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Where to Paddle: the 15 Best Sea Kayaking Trips Worldwide

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Proper sea boats, spray decks and open crossings. These 15 trips ask more of you than a bay paddle and give back a coastline nobody else is on, priced and honest about the fitness each one needs.

Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours - Finding the beach below Pile Bay
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

1.Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,869 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

Paddle from Pile Bay beneath Dubrovnik’s walls toward Betina Cave, with a 20 to 30 minute swim and snorkel stop before views of Lokrum Island. English-speaking guides such as Ivan, Tommy, Barba, and Dragan lead the way. Choose a morning, afternoon, or sunset departure. Double kayaks, safety gear, waterproof bags, and a rescue boat are provided.

“Ivan was a great guide! We all agree that we would do this tour again if we are ever back in Dubrovnik”

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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour - Seeing Old Town From the Adriatic
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

2.Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,646 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Meet Dubrovnik Walks near the Pile bus stop, then paddle along the Old Town walls toward Lokrum and Betina Cave. Your guide provides kayaks, masks, water, insurance, and a waterproof barrel. Guides such as Bane, Lobi, Fran, Roman, and Ben lead groups, with swimming and snorkeling time built in.

“Great experience with fantastic views! Be ready for an arm workout though. Would highly recommend if you are a fan of the water and kayaking.”

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X-Adventure Sea Kayaking Half Day Tour in Dubrovnik - Betina Cave is the cooling-off point
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X-Adventure Sea Kayaking Half Day Tour in Dubrovnik

3.X-Adventure Sea Kayaking Half Day Tour in Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,316 reviews · from $35Best value

Paddle from Dubrovnik’s Pile area beneath the city walls and toward Lokrum Island with a local guide such as Nemo, Andro, Ed, or Marin. Expect basic instruction, city history, a stop at Betina Cave for swimming and snorkeling, bottled water, and a moderate workout. The two-hour tour suits active families, couples, and first-time kayakers.

“Fantastic couple of hours kayaking Eddin was a great guide very knowledgeable about the history of Dubrovnik and very warm and welcoming”

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Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour - Dolphins, turtles, whales, and the luck of the ocean
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Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

4.The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,207 reviews · 2h 30m · from $63

Join Go Sea Kayak Byron Bay for a 150-minute paddle along the coast, with beach instruction, safety gear, local stories, and a chance to see dolphins, turtles, whales, and other marine life. Guides such as Pete and Chris keep the group together, take free photos, and help you catch a wave back to shore.

“Amazing to see whales, dolphins and turtles up close”

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

5.Pirates’ Route Sea Kayaking Tour

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

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

6.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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Sunset Sea Kayaking and Wine Dubrovnik - Along Dubrovnik’s walls by kayak
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Sunset Sea Kayaking and Wine Dubrovnik

7.Sunset Sea Kayaking and Wine Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 949 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Kayak from Dubrovnik’s Pile area along the city walls and around Lokrum Island. Guides such as Marco, Nemo, Eddie, and Joseph lead the 3-hour outing, with swimming, snorkeling, a cave stop, optional cliff jumping, and local wine as the sun sets. Expect about 8 kilometers of paddling, rocky shores, and no hotel transport.

“Bring towels, dry clothes and a full camera battery! Such an amazing experience. Marco really is 'Mr Sunset!'. We saw and learnt so much and the views were simply breathtaking.”

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Morning and Day Tours - Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik - The best city view comes from the water
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Morning and Day Tours – Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

8.Morning and Day Tours – Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 891 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Paddle from Dubrovnik’s West Harbour with a guide such as Ivan, John, Maro, or Nina, learning basic kayak skills before circling Lokrum Island. Stop at Betina Beach, a cave-side swimming spot, for snorkeling, snacks, and a break. The two-hour trip suits beginners, though wind can make the paddle much harder.

“Ivan was a great instructor and tour guide! Definitely got our moneys worth and he made it very interesting, felt longer than 2 hours wasn’t rushed at all. Thank you!”

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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Tour - The 50-minute paddle toward Lokrum
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Tour

9.Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 657 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Start near Pile Bay and paddle a double kayak around Lokrum without landing, then stop at Betina Cave for swimming and snorkeling. English-speaking guides such as Dom, Mike, Bane, and Roman provide safety instruction and local history. The 4-kilometer route takes two hours and suits fit beginners who are comfortable at sea.

“Thank you Bane and Luby, expert guiding and an awesome experience!”

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Pula: Night-Time Sea Kayaking Tour in Transparent Kayak - Starting at Histria Beach in Verudela
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Pula: Night-Time Sea Kayaking Tour in Transparent Kayak

10.Night-Time Sea Kayaking Tour in Transparent Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 628 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet Metta Float Outdoor Adventures at Histria Beach in Verudela for a guided evening paddle in a clear kayak with LED lights below. After a 15-minute lesson, you follow your guide along the coast, looking for fish and other sea life in 4 to 8 meters of water. A cave stop, drinks, photos, and dry bags are included.

“It was an extraordinary experience which I won't forget. My wife and I are delighted and highly recommend. I really appreciate all the photos taken by the guides and sent to all.”

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Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings - The transfer from Tromsø to basecamp
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Tromsø: Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

11.Winter Sea Kayaking Tour with Wildlife Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 591 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $225

Join a small group of up to 10 for 5 to 6 hours of winter kayaking near Tromsø. Guides such as Lauti, Jenka, Eamon, and Bendik provide drysuits, instruction, transfers, and steady support as you paddle past snowy islands, floating ice, seals, sea eagles, and seabirds. Finish by the fire with hot drinks and snacks.

“We had an absolutely fantastic time on the water 💌 Our guide Lauti was very knowledgable and funny and made the stunning trip even better. The groups were small and the pace was very manageable even for beginners. I'm a little scared of water, but Lauti made us feel very safe and made sure the group stayed protected from the rough winter wind at all times. Would highly recommend!!”

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Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island - The half-day kayak route through mangroves
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Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island

12.Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · from $37

Paddle Ao Thalane’s calm mangrove channels with an English-speaking guide in a group capped at 10. Guide A, also known as Anan, is often on hand to explain the forest, take photos, and keep the pace easy. Choose a half-day kayak trip, add Hong Island and snorkeling, or finish with sunset and a BBQ dinner.

“Our tour guide, A, was amazing amazing. On top of his friendly nature, he told us a lot about the local preservation history and tool some amazing pictures and videos of us!”

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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Half-Day Tour - Paddling toward Lokrum Island
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Half-Day Tour

13.Sea Kayaking Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 531 reviews · from $35

Paddle about 8 km from Pile Bay toward Lokrum and Betina Cave, with time for swimming, snorkeling, and optional cliff jumping. English-speaking guides such as Edin, Barba, Nemo, and Andro share Dubrovnik’s history, adjust the pace for the group, and help first-time kayakers feel at ease.

“First time kayaking and it was a fantastic experience. Very beginner friendly, but the biggest shout-out goes to Edi. Such a fantastic guide with a breadth of knowledge regarding Dubrovnik's history. Highly recommend!”

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

14.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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Dubrovnik: 2- or 3-Hour Morning Sea Kayaking & Snorkel Tour - Starting at Pile Bay and learning the basics
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Dubrovnik: 2- or 3-Hour Morning Sea Kayaking & Snorkel Tour

15.2- or 3-Hour Morning Sea Kayaking & Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 470 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

Start at Pile Bay with guides such as Tom, Miki, or Nikola, then paddle past Dubrovnik’s walls, Villa Sheherezade, Lazareti, and Banje Beach. Both tours stop at Betina Cave for swimming and snorkeling. Choose two hours for a relaxed outing or three hours for a longer route toward Lokrum.

“Great fun, passing the walls, seeing Lokrum island followed by snorkelling in a near by cave . Definitely recommend this trip”

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