Nassau: Junkanoo Beach Water Sports & Kayak Rentals

Rent kayaks, paddleboards and snorkel gear for a full day at Nassau's busiest beach

You get seven hours of unrestricted access to kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear and tubes at Junkanoo Beach in Nassau, with no guide or structured itinerary. Show up anytime between 10am and 5pm, grab whatever equipment suits your mood, and spend the day on the water or the sand. All gear is included. You just bring yourself and decide what to do.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day water sports at Junkanoo Beach

• Arrive at Junkanoo Beach
• Access kayaks and paddleboards
• Use snorkel gear
• Enjoy inflatable tubes
• Play beach volleyball and soccer
• Participate in water trike activities
• Spend day from 10 am to 5 pm

The experience

The paddleboard rental guy handed me a board that was slightly warped, and for a second I thought the whole day was going to be awkward. But he swapped it without making a thing of it, and that's kind of how the whole setup at Junkanoo Beach works, low-key, no fuss. You show up between 10am and 5pm any day of the week, and the equipment is just there: single and double kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, water trikes, snorkel gear, inflatable tubes. No guide, no itinerary, no one telling you where to go. It's the kind of day where you decide what happens.

Junkanoo Beach itself is the main event. It's the place in Nassau where things actually happen. The water is shallow enough to wade out and clear enough to see down, so snorkeling doesn't require a boat or a plan. If you want to paddle out on a kayak or trike, you can do that. If you'd rather float on a tube or just swim, that works too. The beach has volleyball and soccer balls if your group wants to switch gears between water time. The whole thing runs on the idea that you know what you want to do, and the equipment just enables it. There's no pressure to fill every hour or check off a list.

The day runs from 10am to 5pm, which gives you a solid seven hours to move at your own pace. Families with small children can bring a stroller, and kids have to stay with an adult in the water. That's the one rule that matters. If you have mobility concerns, the beach and the rental setup are wheelchair accessible, though some water activities come with physical limits worth knowing about before you book. Public transport gets you there, so you don't need a rental car or a taxi arrangement.

What’s included

• Your day includes all-day access to single kayaks, double kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, water trikes, snorkel gear, inflatable tubes, and beach volleyball and soccer balls from 10am to 5pm. No instruction or guide is included.
• you arrange your own activities and timing throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Across the street from Courtyard Mariott is the world renowned Junkanoo Beach.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bahama Kayak

Is this one for you?Right for groups or families who want to spend a full day on the water without booking a guided tour or arranging multiple rentals separately. Everything is in one place, available all day, and you move at your own pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

Do I need experience to use the kayaks and paddleboards?

No. The equipment is available for all fitness levels and experience levels. Beginners can use single kayaks, paddleboards and tubes without instruction.

What time can I arrive and leave?

The beach water sports access runs from 10am to 5pm daily. You can arrive anytime within that window and stay until closing.

Is snorkel gear included?

Yes. Snorkel gear is part of the full-day equipment access, along with kayaks, paddleboards, tubes and other non-motorized gear.

Is the beach wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Junkanoo Beach and the rental setup are wheelchair accessible. Some water activities may not be suitable depending on mobility needs.

Can I rent a double kayak?

Yes. Double kayaks are available as part of the full-day equipment access, along with single kayaks and other gear.