15 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Croatia to Book Early

1.Stand Up Paddleboard Night Glow Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 916 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51Our pick

Join Adriatic-Adventure for a 150-minute night paddle from Split to Stobreč. You’ll learn basic SUP skills, then follow calm sea and river water beneath bright LED-lit boards. Guides such as Tomas, Paola, Luca, and Peter keep the pace easy, take photos, and point out fish, rocks, cliffs, and local houses. No previous paddleboarding experience is needed.

“It was such ana amazing activity to do with friends! I had so much fun!”

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2.Glowing Stand-Up Paddle Experience in Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Meet in Split for a shared ride to Stobreč, where a certified instructor teaches you the basics before you paddle from sea to river and back again. Sunset gives way to stars, while LED lights reveal the water below. Guides such as Boris, Tommen, Tomas, Peter, and Vito are praised for patience, photos, and local tips.

“The meeting point was clear and everything ran on time. Our guide and driver to the site were both friendly. The lock up for items was handy. Our guide was also knowledgeable and patient. A great experience to be paddleboarding at night!”

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3.Stand Up Paddle adventure in Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Start with pickup in central Split and head to Stobreč Camp for a 2-hour-45-minute SUP outing. Guides such as Ivan and Luka teach beginners, lead you from sea to the Žrnovnica River, and pause for snorkeling, swimming, photos, and optional cliff jumps. Boards, paddles, dry storage, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Very friendly and patient guide. I had a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Was nice to see a different part of the city”

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4.Adriatic Sea and River Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Start near Split’s Bačvice Beach and ride to Stobreč for a beginner-friendly 5-kilometer paddle through the Žrnovnica River and Adriatic Sea. Guides such as Nikola, Ivan, Luka, and Boris provide instruction, photos, dry bags, and safety support. Expect calm water, snorkeling, a beach break, and optional rock jumping.

“Very friendly guide. Relaxed morning and was fun to do. Considerate and accommodating. Would highly recommend.”

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5.Transparent SUP night Glow tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51

From Split, you’ll ride to Stobreč for a beginner-friendly night paddle on a transparent SUP fitted with bright underwater LEDs. Guides such as Luka, Roko, Ivan, Peter, and Nikolas lead the route through the sea and river, past white cliffs and old houses, with photos included. The 5-kilometer trip lasts about 90 minutes on the water.

“Such a unique experience and really fun! The guides are friendly and very helpful. I would definitely go again.”

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6.SUP Yoga in Pula: Flow on Water

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Meet Jasna and the Metta Float team at PulaHistria beach for a 75-minute SUP Yoga class about 150 meters offshore. You’ll learn basic paddle technique, anchor your board, and follow a guided yoga flow on calm water. Boards, paddles, and a waterproof valuables bag are included.

“Amazing first time trying SUP Yoga! I booked the class as a yoga lover looking for a fun experience to share with my friend during our vacation and it was definitely one of the highlights of our days in Pula! Jasna has been patient with our worries, clear in guiding us with the flow, and we had a lot of fun with the poses and the challenge of finding balance! Sea is very calm where you practice so no worries for that! Thanks so much Jasna for this new memory ❤️”

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7.TRANSPARENT KAYAKING or SUP-ing AROUND ISLANDS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Paddle from Premantura around the islands of Cape Kamenjak in a transparent kayak, standard kayak, or SUP. A guide leads you to snorkeling spots, provides equipment, snacks, and underwater GoPro photos. The three-hour outing begins at 3 pm and may include a stop near Ceja Island.

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8.Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour · from $17Best value

Start at Bonj Beach near Hotel Amfora, where English-speaking staff fit you with a stable SUP board, paddle, life jacket, leash, and dry bag. Beginners practice in a sheltered bay, while stronger paddlers can reach Hvar’s cliffs or cross toward Ždrilca and Mlini on the Pakleni islands.

“The boards and paddles good quality and company provides life vest, leash and tracking device. very professional. Also advice where to paddle. I recommend this company.”

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9.Full Day Dugi Otok Guided Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · from $112

Take the ferry from Zadar to Dugi Otok, then paddle with a certified guide through quiet bays, past small islets, and into old military submarine tunnels. You’ll visit Veli Rat lighthouse, relax at Sakarun Beach, and play balote with local wine or juice. Guide Roko is known for clear SUP tips and island stories.

“We had an amazing day as a family exploring caves and islands on paddle boards with our wonderful guide. He got us to all the spots and even gave us bit of history of the island along the way. We had a great lunch and yummy ice cream before heading back to Zadar. Highly recommend”

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10.Stand Up Paddle Tour in Split

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet your Croatian or English-speaking guide at Bene Beach for a three-hour SUP trip along Split’s Marjan coast. You’ll learn the basics, paddle past beaches and cliffs, stop to swim and snorkel, and may try cliff jumping. Morning and sunset departures are available, with equipment, insurance, and guide-taken photos included.

“Leuke activiteit, donderdag samen met mijn dochter van 12 jaar. Zeer tevreden over onze gids Filip. Hij was gezellig, zorgzaam en gaf goede aanwijzingen. Al met al een hele geslaagde tour voor moeder en dochter !”

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11.Split Sunset Stand Up Paddle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2h 30m · from $58

Meet your English- or Croatian-speaking guide at Bene Beach for a 150-minute sunset SUP outing. You’ll receive certified instruction, paddle along Split’s beaches, swim and snorkel, and possibly cliff-jump before sharing local wine. Guides including Simon, Valentina, Lucija, and Jelena have been praised for patience and fun.

“Such an amazing tour! Our tour guide Valentina was such a beautiful person and did all she could to make sure we had a good time and got amazing photos! She was lovely to chat to and knew so much about the island! Highly recommend the sunset tour! So so glad we decided to do this tour! Thank you Valentina🫶🏻”

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12.Pula / Pješčana Uvala: Sunset SUP Tour – Explore & Chill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $53

Meet Rental Center Kantun in Pješčana Uvala at 7:00 pm for a relaxed 90-minute sunset SUP trip. Your guide covers basic safety and paddling, then leads you to a sea cave, Fraskerić Island, and Fratarski Island. Boards, vests, leashes, and photos are included. The group is limited to eight people.

“Tip top, very good value for money. The guides very friendly and the walk was very nice. A little bonus with pictures sent to my WhatsApp via a wetransfer linkAuto-translated”

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13.SUP Yoga in Stunning Stoja Bay: Balance, Breath & Connect

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1h 15m · from $37

Join Jasna or another English-speaking instructor for a 75-minute SUP yoga class in quiet Stoja Bay near Pula. You’ll learn paddleboard basics, tie your board to a yoga buoy, and practice gentle poses on the water. Morning and evening sessions suit beginners, but you must be at least 10 and able to swim.

“Great experience, incredible teacher, very pleasant atmosphere and unparalleled ambient 5/5”

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14.Guided SUP Paddleboarding Adventure at Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2h 30m · from $75

Meet your guide at Slatina Beach for a 150-minute evening SUP outing along Opatija’s nearby bay. Learn the basics, then paddle on boards with underwater lights while hearing about local churches, hotels, beaches, and parks. You must know how to swim, but no SUP experience is needed.

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15.Zlatni Rat Beach Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews

Rent a stand-up paddleboard from Mario and the Super Mario Sports team at Zlatni Rat Beach in Bol. You get one hour on the Adriatic, safety advice, and life jackets on request. The calm, clear water suits beginners, families, and casual exercisers, with XXL boards and snorkeling gear sometimes available.

“Great experience. Accommodating instructor that lent us snorkeling gear at no extra charge. He also let us place our belongings in his tent while we were out on the water.”

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