If you are in Eilat, Israel and looking for something interesting to do why not try a glass bottomed kayak! The glass bottom kayaks are obviously fiberglass or plastic but they really are see through this means that you can row away and while you do so get a great look at what is going on in the Red Sea underneath you.

The see through bottomed kayaks can be rented from Clear Blue Eilat (they have a Hebrew Website). In Eilat, Israel these kayaks come in two varieties, there are kayaks that are completely see through all around and others where only the bottom of the kayak is see through. It doesn't really make any different which type of kayak you take as the price is the same and the part of the Red Sea that you are trying to see is obviously only the part underneath you. The only difference between the completely see through kayak and the kayak which is only see through at the bottom is that the completely see through one is slightly harder to control.You can rent a kayak for two people or row solo.

The completely see through bottomed kayak at Clear Blue Eilat

The glass bottom kayaks in eilat, Israel are rented out at 70 shekels from Clear Blue Eilat. For your money you get an hour in the kayak and an hour of snorkel rental to snorkel in the adjacent coral reefs on Hof Almogim (coral beach). The kayaks are easy to maneuver and great fun to be out there on the water, with the added thrill of seeing what you are floating over. Beneath your glass bottomed kayak you will see the crystal clear water and coral formations, some days there are plenty of fish to see and other days the fish seem to go to other locations along the Red Sea coast.

look out for this sign as you drive towards the Egyptian boarder.

Location of glass bottomed kayaks in Eilat, Israel.

Drive towards the Egyptian boarder and on your left just before the Coral Beach you will see a large sign for glass bottomed kayaks. There is no need to book ahead, simply ask at your hotel reception and they will point you in the right direction.

Pros and Cons of renting a glass bottomed kayak in Eilat, Israel

There is no guarantee of what you may see, sometimes there are lots of fish and other times almost none.

The snorkels they provide at the Eilat glass bottomed kayak rental are not the best; you might find yourself battling to keep water out of your snorkel while trying not to step on a sea urchin.

The glass bottomed kayaks are limited to traveling within a certain area so that as far as you go you will feel limited.

There are life jackets provided so there is not much danger involved in this form of kayaking and it would be safe for older kids.

If you go on a day when there are not so many fish you would do just the same renting a normal kayak from Hof ha Hashmal (Electric Beach) and simply rowing around in a normal kayak and then going for a snorkel. Another option is a glass bottom boat tour which goes further out to sea giving more chance to see some fish.

The beautiful fish of the Red Sea in Eilat, Israel.

The best bet for seeing the Red Sea life in Eilat, Israel is without a doubt simply renting or buying a snorkel and mask and swimming off the Red Sea coast at any one of the free beaches – my favorite is Hof Harush next to Coral Beach.

At the same location as the glass bottomed kayaks they sell underwater cameras for 60 shekels and also a special waterproof case you can buy for your own camera.

Any activity on the Red Sea in Eilat will be fulfilling but some more than others, the glass bottomed kayaks should be your second choice after snorkeling and getting up close and personal with the Red Sea life. Another attraction in Eilat, Israel that you shouldn't miss is the Dolphin Reef where you can snorkel or dive with dolphins or watch them being fed in their natural environment.

If you need a hotel recommendation for Eilat, Israel try the Nova Hotel Eilat or the Siesta Hotel Eilat.