Things To Do in the Caribbean Islands

There are many islands in the Caribbean, in fact over 7000 of them. For this reason it's impossible to list all the possible things to do in the Caribbean Islands. Generally though, tourist activities will mostly involve some form of water sports or relaxation around water. Opportunities for hiking, cycling and other very active sports are also available, as well as more leisurely sports such as fishing, golfing or walking. You can even take part in extreme touristic activities in the Caribbean such as sky diving, bungee jumping and abseiling.

Water Sports

The list of things to do in the Caribbean Islands starts with all the water sports available and there are many, many options for every type of tourist. You can go diving in Curacao or Aruba, boating and parasailing in the Florida Keys where it's even possible to encounter dolphins in their natural habitat, or even snorkeling in the reefs off the coast of Florida, Cuba, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Bahamas.

Board sports are also very popular, with windsurfing, kiteboarding and regular surfing available in the paradise of the Virgin Islands, Barbados and the Dominican Republic.

Water skiing, canoeing, sailing and scuba diving are also all very popular sports which can be done at Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Croix, Tortola and Tobago.

Of course, the pristine white beaches and soft sand offer relaxation opportunities such as sun bathing, swimming, beach volleyball and many others for the entire family.

Active Sports

One of the most fabulous things to do in the Caribbean Islands is to go hiking in any of the national parks located on the islands. The United States Virgin Islands National Park, which covers more than half of the island is a very popular destination as is the Arikok National Park in Aruba, which offers stunning geological formations that developed through volcanic activity in the past. Dominica is a mountainous terrain that has sometimes been called the "Switzerland of the Caribbean" and offers beautiful scenery to hike in. Norman Island, which can only be reached by private or chartered boat, is famous for its hikes that visit the famous caves of Treasure Point, some of which are large enough to be explored.

Cycling is also a very popular activity in the Caribbean. Aruba and Cuba are extremely well developed and offer stunning cycling trails that go through urban areas, sub-urban areas, national parks and even rugged wilderness.

Leisure Sports

Sports such as fishing, golfing and walking are also possible things to do in the Caribbean Islands. The Bahamas are famous for fly-fishing for bonefish, Barbados is famous for its billfish, barracuda and wahoo, while the Cayman Islands offer deep sea fishing for tuna and marlin. Islands with reefs such as the Cayman Islands and Puerto Rico offer excellent grouper and snapper catches. Swordfish, kingfish and even shark are also available.

Golfing in the Caribbean Islands is a popular activity on Aruba, Jamaica, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Grenada.

All in all, the number of sports and leisure activities available in the Caribbean is staggering.

Matt loves the warm weather and beaches of the Caribbean and has put together many Caribbean travel tips for you as well as tips for traveling to Curacao, his favorite country.

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