The 4 Best Kayak Trips in Barbados

1.Carlisle Bay Clear Kayak Shipwreck Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · from $53Our pick

Paddle a fully clear kayak across Carlisle Bay with a guide such as Nicky, Nigel, or Nic, looking through the hull at three shipwrecks, turtles, starfish, stingrays, and tropical fish. The 90-minute private outing includes a waterproof phone case, dry bag, bottled water, and rum punch on the beach. Calm weather gives you the clearest views.

“Our guide excellent! Water beautiful! Shipwreck and underwater very cool. Staff very accommodating. Drinks yummy.”

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2.Drone Clear Kayak Barbados Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $249Top rated

Pose in a crystal-clear kayak during a private 30-minute drone photoshoot on Barbados’ south coast. Omar, Mario, Stan, and their team provide posing help, 10 edited images, and raw behind-the-scenes drone video for your own reels. This is a photo session, not a kayak tour.

“Something I’ve had on my list of must do activities. Stan and Mario were amazing. I wasn’t nervous but definitely felt more comfortable than expected. The poses were on point and I felt amazing. Got the photos in record time as well. Waiting for edits but they’ve been in constant communication with me about timeframe.”

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3.Folkestone Coral Reef Clear Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $53

From the Surfside Restaurant and Bar in Holetown, Nikki guides a 90-minute clear-kayak outing to Folkestone Marine Park. Paddle a one- or two-person kayak above coral, fish, sponges, and possibly turtles. The group is limited to nine, but weather and water clarity can affect what you see.

“We didn’t do the tour in the end. We had been double booked on the first date in the morning. He moved it to the afternoon which wasn’t particularly convenient but we agreed as I really wanted to do the tour. In the end it was called ofRead more”

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4.Drone Clear Kayak Barbados Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $249

Float in a clear kayak about three feet offshore while Omar, Mario, and the photo team guide your poses and capture aerial images. This private 30-minute shoot includes 10 edited digital photos plus behind-the-scenes images and video. The beach is chosen on Barbados’ south or west coast based on weather and sea conditions.

“The photoshoot went very well. I was very nervous at first and I shared this, and Mario immediately reassured me. He asked whether I preferred to do my own poses or if I wanted guidance, which made me feel very comfortable. As the shoot went on, my nerves disappeared. I felt very well guided and supported in a calm, professional way. The location was easy to find and very accessible. I am extremely grateful — I already received one photo because it was for my birthday, and it was absolutely beautiful. That really promises amazing results for the rest of the photos. I am truly very happy with the experience!…”

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