Best pickleball vacations - top 6 compared

Book if:

• You want to improve your game:

  these getaways have a strong focus on training, with daily clinics from top coaches to help you work on your game.

• You want to learn from the pros:

  guest pros help out on these tours, so you'll have a chance to be coached by the likes of Collin Johns.

• You want an international trip in a beautiful location:

  the Mayan Riviera, Antigua, and Costa Rica are all lined up this year.

Pass if:

• You're looking for a pickleball cruise:

  Pickleball Getaways doesn't offer cruises, so check out Pickleball At Sea on this list.

• You'd prefer a US trip:

  Dink Destinations has great affordable pickleball trips in the United States.

• You want a customized trip:

  Shoreline Destinations allows you to personalize your vacation for the type of getaway you want.

Book if:

• You're on a budget:

  some of these trips are half the price of others on this list.

• You want to stay local:

  if a staycation is your thing, Dink Destinations has you covered with trips across the US.

• You want to learn from a pro coach:

  you'll hit the courts with a pro instructor who'll help you hone your skills.

Pass if:

• You're looking for an international trip:

  all the other companies in my top 6 offer tours outside the US.

• You want to go on a pickleball cruise:

  check out the Pickleball At Sea Group Cruises on my list.

• You want a personalized vacation:

  Shoreline Destinations offers a tailored pickleball experience with your own dedicated travel agent.

Book if:

• You want to play pickleball while you cruise:

  daily play onboard in your own private group training room and also onshore, with instruction from a certified pro.

• You want to do plenty of sightseeing:

  these cruises are ideal for those who want to blend practice time with travel.

• You want affordable options:

  these cruises are surprisingly affordable, starting at around $1,500 for a solo traveler.

Pass if:

• You want to go to Europe:

  check out Evyssa Vacations, with trips planned to places like Greece and Central Europe.

• You want to stay at a Caribbean resort:

  Pickleball in Paradise partners with some of the best resorts in the Caribbean.

• You can't easily travel to Texas or Florida:

  these cruises embark from Galveston, TX and Fort Lauderdale, FL, so make sure you can get there.

Book if:

• You want to go on a river cruise in Europe:

  the 8-day cruise down the Danube River takes you through four Central European countries.

• You want to soak up the sun in Greece:

  see ancient sites in Athens and experience the Greek Islands while hitting local pickleball courts.

• You'd like to go on an Icelandic adventure:

  the "Pickleball Vikings" tour immerses you in a truly unique landscape.

Pass if:

• You don't want to travel far:

  check out Dink Destinations for pickleball trips in the US.

• You want to visit the Caribbean:

  lots of the other companies provide Caribbean tours, with the best resorts provided by Pickleball in Paradise.

• You want a cheaper cruise:

  the Caribbean cruises offered by Pickleball At Sea are more affordable.

Book if:

• You're looking for a luxury pickleball vacation:

  Pickleball in Paradise partners with some of the top luxury resorts in the Caribbean.

• You want a wide range of location choices:

  you can choose from five Caribbean countries, including Jamaica and the Bahamas.

• You want to train with pros and coaches:

  you'll be coached by certified pros and instructors to help you enhance your game while vacationing in paradise.

Pass if:

• You'd prefer to cruise around the Caribbean:

  check out Pickleball At Sea for the best pickleball cruises in the Caribbean.

• You're not interested in a Caribbean trip:

  Evyssa Vacations has great European trips, while Dink Destinations offers vacations in the US.

• You want a tour run by top pros:

  my top choice, Pickleball Getaways, was founded by world #1 Ben Johns.

Book if:

• You want a pickleball vacation tailored to your needs:

  Shoreline Destinations gives you a dedicated travel agent who'll plan your trip with you.

• You want to play pickleball in beautiful locations:

  you'll get to visit some of the most idyllic, sun-soaked locations on Earth.

• You want to join a group trip:

  meet fellow pickleheads on a group vacation to the brand-new AVA Resort in Cancun, which has five pickleball courts.

Pass if:

• You'd prefer a pre-planned trip:

  if you don't want to work with a travel agent, try my best overall vacation, Pickleball Getaways.

• You're looking for a budget getaway:

  Dink Destinations is my favorite affordable pickleball vacation company.

• You want a European trip:

  check out Evyssa Vacations for pickleball tours in Greece, Iceland, and Central Europe.