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15 Kayak Trips in Greece, Compared

30 tours  ·  from $17

The good kayak trips sell out weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to hold early, what each includes and where they differ.

Santorini Sea Kayak - South Discovery, Small Group incl. Sea Caves and picnic - Starting beside Akrotiri Beach
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Santorini Sea Kayak – South Discovery, Small Group incl. Sea Caves and picnic

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

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

Paddle Santorini’s southwest coast with guides such as Nolan, John, Adonis, or Elliot. Expect sea caves, Red and White beaches, secluded swimming stops, snorkeling, and a picnic of homemade Greek snacks. The route is suitable for beginners with moderate fitness, but weather controls the start time.

“It was amazing to be so close to the cliffs and we learned about the island. This was a fun family outing.”

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Rhodes Sea Kayaking Tour - Ladiko Beach and the first real water break
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Rhodes Sea Kayaking Tour

2.Rhodes Sea Kayaking Tour

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

Paddle 9.5 kilometers along Rhodes’ east coast with Trekking Hellas guides such as Julie, Panos, Anastasia, and Tsampikos. You’ll enter sea caves, stop at Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, and Traganou Beach, snorkel in clear water, and share a Greek picnic before returning to Kathara Beach.

“What a beautiful day on the water! We saw amazing scenery, toured caves and coastline, and had some great stories shared by the knowledgeable guides. I would highly recommend this tour, the people and the food were tops!!!”

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Sea Kayak in Kardamili - Delfinia Beach and the first stretch of coast
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Sea Kayak in Kardamili

3.Sea Kayak in Kardamili

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

Set out from Kardamili Harbour with BCU-trained guides such as Yiannis, Panos, or Giorgos. After kayak practice, paddle beneath Mount Taygetos to Delfinia and Foneas beaches, enter sea caves, snorkel, swim, and share a picnic of fruit, bread, cheese, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.

“Excellent, patient guides took us along the coast and into two wonderful caves. Our guides had great historical and cultural knowledge.”

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Kayak Trip to Hidden blue Cave, with lunch & fruits. - Remote beaches, snorkeling, and red starfish
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Kayak Trip to Hidden blue Cave, with lunch & fruits.

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

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

From Mikros Gialos, guides Yiannis and Yannis lead a small-group sea-kayak trip along Lefkada’s southeast coast. Paddle about 10 kilometers to a hidden Blue Cave, stop at quiet beaches for swimming and snorkeling, spot red starfish, and enjoy lunch, fruit, and biscuits by the Ionian Sea.

“It was our first time visiting Lefkada and we chose to do this tour last minute. I’m so happy we did! Yiannis the owner greeted us with such enthusiasm and Yiannis our tour guide was experienced and made sure we were having fun the entire time. The waters were the bluest I have ever seen in my life. Our stop at the blue cave was the highlight for us. Make sure to jump out and swim. Then we stopped to snorkel at two beaches and enjoyed lunch with our feet in the Ionian Sea. Definitely do this tour. You won’t be disappointed!”

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Chania: Boat Trip with Guided Snorkeling & Stand-Up Paddling - Snorkeling at the first coastal stop
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Chania: Boat Trip with Guided Snorkeling & Stand-Up Paddling

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

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

Travel from Chania to Almyrida for a small-group boat trip with guided snorkeling, SUP instruction, fruit, water, and free photos. Guides such as Adriana, Lucca, and Simone help first-timers feel safe, while optional Yamaha sea scooters add extra speed for ages 12 and up.

“We loved our guide (Meli) and our boat captain. Really nice and helpful. Gave us a great dinner suggestion too and picked lovely places to snorkel with toms of fish. Thank you!”

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

6.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 or Greek-speaking guide such as Alex, JP, or Dimitra. Expect Blue Cave snorkeling, a stop at a tiny beach, Greek snacks, Peristera Cave, and about four nautical miles on the water.

“Fantastic activity , we all really enjoyed the half day kayaking, and the picnic was lovely too , our guide (a young lady sorry I can’t remember her name ) was excellent , really knowledgeable and lovely , thank you so much for a great time , Hilary & family”

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Santorini: Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Picnic - Pickup, coffee, and a clear plan for the day
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Santorini: Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Picnic

7.Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Picnic

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

Join Kalliopi and her small team for a seven-hour paddle along Akrotiri’s south coast. Enter sea caves, view Black Mountain, snorkel, cliff jump at White Beach, and eat a homemade picnic of local foods. Transport, gear, photos, towels, water, and safety equipment are included.

“This is one of the best tours I’ve ever been to. The homemade lunch is also superb.”

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Sea Kayak Epidavros - Ancient Sunken City Tour - The short walk to the Little Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus
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Sea Kayak Epidavros – Ancient Sunken City Tour

8.Sea Kayak Epidavros – Ancient Sunken City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Paddle the coast near Ancient Epidaurus with guides such as Alex, Oscar, Oliver, Luca, and Yannis. Walk to the Little Theatre, snorkel above a sunken city, and use a waterproof camera. The extended option adds a secluded beach, turtle sightings, and homemade Greek food.

“Everything perfect: the itinerary, the snorkeling areas, the homemade food and above all the guides: Luca, Alex, Oliver and Beka supermable and attentive. We highly recommend this experience.Auto-translated”

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Sea Kayaking in Navarino Bay - The monolithic islet, stone arch, and sea caves
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Sea Kayaking in Navarino Bay

9.Sea Kayaking in Navarino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Paddle Navarino Bay with guides including George, Roque, or Triphonas on a small-group trip from Divari Beach. Learn basic sea-kayak skills, pass Niokastro and shipwrecks, explore caves and arches, walk to a Sphacteria viewpoint, then swim, snorkel, and enjoy a local picnic.

“Great activity, we were a family of 4, George and Roque were fantastic and very friendly, we had a lot of fun, great views and the picnic was amazing, the swim at the beach before heading back did very well to freshen up a bit with the hot weather! Thank you”

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Rhodes: Gulet Trip with Food, Drinks, SUP, Kayak & Swimming - The first swim at Anthony Quinn Bay
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Rhodes: Gulet Trip with Food, Drinks, SUP, Kayak & Swimming

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 208 reviews · from $78

Spend six hours aboard El Greco, a traditional wooden gulet sailing from Mandraki Port along Rhodes’ eastern coast. Swim at Anthony Quinn Bay, paddle at Ladiko’s floating Fun Island, see Kallithea Springs, and enjoy Greek lunch, fruit, soft drinks, and wine. Arrive early for the best sunbed.

“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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Paros: Sea Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Snack or Picnic - The meeting beach and the first safety lesson
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Paros: Sea Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Snack or Picnic

11.Sea Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Snack or Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 193 reviews · 3.5 - 6 hours · from $112

Sea Kayak Paros takes you along Paros’ rocky coastline in tandem sea kayaks with guides Alex and Sophia. Choose a 3.5-hour evening outing with a snack or a 6-hour morning trip with swimming, snorkeling, short walks, photos, and a local picnic.

“Guide was so kind and patient to me and my friend, we loved the experience . 100% recommend it!!”

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Sea Kayaking in Kalamata

12.Sea Kayaking in Kalamata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet Explore Messinia at Mikra Mantinia for a four-hour sea-kayaking outing east of Kalamata. You will learn basic techniques, paddle past seaside villages, stop at a remote beach for Greek food, swim and snorkel, and return with activity photos included.

“Beautiful tour along the coast of the Messina bay with a typical tasty greek lunch on a remote beach. Great instructors and lovely stories about the nature and history of the surroundings. We would definitely reccomend this tour!”

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Sea Kayaking Sfakia, Crete - Choosing Between a Tandem and Single Kayak
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Sea Kayaking Sfakia, Crete

13.Sea Kayaking Sfakia, Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $124

Meet guides Stelios and Yves at Ilingas Beach for a six-hour paddle along southern Crete’s rocky coast. You’ll use single or tandem kayaks, stop at sea caves and beaches for swimming and snorkeling, then reach Loutro for lunch before returning.

“Both at the sea and land, Stelios and Yves (and their friends) were fantastic, made sure that everyone was safe and comfortable, they were fun and friendly. Highly recommended!”

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Sea Kayak Nafplio - Medieval Castles Tour - Acronafplia, the old acropolis above the town
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Sea Kayak Nafplio – Medieval Castles Tour

14.Sea Kayak Nafplio – Medieval Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $93

Paddle from Karathona Beach with Alex, Dante, or their team to see Bourtzi, Acronafplia, and Palamidi from the water. Expect a gentle four-hour outing with history talks, swimming, snorkeling, homemade snacks, safety gear, and a camera to use during breaks.

“Despite a windy day for kayaking, Alex insured we felt safe and helped us get the most out of the tour. He clearly loves Greek history, and his passion and energy (and his mother's orange cake) all helped make this a great way to explore Nafplio. Highly recommended!!”

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Lefkada: Hidden Blue Cave Kayak Trip with Lunch & Fruits - Paddling the southeast coast
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Lefkada: Hidden Blue Cave Kayak Trip with Lunch & Fruits

15.Hidden Blue Cave Kayak Trip with Lunch & Fruits

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $58

From Mikros Gialos, guides Yiannis, Yannis, and their team lead a four-hour kayak trip along Lefkada’s southeast coast. You’ll enter the Blue Cave through a secret opening, snorkel over red starfish, stop at quiet beaches, and receive fruit, snacks, and a lunch break. Bring your own water.

“I highly recommend this experience! Ianis was an extraordinary guide, He had a lot of patience with us and told us all kinds of interesting things. Besides that, we were able to enjoy some secret beaches where we had a delicious lunch and also the hidden blue cave. It was a wonderful day! Totally worth it!”

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