There are a thousand ways to get on the water in Benidorm: the boat to the island, parasailing, jet skis, pedalos… and the kayak. We run one of them, so this comparison is as honest as we can make it: some plans beat the kayak on certain days. The trick is knowing which one today calls for.

Boat trip: great views, zero control

The boat to Benidorm Island is the classic: comfortable, suitable for everyone, good views. Its limit is that the boat decides the plan: fixed timetable, fixed route, a crowded island at midday and a couple of hours all in. Perfect if you want total comfort or you're with someone who won't get wet. If it's the island itself that tempts you, you can also get there by paddle: here's the kayak route to the island — demanding, not for beginners, but a different league of satisfaction.

Jet skis: a short adrenaline hit

Pure thrill and zero effort… in 20–30 minute sessions that fly by, on a fenced route, at a steep per-person price. Great plan for a quick rush; poor plan if what you want is a day at sea.

Kayak or paddle board: the whole day is yours

Our home turf, with clear pros and cons. Cons: you do the paddling (real effort, especially with wind) and the plan depends on the weather. Pros:

  • From 9:30am to 7:30pm: it's not an activity, it's the whole day. Morning route, beach lunch, siesta and a sunset cruise.
  • The price is per boat, not per person: a triple kayak works out cheaper per head than almost any water activity in the bay. Hard numbers in the price guide and on our rates page.
  • You choose the plan: Villajoyosa's hidden coves, snorkelling, or simply floating. And we deliver to Villajoyosa, Cala de Finestrat or Benidorm.
  • Silence: coves are best enjoyed engine-free, and a paddle reaches corners no boat can.

So which do I pick?

  • Two hours, zero effort, views: boat to the island.
  • A short speed rush: jet ski.
  • A full day at sea, at your pace, at the best price per head: kayak or SUP.

They're not mutually exclusive: plenty of our customers take the boat on a breezy day and book the kayak for the calm one. If that's you, check availability and claim the good day.

FAQs

Which is better with kids, boat or kayak? Depends on age and plan: with babies, the boat. From about 4–5 years old, a triple kayak is a family plan that's hard to beat — we cover it in kayaking and paddle boarding with kids.**

Isn't a whole day of kayaking exhausting? Nobody paddles for 10 hours: the point of the full day is alternating. A one-or-two-hour route in the morning, beach time, and another cruise in the evening. The equipment stays with you all day.

What if the day turns windy? The sea is the boss: if conditions aren't safe, we move your booking or refund you. Better that than a bad day on the water.