling and kayaking tour - it was amazing! It starts with a short boat ride which my friend and I loved, to either snorkling first, or kayaking, then an another short boat ride to whichever activity you didn’t start first. The Read more”

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