Aruba Unique Clear Kayak Drone Photoshoot with Video

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Overview

For those looking for a quirky take on vacation pictures, this private photoshoot combines a unique setting with drone photography. Directed by a team focused on ensuring comfort, have fun posing on a clear kayak in Aruba’s waters while your images are captured from above. Perfect for capturing memories of occasions like birthdays or special solo trips.

Enjoy a personalized experience with this private photoshoot
Easy-to-find location a short walk from public transport
Receive edited photos and a complimentary video to share on social media
Relax with bottled water and good music at a top-rated beach hut

What's Included

Photo Editing + all other 40+ pictures will be delivered as shot.
Complentary Video/Reel, perfect for social media
Bottled Water
Good Music & Amazing Vibes at our hut on the top 3 rated beach of the world

Hotel pick up and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Crystal Clear Kayak Aruba
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 77, Noord, Aruba
We are located right behind RIU Antilla Hotel on the beach. At Come And Enjoy Watersports. You can see our Beach hut with Colorful flags waving.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

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What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Adrian_B

This experience was E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G!!! 10 out of 10!!! WE RECOMMEND!!! The staff was very accommodating and welcoming. The staff's customer service definitely gave CHIC-FIL-A status! All questions, comments, and concerns were addressed in a timely manner. Communication was clear all throughout the process. The directions for finding the location were super clear. The BEST PART... if you don't have your own poses or not sure how to make the most of the experience... no worries! The staff got you! They'll provide you with posing options and inspiration! They'll even help you manuever in the boat and use your time wisely. The experience wasn't rushed. It was fun. The staff came with all the vibes and energy to make your experience EPIC! It really gave royal treatment the way the staff catered to us during our experience. Im so glad we chose Crystal Clear Kayak for this experience! The pics are beautiful! The video shots are a movie! Overall... this experience was a VIBE!!! A time was definitely had! If you made it to this point in the review... quit looking and get to booking!!! You won't regret it! It is so worth it!!!

Reviews

4.4

based on 95 reviews

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Top Notch Experience

Semeria_J, Jul 2026

I forgot the photographer name but him and Koby gave me the best experience ever. I didn’t know how to swim and they immediately made me feel safe! They both kept me laughing the entire time!!

Exclusive Experience!!!

Adrian_B, Apr 2026

Love it!! ♥️

Chas_S, Aug 2025

Loved my experience. Lucién helped me out with all my poses lol. He made me feel so comfortable and safe. Shoot was easy going, easy to access for me. 100/100 experience

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your amazing review! 💙 We’re so happy to hear you had such a comfortable and fun experience with Lucién — he’ll be thrilled to know you enjoyed the shoot and felt at ease throughout. We truly appreciate your 100/100 rating and hope to see you again soon for another beautiful photoshoot in Aruba!

The best Experience

Patricia_S, Jul 2025

They made feel so comfortable. The photographer was so good good at giving us direction for great poses.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! 💙 We’re so happy to hear that you felt comfortable during your shoot and that our photographer helped you with great poses. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again soon in Aruba!

My experience

Tosha_G, Jul 2025

The Kayak was cracked so water came in the entire time. Only the dronw operator was on time so our session started late waiting on the other person to arrive and assist. There were roughly 7 to 8 of us booked for the exact same time slot which was crazy!! Session was about 10 to 15 minutes per person in our group. Didn't like most of the shots because our hair was everywhere. Proofs came a couple of days the photo shoot and we all selected 3. They looked okay after minor retouching but I wouldn't book with them again. The drone operator was really nice but the process was unprofessional.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We’re truly sorry to hear that parts of your experience did not meet your expectations. We do our best to maintain all kayaks in top condition and immediately remove any that show signs of damage. We’ll be sure to double-check our equipment again to ensure this doesn’t happen in the future. Regarding timing, our team strives to start each session promptly, though small delays can occasionally occur when accommodating multiple guests in overlapping photo slots. Each guest is given individual attention with the drone operator, and we appreciate your patience while others completed their sessions. We’re glad to hear you found our drone operator kind and that you were satisfied with the final photos after retouching. We sincerely appreciate your feedback — it helps us improve the overall experience for future guests.

I can’t swim so I was...

Natasha_P, Jul 2025

I can’t swim so I was terrified but they definitely helped me to be more comfortable and relax I enjoyed the experience

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone, and we’re truly glad our team helped you feel safe and supported throughout the adventure. 💙🌊 It means a lot to hear that you were able to relax and enjoy the experience—we’d love to welcome you back anytime for more fun and confidence-building moments!

Amazing Experience!!

Angel_H, Jul 2025

The photographer and the guide was so amazing, the guide helped me with posing and held my things for me!!! It was so fun 100% recommend this company!!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re so happy to hear you had a fun experience and felt supported throughout the shoot. Our team is always happy to go the extra mile—from helping with poses to holding your things so you can shine! 📸✨ We truly appreciate the recommendation and would love to have you back for another unforgettable session!

Aruba Unique Clear Kayak Drone Photoshoot with Video

Traniece_C, Jun 2025

The overall experience was just okay. My appointment was scheduled for 11:00 AM, but I didn’t get started until 12:30 PM, which was frustrating. The shoot itself lasted about 10 minutes, even though it was advertised as a 30-minute session, and it definitely felt rushed. There were also some issues with the setup—one of the boots was cracked, causing water to flood inside while I was shooting. You can clearly see it in my photos, and unfortunately, my hair ended up soaked. While the photographer and instructor were both nice, it was clear they were overwhelmed and overbooked, which led to significant delays and a lack of attention to detail. Additionally, the drinks and shots that were advertised were not provided.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, and we truly appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the delay in your session. While we do our best to stay on schedule, there are times when unexpected factors—such as weather, ocean conditions, and group dynamics—can impact our timing. Please know we’re actively working to improve flow and reduce wait times, especially on high-volume days. Regarding the water entering the kayak: we understand how frustrating that must have been. While we inspect our equipment regularly, weather and sea conditions—particularly wind and water chop—can sometimes cause unexpected splashing or shifts that are unfortunately beyond our control. We’ll be following up with our team to make sure all kayaks are double-checked more frequently moving forward. As for the session length, the actual photoshoot duration is typically around 10–15 minutes depending on conditions and the number of clients scheduled, but we take pride in ensuring everyone gets quality shots within their reserved time. We’ll be reviewing how we can better communicate this and improve time management on busy days. Lastly, regarding the drinks—our listing includes a complimentary drink or shot, but we are not a licensed bar and do not advertise full beverage service. We’re sorry if this was misunderstood or not clearly provided at the time, and we’ll be reviewing this with our team to ensure clarity and consistency. We truly value your feedback and are committed to improving the experience for all of our guests. Thank you again for visiting, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide a smoother and more enjoyable experience in the future.

Fun photo shoot!

Kimberley_R, Jun 2025

My photos and video came out amazing!! They made me so comfortable and I very much appreciated the guidance with poses as well!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for the sweet review! We’re so happy to hear that you loved your photos and video—that’s exactly what we love to deliver! 📸✨ It’s wonderful to know you felt comfortable and enjoyed the posing guidance. Our team always aims to help you look and feel your best out there! We’d love to have you back for another shoot anytime. Thanks again for choosing us!

I love this experience. I...

Shawna_B, Jun 2025

I love this experience. I appreciate all the photos directions and staff making me feel comfortable. This is a must do event

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hi Shawna, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you loved the experience and felt comfortable and well taken care of—that’s exactly what we aim for! 😊 Our team truly appreciates your support, and it means the world to us that you’d call this a must-do event. We hope to welcome you back again for another unforgettable adventure!

Bina clear boat

Kenturah_E, Jun 2025

The best thing to do while in Aruba. The pictures look great. The person taking the pictures was very nice and fun. Also the person worth the boat was fun and nice.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you Kenturah! We’re so glad you had a great time with both our photographer and boat crew. It means a lot to hear you enjoyed the experience and loved your photos. Hope to see you again next time you’re in Aruba!

The reason for the 3...

LATOYA_G, Jun 2025

The reason for the 3 starz instead of 5 has nothing to do with the staff. Staff was good to work with but the experience was not fun. Its a rushed feeling and the way the sun beams on you, making it difficult to smile or open your eyes. The constant pose changes with balancing, dun beaming is alot and not fun.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you had a good experience with our staff. We do want to clarify that the challenges you mentioned—such as the sun, posing, and balancing—are part of being out on the water in a clear kayak. These elements are natural and beyond our control, and we do our best to guide each guest through the experience safely and professionally. Our sessions are designed to capture the best moments efficiently, not to feel rushed. That said, we understand this style of photoshoot isn’t for everyone, but we can confidently say we deliver what’s advertised. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best on future adventures.

Loved that they helped...

Gabriella_C, May 2025

Loved that they helped give poses so if you don’t know what you want to do don’t worry they help you. Staff friendly , great experience. Picture turn around a week. Love that I got to keep raw edits.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thanks so much for the love! We’re really glad you had a great experience and felt supported during the shoot. Our team’s always happy to guide you through the poses and make sure you’re comfortable. So happy you’re loving your photos—and the raw edits too! Hope to see you again soon.

The guy in the water was...

Lavette_J, Apr 2025

The guy in the water was very helpful and made sure we got in and out the boat safely! However, the photos I’m not satisfied with because of the positioning and how there wasn’t any assistance to be sure I was comfortable in the position and to be sure my hair wasn’t all over the place . I’m very disappointed with the photos .

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We’re happy to hear that our instructor made you feel safe getting in and out of the kayak—that’s always one of our top priorities. As for the photos, we understand how important comfort and confidence are during a shoot. Windy weather conditions play a role in the difficulty to maintain certain positions and keep hair in place. We’re always available to offer guidance throughout the session but cannot control the high winds that occur when the instructor is out of the photo and it’s posing time. We appreciate you choosing us and hope you enjoyed your vacation in Aruba.

Awesome

Justina_C, Apr 2025

Awesome experience! The workers were so on point and helped me with my poses. Would definitely recommend

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you Justina for the great written review

Book it. Don’t think twice.

Ebony_S, Apr 2025

This review is way overdue, but I had to share how amazing my experience was! I can’t swim and I’m definitely not someone who does photo shoots often, so I was pretty nervous going into it—especially since it was for a special birthday trip. But the guys were so chill and made me feel totally comfortable right away. The customer service was top-notch, and when it came time to pose, he guided me so well that it actually felt fun and natural. The photos, videos, and edits were all done quickly and turned out beautifully. I almost booked with another company, but I’m SO glad I found this one instead. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this beautiful review—it truly means a lot! We’re so happy to hear that we were able to make you feel comfortable and supported, especially for such a special occasion. Helping guests step out of their comfort zones and enjoy the moment is exactly what we strive for. We’re so glad you chose us and that you loved your photos and video! We’d be honored to welcome you back anytime you’re in Aruba again.

Don’t pay or book on here until you get there.

Kiera_D, Mar 2025

These people charged my card and did not refund me. The listing says you can reschedule. No one got back to me to reschedule and then denied my refund.

Response from Host, May 2025

Hi there, Our team did reach out to offer a reschedule, but unfortunately, we did not receive a response with a preferred date or time. As outlined in our policy, we’re happy to accommodate changes when possible, but we do need confirmation from the guest to proceed. If you’d like to revisit scheduling your experience, we’d still love to help—please feel free to reach out directly and we’ll do our best to assist.

Cool thing to do in Aruba

Theresa_L, Mar 2025

It was fun. Bring sunglasses as it’s really bright out in the water. Try to relax so your poses look natural

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your review and helpful tips for future guests! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. The lighting on the water can be quite bright, so sunglasses are always a great idea. Relaxing and feeling comfortable during the shoot definitely helps bring out the best in every pose. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back in the future!

Stay clear away from them

Oreofe_O, Mar 2025

I would advised not to book with them. No time was communicated. I tried getting in touch but the tour operator didn't responded. Now they denied me my refund, saying I didn't show up. How will I paid $175 for a service and won't show up for it. Poor service. You better go somewhere else because the service here is trash. I should have gone with the first review I read but I decided to shove it aside and book.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Good afternoon, We had texted you days prior to your photoshoot to confirm your time of booking with no response. In addition, as shown through Viator messaging, our team was waiting for you at the beach for about two hours on your scheduled day while you ran late. After 2 hours of awaiting your arrival, you then wrote us on Viator messenger stating you were not coming. We do not provide refunds for no-shows for scheduled photoshoots when the team is on the beach waiting for you, we can only assist with rescheduling to which we also received no response about. We hope you enjoyed Aruba.

A must!!!

Jasmine_G, Jan 2025

Wonderful experience! Staff very friendly, and kind. Was able to see a preview of photos and they looked great! Can’t wait to receive them. Highly recommend!!!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the photo preview. Our team loved having you—Hope you loved the final shots!

It was such a cool...

Wonder_B, Jan 2025

It was such a cool experience the guys are super friendly and helpful from beginning to end nice photoshoot

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you had a great time and felt supported from start to finish. It was a pleasure having you, and we’re happy you enjoyed the photoshoot.

A must do experience! I...

Sheree_B, Jan 2025

A must do experience! I was running late , they still held my spot ! They were very helpful and kind . They assisted me with the right poses that made me comfortable!even though I was scared to do them ! Very nice gentleman!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you made it and that we could hold your spot—things happen, and we’re happy it all worked out. We understand. It’s great to hear you felt supported and comfortable throughout the shoot. You did amazing, and we’d love to have you back anytime!

Warning! Extreme Heat Conditions

LaShonda_A, Dec 2024

The guide was 50 min late for my appointment. The details stated cocktails/shots would be served and nothing was served or offered. I got a little ill during the photoshoot due to the extreme heat and was not offered water. You should have a warning to the extreme heat conditions.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Good afternoon, We appreciate feedback, however, would appreciate more when the situation is accurately portrayed. Though we are deeply empathetic to the situation regarding the late start of 20* minutes, it is important we address the refreshments. Upon arrival, you had a personal large bottle of water and as we began your photoshoot you reassured us that you were hydrated. We even asked prior to your photoshoot if you’d like to proceed with the shoot or reschedule. While our team assisted you in the kayak during the shoot, you mentioned that you had a long night and were hungover. You then stated that you felt dizzy while on the kayak, so we assisted you to a chair on land and offered you water. You then again told our team that you had your own large bottle of water, in which your husband took out your bag for you. Though we offer cocktails, we cannot hand a client that is visibly sick alcohol as it poses a risk for dehydration and alcohol poisoning. To include, you refused water from our team so it was puzzling why you’d want alcohol after the dizziness you experienced and the effects of the heat. That is extremely dangerous and a health risk. Alcohol will not be offered to a sick client. Also-Aruba is known to have extremely sunny weather and high temperatures year round which is why it is a top vacation destination. We have no control over mother nature, however, we do offer water to every client who books a photoshoot with us. Should they refuse water, we can only have it available if they need request it. And should the client be visibly ill during, before, or after a photoshoot, we cannot allow them to continue consuming alcohol as it poses a major health risk. Our top priority is your safety! Warm regards.

Very Sad

tricia_h, Nov 2024

I have to be honest with my rating here. I will say that the staff are extremely friendly and nice, however, I am not pleased with the results of our photos. For starters, we arrived to the booth at our scheduled time of 9:00 am and no one was there. About 15 mins later someone finally shows up to let us know that the photographer was on the way. I understand “island time” and being laid back but people have itinerary’s to stick to and that can be a major push back. Long story short, we started about 45 min late. I was willing to look past it because I have been looking forward to doing these photos and like I stated, everyone was nice. Now for the pictures, the poses we were directed to do were pretty childish in my opinion. I am not sure whether someone else directed the photos advertised but that is not the same director we received. Not only was everything repetitive, it was rushed and no creativity whatsoever. We are a grown married couple and 90% of our shots are peace signs and finger hearts. I wanted to speak up (now I wish I did) but I am not for stepping on toes and I allow people to do their jobs with the assumption that they know how to get the best results. I was wrong. I’m no model but I’ve done lots of shoots where I’ve needed direction on posing so I know that it is imperative to listen to direction especially when you’re doing something new like a kayak. I’m used to correction and there was none. From unflattering poses like my arms being pushed out over my husband’s legs to even not letting me know that my hair was squished up against my husband stomach made it hard to choose pics to get edited. The others were just us kissing and holding hands and the angles were okay, I guess. All in all, not worth $700 and I recommend going with a true photographer/ director and not anyone doing “tours”. I’m so sad about our pictures especially after looking at the advertised photos again. We did not get that same experience.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Good afternoon Tricia, On behalf of our team, I would like to clarify some points made in your review. Regarding the start time of your photoshoot: When there is as little as a drizzle to light rainfall, photoshoots must begin once the weather clears. Due to these unforeseen circumstances, it was necessary that the team begin as soon as weather cleared. There is the risk that our equipment could be damaged otherwise. It is our priority to ensure that our clients receive their photos as oppose to equipment glitching due to water damage. In reference to your commentary regarding posing instruction, our team provides clear instruction and assistance during the entire photoshoot. It is encouraged that you personalize your photoshoot with your own style and taste as it is not required that you follow every posing instruction stated. We only aim to provide encouragement during the photoshoot for our guests to do what’s best for their own personal favorite angles. Should you have expressed that the instruction was “childish” during your photoshoot time, as you stated following the shoot, we would have provided different options to ensure that the most favorable results were produced. However, when asked how everything was in person- we were left with good feedback, which does not give a chance for us improve your experience in the moment. Our company consists of true experienced photographers and true posing directors who fly drones over bodies of water and direct beautiful photoshoots everyday. Should there have been direction that was deemed unfavorable in your eyes, it should have been thus stated in the moment and we would’ve ensured to conform to your preference. In addition, the unforeseen circumstances of increment weather will cause delays in photoshoot time as this is for your own safety and for the upkeep of our equipment to produce the best photos and videos. Warmest Regards, Crystal Clear Team

Good time in a kayak

rosanne_r, Nov 2024

The experience as a whole is great. They give you clear instructions on how to pose and the pictures came out great. However two things: the drone guy was over 1/2 hr late and they sent my pictures to someone else in my party. Not a big deal but if it was a total stranger that would have been weird. Overall I would recommend them. I had a good time.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your honest feedback and kind words! We’re so glad to hear you had a great time overall and loved your photos. We truly apologize for the delay and the mix-up in photo delivery—that’s definitely not our standard, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’ll use your feedback to keep improving. We’d love to welcome you back for an even smoother experience next time.

Superstar Experience

Medina_J, Oct 2024

The staff was friendly and personable. They even offered tips for things I asked about during my stay. They were timely and the entire experience was great. I felt like a superstar

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience and felt like a superstar—because you are! It was our pleasure to help make your time in Aruba extra special. We hope to see you again soon!

Clear Kayak bday shoot

Patrice_C, Oct 2024

Pictures came out beautiful and the staff was amazing. I was nervous but they helped me make my birthday one to remember

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much! We’re so glad we could help make your birthday extra special. You looked amazing, and we’re thrilled you loved your photos.

Don’t deal with them

LaRichea_S, Sep 2024

The photographer dropped the drone in the water during my friend shoot. She didn’t get to finish and I didn’t get to mines. They rescheduled for the next morning, the photographer didn’t show up. I sent a request for a refund… crickets

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi there, We do not receive payments from Viator bookings immediately, they are received monthly. Any refund process is to be dealt with them directly. Our company is unable to process any refunds directly from us if booked with Viator. We had a technical issue with our equipment, however, we did have a backup drone to complete both of your photoshoots on the same day. Our photographer did not drop the drone in the water—the equipment had glitched. As a high volume business, our drone photographers are highly experienced and would not make such mistake. We also provided another alternative to complete your photoshoots on the following day, however you ladies were unable to arrive at the scheduled time we moved you to. We apologize greatly that this was your experience as situations like this are not common amongst our team.

Awesome

Dandrea_M, Aug 2024

The experience n view is was wonderful time do the activities n the poses must say I enjoy myself n everything we had to do to make it picture prefect

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience. It means a lot to us that you felt it was picture-perfect—we loved having you and hope to see you again soon!

Horrible Service and Customer Service

Sakeysha_W, Aug 2024

We did not receive the 50+ pics as stated on booking. We did not receive the video as advertised. We did not receive the photos within the 24 hour timeframe as advertised One of us received someone else's photos rather than our own When we called about these issues, the company representative hung up the phone while we were speaking with him.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Good afternoon, We kindly ask that you ensure that your email is legible when writing your information on our sign in sheet. Photos are sent automatically within a 36 hour timeframe to the correct email address written clear on the sign in sheet. In addition, all raw photos are sent to every client. The representative was available to you and fixed the matter which is why your photos were received. When the call dropped, you were promptly called back. Losing service is a common when traveling.