Top 15 Montenegro Kayaking Tours

1.3-Hour Paddle Board or Kayak Tour to Coastal Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 568 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Our pick

Paddle from Budva’s riverfront toward the Old Town, Dancing Girl, Blue Lagoon, Pigeon Cave, and Calypso Beach. Choose a single or double kayak or SUP. Guides such as Rodeo, Ivan, Basil, and Stefan teach beginners, keep the group together, and take photos and videos along the way.

“It was so much fun! The guides were fantastic, very friendly and gave us clear instructions before heading out. You get to see some pretty views and also some amazing pics from the guides themselves. Unfortunately, due to the waves, we couldn't go to one of the caves but instead went to Hawaii beach for some snorkeling. Overall, a little fun activity that made our trip better.”

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2.Kayak & SUP Tour to Coastal Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

This three-hour Budva Bay outing combines beginner-friendly kayaking or SUP with Old Town views, sea caves, snorkeling, and a swim stop at Calypso Beach. Guides such as Artur and Stefan keep the group together, provide safety gear and waterproof bags, and send photos and videos afterward. Kayaking may replace SUP if wind makes paddleboarding unsafe.

“Very nice Spot and friendly staff. Was a Lot of Fun. The Tour was perfekt, beautiful caves and also time for swimming.”

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3.Individual Kayaking, hidden canals and swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 1 hour · from $8Best value

Start at Boat Milica in Virpazar with a safety briefing, route advice, kayak, paddle, life jacket, and waterproof bag. Ksenija, Masa, or Vladimir may help you choose a route through lily-covered channels, past Fort Lesendro and the Morača River. Pick one hour, two hours, or a full day, with swimming and sunset options.

“Hosts of this journey were very kind and pleasant people who explained us all necessary steps for the trip. The boats were clean and neat. Thank you so much!”

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4.Guided Kotor Bay Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $42

Meet your guide at Kotor Port, walk 10 minutes to the launch point, then kayak across the bay toward Prčanj. You’ll paddle past Muo, stop for a swim, and explore the Bogorodičin temple area with guides such as Vanja or Vladimir. The route is scenic and gentle in calm weather, but the return paddle still requires steady effort.

“We had an amazing time. The guide was very nice and provided us some interesting information. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.”

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5.Small group kayaking tour from Budva to Sveti Nikola island caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Set out from Budva’s Slovenska Obala in a sit-on-top kayak or SUP. After a safety briefing, paddle past Zavala Peninsula and around Old Town to Sveti Nikola Island, where you can swim in caves, pause at cliffs, and take a short walk. A 15-person limit, lifejacket, and GoPro photos are included.

“A lovely evening paddle on a hot day. We didn’t actually walk around the old town of Budva but we did paddle to it for the views before heading to Sveti St Nicholas island.”

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6.Bay of Kotor: 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Launch from Muo with an English-speaking local guide and paddle about 6 kilometers along Kotor Bay. You’ll pass Muo, Prčanj, and Stoliv, hear stories of sea captains and Venetian rule, then stop at a beach to swim, snorkel, eat, or sunbathe. No kayaking experience is required.

“Unfortunately we were over an hour late to the meet point (due to bad traffic in Kotor). The company rang us to see if we were in our way and waited 40 extra minutes for us. Unfortunately, we still didn’t make it in time but when we did arrive we were able to take kayaks and snorkels/ masks etc out for the whole day. We ended up just doing a self guided kayak tour and just beach hopped/ stopped up for lunch.”

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7.Night Lights Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 51 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Set out from Watersport Center Yamaha with an English-speaking guide such as Konstantin or Stefan. Learn basic paddling, then kayak or SUP beneath LED lights to St. Nicholas Island and Budva’s glowing Old Town walls. Swim, watch fish below, and receive photos or videos when available.

“esperienza stupenda. unica nel suo genere. e la guida konstantin è stato molto gentile e paziente con noi. tuttavia penso sia assolutamente obbligatorio ribadire che non si tratta di un'attivita semplice. è molto faticosa ed è impegnativa e non è adatta a un principiante. noi ce la siamo cavata..altri ragazzi si sono arresi a metà e sono stati presi da un motoscafo.”

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8.Boating, Kayaking, & Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

Spend four active hours around Kotor Bay by speedboat, kayak, and bicycle. Visit Our Lady of the Rocks with guides such as Vanja or Luka, paddle calm water, cycle the shore to Prčanj, and hear local stories in English. Bring water shoes and a towel for the rocky beach landing.

“Our guide Igor was very informative of the sites and the history. We were tendered off Celebrity and we waited for others to join the tour of 6 people. It would be nice to see our names on the sign to know which tour we were with. And overall and excellent tour! We went to the suggested restruant and it was great!! Verna and Mary Hawaii”

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9.Skadar Lake on kayaks Experience with Spectacular Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $47

Set out from Budva with guides Arseniy and Maria for a full day on Skadar Lake. After a castle viewpoint at Zabljak Crnojevica, paddle rivers, channels, and open water in a two-seat kayak. Expect calm conditions, birdlife, changing scenery, a rest stop, and a local restaurant visit.

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10.Bay of Kotor: 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Join a small group of up to five for a roughly 3-hour SUP outing from Muo, near Kotor. Guide Tony or another English-speaking guide leads you toward Prčanj and Stoliv, sharing local stories and urban legends before a beach stop, swim, or snorkel in the bay.

“Amazing and beautiful SUP experience! The instructor was very sweet and told stories about Kotor while we were paddleboarding. Would recommend everyone to try this!”

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11.Kayak & Paddle board Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 - 12 hours · from $14

Meet the EDDY Kayak & SUP Adventures team at Azzuro Beach in Budva for a private, self-guided outing on the Adriatic. Choose a single or double kayak or SUP, receive a basic lesson, collect a life jacket and waterproof bag, then paddle toward St. Nicholas Island, sea caves, and quiet beaches. Ask clearly for route and weather advice before launching.

“Host was really kind, he teach as how to swim. Highly recommended”

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12.Kayak & SUP Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $14

Start at Azzuro Beach in Budva, where an instructor gives you a short lesson, safety gear, route advice, and a waterproof bag. Choose a single kayak, tandem kayak, or SUP, then paddle at your own pace for one to 12 hours among bays, caves, islands, and quiet beaches. The rental ends back at the beach.

“Amazing views of the coastline. Service was fast and efficient and you're on the water in no time at all.”

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13.4-Hour Guided tours on Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $53

Start in Vranjina with a safety briefing and basic paddling lesson, then kayak or SUP through the Moraca River into Skadar Lake. Guides such as Anton and Kirill lead you past reeds, water lilies, birds, rocky islands, and monastery views. Swimming, snorkeling, cliff jumping, photos, and an optional €15 fish meal add to the four-hour outing.

“I was really lucky to have the kayak tour on Lake Skadar all to myself. The guide was super nice, patient, and took the time to teach me the basics before we set off (as I am a total rookie). The scenery was stunning—I’ve rarely experienced nature this calm and serene. Paddling through the waters, surrounded by water lilies and birds, was absolutely breathtaking and I would anyone that is capable advise to take a kayak instead of a motorised boat. We made a stop at a small rocky island for a bit of a break, and the views of the lake and mountains were simply amazing. I ended the…”

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14.2-Hour «Night Lights» Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Start at Slovenska Beach after sunset with EDDY Kayak & SUP Adventures. Your guide provides a safety briefing, LED kayak, life jacket, waterproof bag, and snorkeling gear. Paddle toward Sveti Nikola Island, pause over the glowing seabed, then pass Budva’s lit Old Town walls. No kayaking experience is needed.

“Great and fun activity on the sea by night with leds. Arthur was very nice and friendly. Thanks a lot.”

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15.3.5-Hour Kayak Tour from Beсiсi to Sveti Stefan Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $46

Join guide Arseny for a 3.5-hour kayak trip from Bečići along Rafailovići, Kamenovo, Pržno, Queen’s and King’s beaches to Sveti Stefan. You’ll paddle near Sveti Nikola, swim, visit caves and a wild beach, try a cliff jump, and receive GoPro photos and videos afterward.

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