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Aruba Glass Bottom Kayak Tour through the Mangrove Forest

4.6 · 230 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 89% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Aruba Operated by Clear Kayak Aruba Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m–2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Dutch, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A guided paddle in a double glass bottom kayak over reef and into the mangrove forest on the south coast, with fruit and water on board and the guide pointing out the sea life below.

Pickup is a paid extra, the mangrove tunnels themselves are closed, and there is a rider weight limit. 4.56 from 230 reviews at €64 per person.

In our comparison: #17 of 17 in Parasailing, Kayak & Water Sports, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €64 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Use of double kayak
  • 2Miles / 3.2KM of Kayaking
  • Guided tour by glass-bottom kayak
  • Live tour commentary provided in English, Spanish, and Dutch
  • Fruit and water
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Snorkeling
  • Pick up and drop off can be arranged at an extra charge

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.6
230 ratings
Tripadvisor 153 · Viator 77

89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 204 of 230

Star breakdown of all 230 ratings

5 stars
182 · 79%
4 stars
22 · 10%
3 stars
9 · 4%
2 stars
7 · 3%
1 star
10 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and coastal scenery; rough seas can leave kayaks taking on water.

Praised

  • Friendly, knowledgeable guides explaining local history and marine life
  • Coastal views and sightings of turtles, coral and jellyfish
  • Small groups that make the outing feel personal
  • Photos taken by the guides and shared after the trip

Complaints

  • Some report open sea paddling beside the mangroves rather than through them
  • Some see clearly through the kayak floor, while others find it too scratched or cloudy
  • Rough seas can fill kayaks with water and leave paddlers feeling unsafe
  • Unclear meeting points, late starts and poorly communicated rescheduling

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (28 August 2022 to 9 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00, 16:00, daily except Mon; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Clear Kayak Aruba; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Good to know

  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Age 12+ minimum age to join

The booking form will also ask for: weights

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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This tour · #17 of 17€641h 30m–2h4.56 (230)shared
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Antilla Shipwreck Seabob Tour€1092h 30m4.86 (224)shared

Ranked #17 of 17 in Parasailing, Kayak & Water Sports by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €27 to €136, median €64; typical length 30 min. 6 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 17 Parasailing, Kayak & Water Sports

From €64 per adult