For those looking for a little adventure, pick up a paddle and take to the seas in a kayak.

Cayman Kayaks offer a variety of kayaking trips, which are the ideal eco-adventure.

The tours are held in the pristine waters of the North Sound, departing daily from Kaibo in Cayman Kai.

From a peaceful guided sunset tour to the popular bioluminescence adventure, the tours offer participants an opportunity to learn more about Cayman's delicate and diverse eco-system.

All tours take participants through the sheltered channels of the mangroves, the ecological heart of Cayman.

Suitable for everyone - no kayaking experience is necessary - the eco-tours are the ideal way to experience the untouched beauty of Cayman.

Prior to each tour departing, experienced guides give a brief kayaking lesson, before participants don lifejackets and the trip gets underway.

The two-man kayaks are easy and fun to operate and all tours are kept small ensuring a personalised experience.

The bioluminescence tour is one of the most popular, offering a night-time light show unlike any other.

Bound by the lunar calendar, the tours run on the darkest nights of the month and take participants deep into the heart of the mangroves where bioluminescence can be found in an untouched pristine bay.

Bioluminescence is a phenomenon created by a chemical reaction when the micro organism Dinoflagellated Pyrodinium Bahamense is disturbed, resulting in a burst of brilliant blue light.

As paddlers kayak around the bay a glow of light is emitted from the sea. Watch out for darts of light below as fish swim by, or dip your hand in the sea and swirl up a glow of light. It is a unique experience unlike any other.

Full moon tours

For a truly romantic adventure, opt for the full-moon tour. Guided by the brilliant light of the moon, kayakers paddle to a secluded cove and enjoy a complimentary rum punch under the stars.

If you would rather not head out in the dark, there are plenty of tours that set out during the day.

The Mangrove Adventure takes participants on a gentle paddle around the central mangrove wetlands. Kayakers explore the shallow waters, and during the trip guides share their extensive knowledge of the many different fish and sea critters that call the wetlands home. Watch out for stingrays and turtles, and even the occasional nurse shark.

Sunset tours

The sunset tours are also a popular draw, taking place just before the sun sets on the horizon, casting an ethereal glow on the sea. Kayakers enjoy a gentle paddle to a sheltered cove where guides share anecdotes and stories about Cayman past and present, while taking in nature's breathtaking beauty.

Key Fact

Wear light-weight comfortable clothing. Bring a change of clothes and a towel to dry off as you will get a little wet due to splash back.

No experience is necessary, although all participants should be relatively energetic and 14-years-old and over.

Lifejackets and bottled water are provided on all tours.

Kayaking on SMB

If you would rather check out the splendours of Seven Mile Beach, there are plenty of tour operators to pick from.

Kirk Sea Tours offer two-hour trips, taking up to a maximum of 20 guests in two-man kayaks.

Leaving from Royal Palms, kayakers enjoy a 20-minute paddle along the world-famous Seven Mile Beach, before stopping off at a snorkelling site to admire the marine life below.

Snorkel gear is provided, and knowledgeable guides are more than happy to help you identify the fish and sea-critters which call the site home.

If you would rather go it alone, kayaks can be rented out from a half-hour to a full day.

Other operators offering kayaks for rent along Seven Mile Beach include Red Sail Sports.