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Kayaking in Bermuda
Kayaking is one of the best ways to explore Bermuda's waters. Since it's eco-friendly and doesn't make any sound, you can silently move around and see the fish, turtles and many other marine life and even wildlife on the coastline. You can also explore many coral reefs, coves and even partially submerged shipwrecks in Bermuda. You have an option to take an organized kayaking tour in Bermuda, or simply rent a kayak and be on your own along with a guide.
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All the kayaks provided by the operators in Bermuda are Ocean Kayaks which are made of molded fiber and you will be sitting on top rather than inside. These are far more stable and easier to maneuver. For organized kayaking tours, the rates vary and are generally $80 upwards per person.
Kayaking in Bermuda
Photo: Mangrove Mike, flickr
Usually the tours last for 2 to 3 hours. Most of these kayak tours are available during the high season (May through October).
Kayak Tours and Operators
Here are the top kayak operators and tours in Bermuda offering some of the most wonderful experiences in kayaking.
This is a guided kayak eco adventure tour. From the dockyard they take you to a beach site by a short boat cruise and begin the kayak tour on double seater kayaks. The kayaks have glass bottom views as well.
The tour explores the western coastline, its many rocky formations, uninhabited islands and beaches, underwater marine life and corals through glass bottom views etc and ends with a cool off swim and refreshing beverages.
Crystal Clear Kayaks
They operate out of
Clearwater Beach at St. Davids Island in St. George's Parish. They have single and double seating kayaks with glass bottom panel so that while kayaking you can view the beautiful underwater marine life and fish. While you can take a guided day kayak tour, but the best is the sunset kayak tour.
The kayaks are fitted with LED lights and in the dark when you see the water and the fish illuminated with the Kakak lights, it's a amazing and unforgettable sight. The lights are powerful enough and there is no risk of collisions, moreover it's a guided kayak trip. They also offer kayaks and hydrobikes on rent on an hourly basis.
Location: Clearwater Beach, St. Davids
Hours: Monday - Sunday (10am to sunset) from April to October.
Contacts: Phone: (441) 595-2925
There are several other companies who provide kayaks on rent. Here are some of the well known companies:
Blue Hole Water Sports
Blue Hole Water Sports Center is located at the Grotto Bay Beach Hotel (Hamilton Parish).
Website: www.blueholebermuda.com
Pompano Beach Club Watersports Centre
They are located in Southampton. Bus Routes: #7 and 8.
Phone: 800/343-4155 in the U.S. and Canada, or 441/234-0222 in Bermuda.
Address: 36 Pompano Beach Road, Southampton Parish.
BDA Watersports
A family owned business offering Kayaks for exploring the western part of the island. It's very convenient for the dockyard cruise passengers. They are located near Somerset Bridge in Sandys. Open daily and can be contacted between 7:30am and 7:30pm local time.
Website: bdawatersports.com
Phone: 441/234-0914 and 441/234-3145.
H2O Sports (Formerly Windjammer)
30 Kings Point, Sandys Parish (10 minutes from the dockyard by bus)
They offer single or double sit on top kayaks. Great for exploring the western water areas like Mangrove Bay. Website: www.h2osportsbermuda.com
About the Author
By Raj Bhattacharya
Raj has been writing about Bermuda since 2008, when he launched bermuda-attractions.com, one of the longest-standing independent guides to the island. A Certified Bermuda Specialist (Bermuda Tourism Authority), his work draws on personal visits, local contacts in Bermuda, and questions and trip reports from thousands of readers over the years.
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Visitors' Reviews and Comments
Bob DeLuca (May 2015)
I have read about some of the more secluded beaches and how to get to them. Can kayaks make access to any of these beaches easier? Are there any restrictions on pulling kayaks up on the beach or boats?
Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) May 2015
If you are talking about the secluded island beaches in Castle harbor, it is possible to kayak to some of them. However you should take a guided kayak tour. The operator 'Just Add Water' organizes such kayak tours from St. Georges, and so does Blue Hole Watersports operating out of Grotto Bay Beach Resort in Hamilton parish. These kayak tours take you to islands and island-beaches. You can pull up your Kayak on the beach.
Dave Groves (July 2014)
Hi Raj, Kayak Bermuda is closed. Is there anyone offering kayaking in St George? Thanks,
Raj (bermuda-attractions.com) July 2014
Hi Dave, Don't think you will get any Kayak operator at St George (no cruise ships this year). Closest would be Blue Hole Water Sports operating out of Grotto Bay Beach resort in Hamilton Parish. You can explore the beautiful water area of Castle Harbor (in St George's parish).
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