Aruba: Sea Glass Island Kayak Tour & Beach Treasure Hunt

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1/19

Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 8

LanguagesEN · NL +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

Sea glass hunting by kayak in Aruba with local stories and beach time

You’ll kayak along Aruba’s coast with a local guide, searching for sea turtles as you paddle toward Sea Glass Island. Spend time combing the beach for colorful sea glass, listen to stories from your guide, and relax with included drinks before heading back across crystal waters. It’s a simple adventure that leaves you smiling longer than expected.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak and explore Sea Glass Island

Meet at the tour starting point
Receive safety briefing
Put on water shoes
Kayak 5-8 minutes to Sea Glass Island
Spot sea turtles along the way
Explore island and collect sea glass
Enjoy complimentary Powerade and water
Kayak back to starting point

The Experience

“You see that green piece?” Ericko asked, pointing at something glinting between the pebbles. I’d barely caught my breath from paddling — it’s really just five or ten minutes from shore, but the water is so clear you keep getting distracted looking for turtles. We’d all laughed when one of us nearly tipped over trying to snap a photo. The sun was already warm on our backs, even though it wasn’t even 9am yet.

I didn’t expect Sea Glass Island to feel so quiet. Just the soft crunch of sand under our water shoes and the sound of little waves slapping at the kayaks. Ericko handed out these tiny rakes (honestly, I thought they were toys at first) and showed us how to sift through the top layer for bits of blue and amber glass. He told us about growing up nearby — apparently his grandma used to collect here too, long before anyone called it a “tour.” There’s something oddly peaceful about crouching down, hands in cool sand, not really talking much except to compare what we found. I still think about that.

We stayed maybe two hours? Time goes fast when you’re busy filling your pockets with colors you never see at home. At some point I realized my bottle of Powerade was almost gone — salty air makes you thirsty without noticing. A couple people tried to pronounce “Arashi” like locals do; Ericko just grinned and shook his head (I definitely butchered it). The paddle back felt easier somehow, or maybe we were just happy and sun-tired.

What’s included

Your day includes all kayaking equipment like life jackets and small hand rakes for treasure hunting on Sea Glass Island, plus a bottle of Powerade and water per person—just remember your own water shoes since those aren’t provided. Transportation isn’t included but flexible start times can be arranged if you ask ahead.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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