One Happy Kayak

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALEX! 🎉

Today we’re putting one of our own in the spotlight — because it’s Alex’s birthday! 🥳🛶

Alex brings so much dedication, passion and positive energy to One Happy Kayak. Whether he’s helping someone find that extra-special piece of sea glass, making our guests laugh, or simply making sure everyone feels comfortable and has an amazing time, he always gives it his all. 🌴

And trust us… we really do appreciate everything he does! 💙

We even asked if he wanted to take his birthday off…

Nope. Alex wanted to work. 😂

So yes, if you're joining us today, you’ve got yourself a birthday tour guide! 🎂🛶

Help us make his day a little extra special and leave Alex a birthday wish in the comments! We’d love to show him some love from all the guests, friends and One Happy Kayak family he’s met along the way. 🥰

Happy Birthday, Alex! 🎉 Here’s to another year of adventures, sea glass treasures and lots of happy guests!

Ericko & the One Happy Kayak Team 💙

People often ask us what the best part of this job is.

It's not the sea glass.

It's seeing someone find their very first piece...
Watching kids get excited over a marble...
Hearing someone say, "This was the highlight of our Aruba vacation."

Thank you to everyone who has joined us over the years. Every tour is different, and every group leaves us with another great memory. 💙🛶

One question we get all the time...

"How do you always spot the rare pieces?" 👀

The truth is... after spending countless hours on Sea Glass Island over the years, Ericko has trained his eyes to notice treasures that most people would walk right past.

And yes... he still gets just as excited every time he finds a rare piece. 😊

🛶 Have you ever been lucky enough to find a rare color?

💙 Let's surprise Ericko! 💙

He has no idea we're posting this.

If you've ever joined one of Ericko's tours, you probably know that it's about so much more than just kayaking.

It's about the stories shared on the water, the laughter, the hidden treasures, the local history, the friendships that have been made, and the memories that stay with you long after your vacation ends.

Over the years, we've been incredibly lucky to welcome so many amazing guests: many of whom have become returning visitors and even dear friends.

The Aruba Tourism Authority is currently looking for Aruba's Local Vacation Hero 2026, and we immediately thought of Ericko.

If he made your Aruba vacation a little more special, we'd love it if you could take a few seconds to record a short landscape video sharing your experience and upload it using the link in the Aruba Tourism Authority post below. ❤️

Whether it's a funny memory, a favorite moment, or simply why you think Ericko deserves to be recognized: we know it would mean the world to him.

Nominations close on August 19.

Thank you so much for being part of the One Happy Kayak family. We truly appreciate every single one of you. 💙🛶

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Smiles like these are exactly why we love what we do. 💙

Every tour brings together new people, new stories, and a whole lot of sea glass hunting. Whether it's your first time in a kayak or you're an experienced paddler, our goal is always the same: make sure you leave with great memories (and hopefully a pocket full of beautiful sea glass 😉).

Thanks for joining us—it was a pleasure sharing Sea Glass Island with you all! 🛶💎🌴

Nothing makes us happier than hearing about the memories our guests take home.
Every tour is a little different, but our goal is always the same: a fun, personal experience you'll remember long after your vacation ends.

Thank you for your kind words; we truly appreciate every review. ❤️

Who knows... maybe your favorite Aruba memory is waiting on Sea Glass Island. 🛶🌴

Some treasures can't be planned...

Earlier this week, Ericko spotted this incredible piece of deep red sea glass hidden among thousands of others. ❤️

It's moments like these that remind us why no two tours are ever the same. Every tide brings new surprises, and every visit to Sea Glass Island is a little different.

You never know what treasure is waiting to be discovered... maybe the next incredible find will be yours. 😊🛶

Some treasures don't become sea glass... they survive. 💚

Most bottles eventually break apart and become the beautiful sea glass scattered across the island.

But every once in a while, one survives the journey.

Imagine where this little bottle has been... Who held it? How old is it? And what was it originally used for?

🧴 Medicine?
💊 An old apothecary bottle?
🌿 Herbal extract?
🍾 Something completely different?

We'd love to hear your guess! 👇

Some finds are so rare... you only see them once in a lifetime.

Last week, one of our youngest treasure hunters made an incredible discovery on Sea Glass Island...

An almost perfectly intact vintage Clorox bottle!

After carefully uncovering it from the rocks, he proudly carried it back and then did something incredibly sweet...

❤️ He turned to Ericko and said:

"You can have it."

What an amazing gesture. Thank you for trusting Ericko with such a special piece of history. It will definitely have a special place in our collection!

Moments like these remind us that our tours aren't just about finding sea glass—they're about making memories, sharing adventures, and sometimes discovering treasures you never expected. 🛶💎

Have you ever found something on a beach that you'll never forget? We'd love to hear your story! 👇

💙 300+ Reviews. And honestly... we're still speechless.

When Ericko started One Happy Kayak, the goal was never to become the biggest tour company in Aruba.

The goal was simple:

🛶 Small groups.
💎 A unique experience.
🌴 Sharing one of Aruba's hidden treasures with people from all over the world.
😊 Making sure everyone feels welcome — even if they've never kayaked before.

Today, our Sea Glass Island Tour has received more than 300 reviews on TripAdvisor and Viator, and what touches us the most isn't the number.

It's what our guests keep telling us:

"My favorite excursion in Aruba."
"I was nervous, but they made me feel safe."
"One of the best excursions I've ever done."
"My children didn't want to leave."
"We'll be back."

Every review, every photo, every recommendation to friends and family means the world to us!

We're incredibly grateful that so many of you chose to spend part of your Aruba vacation with us. Thank you for trusting us, supporting a local family business, and helping One Happy Kayak grow into something we could only dream of a few years ago.

From the bottom of our hearts:

Thank you 💙

– Ericko, Alex & Team
One Happy Kayak 🛶

👇 Read through some of the wonderful reviews here:
https://www.viator.com/tours/Aruba/Sea-Glass-Island-Tour/d28-419440P1