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15 Sea Kayaking Tours Worth Flying For

76 tours  ·  from $34 a head

Open-water paddling along cliffs, harbours and coastlines. These 15 sea kayaking tours are compared on distance, conditions and price, with a note on which need some experience.

Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours - Finding the beach below Pile
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

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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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour - Betina Cave and the swimming stop
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

2.Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

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

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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X-Adventure Sea Kayaking Half Day Tour in Dubrovnik - Betina Cave and the swim break
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X-Adventure Sea Kayaking Half Day Tour in Dubrovnik

3.X-Adventure Sea Kayaking Half Day Tour in Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,316 reviews · from $35Best value

Set out from Ul. od Tabakarije 1 for a guided sea-kayak trip along Dubrovnik’s walls and Lokrum Island. Guides such as Nemo, Andro, Ed, and Marin combine basic instruction with local stories. You’ll stop at Betina Cave for swimming and snorkeling, with equipment and bottled water included.

“We did the 8:45 kayak on 17/07. Unfortunately we cannot remember our guides name but he was amazing and the excursion was fantastic. Our guide was informative and gave us time to swim at the caves. We can highly recommend this company”

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Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour - The beach briefing and your first paddle
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Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

4.Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,207 reviews · 2h 30m · from $63

Paddle a two-person sea kayak through Byron Bay’s marine reserve with English-speaking guides. You’ll learn about Aboriginal culture, local history, and ocean wildlife, then try riding a wave onto the beach. Guides such as Pete and Chris have been praised for keeping the mood fun and safety-focused. Wildlife sightings are likely, but never guaranteed.

“Amazing to see whales, dolphins and turtles up close”

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Rhodes: Pirates' Route Sea Kayaking Tour - Starting at Kathara Beach in Faliraki
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Rhodes: Pirates’ Route Sea Kayaking Tour

5.Rhodes: Pirates’ Route Sea Kayaking Tour

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

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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Santorini Sea Kayak - South Discovery, Small Group incl. Sea Caves and picnic - Starting at Akrotiri Beach
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Santorini Sea Kayak – South Discovery, Small Group incl. Sea Caves and picnic

6.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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Sunset Sea Kayaking and Wine Dubrovnik - Paddling beside the old city walls
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Sunset Sea Kayaking and Wine Dubrovnik

7.Sunset Sea Kayaking and Wine Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 949 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Join guides such as Marco, Nemo, Eddie, or Joseph for roughly eight kilometres of sea kayaking beside Dubrovnik’s walls and around Lokrum Island. Expect swimming, snorkeling, optional cliff jumping, cave time, city stories, and wine at sunset. Bring water shoes, dry clothes, a towel, and a waterproof phone case.

“Do this tour! Book it immediately! It rocks. You won't be disappointed. We kayaked to an amazing beach where we swam with a million fish then kayaked the whole way round Lokrum island before chilling out with our wine to watch the sunset. Marco our guide was awesome, really interesting facts and stories about Dubrovnik. The whole trip was just so good.”

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Morning and Day Tours - Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik - Around Lokrum, Dubrovnik’s nearby island
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Morning and Day Tours – Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

8.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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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Tour - Pile Bay to Lokrum, with the Old Town at your back
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Tour

9.Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 657 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Paddle from Pile Bay around Lokrum, without stopping on the island, then swim and snorkel at sea-access Betina Cave. An English-speaking guide such as Dom, Mike, or Bane leads the 4-kilometer route, gives safety and technique tips, and shares Dubrovnik history. Double kayaks, water, insurance, and waterproof storage are included.

“Stephen was very good and Ivan very helpful with the kayaks all you have to do is carry the oars. Great fun and beautiful way to see the old city”

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Pula: Night-Time Sea Kayaking Tour in Transparent Kayak - Paddling into the Adriatic at sunset
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Pula: Night-Time Sea Kayaking Tour in Transparent Kayak

10.Pula: Night-Time Sea Kayaking Tour in Transparent Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 628 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet Metta Float Outdoor Adventures at Histria Beach for a 15-minute lesson, then paddle a transparent LED kayak along Verudela’s coast. You may see fish, urchins, sponges, an eel, or even dolphins. Guides such as Lana, Leon, Tihana, and Tino lead at an easy pace, provide drinks, and send photos afterward.

“The tour was great. The organisation was good, the guides were very kind and explained everything very well. There was no hurry during the trip. It was a great experience!”

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Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings - The transfer from Tromsø to the basecamp
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Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

11.Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 591 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $225

Kayak Tromsø’s winter fjords in a small group of up to 10, with drysuits, instruction, transport, and a local English-speaking guide. Guides such as Lauti, Jenka, Eamon, and Advin help beginners manage the cold, currents, and paddling pace. Look for seals, sea eagles, ducks, and floating ice before warming up at basecamp.

“Great activity. Super cool, mentally and physically lol. The view is amazing. Loved it very much. The guides are super helpful. We weren’t paddling fast enough and they’ll wait for you. If you’re tired, you will get tied to a rope, and they’ll pull you :)”

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Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island - Paddling the narrow channels
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Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island

12.Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · from $37

Kayak through Ao Thalane’s narrow mangrove channels with an English-speaking guide such as Anan, known as A, or Bungchai. Choose a half-day paddle, or add Hong Island, snorkeling, lunch, or a sunset BBQ. Small groups are limited to 10, with hotel pickup from Krabi-area resorts.

“Recommended. Pick up was on time, visited the beautiful hong islands first cause the tide was low for kayaking, did the hike up the view point (exhausting, carry water & take breaks), great view, back down & cooled off with a relaxing swim. Head back for a good lunch, even arranged vegetarian options cause we informed them a day in advance. Finally kayaked through the beautiful lagoons, we were lucky to spot some monkeys. Mesmerizing kayaking through the beautiful forest & listening to our informative guide, his name is "A".”

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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Half-Day Tour - Betina Cave and the 20-minute Adriatic break
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Half-Day Tour

13.Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 531 reviews · from $35

Paddle about 8 km from Pile Bay toward Lokrum and Betina Cave, then swim, snorkel, or cliff jump before returning beneath Dubrovnik’s walls. English-speaking guides such as Edin, Nemo, Barba, and Andro explain the city and island legends. The route suits beginners, but expect sun, effort, and wet shoes.

“We loved our tour guide Eddie, very talkative and put our safety firsts we had a brilliant history overview which we were not expecting. The water bottles were very much appreciated!”

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Rhodes Sea Kayaking Tour - Ladiko Beach and the pleasure of slowing down
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14.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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Dubrovnik: 2- or 3-Hour Morning Sea Kayaking & Snorkel Tour - Pile Bay and the first view of the city walls
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Dubrovnik: 2- or 3-Hour Morning Sea Kayaking & Snorkel Tour

15.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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