The Most Exciting Water Sports Destinations in Orlando

Enjoy the adrenaline-pumping thrills of wakeboarding, tubing, and jet skiing or soak in the natural beauty and relaxation of fishing and boating. Spend summer on the water and learn to live life on vacation at Spectrum Resort Orlando. Read more about the most exciting destinations for watersports in Orlando to experience more outdoor fun.

1. Orlando Watersports Complex

Compete in a test of athleticism at Orlando Watersports Complex through the inflatable aqua park, which spans 10,000 square feet and comes in three skill levels. Thrill to water sports ranging from wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and wakeskating to kneeboarding, tubing, and water skiing. Lessons for children are available to help them find their inner adventurers, and the park is perfect for celebrating birthdays and other special occasions with friends and family.

2. Island Vibez Watersport Rentals

Luxury jet skiing awaits guests at Spectrum with Island Vibez Watersport Rentals, with blocks of time ranging up to two hours for a fun afternoon cooling down under the sun. The jet ski rentals feature seating for up to three people, perfect for friendly races or slow journeys with beautiful views of the area. Ride along the water at top speeds of 50 mph for an exciting afternoon on the water.

3. Black Beard Watersports

Speed across the water with Black Beard Watersports through jet ski running, towable water tubing, kneeboarding, and wakeboarding. Conveniently located around Orlando at Lake Ivanhoe, Lake Fairview, and Clear Lake Park, grab the “pirates” and take a short trip down “the plank” to Black Beard Watersports and turn friends and family into fellow water sport enthusiasts.

4. Buena Vista Watersports

Raise a wake with jet ski rentals and make waves with wakeboarding and waterskiing lessons. Unwind paddleboarding and kayaking and take in beautiful views of nature, or spend time on boat charters and pontoon boats for a family lunch on the water.

5. Lake Virginia

Cast a line and land the big one in Lake Virginia. As part of the Winter Park Chain of Lakes, anglers love this spot for the different varieties of fish, and boaters love it for kayaking and paddleboarding.

6. Lake Jessamine

Gather the whole gang together for fun on the huge 300 acres of Lake Jessamine. The water’s large size makes it famous for peaceful fishing and boating, as well as the thrills of water skiing and wakeboarding. Easily slip watercraft into the lake on multiple boat ramps and docks.

7. Harris Chain of Lakes

Enjoy the fresh air of the Harris Chain of Lakes for a day of watersports with eight lakes to choose from: Harris, Apopka, Eustis, Griffin, Beauclair, Dora, Carlton, and Yale. Teach the kids how to water ski, play in the water while cooling off in beautiful summer weather, or relax into the amazing views of nature from a boat.

8. Lake Kissimmee

One of the largest lakes in Central Florida, Lake Kissimmee, is only a short trip from the resort home. Known for the connected creeks and waterways, the lake brings visitors close to local wildlife, and the beautiful lake-side trails are picturesque for hiking and horseback riding.
Enjoy the perfect balance between refreshment in the summer temperatures of Florida and the thrills of outdoor activities with the huge variety of water sport destinations in Orlando. Keep the adrenaline going with jet skiing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, and towable water tubing, or relax on the water with boating and fishing.
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