Goa is all about water and fun for water lovers. Thalassophiles always make an excuse to dive into the water. The hot summer season and beautiful beaches obviously call for some interesting water sports in Goa. We have a list of water activities for all the water lovers that are so much fun to do. Seawater is always an attraction for its lovers. They always get curious when they come near the sea and eagerly want to know about the life of aquatic creatures. In our watersports package, you get to do many activities like:
Water sports Activities will cost you between 249 to 1599 rupees per person (as on September 2024). and if you want a combo deal of watersports activities would be approx Rs. 1599 rupees (Updated on September 2024).
In Goa, all you need is comfortable wet wear (swimsuit) and a life jacket to wear along with it for safety. If you are a male, then T-shirt, shorts will be perfect to wear for such an activity, but not without a pair of comfortable shoes. Towel, sunglasses, sun cream and hat are a few more things to bring along with you.
Best Beach in Goa for Water Sports :
In North Goa – Calangute Beach, Baga beach, and Candolim Beach are the most popular beaches for Water Sports in North Goa. From jet skiing, Parasailing, Bumper boat and banana ride to catamaran sailing and surfing, you will get to indulge in all such activities there. Dona Paula, Anjuna also a good choice for Adventure Lovers.
In South Goa – Colva Beach, Mobor beach, Majorda beach, and Agonda are available with the best options for water sports in South Goa.
The best time for adventure sports in Goa is from the month of October up to May when the weather is mild, the sky is clear and blue, and the water feels calm. However, it is advised to avoid parasailing and windsurfing during strong winds. Similarly, it’s unsafe to try activities like windsurfing and jet skiing during high tide in Goa.
One should be 16 or more (carrying valid Identity proof) to rent and use water sports equipment including jet skis, windsurfs, surfboards, kayaks, etc.
However, there is no clear statement regarding the minimum age required for activities like a banana ride. Anyone under 10 years will be debarred from water sports like scuba diving.
Yes, we offer the complimentary option of taking photos and capturing videos during your water activities. While with others, it might cost you something extra and will go to professional photographers specifically hired for this purpose.
We offer Transportation from Hotel to the Pickup point (on Selected Tours Or Activities)
There are some hotels in Goa offering free airport transportation i.e. pick-up/drop-off facilities for tourists and you can grab on to such amazing deals. However, other hotels in Goa often charge a minimum fee for their airport transfer from/to hotel. So, make sure to check thoroughly the transfer options before booking your stay in Goa.
Credit cards are usually accepted for booking your Goa tour, hotel stay, and more. However, an additional percentage will be charged for an online payment made through a credit card. All leading Goa travel agencies accept payments through credit cards, Debit Cards, online bank transfers, wallet options, and more. So, do check for all the payment options before picking one.
While taking water rides such as jet skiing, banana ride, bumper ride, boat ride, you may get wet, so make sure you carry a towel and an extra piece of clothes to change later. The water will splash on you, making you all wet as you set on the speedy water ride across the Goa beaches.
We agree that watersports can turn out to be dangerous at some places in Goa. There are some water sports safety precautions acknowledged by the Goa government that are neither strictly followed by travel operators nor they are what foreigners are familiar with. The water sports organizers provide you with a life jacket that is not of high quality. So be careful and make safety your top priority before opting for any risky water sports.
There is a specific time of the year like January-April and September-December, which are considered best for beach water sports activities. Almost all of such activities are preferably performed during the daytime starting from 9:00 AM in the morning to 5:00 PM in the evening.
You don’t need to be a swimmer to participate in water activities. With expert instructors, you can still enjoy certain activities like banana boat rides, kayaking, parasailing, scuba diving, and more even if you are hydrophobic or don’t know to swim. So just chill out as you have options too as a non-swimmer.
Remember that the safety feature might be ignored when the price of water sports activities in Goa is cheaper than your expectation. So, you need not have to go ahead with it especially when children and women accompany you. If any travel operator offers better safety by providing basic tools including lifejackets, oars, and paddles, you should think of spending a few more bucks for enjoyment as well as safety.
