Spanish Waters boat tour with swim stop and boarding

Swim and board in Spanish Waters on a private boat built for small groups.

A two-hour private boat tour of Spanish Waters for up to five passengers includes sightseeing through mangrove areas and coral formations, a swim stop at Santa Barbara pier, and optional water boarding (body boarding, knee boarding, water skiing or wake boarding) with no prior experience required. The boat carries a small group only, and the crew speaks English, Spanish, German or Dutch. Minimum age for boarding is six years. Swimmers and those with moderate fitness are best suited to this activity.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with sightseeing and swim stop

• Start sightseeing in Spanish Waters
• View houses, mangroves, and coral formations
• See Tafelberg from the boat
• Stop at Santa Barbara pier
• Swim and relax at the beach
• Optional: Use multi-functional water board

The experience

What makes this tour different is the boarding option. Most boat trips in the area are sightseeing only. This one lets you spend your time in the water doing something active. You start with a cruise through Spanish Waters, passing mangrove areas, coral stone rock formations and views of Tafelberg, then head to Santa Barbara pier for a swim break. If you want to board, you can switch your beach time for board time on a multi-functional board that works for body boarding, knee boarding, water skiing or wake boarding: all on the same trip, all with no experience needed. The boat is 21 feet and carries your small group only, with bottled water and crew included.

The boarding itself requires a basic level of physical agility: you need to be able to climb a small ladder to get back into the boat from the water. Minimum age is six years old, and the maximum weight for boarding is 300 pounds. This tour does not include snorkeling, and it does not visit the Blue Room or the sea turtle beach. It stays on the East side of the island. You can request the board in advance or decide once you're on the water.

What’s included

• Boat and crew.
• bottled water.
• multi-functional board for body boarding, knee boarding, water skiing or wake boarding if requested in advance.

Options for this experience

3 options

Two-hour session for up to 5 people at 10amGuide in 4 languages · 10:00A tour lasting two hours

Two hours for up to 5 people, starting at 1pmGuide in 4 languages · 13:00A tour lasting two hours

Two-hour option for up to 5 people at 2pmGuide in 4 languages · 14:00A tour lasting two hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 10:00, 13:00 and 14:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trip and Treat VIP Boat Tours

Is this one for you?Book the boarding option if you want active time in the water rather than just swimming and relaxing. The small group size and two-hour window mean you'll spend less time traveling and more time doing what you came for, and the crew can adjust the pace to match your group.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Dutch.

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.

What's included in the two-hour trip?

The boat and crew, bottled water, and access to the multi-functional board are included. If you want to board, request it when you book or let the crew know once you arrive. Snorkeling is not part of this tour.

Can I swim if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The tour includes a swim stop at Santa Barbara pier, but non-swimmers are not recommended for this activity because of the boarding component and the need to re-board from the water using a ladder.

What does the boarding involve?

You can body board, knee board, water ski or wake board on the same multi-functional board. No previous experience is required, and it works for all ages from six years up. You'll need to be able to climb a small ladder to get back into the boat.

What times are available?

Departures run at 10am, 1pm, 2pm and 2:30pm. You choose your preferred time when booking, and the trip lasts two hours.

Is this tour customizable?

The crew offers personalized service and can customize trips to your wishes, though customization options are limited within the Spanish Waters area itself.