The 15 Best Kayak and Snorkel Tours in Croatia

1.Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,869 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

Paddle a sit-on-top double kayak from Pile Bay beneath Dubrovnik’s walls, stop for swimming and snorkelling at Betina Cave, then continue toward Lokrum. English-speaking guides such as Ivan, Tommy, Barba, and Roko share local stories. Morning, afternoon, and sunset departures are available, with a safety boat nearby.

“Great activity to do. Our guide Ivan was brilliant, very knowledgeable. You get a great view of the old town and lokrum island.”

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2.Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,646 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

Meet Dubrovnik Walks by the orange umbrella near Pile Gate, then paddle along Dubrovnik’s walls toward Lokrum and Betina Cave. Guides such as Bane, Lobi, Fran, Roman, and Ben lead the outing, provide kayaks, masks, water, and dry storage, and keep the route suitable for first-timers. Expect wet feet, rocky beaches, and a real arm workout.

“It is tough but worth it. Bane and Fran take care of your every need. Beautiful experience. Time to swim and enjoy the sunset too.”

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3.Pula: Cave Kayak Tour, Snorkeling and Island Jumping

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 929 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Paddle from Ambrela Beach with an English-speaking local guide such as Carlo, Branco, or Ivan. You’ll enter a sea cave, pass Fratarski, Frašker, and Fraškerić islands, then stop to swim, snorkel, and possibly cliff jump. Kayaks, safety gear, dry bags, and snorkeling equipment are supplied.

“The guide was very reassuring and gave us confidence. The excursion was well organised kept to time which was crucial to us as we were on a cruise”

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4.Morning and Day Tours – Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 891 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Paddle from Dubrovnik’s West Harbour past Lovrjenac Fort and the city walls, circle Lokrum Island, then swim and snorkel at Betina beach. Guides such as Ivan, John, Maro, and Nina provide beginner instruction, safety help, local stories, equipment, water, snacks, and dry bags. The two-hour trip suits active families and first-time kayakers.

“Ivan was a great instructor and tour guide! Definitely got our moneys worth and he made it very interesting, felt longer than 2 hours wasn’t rushed at all. Thank you!”

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5.Pula: Kayaking,Snorkeling, Cliff jumping Tour with Wetsuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 861 reviews · from $57

Set out from Zelenika Beach for a 3.5-hour kayak trip along Pula’s coast. You’ll paddle, snorkel, swim, and choose whether to cliff jump, while guides such as Eric, Jonas, Aljoša, and Lino help with safety and photos. Wetsuits are supplied off-season, and water, beer, and GoPro images are included.

“Great trip. Very beautiful coastline, even got to enjoy the sunset and some dolphins on the 6pm tour. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide.”

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6.BOAT & KAYAK! Sea Adventure – Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 808 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Meet Pula Kayak at Marina Polesana for a three-hour sea outing around the Muzil peninsula. After a safety briefing and boat tow, paddle past cliffs into rocky passages, stop at a secluded beach for swimming, goggles-only snorkeling, drinks, and optional jumps from roughly 4 to 9 meters. Guides such as Sule, Suad, Theo, and Denis also take photos.

“Kayaking is one of my favorite activities to do and this adventure did not disappoint. There were several kayak companies operating from this same beach and exploring the same cave, but I felt this company took the extra measures to ensure a safe and private experience. This did make it slow to get in the water, but I did not feel it cut the tour short at all. Our guide was considerate of others and took the time to ensure we had dedicated time with just our small group in the cave. He then led us away from the busy area to a more private location to jump off cliffs…”

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7.Dubrovnik: Sunset Kayaking & Snorkeling with water &wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 599 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet Dubrovnik Walks by the orange umbrella at Pile Bay, then paddle with guides such as Mike, Dom, Roman, or Marin toward Lokrum and Betina Cave. Expect a real workout, city-wall views, snorkeling, rocky swimming spots, a snack, water, and wine as the sun drops over Dubrovnik.

“Kayaking around Lokrum island was a really great experience, during the trip we have had two stops where we could swim/snorkelling/jumping from the rock. Each sunset is beautiful but the one on the water is breathtaking. I also recommend to visit the island separately for the whole day!”

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8.Pula: Sea Adventure – Boat, Kayak, Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 516 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Start at Marina Polesana and take a 15-minute speedboat ride to the Muzil Peninsula. Guides such as Suad, Ivan, Teo, and Mario lead you through kayaking, sea caves, snorkeling, cliff jumps, and a secluded beach stop. Stable double kayaks, safety gear, drinks, dry bags, and tour photos are included.

“Fantastic tour with an outstanding guide Suad supported by Teo. Absolutely recommended!”

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9.Dubrovnik: 2- or 3-Hour Morning Sea Kayaking & Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 470 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

Start at Pile Bay and kayak past Dubrovnik’s walls, Banje Beach, Lazareti, and Villa Sheherezade. The 2-hour trip includes a 30-minute Betina Cave swim and snorkel stop. Choose 3 hours to paddle farther toward or around Lokrum. Guides such as Tom, Nikola, and Mike keep beginners moving safely.

“Tommy and Micky were great in making us comfortable and guiding through every step, though we were novices , but felt very confident and comfortable with their presence , support and guidance. great guides. Activity overall is of great value.”

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10.Adventure Dalmatia – Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet your guide at Pile Bay for a calm-water kayak outing beneath Dubrovnik’s walls. You’ll stop at Betina Beach to swim and snorkel, hear stories of Lokrum, then paddle back at sunset. Guides including Ivan, Rocco, Josh, and Carla lead the route. Equipment, water, insurance, and wine are included.

“The sunset is beautiful and unforgettable. Our guide is knowledgeable and helpful. It’s a really pleasant experience”

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11.Split Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Paddle the coast of Marjan Park in a double sit-on-top kayak, then stop to swim and snorkel near a rocky beach. Guides such as Toma, Sven, Ante, Mislav, and Marko share local stories, help beginners, and take photos. The 3.5-hour outing suits active families, couples, and first-time kayakers.

“The tour was really good and Sven, our guide was helpful and took some videos a of our adventure. We went to visit an beach around an old military base and we did snorkel. I would recommend it as we would do it again!”

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12.Pula: Cave Kayak, Snorkeling, Cliff Jumping All-in-one Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 332 reviews · from $62

Paddle Cape Kamenjak for about 50 minutes, then swim and snorkel in sunlit Kolombarica Sea Cave. Guides speak English, German, Croatian, and Italian. Cliff jumping up to 15 meters is optional, GoPro photos are included, and groups are limited to 12 people.

“Such a fantastic tour, Lovro was passionate and so full of knowledge - we learnt a lot about the area and the kayaking was the icing on the cake! The waves were choppy the day we went so it was a little dicey getting into the caves but both Lovro and his great assistant were fantastic! We felt safe and well looked after. The complimentary Sangria from the coolest bar was a great reward!”

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13.Rovinj: Golden Cape Desert Islands Kayak & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Paddle a stable tandem kayak from Cuvi Beach with a small group of up to 10 people. Your guide, often called Dado or Davor, leads you around several Rovinj islands, with time for snorkeling, swimming, island walks, and optional rock jumping. You need to swim, expect to get wet, and bring water shoes.

“It was a great experience! The guide supported us and we felt very safe, it was a small group which made it very personal. We saw places that we would have never seen without the tour. I can only recommend it!”

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14.Split: Guided Sea Kayaking Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 186 reviews · 3h 30m · from $58

Paddle double sit-on-top kayaks from Bene Beach along Marjan’s coast with an English-speaking guide. You’ll stop to swim, snorkel, and possibly cliff jump, while guides such as Filip, Marin, Sven, and Lovre share local history and take photos. The three-and-a-half-hour outing suits beginners, but you’ll need to swim and handle steady paddling.

“amazing. I've done kayak on river but never on sea, truthfully another experience All together. Guides are extremely thoughtful and nice, thanking Simon, Tonka, Vale and Flco a lot! cold white wine from Croatia just after, and you get to see the sunset if you take afternoon trip.”

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15.Dubrovnik: Guided Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Paddle about 4 kilometers from Pile Bay toward Lokrum Island and Betina Cave with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Dom, or Bane. You’ll see Dubrovnik’s walls from the water, snorkel among fish, and return by kayak. Basic kayaking skills are welcome, but moderate fitness and swimming ability are required.

“The tour is cool, because you can do something different besides boating. I just thought it was bad because I had read good comments about the guide and when it was my turn of my activity I was a little upset about issues like: he was impatient, always saying that we were wrong, and I'm not an athlete, which would be normal. He told us to come back without haste and enjoy the view, but he was too fast and the sea was a little rough and we were "left" behind. I think there was a lack of care and patience. The view it’s beautiful during the tour.”

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