Clear Kayak Photoshoot in Montego Bay: Drone Aerial Views

Paddle clear water while a drone films you from above

A clear kayak photoshoot in Montego Bay combines paddling in transparent kayaks with drone photography of Jamaica's coastline, coral reefs and beaches. You navigate turquoise waters at sunrise or sunset on a private beach, while aerial footage captures the landscape and your position in it. Transport, water, snacks and drinks are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak photoshoot at Montego Bay

• Arrive at quiet private beach
• Enjoy sunrise or sunset views
• Navigate clear kayak on turquoise waters
• Participate in drone photo shoot
• Capture stunning water and coastline photos

The experience

Two and a half hours starts with pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. You arrive at a private beach on Montego Bay's waterfront where the water stays clear and calm. The transparent kayak lets you see straight through the hull to the seabed below as you paddle, and a drone operator films from above, capturing both the aerial view of the bay and the angle from inside the water.

The shoot works best at sunrise or sunset when the light hits the turquoise water and the coastline at a low angle. You paddle at your own pace through the cove while the drone records: no racing, no fixed route, just the time you need to get the shots. The private beach means no crowds and no other boats crossing the frame. Bottled water and snacks keep you fueled. Complimentary rum punch and Red Stripe beers are available after you're done paddling.

Transport back to your hotel is included, and you'll have WiFi on board the vehicle so you can start reviewing the footage on the ride. The whole outing (paddling, filming, transport) stays under three hours, leaving the rest of your day open.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water and snacks during the session.
• complimentary rum punch and Red Stripe beers after paddling.
• WiFi on board the return vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (21 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 71 years) · Youth (12 to 20 years) · Child (2 to 11 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideSpanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 20 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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Brooks Tours Ja

Is this one for you?Book this if you want aerial footage of yourself in the water and don't mind being the only kayak on the beach. Small groups and solo travelers both work here. The private setup means no jostling for position or waiting for other paddlers to clear the frame.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 20 years); Child (2 to 11 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.

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 can I see through the bottom of a clear kayak in Montego Bay?

The transparent hull lets you watch the seabed, shallow reefs and fish below as you paddle through the bay's turquoise water. Depth and visibility depend on the spot and the tide, but the water on this private beach stays clear enough to see down several feet.

How does the drone photography work during the kayak session?

A drone operator films from above while you paddle, capturing aerial shots of the bay, the coastline and your kayak in the water. The footage is shot during your paddling time, so the drone is recording the whole experience from the sky.

Is the private beach crowded, or will there be other kayakers there?

This is a private beach reserved for the photoshoot, so you won't share the space with other groups or swimmers. It's just your party and the drone operator.

What happens if the weather turns bad on the day of my booking?

Sunrise and sunset shoots depend on clear skies for both the drone footage and the light on the water. The operator will advise you if conditions are unsafe for paddling or filming, and you can reschedule.