Night paddleboarding in San Andrés: Stars and marine life

Paddle into darkness and watch the ocean come alive

Night paddleboarding in San Andrés is a 2.5-hour activity where you ride a paddleboard over calm Caribbean waters at sunset and after dark, guided by a live instructor who handles safety and takes photos. Pickup from your hotel is included. The experience suits beginners and families with children from age 4, and no prior paddleboarding experience is required.

The experience

You arrive at your hotel with a free evening and no car: pickup and transfer to the Sea Pride facility handles the logistics. Once there, a guide runs through a short safety briefing and shows you how to manage the board. The whole setup takes minutes, and you're in the water before the light fully drains from the sky. The route follows the calm west side of the island, so the water stays flat and predictable even as you move away from shore.

As the sun drops, you paddle over water that shifts from blue to amber to black, with the sea breeze and ambient music the only sound around you. When night falls completely, the real draw emerges: the ocean itself becomes visible in ways daylight hides. Your guide stays close throughout, watching for safety and pointing out what the darkness reveals: the stars above, the marine life moving beneath the surface, the quiet that only exists when the island's daytime noise stops. The guides photograph and video the whole time, so you leave with images of yourself out there on the water.

The activity suits anyone without prior experience, including couples, families, and groups of friends. Children from age 4 can join. Younger children can ride with an adult. The 2.5-hour window, sunset through full night, is the window the operator built the experience around, and it is the only one offered.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and transfer to the Sea Pride facility.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• a safety briefing and board-handling instruction.
• photos and videos of the experience.
• a welcome drink.
• medical assistance insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Escuela de Buceo Sea Pride

Is this one for you?Pickup from your hotel means you don't need a car or directions to the water. The guide meets you and handles the transfer, so anyone staying on the island can join, whether you're based in town or elsewhere on San Andrés.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 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 24 h before the start.

Do I need to have paddleboarded before to join this night tour?

No previous experience is required. The guide gives a brief safety and board-handling induction at the facility before you start, and the calm west-side waters keep the paddle manageable for beginners.

Will I be alone on the water, or is this a group activity?

The tour runs as a guided activity with your group. The guide stays with you throughout for safety and to photograph the experience, and you paddle together over the same route.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Pickup from your hotel, the guide, photos and videos, a welcome drink, and medical assistance insurance are all included. Bring a change of clothes and a towel. The guide provides the paddleboard and any gear you need on the water.

How long does the whole thing take, from pickup to getting back?

The paddleboarding itself runs 2.5 hours from sunset into the night. Add time for the safety briefing at the facility and the transfer to and from your hotel, so plan for roughly three to three and a half hours total.