Top 10 Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tours in Greece

1.Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 554 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Paddle your own SUP across calm Marathi Bay with guides such as Stefanos, Marcello, Nick, and Franco. Expect easy instruction, clear water, rock formations, swimming, a cave visit when conditions allow, cliff jumping, playful surprise stops, safety gear, photos, and pickup from Chania or the cruise port.

“Stefanos and Marcello make this tour, good knowledge and information on the area. Really nice people to guide the tour. Good experience would definitely recommend to anyone in the chania area. 10/10”

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2.Chania: Stand-Up Paddleboard Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 275 reviews · from $79

Join an English or French-speaking guide for two hours of stand-up paddleboarding in calm Marathi and Loutraki waters. You’ll learn the basics, visit coastal rock formations, swim, look for Caretta Caretta turtles, try white-clay mud, and receive GoPro photos and video. Pickup is available across the Chania region.

“Stefanos was a great guide and the activity was really fun! We had plenty of time and the scenery was amazing”

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3.Rhodes: Stand-Up Paddleboard and Snorkeling Tour

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

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.Chania: Stand-up Paddleboard Tour to Lazareta Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

Join Socrates of SUPn’Blue for a 2.5-hour small-group paddle from New Chora to Lazareta Island. You’ll learn the basics of stand-up paddleboarding, look for turtles, snorkel among fish, hear the island’s Venetian-era story, and receive photos and videos afterward. Beginners are welcome, but you must be able to swim.

“A really fun and beautiful experience with an included surprise and one of the best guides you can get!”

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6.Chania: Stand-up Paddleboard Coastal Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

Join Socrates of Sup n’ Blue for a 2.5-hour sunset paddle along Chania’s coast. You’ll learn SUP basics, stop for a swim, visit Lazareta Island when conditions allow, and receive free photos and videos. The small group has no more than eight people, and beginners are welcome, but you must be able to swim.

“All I can say is: Do it! My partner and I both think that this is one of the coolest activities we've ever done! Socrates is a great instructor, he explained everything clearly and had patience when needed. After a short time we were confidently paddling and could enjoy everything he showed us. The tour made so much fun, the facts Socrates told us were very interesting and the views were BEAUTIFUL! Definitely will do it again! Thanks so much for this unforgettable experience!”

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7.Elafonissi: Private Beach Day Trip with SUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Travel privately from Chania to Elafonissi Beach with guides such as George, Giorgos, or Nikos. Spend free time on pink sand, walk the dunes, explore the shallow lagoon, and use the included snorkeling gear and SUP board, available from May 1. Fruit, juice, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“We loved our guide, George! He made sure we were comfortable and gave us recommendations. He was also flexible with the itinerary. Thank you!”

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8.Chania: Private Cruise with Sup Food & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 37 reviews · 4 - 7 hours

Sail from Souda with Captain Giannis and a hostess-guide such as Christina. You’ll visit quiet coves and coastal sights, swim and snorkel from the yacht, use the SUP, and enjoy Greek meze, fruit, beer, Cretan wine, raki, and soft drinks. The private format suits couples, families, and small celebrations.

“Great Activity the guides were amazing and ensured that we had a great trip”

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9.Chania: Morning or Sunset Stand-up Paddleboard Pilates

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $42Best value

Meet Dimitra at Nea Chora Beach for a one-hour Pilates class on a stand-up paddleboard. You will work on balance, strength, and coordination in the Cretan Sea, with morning or sunset times available. Boards, paddles, instruction, and digital photos are included. Swimming ability is required.

“Absolutely amazing! Dmitria was incredible! Perfect level of challenging and fun. Couldn’t recommend enough.”

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10.Milos: Milos and Polyaigos Snorkeling and SUP Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 8 hours · from $188

Sail from Adamas on a 55-foot yacht with a small group, stopping at Kleftiko, Sykia Cave, Gerakas, Kalogries, and Polyaigos. You’ll snorkel, paddleboard, swim, eat Greek food, and enjoy drinks while guides such as Panos and Yannis keep the day moving. The route changes with the wind, so bring a towel, sunscreen, and a windbreaker.

“Fantastic trip with beautiful stops for swimming. Tasty meals, we have a lot of fun with the captain (I think his name is Nick) & his assistant Yanni!”

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