Top 8 Private Kayak Tours in Greece

1.Private Beach Day Trip with SUP

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

Travel privately from Chania to Elafonissi Beach with drivers such as George, Giorgos, Nikos, or Vaggelis. You get six hours, a modern van, fruit, water, juice, snorkeling gear, and an SUP board from May 1. The flexible format leaves most of the day for swimming, sand, and the shallow lagoon.

“George was a wonderful guide! Lively and engaging, he made sure we had many opportunities to enjoy this excursion, despite windy weather. George was an excellent driver, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him!”

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2.Private Cruise with Sup Food & Unlimited Drinks

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

From Souda, Captain Giannis and host Christina take your private group along Crete’s coast to swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and eat Greek meze aboard Perseus-1. Expect secluded coves, Venetian ruins, drinks, fruit, Cretan wine, and a relaxed pace. The boat carries up to 10, but the advertised price covers a private group of up to four.

“This was a great, relaxing trip with plenty of amazing sights. Highly recommend!”

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3.Private Kayaking Experience in Parga area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Join Vasilis of e-kayaking for a private five-hour trip from the Acheron estuary to Parga’s coast. Learn safe paddling, choose a single or double kayak, spot turtles and birds, and explore sea caves and beaches. A snack, dry bags, safety gear, and optional transport from Parga, Syvota, Igoumenitsa, or Plataria are included or available.

“This is a brilliant kayak experience. Vasilis is a friendly, helpful and very knowledgable guide and pointed out lots of wildlife on the river and took us into some dramatic sea caves. The Acheron river is beautiful, calm and quiet and we were lucky enough to see turtles and a swimming beaver. You can kayak as far or as little as you want on the sea, depending on the conditions - when we had put in a decent stint, Vasilis dropped us off at a beach and went to pick up his car and trailer while we had a cold beer! He then took us to Aloniki - a gorgeous…”

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4.From Sidari, Corfu: Private Canoe Rental with Life Vest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 1 hour · from $17Best value

Meet Sidari Watersports at Megali Beach Harbour, collect your canoe, and set out along Corfu’s western coast for one hour. Paddle toward sandy beaches and the caves of Canal d’Amour at your own pace. This is a private group rental with Greek and English support, and a life vest is included.

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5.Private Sea Kayak over sunk city of ancient Feia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3.5 hours

Paddle across St. Andrew Bay with certified guides Giannis and Roula, passing over the sunken city of Feia before snorkeling above its ruins. Afterward, enjoy a fresh Greek picnic with fruit, water, and an alcoholic drink. The private tour suits groups of up to five and includes photos and videos.

“Le due guide sono state fantastiche! Disponibili, gentilissimi e divertenti, ci hanno accompagnato per una bellissima escursione in kayak con snorkeling e ci hanno preparato un pic nic delizioso.”

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6.Private Catamaran Cruise with Lunch, Drinks & SUP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours

Join an English-speaking skipper and crew aboard a private catamaran from Piso Livadi. Sail around Paros and toward Naxos, stopping for swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and an underwater scooter ride. The crew adapts the route to the wind, while lunch, Greek snacks, fruit, coffee, beer, wine, and soft drinks keep the six-hour trip easy and social.

“Absolutely amazing day out sailing around Naxos and Paros. Big shout out to our crew Nicholas and Sildi who made it an unforgettable experience.”

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7.Private Catamaran Cruise Mykonos Delos with Meals & SUP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 hours

Sail privately from Mykonos with Captain Vasilis and crew toward Delos and Rhenia. You will pause for Delos photos, swim in a quiet Rhenia cove, use the SUP and snorkel gear, and eat a fresh Greek meal onboard. Choose a daytime or sunset departure, with wine, soft drinks, fruit, towels, and hotel transfer available as an option.

“From start to finish this experience was unforgettable, we done the sunset cruise and it was perfect. The crew onboard were excellent and the food they made was delicious!!! I would highly recommend.”

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8.Romantic Semi Private Sunset Kayaking Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Paddle a double kayak from Alogomandra Beach to Papafragas Caves with an English-speaking guide and no more than eight participants. You’ll receive a safety briefing, water, dry bags, GoPro photos and videos, and time to watch the Milos sunset from the sea. Guide Charis has been praised for clear instruction and a relaxed pace.

“La meilleure et plus belle expérience que j'ai pu réaliser en Grèce Une vue à couper le souffle un moment de calme qui suspendu dans le temps les souvenirs gravés à jamais ! De plus accompagné d'un guide serviable, gentil et intéressant qui nous propose en plus une collation traditionnelle grec ! Donc une activité incontournable à faire meilleur rapport qualité prix !”

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