Beidaihe boasts relatively shallow waters near the resort area, making it an ideal destination for water-based activities. Consider heading to Shell Island, an artificial island system that features a large amusement park and serves as the hub for water play and entertainment. Here, you can enjoy activities like catamarans, jet skis, boats, and yachts.
If you're interested in water skiing and a wide range of water sports, Nandaihe Park has you covered. The park offers activities such as diving, wakeboarding, parasailing, wakesurfing, and more. The entrance fee to the park is 35 CNY. You can reach Nandaihe Park from Beidaihe bus station or from the train station by taking bus No. 5 or No. 22.
For those interested in diving, there are diving centers located on the city's beaches. Keep in mind that equipment rental costs may vary, with equipment at Beidaihe's Central Beach typically being slightly more expensive than at the western end of the city's beaches. Many seafront hotels also offer diving facilities on their private beaches.
If you prefer personalized instruction, you can hire an individual instructor. Typically, instruction costs around 450 USD for a package of four 1.5-hour lessons, including equipment rental.