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🏄 Guided Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour
A 90-minute-plus guided SUP session along the Playa del Carmen shoreline with instruction included.
Price
$39–$65
Duration
1.5-2 hours
Season
year-round
Good for
Everyone
What to expect
- Guided group paddles run 90 minutes to 2 hours along the coast off Playa del Carmen
- Instruction for first-timers included; guides carry dry bags and shoot photos
- Aloha Paddle Club tourist rate $65 for 90+ minutes with instruction
- Viator SUP category lists tours from $39
- Groups typically 4-10 paddlers; private tours available
- Turtles, rays and tropical fish commonly spotted over the sand flats
💵 Price check: Viator SUP category from $39; Aloha Paddle Club $65 with instruction; Yumping listings $40-60
Good to know
Expect to pay between $39 and $65 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Viator SUP category from $39; Aloha Paddle Club $65 with instruction; Yumping listings $40-60.
Plan for 1.5-2 hours. Times vary slightly by operator and pickup location, and hotel pickup adds transfer time at each end.
No — this runs year-round in Playa del Carmen. December–April brings the driest weather and biggest crowds; September–October is quietest with the best prices.
It suits first-timers, families, and groups alike — no experience needed.
Bring swimwear, water shoes, a hat, and reef-safe sunscreen — everything else (board, paddle, leash, life vest) is provided.
Sessions move to the first calm window of the day — mornings are glassy most of the year — or reschedule free if the sea is up.
A day or two ahead is usually enough outside holiday weeks, and booking direct often lets you pick the exact departure time you want.
Many operators include round-trip transport from Playa del Carmen hotels or a central meeting point on 5th Avenue; others charge a small supplement or are self-drive. We confirm pickup details with your booking request before you pay anything.
Guided group paddles run 90 minutes to 2 hours along the coast off Playa del Carmen Instruction for first-timers included; guides carry dry bags and shoot photos Aloha Paddle Club tourist rate $65 for 90+ minutes with instruction
from $39–$65 USD
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