Sea Kayaking Tours in Greece: the 14 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.Santorini Sea Kayak – South Discovery, Small Group incl. Sea Caves and picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Paddle Santorini’s volcanic south coast with guides such as Nolan, John, Adonis, and Elliot. This 3.5-hour small-group trip visits Red, White, and Kambia beaches, sea caves, and quiet swimming spots reached only from the water. Kayaks, safety gear, snorkels, a dry bag, sun hat, insurance, and a light Greek picnic are included.

“The tour was great but we never receive our pictures from our guide. Our guide gave a breathtaking tour of the beaches and landscapes.”

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3.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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4.Sea Kayak in Kardamili

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Launch from Kardamili Harbour with BCU-trained guides such as Yiannis, Panos, or Giorgos. Learn sea-kayak basics, paddle past Delfinia and Foneas Beaches, enter coastal caves, swim in clear water, and enjoy bread, cheese, tomatoes, olives, fruit, and local treats on the beach.

“An amazing adventure!! Our guides Giorgos and Yianis were so knowledgeable, great storytellers and so fun! Swimming in the blue water of the cave was a once in a lifetime experience. Picnic was so good!! Bread, cheese, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.!! Even though winds made the kayaking a bit challenging on the way back to the port, Giorgos guided us and made us feel safe at all times. Must do experience while in Kalamata!”

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5.Santorini: Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 247 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $135

Paddle from Mesa Pigadia past Santorini’s black, white, and red beaches with BCU-certified guides such as Niki, Marco, and Alex. You’ll enter a sea cave, stop to swim and snack at Kampia Beach, then watch sunset near Black Mountain before a traditional Greek dinner at a local tavern. Hotel pickup is optional.

“We absolutely loved it, great activity and all the staff were lovely. Really unique but great way to see an amazing sunset without the crowds in town or a packed boat”

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6.Santorini: South Sea Kayaking Tour with Sea Caves and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · 3 hours · from $135

You’ll learn sea-kayaking basics with guides such as Adonis, Lia, and Elliot, then paddle Santorini’s south coast from Akrotiri to Red Beach, Kambia Beach, and White Beach. Expect tandem kayaks, a sea cave, snorkeling, a picnic of sandwiches, fruit, and Greek snacks, plus optional hotel pickup.

“Great views from the white beach, the guides were also great.”

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7.Sounio Sea Kayak Tour to the Temple of Poseidon full program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $260

Spend about eight hours with Trekking Hellas kayaking along the Sounio coast, stopping to swim and snorkel before visiting the Temple of Poseidon. Guides such as Gabriel, Pantelis, Aries, and Natalia provide instruction, local stories, and close attention in groups of up to 10. Hotel pickup, equipment, snacks, lunch, and temple admission are included.

“Our tour guides were the best ever. They were very informative and even had dinner with us. Amazing stuff guys and we’ll remember it forever.”

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8.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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9.Athens: Sea Kayak Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $90Best value

Kayak about 2.5 km along Kavouri Beach with a professional guide such as Marios, Dimitris, or Michail. Expect a safety briefing, gentle paddling, a swim and snorkeling stop, sunset views over the Saronic Gulf, and free photos. Choose shared or private departure, with optional hotel pickup.

“Our guide was awesome! He adjusted the program for our skill level and shared a lot of knowledge with us. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a memorable time in Greece!”

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10.Chania: Morning Sea Kayak Tour Along the Coastline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Join Haris or another English-speaking guide for a three-hour sea kayak along Chania’s coast. Paddle past Tambakaria, Koum Kapi, the lighthouse, Giali Tzami, and the Venetian Harbour, then stop at Lazareto island for swimming. Kayaks, paddles, flotation vests, and instruction are included. Bring water, sun protection, swimwear, and shoes that can get wet.

“Amazing trip and kayak tour! Haris, the guide was very knowledgeable, fun, and pleasant and provided a great tour of Chania sea front and harbour Haris also provided goggles and a dry bag for personal belongings, and helped understand how sea kayaks work best if you haven't used them before For a great morning out, would definitely recommend”

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11.Small Group Sunset Sea Kayaking in Athens Riviera with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

From Vouliagmeni, you’ll paddle 2.5 kilometers along the Athens Riviera with a certified guide, stopping for snorkeling before returning as the sun sets. The group is limited to eight, and guides Dimitrius and Mario have been praised for clear instruction and friendly support. Kayak gear, snorkeling equipment, insurance, and photos are included.

“Instructors were amazing lovely people, making sure we were okay and very friendly. Taught us well and encouraged us. There isn’t much to see while kayaking other than the sunset but the sunset was beautiful and we had the opportunity to snorkel which was great.”

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12.Athens: Sea Kayaking Adventure on the South/East Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 - 6.5 hours · from $127

Escape central Athens for 4 to 6.5 hours of easy sea kayaking along eastern Attica. Your English-speaking guide teaches the basics on the beach, then leads you past cliffs and clear Aegean water with rest breaks, snacks, photos, and an optional picnic. Guides including Constantino, Mario, and Dimitris have earned praise for friendly, attentive instruction.

“Lovely guides that knew alot about the environment. They did everything to let you get the best experiance.”

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13.From Athens: Corinthian Gulf Guided Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $169

Join a certified guide from Alkyonidos Beach for a small-group paddle along the Corinthian Gulf. You will learn sea-kayaking basics, swim at quiet beaches, enter the Seal Cave, snorkel near X Beach, enjoy a picnic, and visit the Corinth Canal if transport is booked.

“Thank you for a good time, and your team ,it was grait experience and very nice time with very friendly company, organization so was at grait level. Will recommend this trip to everyone. Best regardes,Olga from Israel.”

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14.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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