Here in Royal Holiday Cruises, we like helping you make the most out of your vacation getaways by giving you the best tips for going on holiday, telling you about the most exclusive destinations you must see and finally giving you all the insider information about the things to do and to enjoy while you are there.
Water sports are a great activity to do on holiday
especially because they are activities that usually not readily available unless you are in the ocean, because there is just something about scuba diving in your backyard pool that just doesn’t sound right.
Here we present to you, some of the most popular water sports in the world, so you can make sure to be ready to enjoy them, next time you decide to visit one of our wonderful destinations around the globe.
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Banana Boat
The Banana Boat is a timeless classic that continues to be popular all over the world, especially in tropical areas where the water temperature requires no wetsuits since getting wet is pretty much guaranteed. For those unfamiliar with this awesome craft, the banana boat is an unpowered, inflatable recreational boat meant for towing. The sled can accommodate from 3 to about 10 riders depending on the model and the power of the boat that’s being used for towing.
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Wakeboarding
Wake boarding is another tow and surface water sport, which involves riding a wakeboard over the surface of a body of water. It was developed from a combination of water skiing, snowboarding, and surfing techniques. The level of skill required is variable and can be easily enjoyed by first-timers as well as by experts in other type of surface sports.
Image courtesy of Shayne Thomas at Flickr.com
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River Rafting
Also known as White Water River Rafting, this is a truly extreme sport that takes a lot of stamina and courage to perform. At the same time, beginners in the right conditions can do it since not all courses are as fast and dangerous. River Rafting can be done using large rafts especially designed to carry a team of riders, or individually in smaller kayaks.
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Scuba Diving
The word SCUBA is an acronym for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, a term coined by its inventor, Major Christian Lambertsen. The system is very popular amongst vacationers that want to explore the depths in some of the most beautiful underwater destinations all over the world. The only disadvantage of SCUBA diving is the fact that it takes a lot of training to be able to do it without a guide. However, most destinations offer quick courses that cover all the basics and with the help of a guide and instructor, will have you breathing underwater and living a one in a lifetime experience.
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Cable Skiing
Cable skiing is a new take on the traditional water ski or wakeboard where the water-skier is pulled by an electrically powered cable instead of a motorboat. The electric motor of the cable is quiet, clean and energy-efficient, making this activity a lot more environmentally friendly than regular water skiing. Cable Skiing is very popular in Europe but has been gaining momentum in the United States where it has become very popular in recent years.
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Jet Skiing
Another great and popular choice for adrenaline lovers. A jet ski is a motor powered watercraft, similar to a scooter or a motorbike that can carry one of two riders at great speeds on the surface of the water. Jet skiing is not recommended for children due to being dangerous because of the high speeds that can be reached.
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Parasailing
Also known as parakiting or parascending, is a recreational activity where a person attached to a parachute or kite, is towed by a boat and carried up into the air. Parasailing is a great activity that requires no training since the person attached to the sail does not control it. Parasailing is not really a water sport, is considered more of a fun ride that will provide you with the greatest view possible of your location.
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Snorkeling
According to Wikipedia, snorkeling is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped tube called a snorkel, and usually fins. This is one of the most popular sports in the entire world, mainly because of how accessible it is to anyone and how little skill it requires you to have in order to get started.
The Caribbean is one of the greatest places to get started in snorkeling or to visit if you are already an initiate of this wonderful activity. Snorkeling is a great activity to bond with your loved ones, to practice as a family or with your partner that will not take up a lot of time nor your budget with expensive or cumbersome equipment.
