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The 15 Best Sea Kayaking Trips in Greece

22 tours  ·  from $90

Caves and coves that no tour boat fits into, reached under your own arms. The 15 below are compared on distance, how much instruction is included and how exposed the route gets when the wind is up.

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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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

4.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

5.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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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

6.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

7.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

8.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

9.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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Sounio Sea Kayak Tour to the Temple of Poseidon full program - Learning to handle a tandem sea kayak
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Sounio Sea Kayak Tour to the Temple of Poseidon full program

10.Sounio Sea Kayak Tour to the Temple of Poseidon full program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $260

Paddle a tandem sea kayak along the Sounio coast with BCU-certified guides such as Gabriel, Pantelis, Natalia, or Aries. Stop to swim and snorkel at Legrena Beach, visit Poseidon’s Temple, then enjoy a Greek meal beside the water. Pickup, equipment, snacks, lunch, and admission are included.

“Sea Kayak Tour with Temple of Poseidon and Athens hotel pickup went smoothly. The guides were friendly and very knowledgeable about the area and helpful with instructions for using tandem sea kayaks. They were very helpful when my wife fell and scraped her arm with providing first aid treatment. The authentic Greek seafood lunch was delicious!”

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Epidavros sea kayak at the Ancient sunken city tour, small ancient theater - Starting at Yialasi Beach
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Epidavros sea kayak at the Ancient sunken city tour, small ancient theater

11.Epidavros sea kayak at the Ancient sunken city tour, small ancient theater

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

From Yialasi Beach, Tribal Kayak guides paddle with you to Epidaurus’ shallow sunken city for swimming, snorkeling, and photos. You’ll also visit the Little Theatre of Epidaurus, then eat local organic food at Athina EcoFarm. Guides such as Yiannis, John, and Robert are praised for patient help and local insight.

“We had an absolutely wonderful day of sea kayaking, but it was much more than just paddling. We had the incredible experience of swimming with turtles, exploring ancient ruins teeming with vibrant wildlife, and even visiting the small theatre of Epidaurus. The guides were exceptionally attentive, catering to all skill levels, making the tour feel like a guided adventure with excellent recommendations for further exploration. The professionalism of the team was outstanding, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone without hesitation. A must-do for any nature or history lover!”

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Naxos: Rhina Cave and Coastline Sea Kayaking Tour - What the 9 Kilometer Paddle Feels Like
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Naxos: Rhina Cave and Coastline Sea Kayaking Tour

12.Rhina Cave and Coastline Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4.5 - 6.5 hours · from $106

Paddle about 9 km from sheltered Kalandos Beach with guides such as Nick and David, stopping at Rhina Cave for swimming, snorkeling, and local snacks. The small group reaches the cave early, and you can add hotel pickup and a traditional taverna meal.

“Enjoyed the day, stunning clear turquoise waters and fun snorkling.”

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Kardamyli: Sea Kayaking With Lunch - Paddling past coves and rock gardens
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Kardamyli: Sea Kayaking With Lunch

13.Kardamyli: Sea Kayaking With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 69 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Meet George, Georgios, Yannis, or another English-speaking sea-kayak leader at Kardamyli’s old harbor. Learn the basics, paddle to the Blue Cave and other sea caves, swim and snorkel, then enjoy a picnic of bread, produce, olive oil, and cheese. The pace suits beginners.

“Excellent - guides were very professional and helpful. Really good day out and amazing to see the caves”

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Sea Kayak & Snorkel tours in West Crete - Starting in Kissamos with a practical briefing
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Sea Kayak & Snorkel tours in West Crete

14.Sea Kayak & Snorkel tours in West Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

From Kissamos, Fit in Crete combines sit-on-top kayaking with guided snorkeling near Falassarna Beach and Paralia Ravdoucha. Guides such as Miltos and Manu adjust the pace for beginners, with caves, rock formations, marine life, and even a shipwreck or WW2-era railway remains possible.

“For a family of 4 who are by no means experienced kayakers, this was a brilliant mix of sea kayaking and snorkelling along a beautiful stretch of coastline inaccessible by any other means. Our host was flexible enough to alter the timing of our trip to coincide with the head wind strength. Entering the sea cave by kayake was a great experience although it wasn't compulsory as it could be a challenge for those not fond of enetering confined spaces. There was so much to see beneath the surface including old railway tracks from WW2 and marine life including a lion fish. We really enjoyed this as a family experience…”

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Faliraki: Sunrise Sea Kayaking Experience with Breakfast - Paddling toward Anthony Quinn’s Bay before breakfast
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Faliraki: Sunrise Sea Kayaking Experience with Breakfast

15.Faliraki: Sunrise Sea Kayaking Experience with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours

Paddle 6 kilometers along Rhodes’ east coast with English-speaking leaders from Trekking Hellas Rhodes. You’ll watch sunrise at Anthony Quinn’s Bay, snorkel in clear water, eat a Greek breakfast by the sea, and visit Seal’s Cave. The private group format suits beginners, couples, and solo paddlers.

“Heel bijzonder om de zonsopgang vanaf het water te kunnen zien. De gidsen wisten veel en gaven leuke feitjes tussendoor. Bij ons deden 6 mensen mee met 2 gidsen, waardoor er veel tijd aan iedereen werd besteed. Ook werden tussendoor leuke fotos gemaakt en was het ontbijt uitgebreid en lekker. Voor het kayaken was voldoende tijd waardoor we niet hoefden te haasten. Ook kregen we alle tijd om te snorkelen voor het ontbijt.”

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