The Best Places to Try Watersports in Orlando

There is nothing more refreshing than jumping in the water when the glorious Floridian sun is beating down. However, if you want to experience something with a bit higher energy than chilling in your villa swimming pool, we have a selection of fun activities for you to try!

Orlando is swamped with water-based activities for those adventure seekers out there. Whether you want to try your hand at wakeboarding, waterskiing, kayaking or paddleboarding; there is something for all water babies to try!

Here at Debbie’s Villas, we have selected some of the best watersport companies in Orlando, for you to enjoy on your next trip!

Orlando Watersports Complex

Opening just over a decade ago; the Orlando Watersports Complex offers an array of water sports, including:

• Wakeboarding
• Wakeskating
• Wakesurfing
• Waterskiing
• Tubing
• Kneeboarding

The area is popular with locals and offers opportunities for people of any ability to enjoy, as they cater to all skill levels.

Whilst booking through their website, you can fill out your waiver form through their website, as well as watch a health and safety video online, so you can begin your sessions straight away on arrival.

Cable Watersports

The Orlando Watersports Complex boasts two cableways, making it the only place in the USA to have more than one!

With one cableway aimed at advanced boarders and the other at a standard level, the park allows plenty of time and room for riding, meaning you will no doubt make a vast improvement throughout the day.

Introducing the ‘Get Up Guarantee’ the approachable staff here control the level of your speed on the cable and can slowly increase the speed to ensure you stand up by the end of your session.

The site also has child safety lessons for kids aged ten or younger. The sessions are to make sure they know their safety in the water.

Boat Powered Watersports

A similar concept to the cable watersports available, the Orlando Watersports Complex also offer sessions at their Boat Lake. Instead of being pulled by a cable, the rider is towed by a small boat.

Aquapark

The site is home to a fantastic inflatable waterpark too, which stretches over 10,000sqft.

A real test of balance, this obstacle course has 40 different activities to try. Trial your strength on the climbing wall, practise your poise on the balance pads and then make sure you let loose on the slide! The soft surface of the aquapark makes it ideal for kids to jump around and have fun while testing their agility!

Lifejackets are provided, and the session prices start from $20 for 50 minutes.

On-Site Amenities

If you are feeling slightly peckish after your time in the water, the Orlando Watersports Complex has a Beachside Grill where you can re-energise. Take your pick from their colourful and healthy menu, offering a range of dishes including flatbreads, sandwiches and smoothies!

Lockers are also available at the location, so you can safely store your belongings while having fun.

A rental shop is also located on-site, which is an excellent back up if you have forgotten any essential items.

Address: 8615 Florida Rock Rd, Orlando, FL 32834

Buena Vista Watersports

Buena Vista Watersports is a family run business, which began its existence in the 70s by a watersports enthusiast ‘Dave the Wave’. Today, it is inundated with families and groups who are keen to give jet skiing a go, thanks to its positive reputation.

The facility is ideally located only five minutes away from the entrance to Walt Disney World. Buena Vista Watersports is a perfect place for those staying at one of our stunning villas close to Disney. Take a look at our collection of hidden gems at Disney World for some more inspiration for your holiday!

The beautiful setting at Lake Bryan is encompassed by gorgeous cypress trees and other succulent tropical foliage. The tranquillity of the area is very much a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of Orlando’s main tourist attractions, and the seclusion creates the peaceful illusion you are on your own private island.

Buena Vista offers a range of watersports activities for visitors to try, including:

• Jet skiing
• Wakeboard lessons
• Water ski lessons
• Wild tube rides
• Stand-up paddleboarding
• Kayaking
• Pontoons

Jet Skiing

If you have never experienced a jet ski before, here is the place to give it a go! The site offers free jet ski lessons for your session. And the best part is, they are given before your session even begins, so you get to make the most of your time on the stunning lake.

The minimum age for jet skiing is 16 years old; anyone younger can hop on a ride as a passenger!

Paddleboarding and Kayaking

With the beautiful backdrop of Florida’s most exceptional flora and fauna surrounding the lake, what better place to try your hand at paddleboarding or kayaking?

Again, those new to paddleboarding can receive a free lesson before their time on the lake begins.

Wakeboarding, Waterskiing and Tube Rides

Buena Vista also offers a variety of boat powered watersports including wakeboarding, waterskiing and tube rides.

Prices are charged per board and not per person. A session can accommodate up to eight guests in total. You can choose from 15 minutes to one hour sessions, with prices starting at $55 up to $165.

Address: 13245 Lake Bryan Drive Orlando, FL 32821

Paddleboard Orlando

The Wekiva River, Emerald Cut, Blue Springs and Silver Springs are just a few of the fascinating water-based locations in Orlando where you can paddleboard. If you can’t wait to get exploring, but not sure where to begin, Paddleboard Orlando can help you make the most of your water adventure!

All you need is to know how to swim! Whether you have had a go at paddleboarding before, or not, it doesn’t matter because you can receive an insightful introduction to the sport by one of their friendly guides.

Paddleboarding Tours

The company offers an array of activities including board rent, lessons, multi-day trips and kayaking. However, their main attraction is the paddleboard tours.

A popular tour is the Magical Manatee Tour which is loved by many visitors. Heading over to Blue Springs, you can say hello to the manatees who like to reside there during the less warm, winter months. The tour operates between November and March.

Address: 1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood, FL 32779

Get up and Go Kayaking

Some stunning, natural locations surround Orlando, so make sure to take the opportunity to discover the world of enchantment that lies beneath the surface and complete your tour in Get Up and Go Kayayaking’s unique, clear kayaks!

With so much fantastic wildlife flourishing in its waters, there couldn’t be a more perfect place to try out transparent kayaking then in Orlando!

Kayak Tours

Kayaking is an excellent watersport for those who require a low impact exercise, at a tranquil and leisurely pace. The company offers a wide range of tours, located throughout Orlando, including the magnificent Clear Kayaking Tours. Let them do the hard work of navigating, and all you have to do is follow, paddle and absorb the incredible locations.

With regular photo stops for you to snap the exciting wildlife, the experience is unforgettable. It has been known that some of the tours, such as the Rock Springs Run Tour, has been witness to the likes of baby alligators, otters and turtles!

Places available to visit in the Get Up and Go Kayaking tours include:

• Fort Pierce
• Winter Park
• Tampa Bay
• Rainbow Springs
• Jupiter
• Crystal River
• Rock Springs

Kayak Tour Prices

Each tour will vary in both price and length. They tend to be around $45 to $55 each and can vary according to availability. Some range from one and a half hours to two and a half hours in length.

If you would like some more adventure inspiration on land as well as in the water, why not take a look at our unique outdoor activities in Orlando? Which watersports are you excited to try? Let us know on our social media channels!

If you are curious about the accommodation we offer and would like to know more about our Villas and Orlando Package Holidays, we would love to talk to you! Give us a call on 01892 836822 or drop us an email at info@debbiesvillas.co.uk.

Image Credits: Orlando Watersports Complex, Buena Vista Watersports, Paddleboard Orlando, Get up and Go Kayaking