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The 15 Best Greece Kayaking Tours

78 tours  ·  from $17 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a paddling friend: 15 greece kayaking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

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

1.Pirates’ Route Sea Kayaking Tour

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

Join Trekking Hellas Rhodes for a five-hour, beginner-friendly paddle from Kathara Beach. Certified English-speaking leaders guide you past Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, Traounou, and sea caves, with time for swimming, snorkeling, a homemade Greek picnic, and free tour photos. Small groups and optional hotel pickup make the outing easy to plan.

“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 - Red Beach and Santorini’s volcanic colors
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Santorini Sea Kayak – South Discovery, Small Group incl. Sea Caves and picnic

2.Santorini Sea Kayak – South Discovery, Small Group incl. Sea Caves and picnic

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

Spend about three and a half hours kayaking Santorini’s volcanic south coast with a BCU or ACA certified English-speaking guide. Paddle near Red and White beaches, enter sea caves, stop to swim and snorkel in quieter spots, and enjoy a light picnic of homemade Greek foods. Groups are kept small, though you may share a kayak.

“Amazing experience! A really unique and adventurous way to explore the southern coast and see the beautiful beaches and lava rock walls. Our guide Elliot was fantastic and we had a blast. Thank you!”

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Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete - The paddle along Marathi’s clear coast
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Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete

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

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

SUPinCrete takes you across the calm, clear water of Marathi Bay near Chania for a two-hour paddle with cave views, swimming, cliff jumping, mud facials, and other surprise stops. Guides such as Stefanos, Marcelo, Bobby, and Franco help beginners get upright, keep the mood light, and take photos along the way. The minimum age is 15.

“The SUP tour was so great that I ended up doing it two times during my trip to Crete! Stefanos and the guides were fantastic and really know what they are doing. The two hours flies by and they love to surprise you with something fun and adventurous during the tour. The bay where it is held is so calm and peaceful, and it’s nice to be out on the water. Out of my entire trip, this was one of my favorite things to do!”

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Rhodes Sea Kayaking Tour - Paddling across Anthony Quinn Bay
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Rhodes Sea Kayaking Tour

4.Rhodes Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 475 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend five active hours kayaking from Faliraki past Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko Beach, and Traganou Beach. Certified guides such as Julie, Panos, Jake, and Tsampikos provide safety instruction, local stories, gear, snorkeling, a traditional Greek picnic, and return transfers. You need basic fitness and must know how to swim.

“Wonderful guides and fun experience. Visited cool caves and great beach. Would definitely do again. A must!”

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Milos: Tsigrado and Gerakas Beach Kayaking Tour - Meeting at Fyriplaka Beach
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Milos: Tsigrado and Gerakas Beach Kayaking Tour

5.Tsigrado and Gerakas Beach Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $70

From Fyriplaka Beach, you paddle a tandem kayak along Milos’ volcanic south coast with guides such as Paris, John, and Costas. Expect cave passages, Tsigrado and Gerakas beaches, snorkeling, homemade Greek snacks, and a GoPro for each kayak. Weather may change the route, but the guides keep the outing safe and active.

“We had such a wonderful time. It was definitely a highlight for us. We went with our 3 kids ages 8-11 and they LOVED it- the guides were professional and so friendly and helpful. The beaches and caves were really exciting, we definitely wouldn’t have gone in any of the caves without a guide.”

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Sea Kayak in Kardamili - Paddling beneath Mount Taygetos
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Sea Kayak in Kardamili

6.Sea Kayak in Kardamili

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

From Kardamili harbor, BCU-trained guides such as Yiannis, Panos, and Giorgos lead a 4.5-hour kayak trip along the Taygetos coast. You will paddle to Delfinia and Foneas beaches, enter sea caves, swim, snorkel, and share bread, cheese, tomatoes, fruit, and Kalamata olives 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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Kayak Trip to Hidden blue Cave, with lunch & fruits. - Along the coast: rock formations, stories, and open water
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Kayak Trip to Hidden blue Cave, with lunch & fruits.

7.Kayak Trip to Hidden blue Cave, with lunch & fruits.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48Best value

Paddle from Mikros Gialos with BCU 4* guides Yiannis and Yannis, stopping at quiet beaches, snorkeling spots, and a small Blue Cave with a hidden entrance. Expect about 10 kilometers on the water, coastal stories, swimming, fruit, biscuits, and a homemade lunch. The pace is friendly, but you should be comfortable in sun and open water.

“Great kayaking and snorkelling experience. The hosts were also amazing. Would definitely recommend it!”

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Chania: Boat Trip with Guided Snorkeling & Stand-Up Paddling - What the three-hour boat ride feels like
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Chania: Boat Trip with Guided Snorkeling & Stand-Up Paddling

8.Boat Trip with Guided Snorkeling & Stand-Up Paddling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 363 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Travel from Chania to Almyrida for a three-hour boat trip with guided snorkeling, stand-up paddling, snacks, and free photos. Instructors such as Adriana, Simone, Lucca, and Meli have helped beginners feel at ease. The small group is limited to 10, with masks, fins, wetsuits, flotation aids, and optional electric sea scooters available.

“That was such a fun experience! Our guide Adrianna was so good and got everybody to feel comfortable and happy.”

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Lefkada: Blue Cave Kayak Tour with a Taste of Greece - Starting at Mikros Gialos and Rouda Bay
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Lefkada: Blue Cave Kayak Tour with a Taste of Greece

9.Blue Cave Kayak Tour with a Taste of Greece

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 315 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

From Mikros Gialos, you paddle a double sea kayak along Rouda Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Alex, JP, Jerry, or Mike. Expect sea cliffs, Blue Cave snorkeling, the wildlife cave Peristera, a secluded beach stop, and a Greek snack. You need swimming ability and a fair bit of stamina.

“The tour was fantastic! The kayaks were top quality and easy to paddle. Cave experience and light lunch made the trip. The guide (sorry I forgot his name) was friendly and very knowledgeable!! Highly recommend this trip.”

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Santorini: Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Picnic - Pickup, briefing, and getting ready
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Santorini: Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Picnic

10.Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 7 hours · from $159

Spend seven active hours with guide Kalliopi of Serenity Kayak, paddling along Akrotiri’s south coast, entering blue-lit sea caves, swimming and snorkeling near Black Mountain, and cliff jumping at White Beach. Pickup, equipment, towels, photos, water, and a generous local picnic are included. No kayaking experience is required, but you must swim and handle a double kayak.

“We had the most incredible day on this kayaking tour with Calliope! From the moment she picked us up, it was clear she genuinely cared about our comfort, safety, and happiness. She was so warm and friendly — it felt like we were out with a group of close friends. We explored 3 stunning beaches, sea caves, went cliff jumping, and snorkeled in crystal-clear water. The views were absolutely breathtaking. She provided everything we needed (dry bags, snorkel gear, water, jackets), made a delicious vegetarian-friendly lunch, and even surprised us with a glass of wine at the end. She also took great photos throughout the day and sent them to…”

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Rhodes: Gulet Trip with Food, Drinks, SUP, Kayak & Swimming - Leaving Mandraki Port and settling into the boat
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Rhodes: Gulet Trip with Food, Drinks, SUP, Kayak & Swimming

11.Gulet Trip with Food, Drinks, SUP, Kayak & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 288 reviews · 6 hours · from $104

Spend six hours aboard El Greco’s traditional wooden gulet from Mandraki Port. Swim at Anthony Quinn Bay, use kayaks, SUP boards, and snorkel gear at Ladiko’s Fun Island, then stop at Kallithea Springs. Greek lunch, fruit, morning pastries, soft drinks, and wine are included. Crew members Nikos and Stephanos have earned special praise for their friendly service.

“The day was perfect, the guides were all super nice. The atops were wonderfully planned. All in all a great experience, that I would absolutely recommend!”

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Chania: Stand-Up Paddleboard Small Group Tour - Paddling toward Loutraki’s rock formations
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Chania: Stand-Up Paddleboard Small Group Tour

12.Stand-Up Paddleboard Small Group Tour

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

Paddle Marathi and Loutraki bays with an English- or French-speaking instructor, in a group capped at eight. You’ll learn basic SUP skills, swim in clear water, look for Caretta Caretta turtles, try white clay from the rocks, and may enjoy optional cave visits or cliff jumps. Pickup, equipment, water, snacks, and photos are included.

“This Paddleboarding activity was the best thing I did on my trip to Crete! A magnificent experience in an incredible part of the world. The transport to and from the activity was great. The instructors were friendly and the paddleboarding itself was so fun! I couldn't recommend this more highly.”

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Santorini: Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner - Getting to Mesa Pigadia and starting the paddle
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Santorini: Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner

13.Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner

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

Starting at Mesa Pigadia, this 4.5-hour guided kayak tour follows Santorini’s south coast past White Beach and Red Beach, with a swim, sea cave, snack, and sunset near Black Mountain. BCU-certified guides such as Niki, Alex, Costas, and Panos lead the trip, followed by dinner at a local tavern.

“The trip was fantastic including the training for beginners before setting put. Our guides were super engaging and funny and made it a great time. We loved our experience.”

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Rhodes: Stand-Up Paddleboard and Snorkeling Tour - Following Rhodes cliff-lined east coast
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Rhodes: Stand-Up Paddleboard and Snorkeling Tour

14.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, secret-cave snorkeling, optional cliff jumping, and a Greek snack at a quiet bay. Guides including George, Quen, Gwen, Ilias, and Laura help you find your balance. Hotel pickup is available, and photos are included.

“This is 100% what I was looking for. Easy to follow instructions for the paddle board. 2 opportunities to snorkel in 2 lovely spots. Also got to jump off a small cliff into the Greek sea. Great experience which me and my Fiancé both loved. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants an experience unique to the country they are visiting. Great work.”

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Santorini: South Sea Kayaking Tour with Sea Caves and Picnic - Starting at Akrotiri Beach
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Santorini: South Sea Kayaking Tour with Sea Caves and Picnic

15.South Sea Kayaking Tour with Sea Caves and Picnic

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

Join guides such as Adonis, Lia, or Elliot for a beginner-friendly tandem kayak trip from Akrotiri. Paddle up to four miles past Red, Kambia, and White beaches, enter a sea cave, swim and snorkel, then eat sandwiches, fruit, and Greek snacks on a quiet beach.

“I had the best experience of my holiday Kayaking with guides Adonis and Leah. He was so funny. We had a lovely picnic on the beach made by Leah. we were able to stop and swim and snorkel. We paddled as the sun went down and got some amazing photos.”

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