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🏄 Sunrise Paddleboard Session

Paddle out at dawn on glass-flat water as the sun rises over the Caribbean — the signature Playa del Carmen SUP experience.

Mutengo

$39–$59

Kutanga

1.5-2 hours

Muvhuro

year-round

Yakanaka

Couples

Chii chaungatarisira

Launches at first light (~6-6:30am) when the sea is at its flattest
Aloha Paddle Club sunrise session $45 per person
Xico Dive Center sunrise paddle 1,100 MXN (~$59) solo or 2,800 MXN (~$151) for a group of 3, including guide, photos and video
90 minutes to 2 hours on the water
Photos/videos of the session included by several operators
Small groups (2-8); no experience required

💵 Kuongorora kwemitengo: Aloha Paddle Club $45; Xico ~$59 pp; Happy to Visit sunrise paddle $39

Zvakanakira kuziva

Expect to pay between $39 and $59 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Aloha Paddle Club $45; Xico ~$59 pp; Happy to Visit sunrise paddle $39.

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 is a favorite for couples — think honeymoons, anniversaries, and proposals; private upgrades are usually available.

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.

Launches at first light (~6-6:30am) when the sea is at its flattest Aloha Paddle Club sunrise session $45 per person Xico Dive Center sunrise paddle 1,100 MXN (~$59) solo or 2,800 MXN (~$151) for a group of 3, including guide, photos and video

kubva $39–$59 USD

Tinya pano kuti uwane ruzivo nezvekugara kwako, uye isu tichakurukura neoperator kuti uwane nzvimbo dzaunogona kugara uye kuti uwane mutengo wakachipa.