by Kelly Campbell
It’s officially July, and with summer in full swing, there’s no better time to trade your routine for sunshine, good vibes, and endless pickleball.
You don’t have to ditch dinking on your summer vacation—now it’s easier than ever to book a pickleball-focused getaway that satisfies both your love for the game and your need to relax.
With the sport’s booming popularity, more and more companies now offer curated pickleball trips that blend travel, competition, and community—all without the hassle of planning. From all-inclusive resorts to group excursions and pickleball cruises, we’ve rounded up the best options for your next pickleball escape.
Whether you’re dreaming of a couples-only beachside court, a mountain retreat with your paddle crew, or a solo escape where you can meet fellow pickleballers, there’s a pickleball vacation package for you.
Grab your paddle, passport, sunscreen, and suitcase, and check out these pickleball vacation companies that will lead you to your ultimate pickleball retreat.
Pickleball Trips specializes in guided and preplanned international pickleball vacations for small groups. They have a variety of getaways that combine world-class coaching and pickleball play with unforgettable experiences. Upcoming destinations include: Switzerland, Kenya, Mexico, Montana, Vietnam, Ecuador, and more. Each vacation listing includes preplanned duration of stay, planned meals, a complete itinerary, pickleball instructors, price, physical activity level, and intended hours of pickleball instruction and social play. Book your adventure sooner rather than later–some of their trips are already sold out.
All aboard! Pickleball at Sea brings your dink obsession to the ocean via a curated cruise. Every cruise experience includes instruction with a world-renowned pickleball professional, daily pickleball play, and plenty of fun and relaxing off-the-court activities. Pickleball at Sea is open to players of any level. With just one reservation, you’ll have access to everything from onboard accommodations, meals, and amenities to expert pickleball training sessions and other one-of-a-kind pickleball adventures. You can also take pickleball ashore when the ship docks, so you can play at different pickleball venues across the world.
There’s still time to book their next trip in September 2025–a four-night Mexico cruise onboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas.
Co-founded by pickleball legends Ben Johns and Dekel Bar, Pickleball Getaways makes it easier than ever to book an incredible pickleball vacation complete with professional instruction. With some trips including up to 80 guests, each excursion blends relaxation with pickleball competition. They offer discounts for groups of 6 or more. Pickleball Getaways will take care of all of the planning to create a tailored experience for you and your party, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or reunion, spending quality time with family and friends, hosting a corporate team-building event, or just wanting to expand your pickleball community.
Upcoming getaways include trips to Antigua, Costa Rica, Portugal, and Turks and Caicos.
Pickleball in Paradise provides a truly hassle-free pickleball adventure with absolutely no hidden fees. They offer both all-inclusive destinations and cruise packages, taking pickleballers to places like Jamaica, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and more. They offer a variety of trips to choose from, including clinic trips, open play trips, pickleball cruises, and private pickleball trips. Clinic trips feature three hours of scheduled pickleball activity per day guided by pickleball pros; open play trips feature rotational open play courts as well as designated King of the Court courts; pickleball cruises include private indoor pickleball court time with major cruise lines, and private pickleball trips blend pickleball with vacation time in a way that’s perfectly catered to your group’s needs.
These hotels and resorts might not be preplanned or pickleball-specific, but they have pickleball facilities to build your own vacation:
- Sandals and Beaches Resorts (the official all-inclusive resort of USA Pickleball)
- Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts
- The Broadmoor – Colorado Springs
- Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit – Puerto Vallarta
- Elite Islands Resorts – Caribbean, Panama
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