Rhodes Kayaking Tours: the 6 Best to Book

1.Rhodes: Pirates’ Route Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,086 reviews · 5 hours · from $106Our pick

Spend five hours kayaking 9.5 kilometers along Rhodes’ east coast with certified English and Greek-speaking leaders. Start at Kathara Beach, visit Anthony Quinn Bay and Ladiko, swim and snorkel near sea caves, then enjoy a homemade Greek picnic. Small groups, free photos, equipment, and optional hotel pickup make this a practical first kayaking trip.

“Great day activity to explore some costal areas of Rhodes. Our guide was fantastic! Very informative with lots of facts about the areas we visited, along with not being too pushy and taking the time to speak to all couples individually. Even told us about the time he visited London and his experiences there! He also gave us the freedom to get more confident with the kayak whilst still feeling safe. The swimming and snorkelling was a nice break between the kayaking and the picnic lunch was tasty too. Overall, a great experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting Rhodes. This was our first experience kayaking and now we…”

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2.Rhodes Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 475 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Paddle 9.5 kilometers from Kathara Beach along Rhodes’ east coast with guides such as Julie, Panos, Jake, and Tsampikos. You’ll visit Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, and Traganou, enter sea caves, swim, snorkel, and eat a homemade Greek picnic. Transfers, equipment, dry bags, and safety instruction are included.

“Fun and safe kayak and snorkel. Tour guides told great stories amid the area and Rhodes history . Would recommend to friends too”

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3.Rhodes: Stand-Up Paddleboard and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 231 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $100Best value

Paddle Paradise takes you from Stegna along Rhodes’ cliff-lined east coast, with a beginner lesson, sea-cave snorkeling, optional cliff jumping, and a Greek snack at a quiet bay. Guides including Gwen, George, Quen, Ilias, and Laura provide patient instruction, equipment, photos, and optional hotel transfers.

“Great time with some very skilled guides to teach everyone. Our trip was cut short because of thunderstorms, but it was a very good time!”

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4.Rhodes: Stand Up Paddle & Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Set out from Stegna with Paddle Paradise for a four-hour SUP trip along Rhodes’ cliff-lined coast. Guides such as George, Ilyas, and Quen teach the basics, then lead you to sea caves, calm swimming spots, and clear water for snorkeling. Pickup, equipment, a snack, and activity photos are included.

“100% one of the best experiences I & my wife have had on an excursion. We got picked up from the hotel and escorted to the location through winding roads down to a picturesque beach. Met george, illyas and a few others who instructed”

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5.Faliraki: Sunrise Sea Kayaking Experience with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours

Start at Kathara Beach with Trekking Hellas guides, paddle 6 kilometers along Rhodes’ east coast, watch sunrise at Anthony Quinn Bay, snorkel, and eat a Greek breakfast at Ladiko. The private-group trip lasts four hours and suits beginners with basic fitness and swimming skills. Guides such as Charlotte and Harry may lead departures.

“Heel bijzonder om de zonsopgang vanaf het water te kunnen zien. De gidsen wisten veel en gaven leuke feitjes tussendoor. Bij ons deden 6 mensen mee met 2 gidsen, waardoor er veel tijd aan iedereen werd besteed. Ook werden tussendoor leuke fotos gemaakt en was het ontbijt uitgebreid en lekker. Voor het kayaken was voldoende tijd waardoor we niet hoefden te haasten. Ook kregen we alle tijd om te snorkelen voor het ontbijt.”

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6.Lindos: Sea Kayaking & Acropolis of Lindos Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · from $158

Paddle 15.2 kilometers from Vlycha Beach with a small group of up to 10, passing sea caves, St Paul’s Bay, and the Sea Canyon to Navarone Bay. After snorkeling and a seaside Greek lunch, walk through Lindos to the Acropolis. Guides Maria, George, and Jimmy keep the pace safe and social.

“This was a must do whilst in Rhodes and the highlight of our trip. A fabulous day offering chance to see much of the coastline and wonderful bags of Rhodes as well as fitting in a trip to Lindos and a visit to the Acropolis. The team were so friendly and accommodating nothing was too much trouble and everything was done at our own pace. The lunch we had at the traditional Greek restaurant in Lindos was fabulous and the food was so fresh and tasty. This is such a good experience I can not recommend it enough and for all that’s included is exceptional value. Thank you so much…”

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