Water Sports

Dahab's Blue Hole, a natural underwater sinkhole just off the shores of the Red Sea, is the town's single best-known attraction but to get there you'll need a tour. Choose between time-saving jeep and the classic Arabian camel to reach it, then enjoy a day spent snorkeling the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. Tour includes all necessary equipment.

Discover the Brisbane River either by day or night on a 90-minute kayak tour. Enjoy a water perspective on the Story Bridge or the South Bank Parklands after learning the basics of paddling from your expert guide. If you choose the night tour, you’ll hop into illuminated kayaks and enjoy the multicolored displays on the Story Bridge or glide past the evening lights of South Bank. This kayak tour is suitable for all levels of experience and provides a fantastic look at the city’s vital waterway.

Experience the wonders of one of the most beautiful waterfalls and crystal clear water to swim in and have loads of fun. Watch the spectacular divers plunge from tall trees into the deep blue pool of water known as the Secret Falls ( The Blue Hole)

Escape the glitz of Vegas for a day on the waters of the Colorado River during this rafting tour through Black Canyon. As you float along the calm stretch of the river, admire the cliffs and views of Hoover Dam while an experienced guide tells you about the geology and history of the area. Round-trip transportation from Las Vegas is provided.

Raft down Colorado's Arkansas River in Browns Canyon on this half-day whitewater rafting adventure. Start at Buena Vista and make your way down 12 class I, II, and III rapids with your guide across 16 miles of rivers. Enjoy a delicious, locally sourced, lunch just on the banks of the river and admire the beautiful views of the Collegiate Peaks.

Bora Bora may be a small island but there is a lot to see and do. If you make independent tour plans, you may miss out on some spectacular sights. Instead, book this combo excursion that includes a tour of the island in a 4WD open-air safari truck, lunch at the world famous Bloody Mary's Restaurant, and a cruise of Bora Bora lagoon to snorkel the coral gardens and encounter stringrays and black-tip reef sharks.

Travel through Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River on this whitewater rafting tour that departs from a location near Buena Vista, about 1 hour and 15 minutes south of Breckenridge. Both first-time and experienced rafters are welcome on this classic river-rafting excursion, where you'll navigate rapids with a guide.

Leave the neon lights of Sin City behind during this relaxing full-day guided kayak excursion on the Black Canyon section of the Colorado River. This paddling trip, which navigates several miles of placid water close to Hoover Dam, is great for kayakers of all experience levels. During your trip you'll stop to explore idyllic riverside beaches, caves, canyons and hot springs. Your kayak guide will also point out local wildlife, hidden inlets, hiking spots and historical sites along the way. The trip also includes all necessary kayaking equipment, river permit and safety lesson, lunch, bottled water, snacks, dry bag for personal items and round-trip hotel transport.

Paddle your way to Australia's easternmost point on this 3-hour sea kayaking adventure from Byron Bay, including hotel pick-up. After learning to steer your tandem kayak, set out from Clarkes Beach and enjoy waterside views of landmarks like the Byron Bay lighthouse, the Julian Rocks, Wategos millionaire row and Cape Byron. Keep a look out for dolphins, sea turtles and whales as you cruise around the bay, then cool off with a swim before heading back to shore.

Explore Browns Canyon National Monument on a white-water rafting adventure. Spend a few hours shooting the Class III rapids, perfect for beginner or intermediate paddlers, in the company of a guide - perfect for families who want to raft together. Keep a lookout for local wildlife such as big horn sheep and blue heron as you paddle, learning about the area through your guide's commentary.

Visit a combination of six islands and two caves on a single tour from Split. Traveling on a high-powered speedboat means you make good time and get the most out of your vacation, visiting the Blue Cave, Hvar, and five other islands. Traveling with a small group of just 11 people or fewer, enjoy an intimate atmosphere and listen to engaging commentary from your guide on the Pakleni Islands, Stivina Beach, and Monk Seal Cave, among other highlights.

Go Waitomo black-water rafting (cave tubing) for a memorable adventure in the Waitomo Caves. Choose a 3-hour Labyrinth experience that takes you floating underground on an inner tube, including a small waterfall jump. Or upgrade to the 5-hour Black Abyss for an exhilarating abseil (rappel) down limestone walls; instruction and equipment included. The resident glowworms, stalactites and stalagmites will amaze you! Finish with a hot shower, soup and bagel.

Learn to surf like a true Aussie with a 3.5-hour surf lesson at the Bryon Bay Surfing School. With small group classes, expert instruction from surf school founder Gaz Morgan and all equipment provided, this is the ideal opportunity for beginners to master the basics. After learning to paddle and stand-up on your board, take to the water to put your newfound skills into action and have a go at catching your first wave. 

Splash, jump, and swim at the north shore's natural playground on a morning trip to the Blue Hole. Gain insight into Jamaican culture on the short drive to the tropical swimming hole, and then tap into your wild side with free time to cliff jump, hike up a waterfall, or plunge into the hole on a Tarzan swing. You'll be back in Ocho Rios by midday with plenty of time for an afternoon outing.

Escape bustling Hvar Town on a family-friendly speedboat trip around the region's coastal highlights. Look out for marine life as you ride the waves and admire dramatic views on your way to visit the Green Cave, Blue Cave, Stiniva Cove, and VinogradiÅ¡ā‡e. Swim, sunbathe, and absorb striking views of the natural landscape.

Get out on the water at Bora Bora with this combo Jet Ski and snorkeling tour that includes a shark and stingray boat safari. Select a single or double jet ski and zip around the Polynesian paradise with an experienced guide. After lunch at Bloody Mary's, hop in a powerboat to a shallow lagoon for a close encounter with black-tip reef sharks and stingrays.

Experience Browns Canyon National Monument on this whitewater-rafting tour along the Arkansas River from Buena Vista. This "express" option is 6 miles (9.6 km) longer than the half-day tour but shorter than the full-day tour, providing a great option for families and first-time rafters.

Take a stand-up paddleboard lesson (SUP) on the Brisbane River, a great place to try this popular water sport. Your experienced instructor teaches proper paddling technique, how to maneuver your board and tips for staying steady on the water. Enjoy a customized lesson with your guide during the 90-minute lesson, which is suitable for all levels of experience and includes use of the equipment.

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure at Browns Canyon National Monument on this professionally guided, full- or half-day excursion. Ride along the clear, crisp waters of the Arkansas River, from the river's source in the beautiful Arkansas Valley, with dramatic 14,000 foot peaks to the bottom of the Royal Gorge. Crash through the Class III and IV rapids of the Granite Gorge and Browns Canyon National Monument whitewater. All boating equipment - rain gear, drinking water and a personal floatation device - are included.