Turks and Caicos · CANOES & KAYAKS
Flat water, shallow channels and hulls you can see through. These 15 cover the mangrove routes, the eco tours and the cay crossings, priced by length and honest about how much paddling is involved.
You’ll spend about two hours exploring Mangrove Cay in a transparent tandem kayak, with guides such as Mikey, Daniel, DJ, and Benslie pointing out turtles, rays, conch, jellyfish, and juvenile sharks. Hotel pickup is offered in Providenciales. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and mosquito repellent.
“Mikey was an excellent tour guide! He was funny, shared a love and respect for the mangroves and environment, attentive and safe.”
Paddle a transparent kayak through the calm mangrove channels of Providenciales with guides such as Miracle, Mikey, Daniel, and Bensley. Expect turtles, juvenile sharks, stingrays, conch, birds, and a stop at Iguana Island. Kayaks may be towed across open water, making this suitable for mixed skill levels, though wind can turn paddling into a workout.
“The tour was very safe, and informative and our tour guide Mikey couldn’t have been any better! 5 stars!”
Paddle the mangrove waterways of Providenciales with Big Blue Collective for about four hours. Your guide may point out juvenile turtles, lemon sharks, iguanas, conch, birds, and upside-down jellyfish before a swim at a quiet beach. Beginners are welcome, and the small group is limited to nine people.
“Mangroves, young turtles, conch, and upside-down jelly fish are worth a closer look. You’ll get to paddle, walk and swim. Mickie, our guide, was interesting, knowledgeable, and fun. We were grateful for the experience.”
Spend 25 to 30 minutes posing on a clear kayak near Pelican Nest Villas in Providenciales. Photographers such as Selly and Damarion guide your poses while capturing 100-plus photos, two videos, and 10 edited images. The water is only 2 to 3.5 feet deep, with a photographer beside you throughout.
“They were so patient and very wonderful service. They provided transportation back n from our hotel definitely will recommend”
Spend about two hours exploring the mangroves near Grace Bay in a transparent, two-person kayak. A guide such as Nick, Ted, DJ, Mitch, Edwin, or Jean may point out turtles, baby lemon sharks, stingrays, fish, conch, and iguanas. A boat or jet ski usually pulls kayaks to the mangroves, so the trip suits families and first-time paddlers.
“Basic. It started late with driver picking us up 30 minutes late and so tour started late. There was not much instruction for those that did not know how to paddle, but we were fine. The seats in the kayaks kept slipping and sliding. The tour guide was sarcastic when we asked simple questions. It was hard to hear anything he pointed out. It felt like he had a checklist to make sure we saw a baby shark, turtle, and conch. We did and he was good with lthe toddler in the group. However he kept snapping at people and acted like he’d rather not be there. I wouldn’t recommend…”
Pose in a clear kayak off Providenciales with a photographer guiding each shot and a drone capturing overhead views. The private 20 to 30 minute session suits solo portraits, couples, birthdays, honeymoons, and pregnancy announcements. You may receive 60 or more photos and one to two video clips, with editing handled separately.
“Pictures turned out okay but it was literally 15 mins, not edited pictures, the people before me had so much more time and if it asked if you want a add on to the booking it’s a scam there is no flowers or anything to add on”
Paddle through Providenciales’ shallow mangrove channels on a large, steady SUP or kayak with guides such as Mark or Chris. Expect a brief lesson, clear water, turtles, young lemon sharks, rays, conch, fish, and birds. Most of the route is knee-deep, but you should expect to get wet.
“The Turtle Eco-Tour on stand up paddleboards was incredible! Mark was our guide and was so patient and helpful as it was our first time ever paddleboarding! We were lucky to be the only ones on this tour and had an amazing experience. Read more”
Spend about 30 minutes posing on Grace Bay’s white sand and turquoise water in a transparent kayak while a photographer and drone pilot capture aerial shots. Island Adventure includes hotel pickup for Providenciales stays, all raw photos, and five edited images. Photographers such as Tony, Quan, Faygo, and Benzi are praised for helpful pose direction.
“My shoot went great the guys were very friendly and helpful! Love all of my pictures :) They also allowed my spouse to take a few shots with me which I appreciated.”
Spend about two hours kayaking through Providenciales mangroves with a private guide. You will receive equipment and paddling instruction, then look for turtles, lemon sharks, baby fish, iguanas, birds, and conch. Guides such as Tristan, Bob, and Gaddafi are praised for making the outing both fun and informative.
“We loved it. My husband, son, daughter and I had fun. My son is 9 and was scared initially but he got a hang of it and he thoroughly enjoyed it. We started a little late because of the tide. That's perfectly understandable because safety first. ORead more”
Paddle a clear-bottom kayak through Mangrove Cay, looking for turtles, lemon sharks, rays, conch, and jellyfish, then visit Little Water Cay’s rock iguanas. Guides such as Jean Innocent, Gene, and Bryson may lead the trip. Expect some jet-ski towing, changing tide conditions, wind, and time in the water.
“Our guide Jean Innocent was excellent. Make sure you check the tide before you book. Low tide means that you can't go in the mangrove!!!”
Meet Aquatic Escapes near Grand Turk Cruise Port for a private 20-minute photo shoot on a clear kayak. A team member helps with poses while a drone photographs you from above. You receive 60-plus photos, two videos, quick access to raw images, edited photos within 24 to 48 hours, and a complimentary rum punch.
“If you don't book THIS excursion, you are missing out! Everyone was professional and kind. They went above and beyond to ensure that my husband and I had a great time, and our photos came out nicely. This excursion was worth every penny. Everyone was funny, and they made my husband and I feel like we were family. I would definitely do this again and stop by to say hi when I come back to Grand Turk.”
Pose from a clear kayak off Providenciales with a drone photographer directing you from above. Turks Aqua Adventures supplies the kayak and photography, then sends about 100 images so you can choose 10 to 12 for editing. Photographers named in guest feedback include Khadaffi, Duffy, Memphis, and Bob.
“The just communicated very well. The host was very knowledgeable. We received the pictures the same day”
Meet at The Sands at Grace Bay for a private 45-minute photoshoot on a clear kayak. Guides such as Adam, Prince, Darlo, and Youvensley help with poses while a drone captures the scene. You receive 100 pictures and drone video, though taxi costs, timing, editing, and delivery need careful confirmation.
“Well you wasn’t able to have an experience because the rep I spoke to on the phone book our photoshoot for the WRONG country. They refused to us the funds they already received and scheduled us for the country we were in. CustoRead more”
Join Clear Wave Tours in Providenciales for a two-hour, beginner-friendly paddle through Mangrove Cay. Guides such as Joe, Jon, and Romeo point out turtles, baby lemon sharks, conch, stingrays, jellyfish, fish, and birds. The water is shallow, the boats are clear, and early tours can offer calmer conditions and fewer people.
“The Mangrove water was only 1-3 feet deep. We kept getting stuck in the sand, not only us, our whole group did. No point in having a clear bottom kayak if all you see is sand. Also our kayak had a patch that leaked and we had 2" of water in it within 5 minutes. Not enough to see. Saw small turtle swimming by another picked up a conch and let us all hold it”
Paddle clear kayaks through the mangrove waterways of Providenciales with guides such as Archie or Nick, watching for turtles, stingrays, lemon sharks, baby sharks, jellyfish, and conch. The 2 to 3 hour trip includes gear, water, snacks, dry bags, and pickup options, ending near Emerald Beach.
“Great experience & service from the staff! They provide transportation -minor logistic hiccup, recommend really trying to clarify pickup /dropoff logistics. On the water, they were very informative, entertaining and provided ample time to see an experience, the turtles and the conch shells, which was a pleasure to experience.”
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