Best watersports & boat tours in United States

The USA is a superpower in all different definitions of the word! Did you know that there is a seemingly endless coast, with a huge number of destinations for boat tours and watersport activities? From the East Coast to the West Coast, you will find lots of fun things to do in the water around the USA. The USA is surrounded by two major Oceans - the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean. Depending on what part of the USA you’re visiting, you will be able to enjoy the unique coastline!

With the huge landmass also comes a big cultural variety of course. The people and culture in New York City are very different from the Hawaiian Islands of course, and so is the climate. From cold and snowy winters to the sunshine state California, you can find it all in the USA! You can spend a year exploring the USA and still find new incredible secret spots and unique places all around. 

Florida is a great destination for beach holidays, thanks to the tropical climate and long coastline. The wetlands all around Florida are great for spotting unique wildlife, and of course the state is also known for the famous Spring Break parties! Thanks to the Carribean and Mexican influences, the vibe in Florida is almost like a Central American country, and you will find delicious food all around!

Some of the most popular destination in Florida for boat tours is Miami. Miami is a true paradise for watersport lovers, and you can try out lots of fun things from scuba diving to flyboarding in Miami. Of course you can also rent a boat in Miami to explore the coastline in style. Fort Lauderdale is also a great place for boat tours and watersports! 

The famous sunshine state has a huge variety of beaches to choose from, and the Pacific Ocean is especially famous for surfing. In California you can truly have a great beach vacation, whether you want to relax and enjoy the calm and serenity of empty beaches, or have some action on the water. On the coast of California you will find everything you could ask for!

Some of the best destinations for boat tours and watersports in California are San Diego and San Francisco. Not only are these two amazing cities with lots of fun stuff to explore, but both of these cities also offer some incredible beaches. San Diego is especially famous for the great surf spots all along the coast, and in San Francisco you can paddle in front of some beautiful beaches. For more amazing surf spots in California, you should also check out Santa Cruz!

Yes, you read that right - New York is one of the best destinations for boat tours in the USA! Although it’s not necessarily known as a great destination for beach holidays, it still is a fact that New York is surrounded by water all around! That’s why you have a huge offer of boat tours in and around New York City to choose from. Cruising in front of the skyline of the most famous city worldwide is a magical experience! 

There are so many boat tours in New York to choose from that it’s difficult to decide which one you want to book! You can book a cruise along the Statue of Liberty, in front of Manhattan, during sunset, with live jazz music, a brunch cruise, a party cruise, a champagne cruise, a private cruise, and so on… the list is endless! What we know for sure is that New York has a boat tour for all kinds of people, so make sure to book one during your visit to the Big Apple!

Since all Hawaiian islands are surrounded by the endless waters of the Pacific Ocean, they are great destination for watersports and boat tours. Some of the most popular destination in Hawaii are located on the magical island of Maui. Here you can do a Land and Sea Whale Watch Tour to enjoy watching whales in their natural habitat!

Another fun watersport in Maui takes place in Lahaina, and includes a Kayak tour with whales and turtles at Olowalu! On the south coast of Maui, you can make your childhood dream come true and have Ocean mermaid swimming lesson in Maui! 

Probably one of the most famous destinations in Hawaii, Honolulu has made a name for itself all over the world! If you hear Hawaii, you probably instantly think about Waikiki, right? Hula, palm trees and pristine beaches, this is what Honolulu on the island Oahu stands for! But did you know that you can also do great boat tours and watersports in Honolulu?

The boat tour with snorkeling at Turtle Canyon is an amazing experience, as you get to snorkel with sea turtles in the sea! This is always a magical moment, and will probably be one of the highlights during your stay in Honolulu! Surfing in Honolulu is also on the bucket list of many visitors, and with a private surf lesson in Honolulu you will get the best of this experience! 

For those of you looking for even more nature and adventure, a visit to Kailua-Kona on Big Island is the best choice! The famous Hualālai Volcano is one of the must-dos during your stay on Big Island, and easily reachable from Kailua-Kona. But of course there are also a lot of option for boat tours and watersports on Big Island! 

One of the best boat tours in Kailua-Kona is the Kealakekua Snorkel and Sail along the Kona Coast. On this boat tour, you will get to visit the beautiful Kealakekua bay and the famous Captain Cook Monument. If you prefer getting a bit more active, the Clear Bottom Kayak Rental in Kailua-Kona is a great way to explore the unique coast of Big Island at your own pace!

The official language in the USA is American English. That being said, there are so many different cultures and communities all around the USA, that you will find a lot of places with a big community of other native speakers. In the big cities, you almost always have China Town where the main language is Chinese, and in the more Western states there are also big spanish-speaking communities!

The currency in the USA is the USD, and you can easily exchange your currency in the local banks. Credit Cards are also widely accepted in the more populated areas of the country. The best way to exchange currencies is in the cities or towns at the banks, as the exchange rates at the airports are usually slightly higher. 

If you’re only visiting the cities of the USA, you will easily get around with public transport. Most cities have an exceptionally great network of Metros, busses or other means of public transport. With that, you can get around within the cities at a rather low cost and very easily. 

In the cities and also the suburbs, you also have a lot of options from Taxis and rideshare apps like Uber, Bolt, and many others. So if you prefer staying in the urban areas, you really don’t need any other form of transportation.

However, if you want to explore also the more remote areas of the USA, with less tourism, your safest bet is renting a car. Roadtripping in the USA is super popular, thanks to the big roads and good connection of roads all throughout the country. You can travel the entire country by car, and by doing so, you can see the most beautiful and hidden places! 

Renting a car in the USA is quite easy, and you can book it in advance online. Booking online is also good because you can compare prices and choose the cheapest option for you. You can even choose to do a one-way-rental, meaning that you could pick up a car in New York and return it in California. However, this option is usually a bit more expensive than returning it to the same spot where you rented it.