Mexico · PADDLEBOARDING
The 15 best paddleboarding tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Paddle to Cabo’s Arch, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and watch sea lions on this guided three-hour beach-based adventure.
“Great day on the water! Our guides, Javi and Maudi were friendly, informative and supportive. You can tell they love what they do. The rock formations are beautiful and absolutely worth seeing.”
Review of Bacalar’s sunrise paddleboarding or kayaking tour, with Cenote de la Bruja, small groups, guides, price, and practical tips.
“The guides were respectfully, helpful, and knowledgeable. Enjoyed the tour and definitely had a great experience”
Review of Bacalar’s sunrise SUP tour, with calm lagoon paddling, Cocos Island, breakfast, GoPro photos, guides, price, and practical tips.
“We had an amazing experience with Rocío and Charly!! They were both really professional and helpful guides, answering all of our questions about Bacalar. The breakfast they prepared was delicious and in such a beautiful location.”
Review of Bacalar’s $29 sunrise paddleboard tour, with cenotes, Bird Island, swimming, guides, floating breakfast, and practical booking tips.
“Adrian and Suzy made the morning paddle a true joy!”
Paddle into Bacalar’s 7-color lagoon at sunrise, visit Bird Island and the Black Cenote, and enjoy coffee, fruit, and a sweet snack.
“Beautiful experience!! Loved I was able to bring my dog Coco along for the ride as well. We both had a fantastic time, would definitely recommend booking!”
Paddle into a Caribbean sunrise in Playa del Carmen with Aloha Paddle Club, including gear, instruction, photos, and a two-hour guided outing.
“Such a wonderful and unforgettable first experience of the paddleboard with new people and friendly instructors.”
Paddle or kayak from Cabo to El Arco, snorkel at Pelican Rock, and enjoy guide-led wildlife viewing with photos included.
“Highly recommend! Jorge and Maria were fantastic guides. Excellent instructions and attention to safety and they shared so much wonderful information on our way to El Arco. The paddle was so much fun, especially enjoyed the small group! The views were stunning and the water was exceptionally clear so we were able to see lots of fish and even some sea lions. The snorkeling was amazing. The tour was absolutely a fantastic experience. Maria texted excellent instructions to us the night before. Highly recommend Cabo Nature for a tour!”
Paddle Los Arcos from Mismaloya, explore sea caves, snorkel with fish, and enjoy a small-group Puerto Vallarta adventure.
“First time paddle boarding it was a great learning experience. Felix was very helpful and very, very patient.. that’s a snorkel see some fish a sea turtle. It was fun..”
Learn paddle boarding in Progreso’s calm mangroves, explore canals and tunnels, spot birds, and enjoy a beginner-friendly nature outing.
“We wound up being the only people on the excursion. Fanny was awesome and the mangrove was beautiful. She showed us lots of the flora and fauna of the ecosystem. We even got to see an alligator! The only negative is how difficult it was to get there. We were told a cab driver would be available to take us, but he didn’t know where he was going (good thing we were early).”
Review of Aloha Paddle Club’s two-hour sunset paddleboard session in Playa del Carmen, with pricing, guides, equipment, photos, and practical tips.
“Awesome experience. Great instructions from both Sander and Roberto. A must do if you're in Playa! Thanks guys !”
Review of Tulum’s small-group cenote paddleboarding and snorkeling tour, with Casa Cenote, tacos, transport, price, tips, and booking advice.
“We went during the tail end of rainy season but it was fantastic! Mauricio was so knowledgeable and willing to answer all our questions and do what worked for us. At no point did we feel pressured to do any activity we weren’t comfortable with. The taco spot he took us too was amazing also! Highly recommend. It was both of our first times paddle boarding and we both learned a lot!”
Paddle across Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon at sunrise, visit Cenote Negro and Canal de los Piratas, and enjoy breakfast for $28.
“È stata una esperienza bellissima. Il più bel tour organizzato durante il mio viaggio in Messico. Alba, frutta e caffè in mare, 5 km con il suo, colazione squisita ed abbondante a fine tour con vista fantastica sulla laguna. Lo raccomando assolutamente :)”
Review of Aloha Paddle Club’s Playa del Carmen morning paddleboard tour, with practical advice on price, conditions, gear, guides, and value.
“The conditions where pretty tough for a first timer, I would recommend booking this when the weather is alot nicer. 1 of the guides was super awesome and encouraging to all of us, I can't remember his name but yeah he's great!”
Explore Cancun’s Nichupté Lagoon by kayak or paddleboard, with guides, gear, photos, lockers, and small groups capped at 12.
“I did the 7:00 AM tour. It was a little bit of a workout but very nice and the scenery was beautiful. The pictures my guide took were very nice as well.”
Paddle to Cabo’s famous Arch, Lovers Beach, and Pelican Rock on a small-group morning tour with snorkeling, snacks, and photos.
“Great experience with Paco, Pablo, and Sasha! Highly recommend going in the morning. The water was very quiet.”
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