Top 9 Kayak Trips in Greece

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 from Akrotiri along Santorini’s southwest coast with guides such as Nolan, John, Adonis, or Elliot. Visit Red, White, and Kambia beaches, enter sea caves, snorkel in clear Aegean water, and stop for a picnic of Greek snacks. The route lasts about 3.5 hours and suits beginners with moderate fitness.

“We had the BEST time during our kayak adventure. We laughed so much and learned a lot about the places we visited. This tour did not disappoint. Book it and you will be glad you did”

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2.Rhodes Sea Kayaking Tour

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

Paddle 9.5 kilometers along Rhodes’ east coast with certified guides such as Julie, Panos, Jake, Anastasia, and Tsampikos. You’ll visit Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko Beach, and Traganou Beach, enter sea caves, swim, snorkel, and enjoy a traditional Greek picnic. No kayaking experience is required, but you should be able to swim and handle a moderately active five-hour outing.

“Great team that takes you out,felt safe all the time. Kayaking was terrific,snorkeling was spectacular.”

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3.Sea Kayak in Kardamili

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

From Kardamili harbor, BCU-trained guides such as Yiannis, Panos, and Giorgos lead a small-group paddle along the Mani coast. You’ll learn kayak technique, enter sea caves, snorkel in clear water, stop at Delfinia and Foneas beaches, and share a picnic of bread, cheese, tomatoes, fruit, and Kalamata olives.

“An amazing adventure!! Our guides Giorgos and Yianis were so knowledgeable, great storytellers and so fun! Swimming in the blue water of the cave was a once in a lifetime experience. Picnic was so good!! Bread, cheese, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.!! Even though winds made the kayaking a bit challenging on the way back to the port, Giorgos guided us and made us feel safe at all times. Must do experience while in Kalamata!”

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

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

Start at Mikros Gialos and paddle along Lefkada’s southeast coast with guides Yiannis and Yannis. Expect about 10 kilometers of kayaking, cave swimming, snorkeling, remote beaches, red starfish, island stories, dry bags, and a homemade lunch with fruit. The pace is friendly, but you need to handle several hours in the sun.

“It was an amazing trip with Yannis, the best guide in Greece! He made the trip very secure and funny! Very nice Cave and lunch break with amazing views and exoerience on the kajaks! Thanks Yannies!!”

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

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

Travel from Chania to Almyrida for a three-hour boat trip with guided snorkeling, stand-up paddling, fruit, water, and free photos. Instructors such as Adriana, Lucca, Meli, and Simone help first-timers feel at ease. Optional Yamaha sea scooters are available for ages 12 and up.

“Our family loved this excursion. The guides did a great job of explaining what to do. They were friendly and helpful. The snorkeling experience was so fun. The water was beautiful. This was one of our favorite activities on our trip. We would definitely do this again if we return to Crete. Fantastic day!”

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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. Expect sea cliffs, the turquoise Blue Cave, snorkeling, a Peristera cave visit, and a Greek snack on a quiet beach. Guides such as Alex, JP, Jerry, Mike, and Dimitra are praised for safety and good humor.

“It was very wonderful, the kayaks were in great condition and the guides were fun and thorough! The cave was beautiful but the snorkeling at the beach was our (my husband and I) favorite! We would highly recommend. I will be adding another review soon with pictures from a go pro on google reviews to see the true beauty😊”

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7.Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Picnic

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

Spend seven active hours with Kalliopi and the Serenity Kayak team on Santorini’s south coast. Paddle past Akrotiri, enter sea caves, snorkel near Black Mountain, and stop for a homemade Greek picnic. Small groups, hotel transport, towels, dry bags, photos, and safety gear are included. No kayak experience is required, but you must swim and handle a full day on the water.

“Beautiful day kayaking with an amazing guide. Lunch was good. The schedule was flexible. And transportation was easy.”

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8.Stand Up Paddle & Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about four hours paddling from Stegna with guides such as George, Ilyas, or Quen. Learn the basics, reach sea caves, swim and snorkel in clear warm water, try an optional cliff jump, and enjoy a light snack. Pickup, equipment, masks, and photos are included, with morning and afternoon options.

“A wonderful experience! We got to paddle board to a cave, jump off a small part of that cave (optional), and then explore the beautiful med, which was like a warm bath. Beautiful fish, gorgeous scenery and weather. The instructors were amazing! Very patient and really looked after us! A must do for people of all abilities! Don’t hesitate!”

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9.Lefkada Kayak : Explore Blue Cave with a Taste of Greece

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

From Mikros Gialos, you’ll kayak along Rouda Bay with Trekking Hellas guides such as Melinda, Ellen, Anna, Panos, and Spiros. Expect sea caves, snorkeling, a swim stop, and a generous Mediterranean snack. The four-hour outing suits first-timers, though you’ll want a fair level of fitness for paddling on open water.

“The guides were super friendly, professional and helpful. They made this experience very comfortable and created a relaxed environment.”

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