Top 11 Split Kayaking Tours

1.Split: Illuminated Evening Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,622 reviews · 2h 30m · from $56Our pick

Meet near Hotel Briig and ride to Stobreč, where guides such as Paula, Luka, and Tomasz provide basic instruction before you paddle clear, illuminated double kayaks into the Žrnovnica River and along the coast. Expect about 4 kilometers on calm water, free photos, a little splashing, and wet clothes.

“This is a MUST when in Split! What a great experience! We absolutely loved it! The crew and the guides are fantastic, really well organised, led the tour so well. 10/10!!!”

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2.Split: Stand Up Paddleboard Night Glow Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 916 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51

Paddle from Split to Stobreč at night on hard touring SUP boards with bright lights beneath you. A certified guide teaches beginners, leads you through calm sea and river water, points out fish and rocky shores, and shares photos afterward. Guides such as Luca, Tomas, Paula, and Rose have helped make this a relaxed, friendly outing for first-time paddlers.

“The paddleboard glow tour was amazing!! The guides were great and super friendly. The clear, lit-up boards were awesome and it was absolutely gorgeous being out on the water in the dark!”

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3.Split Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

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

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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4.Glowing Stand-Up Paddle Experience in Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Meet in central Split and ride to Stobreč camp for a 2-hour-45-minute SUP trip through sunset sea, quiet river water, and glowing night scenery. Certified instructors help first-timers, while guides such as Boris, Peter, Tomas, and Tommen keep the outing relaxed. Expect optional swimming, wildlife beneath the board lights, free photos, and a return transfer.

“Decided to be brave and try something new, and it was amazing! It is a workout, and it took a big to get the hang of it, but I felt so happy and relaxed once I got it. The ocean was so warm and the lights made it so magical. Highly recommend.”

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5.Sea Kayaking tour in Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Start at Bene Beach on Marjan Hill and paddle along Split’s coast toward Kašjuni Beach and Tito’s villa. Your guide provides kayaks, life jackets, waterproof storage, and beach shoes, with time for swimming and snorkeling. Groups are capped at 10, and guides such as Frane, Ivana, Mario, Duje, and Luka may lead the outing.

“Franie was the best tour guide. Ensured the kids were ok and stopped when they needed a break. Told us all historical things as we Kayaked and was very well spoken. I am definitely booking other tours with this company. They are both professional and priced for families. Thanks!”

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6.Half-Day Split Sea Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $59

Spend about four hours kayaking from Bene around Marjan Hill with guides such as Adela, Ivana, Marin, or Nikola. You’ll receive full instruction, paddle past rocky coves and sea pyramids, then stop for swimming, snorkeling, beach time, or cliff jumping. Choose a morning outing or an afternoon session timed for sunset.

“Such a wonderful afternoon with incredible guide. Loved the whole experience and would highly recommend.”

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7.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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8.Stand Up Paddle adventure in Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $45Best value

This 2-hour-45-minute morning SUP trip from central Split takes you through the Adriatic Sea and Žrnovnica River. Guides such as Ivan and Luka teach all levels, provide boards, dry bags, snorkeling gear, photos, and transfers. Expect calm water, Mosor Mountain views, turtles, white cliffs, swimming, and optional cliff jumps.

“Leuke activiteit voor ons gezin met 3 volwassen zonen. Goed te doen. Voldoende rust tussendoor. Leuke en enthousiaste gidsen.”

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9.Split: Canoe Safari on the Cetina River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $53

From Split, you ride 45 minutes to the Cetina River, gear up in neoprene pants and boots, then paddle 11 km through a scenic canyon. Guides including Ivan, Dan, and Iven help first-timers handle the grade II rapids. Expect calm stretches, swimming stops, and a workout.

“INCREDIBLE! Ivan was an amazing guide. We were lucky enough to have him on our own. He explained every rapid and what to do. My girlfriend was nervous as she hadn’t kayaked before but he made sure she felt comfortable and was always close by. We took some lunch with us in a waterproof bag so were able to sit and have lunch on the river which was amazing. We also stopped for some swimming stops too. We left all our valuables in the van so they were safe. Ivan filmed us going down some of the rapids and took pictures which was a great extra. Would highly recommend. We…”

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10.Split: Adriatic Sea and River Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

From Split, you’ll paddle from Stobreč into the calm Žrnovnica River, then return to the Adriatic for snorkeling, fish spotting, and optional cliff jumps. Certified guides such as Nikola, Ivan, Luka, and Boris teach beginners patiently, take photos, and can switch you to a kayak if wind makes the sea rough.

“Lovely paddle. Due to some cancellations it was just myself and Ivan , the tour guide. I thought it might be awkward but he was lovely and a great guide. Paddled down the river and back and then across the sea. We were also blessed with very calm conditions. He took lots of photos and videos and sent them all to me which was all included in the tour price. I was staying in Stobreč so met at the beach so didn't get the bus. Would totally recommend!”

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11.Morning Split Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet your English-speaking guide at Bene Beach for a safety briefing, then paddle a beginner-friendly double kayak around Marjan Park. You’ll see Kaštela Bay and mountain views, stop to swim and snorkel, and have the chance to cliff jump. Equipment, guide photos, and waterproof storage are included.

“The three of us thoroughly enjoyed our Sea Kayaking Tour. Sven and Philip were excellent guides who made the whole experience really good fun. Also, after having lost my Apple watch during a cliff jump, both Sven and Phillip put on a mask and snorkel and insisted on looking for it before we moved on. Like finding a needle in a haystack, but they found it!! Absolute stars from start to finish. We loved it!”

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