Jet skiing
Take a guided or permitted personal-watercraft ride and explore the coastline from the water.
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Water sports Beaches
Browse beach guides with details and tags for water sports.
MAKE A DAY OF THE WATER
More than a day
on the sand.
From fast rides and board sports to quiet paddles and full-day boat trips, explore ways to experience the coast. Activities, operators, seasons and safety rules vary by destination; confirm current local details before booking.
Wakeboarding and water skiing
Ride behind a boat on a wakeboard or water skis where local operators and conditions allow.
Surfing
Catch a beach break or reef break, from beginner lessons to experienced surf sessions.
Browse related beach guides ↗Kitesurfing and kiteboarding
Use wind and open water for a high-energy board sport. Check wind forecasts, launch zones and local rules.
Windsurfing
Combine sailing and board skills in steady coastal wind, with lessons and rentals at suitable beaches.
Scuba diving
Explore reefs, underwater rock formations and marine life with a certified local dive operator.
Browse related beach guides ↗Snorkelling
See shallow reefs and coastal marine life with a mask and fins; check currents and protected-area rules.
Browse related beach guides ↗Freediving
Explore underwater on a single breath with proper training, a buddy and safe conditions.
Rent a boat
Hire a small boat, sailboat or skippered yacht where available, and plan a route that respects local navigation rules.
Boat day trips and island hopping
Join a local boat trip to nearby coves, islands, swimming stops or coastal landmarks.
Sailing and catamaran cruises
Spend a few hours or a full day on a sailing boat or catamaran, often with swimming stops along the way.
Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding
Paddle along sheltered shorelines, lagoons and coves at a slower pace.
Parasailing
See the coast from above on a tethered parasail ride operated from a boat.
Banana boats and towable rides
Try a group inflatable ride pulled behind a boat at beaches with licensed operators.
Fishing trips
Book a local fishing charter and check permits, catch limits and any protected species rules.
Glass-bottom boat trips
View shallow reefs and clear-water habitats from a boat without entering the water.
Palm Beach
A lively stretch of calm Caribbean water backed by hotels, cafés and watersports operators. Palm Beach is a convenient choice for visitors who want the sea just steps from evening entertainment.
Explore ↗North America · TobagoPigeon Point Beach
A postcard-perfect beach with calm water, palms and the thatched-roof jetty that has become Tobago's emblem. Protected Buccoo Reef and the Bon Accord Lagoon are close by.
Explore ↗North America · Dominican RepublicBávaro Beach
A long palm-lined stretch of pale sand on the Dominican Republic's Punta Cana coast. Warm water, resort services and a wide choice of excursions make it a popular all-rounder.
Explore ↗North America · BahamasCable Beach
A long, accessible Nassau shoreline with soft sand, clear water and a lively mix of resort comforts. Cable Beach is a convenient introduction to the Bahamas for swimming and water activities.
Explore ↗North America · United StatesLovers Key State Park
A protected barrier-island beach near Fort Myers, with shelling, mangroves and quiet stretches of Gulf sand. Trails and kayak routes reveal a rich coastal ecosystem.
Explore ↗Oceania · Cook IslandsMuri Beach
A sheltered lagoon on Rarotonga's southeast coast, dotted with small motu islets. Paddle a kayak, snorkel in clear shallows or relax beside the lagoon's gentle water.
Explore ↗Africa · KenyaDiani Beach
A long white-sand coast south of Mombasa, backed by palms and fringed by a coral reef. Kite surfing, dhow trips and nearby forest reserves make it a varied beach escape.
Explore ↗Europe · CroatiaZrće Beach
On the island of Pag near Novalja, Zrće is known for open-air beach clubs, summer festivals and clear Adriatic water. The daytime beach and after-beach parties make it one of Croatia's best-known nightlife destinations.
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