Marine tourism inclues sea-based activities such as boating, yachting, cruising, nautical sports, as well as their land based services and infrastructures. Common marine tourism in Kenya include:
1. Cruising and sailing: Although cruising and sailing have been popular at the Mediterranean, Kenya has been receiving increased cruise ship traffic in the recent past.
2. Water sea sports: A diverse range of sports activities have already been established in Kenya (Mombasa, Malindi, and Diani). This Includes the most popular ones like scuba diving, speed boat riding, water skiing, windsurfing, swimming, sunbathing and coastal walk. Some of the activities already taking place include Skydiving at Diani Beach, snorkeling at Malindi, windsurfing, Kite surfing, and jet skiing, among others.
3. Marine wildlife tourism: Kenya is home to some of the richest marine ecosystems with diverse sea flora and fauna; Malindi, Watamu, Kisite Mpunguti.
4. Heritage and cultural tourism: Kenya's coast has a rich history with several cultural and heritage attraction sites such as Fort Jesus, the Gede ruins, Kaya Kinondo sacred forests
