WHERE TO PADDLE · SEA KAYAKING IN CROATIA
Good sea kayaking trips in Croatia fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Dubrovnik sea kayaking and snorkeling, with Old Town views, Betina Cave, sunset options, safety tips, price, and practical advice.
“Such a fun way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. They run the tour very well and the guides were wonderful! Especially Ivan, he made sure we were all safe and he was a fun guide!”
Paddle beneath Dubrovnik’s walls, circle Lokrum, and snorkel at Betina Cave on this beginner-friendly two-hour Adriatic tour.
“Great outing with guides Stoyan and Bain. Beautiful view of the city walls, and some helpful historical explanations. The swimming snorkeling break was fun. The kayaking may not be easy for those who have never done it before, but there are 2 in each boat, so try to go with someone who has.”
Paddle beneath Dubrovnik’s walls, circle Lokrum, snorkel at Betina Cave, and swim in clear Adriatic water on this lively two-hour tour.
“We did the 8:45 kayak on 17/07. Unfortunately we cannot remember our guides name but he was amazing and the excursion was fantastic. Our guide was informative and gave us time to swim at the caves. We can highly recommend this company”
Paddle Dubrovnik’s coast at sunset, swim by Lokrum, jump from cliffs, snorkel in a cave, and finish with local wine for $54.42.
“Amazing experience kayaking around Lokrum island, exploring caves and cliff jumping! It was unforgettable seeing the sunset with the Dubrovnik walls in the background. Our guides Eddie and Nemo were very friendly and knowledgeable, providing us with some of the history of Dubrovnik and tips while sightseeing. We would 100% recommend!”
Kayak from Dubrovnik’s Pile Harbour to Lokrum and Betina Beach for city-wall views, swimming, snorkelling, and expert instruction.
“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!”
Paddle Dubrovnik’s coast, circle Lokrum, swim at Betina Cave, and see the Old Town walls from the Adriatic for $41.
“Trip as advertised. Never felt rushed and the views around sunset were fantastic.”
Paddle a glowing transparent kayak off Pula at sunset, watch Adriatic sea life, visit a cave, and enjoy photos, drinks, and starry skies.
“Amazing experience. The entire adventure from start to finish was amazing.”
Paddle beneath Dubrovnik’s walls, swim at Betina Cave, and hear local stories on this active, good-value sea kayaking tour.
“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!”
Paddle beside Dubrovnik’s city walls, swim at Betina Cave, and view Lokrum on a relaxed 2 or 3-hour sea kayaking tour.
“Excellent way to start the morning. guide was friendly and funny. highly recommend.”
Paddle beneath Dubrovnik’s walls, snorkel by Betina Beach, circle Lokrum, and watch sunset with Croatian wine for $48.39.
“Positives- kayaking itself was great fun and would do again. The “guide” (Peter) was not good at all. Didn’t wait for all the group to catch up before either stopping for a rest or telling us some info about the area we were at. So as soon as we caught up it was time to go again and water was quite rough so not able to take the breaks every 15 minutes as informed to us at the beginning, which were definitely needed. Stopped at the caves for only about 10 minutes, but should have been longer. On the way back a couple of us were behind the group and…”
Review of Split Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour, with Marjan Park views, swimming, local guides, prices, tips, and booking advice.
“This was an awesome experience that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Split! Our guide was great and super knowledgeable about the area.”
Paddle past Dubrovnik’s walls, swim at Betina Cave, circle Lokrum, and watch sunset over the Adriatic with wine for $47.
“Our guide Michael is fantastic. We were with the kids and were exhausted to kayak that long, Michael helped us four as a private small group, thanks to him we made it! 🎉🎉”
Paddle Pag Bay’s white-stone coast from Ručica Beach to Gače Cave, with sandy beaches, swimming stops, and expert English-speaking guides.
“Everything was awesome 🥰 Tibor our guide were kind 😊 the places were incredible beautiful 😍”
Kayak around Split’s Marjan Hill, swim by Tito’s villa, and enjoy a small-group Adriatic outing with practical tips and honest advice.
“Franie was the best tour guide. Ensured the kids were ok and stopped when they needed a break. Told us all historical things as we Kayaked and was very well spoken. I am definitely booking other tours with this company. They are both professional and priced for families. Thanks!”
Kayak from Lopud to Šipan, cycle quiet island roads, swim in clear Adriatic water, and enjoy a full-day adventure from Dubrovnik.
“Our guide Z gave us the most incredible day. My husband and I summed the day up into a couple words “deeply enchanting.” We both felt our souls had been cleansed from the experience. We got to know some deep history, soak in the local experience, and see enchanting places.”
Pick a coast, a cave, a river or a tunnel.
