Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tours in Italy: the 10 Best to Book

1.7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · from $86Our pick

Set out from Lungomare Luigi Rizzo at 10 a.m. for a seven-hour cruise around Lampedusa. The crew, including Pietro, Giuseppe, and Marino, combines swimming stops, SUP, snorkeling, island stories, and a generous seafood lunch. The boat holds no more than 15 people, keeping the day friendly rather than crowded.

“Lampedusa is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Lampedusa is an Italian island to the south of Italy, not far from the North African coast. It's famous for it's seafood; agriculture is an active source of vegetables. Lampedusa is a great place to dine. Boating is the best way to reRead more”

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2.Small group paddle boarding tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Paddle from Marina Grande in Sorrento to Bagni Regina Giovanna with an English-speaking instructor such as Luigi, Antonino, or Valentina. After a short lesson, you’ll explore a natural pool, Roman villa ruins, and sea caves. Gear, water, dry bags, lockers, and photos are included.

“Great trip just the right length. Guide was helpful and got us all standing up on our boards and took some great photos for us. Was just the right pace with some time to stop and jump in the sea”

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3.Sorrento: SUP Paddleboard Tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 149 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Meet Sorrento SUP & Kayak at Via Marina Grande 110 for a two-hour guided paddle to Bagni della Regina Giovanna. Certified guides such as Antonino, Antonio, Valentina, and Luigi teach beginners, manage changing sea conditions, and take photos and videos. Boards, life vests, dry bags, water, showers, and storage are included.

“Loved paddling along the bay - great scenery and really fun!”

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4.Cagliari: Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Tour & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $81

Paddle along Cagliari’s Sella del Diavolo with an English, French, or Italian instructor. You’ll learn basic SUP technique, cover about 6 km, stop at caves and natural pools, snorkel among fish, and receive shared photos and videos. Marc is one guide praised for clear, friendly instruction.

“One of the highlights of my trip to Sardinia: our guide Marc was great and provided a perfect experience for the total beginners and intermediate ones. Best way to enjoy the amazing sea and explore the coastline (including little caves). Absolutely loved it! Thank you, Marc :)”

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5.SUP Tour Experience Sunrise or Sunset breakfast or aperitif Olbia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Join Aloysia and her SUP team for a beginner-friendly three-hour paddle from Cala Girgolu. Learn basic technique, explore coves near Tavolara, stop for swims, and finish with Sardinian breakfast or a sunset aperitif. Boards, safety gear, insurance, photos, and a watertight bag are included.

“Amazing. Aloysia took us through a beautiful route, very easy to paddle. Snacks and drinks provided at sunset, easy to park nearby and a beautiful bay. Loved it.”

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6.Capri: Caves and Beaches Paddle Board Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $52

Join Capri Hydro for a 1.5-hour guided paddleboard trip from Marina Piccola. You’ll learn the basics, visit the Little Blue Cave, Green Cave, secluded beaches, and Faraglioni rocks, then receive free GoPro photos. Guides may include Pasquale, Christopher, or Danielle. Swimming ability is required.

“Amazing experience for the paddle lovers and it is also perfectly suits the beginners. The guide was so nice and made us spend a wonderful day! Thank you 😊 🙏 Sofia & John”

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7.Alghero: boat tour, snorkelling, sup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Spend four hours on a Tiger Marine 850 RIB with skipper Alessandro or another multilingual guide, visiting coves near Capo Caccia, Foradada Island, and Porto Conte. Swim and snorkel in the protected marine area, try the SUP board, and enjoy fruit, local snacks, water, and drinks. The route changes with sea conditions.

“Activité super. 4 spots pour faire du snorkelling. Un paddle à disposition. Apéro copieux. Guide très gentil.”

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8.Bellagio Lake Como: Stand up Paddle Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Rent a stand up paddleboard near San Giovanni pier in Bellagio and set your own route for one to three hours. Paddle north toward Villa Melzi and Loppia, or south past private villas and secluded beaches. A life jacket and dry bag are included, with English and Italian assistance available.

“Very fun to do! The view when you do this activity is unbelievable!”

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9.5 hours Lampedusa: Boat Tour with panino SUP e snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $62

Spend five hours cruising Lampedusa by boat, stopping near Isola dei Conigli and Tabaccara Bay when wind allows. You can swim, snorkel, use a SUP, sunbathe, and eat pane cunzato with local wine or beer. The live guide speaks Italian, and the boat returns to the meeting point.

“Giro bellissimo di tutte le coste. Guida simpatica e disponibile. Consigliatissimo!”

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10.Crabonaxa: Stand up paddle SELLA Diavolo Poetto Calamosca

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $41Best value

You’ll paddle independently along Cagliari’s coast, from Poetto and the Piscine di Gianfranco to Cala Fighera, Capo Sant’Elia, and Calamosca. Sea Rent delivers a ready-to-use SUP or kayak to your chosen location and collects it afterward. Expect helpful support, no guide-led group, and strict coastal safety rules.

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