One will not get surprised after one hears Goa is a place where there are endless options for adventure activities, from spectacular waterfalls to beaches to wildlife sanctuaries and backwaters, Goa has something for all. With bountiful water adventure activities across its vast shore, Goa offers a perfect holiday experience with just the right amount of adventures and thrill thrown in.

How does it feel to be inside the water with gigantic coral reefs or to be on top of waves while gliding across the sea surface? Exhilarating is a word most people would use in this situation. The state provides ample opportunities for adventure enthusiasts to explore the waters in as many ways possible as you want. Whether you are a relaxed first-timer or an adventurous water skiing expert, the waters of Goa have something for everyone.

Here are the offbeat adventure activities in Goa for your next vacation:

Knee Boarding is a thrilling and fun way to begin your adventure journey in Goa. The rider is dragged on a floating board at a speed which is most often behind a speedboat. Knee boarding on a surf style board with fins is also done in the gushing waves at the Goa beaches. Riders bow on their heels on the surfboard, and shield themselves to the board with a flexible Velcro strap over their thighs. The equipment required is a tow rope, a kneeboard and a boat that can go about 28 to 32 km per hour. This activity is almost easier than other water activities as it has an easier learning curve.

The marine creatures will truly be magical to adventurers who are very interested to witness something thrilling each day. And, if you are bewitched by this vibrant marine life, scuba diving in Goa will offer interest with a high level of bliss. Starting from multi-colored fishes to vibrant coral reefs, you can discover it all once you are under the water surface. 

Windsurfing is a surface water sport that combines elements of surfing and sailing. It is performed on a board with a sail. The sail both empowers the board and helps the board change directions. The sport is a combination of surfing and sailing. Windsurfers can travel on either flat or rough water, as long as there is wind. Windsurfing is done mostly in the summer and spring.

There is a slightly longer learning curve when it comes to learning to windsurf, unlike other action sports like snowboarding or skateboarding. One of the best things about this sport is that it can be enjoyed at any age even at quite an advanced level – because there are relatively few injuries when compared to those that take place on hard surfaces like snow or concrete. Many windsurfers carry on sailing well into retirement age.

Baga Beach is known for holding an annual National Windsurfing Competition. The Indian Navy has established a Windsurfing Node at Chicalim bay, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa to train the Windsurfing Team. An ‘Open Windsurfing Championship’ is scheduled at Hawaii beach, Dona Paula too by the Navy.

Flyboarding is a combination of jet-ski and jetpack where a fly board is attached to a jet ski which sends it as high as 15 meters in the air. You can fly like Superman above, do somersaults and flips in the air like an aerial Jet Li and not to mention how cool you’ll look when you master the art of flyboarding.

You need balance and confidence. Once you fly, it is very easy to turn, dive, and try some tricks. The Flyboard itself is the size of a skateboard with two boot attachments for your feet, similar to the boot attachments on a snowboard. If it’s in your budget, flyboarding in Goa is definitely worth trying. The price and length of your session will vary by location but it’s always worth it. It’s a bucket list activity.

A catamaran is a type of boat consisting of two hulls joined by a frame. Catamarans can be sail or motor-powered. The word catamaran comes from Tamil, where it means “logs bound together”. Enjoy a leisurely drink as the catamaran pilots pilot the catamarans for you or for a more hands-on approach, try sailing one of these babies with a crew you’ve handpicked and seen if you take on Mother Nature.

Catamarans can fly deftly across the water lifted and propelled by air packed into the sails. The modern catamarans offer all the facilities of yachts, including spacious cabins, showers, toilets, and are equipped with all the modern facilities and utilities.