Water Sports in Goa

Water Sports in Goa

Water Sports in Goa

The adventure junkie within you is sure to be jumping when you think of water sports in Goa. This tiny land in India is home to loads and loads of fun all the year round. Both on land and water you can indulge in numerous adventure activities, giving you the much needed thrill and adrenaline rush. Goa is an international water sport destination that offers plenty of water sport activities for the fun loving. The wide variety of sports include wind surfing, water-skiing, parasailing, ski-biscuit, skibob, water scooter, sports fishing, yachting, motorboat rides, kayaking, harpoon fishing and more. Some of the beaches famous for water sports are Anjuna, Calangute, Palolem, Vagator, Baga, Mober and Miramar.

Now, it is equally important to follow the safety measures, dress appropriate follow the instructors and keep a track of your fitness level.  And most of all stay away from these activities if you are phobic to water. With no further delay let’s jump into the list of activities that await you in Goa.

Parasailing

Para sailing

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This thrilling activity allows you to fly in the sky with the ocean beneath you. You will be connected to a speedboat with the help of a 30-40m rope. When the speedboat speeds you will be lifted high up in the air.

 

Water Zorbing

Water Zorbing

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This new addition to the water sports in Goa will give you an amazing experience. You will be accommodated within a large transparent ball that is set on water. This secure and safe float in the water goes rolling on the water surface.

 

Banana Boat Ride

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This easy sport is best enjoyed by all and is also perfect for families and kids. You can sit on a comfortable banana shaped inflatable boat that is attached to a speed boat. The inflatable boat speeds over falling and rising sea waves, giving you a perfect water sport. This is a fun and safe sport that has to be experienced once in a lifetime.

 

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving

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Swim with the excellent creatures of the sea accompanied with trained experts and safety measures with international standards. Usually a 45 minute activity including training and diving, you can be sure of going for another 45 minute dive.

 

Dolphin Sighting

Dolphin Sighting

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The Indo-Pacific Dolphins with humpback are grey in color with pink patches. They carry a small hump on the back and are one of the friendly and social dolphins.  If you are lucky you can also spot the Finless Porpoises, which are shy and not so friendly sea creatures. They are from black to grey in color and move very fast beneath the waters.It is fun to spend some time with these sea creatures that skip through the waves with no restrictions.

 

Adventure Boat Rides

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Board your adventure boat around 10 in the morning from Panjim, Goa and sail for three hours exploring the other side of Goa.  As you continue sailing you can indulge in exciting water activities like paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, crab catching and swimming. Get to enjoy the luxury side of the Goa waters with your friends, family and loved ones. You can taste delicious lunch and snack on board as you watch the underwater marine and coral life in clear waters unravel in front of your eyes.

 

White Water Rafting

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This thrilling activity starts around 9.30 in the morning and lasts till 2.30 in the noon. Accompanied with the experts, guides and safety equipments you are all set for the 10km trip which is good, fun and safe. Helmets and life jackets assure you that you are in safe hands.

 

Trekking

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A Goa trip planned with just beaches and party’s in mind is a grave mistake, as Goa offers some of the best terrains for trekking like the Vagheri peak or Dudhsagar falls. With almost 3 to 4 hours of trekking from the Devil’s Canyon or the Collem Railway Station you are to cross dense forests and rugged terrains. A trek to the Vagheri peak takes you through a fairytale adventure style scenic beauty with lush green forests, exotic flowers, varieties of butterflies and more. Make sure you don’t miss out on the fizzing pond that displays rhythmic bubbles. To add to it, as a trekker you must be sure of the things that you need to carry like insect repellants, sunscreen lotions, sunglasses, energy bars and water.

There are plenty more activities in store for you for which you will have to travel further South of Goa.

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