WHERE TO PADDLE · SEA KAYAKING IN GREECE
Good sea kayaking trips in Greece 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 Rhodes’ Pirates’ Route kayaking tour, with caves, beaches, snorkeling, a Greek picnic, photos, and practical booking advice.
“it was a beautiful day very clear instructions from guides who were very knowledgeable on all the areas we visited”
Review of Santorini Sea Kayak’s south coast tour, with sea caves, Red and White beaches, snorkeling, picnic, guides, price, and practical tips.
“Highly recommend taking this tour as the best way to see Santorini’s spectacular beaches and views. Our guide was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and skilled. We were lucky to go early in the season and only had one other couple in our group.”
Review of Rhodes sea kayaking along Anthony Quinn Bay, with caves, snorkeling, Greek picnic, hotel pickup, and practical booking tips.
“Wonderful guides and fun experience. Visited cool caves and great beach. Would definitely do again. A must!”
Sea kayak from Kardamili along the Mani coast, entering caves, swimming in clear water, enjoying a Greek picnic, and exploring Mount Taygetos.
“Awesome experience! Awesome, personable, and knowledgeable guides who explained not only the proper techniques of kayaking, but the history and fun Greek mythology along our route as well! The 2 cave experiences (especially the “Blue Cave”) were a unique and beautiful experience. Beautiful scenery. Highly recommend this excursion with this company!”
Paddle past Santorini’s red, white, and black beaches, swim in a sea cave, watch sunset from the water, and enjoy Greek dinner.
“Marco and Giannis are super fun! They helped us get comfortable with the kayaks, explained the areas we visited along the tour and even helped take photos. The sunset view was amazing!”
Paddle Santorini’s south coast to Red, Kambia, and White beaches, with sea caves, snorkeling, a Greek picnic, and expert guides.
“It was great. Adonis and Nolan were are guides -- they were fun, filled with facts, made us feel safe and fed us homemade sandwiches! We had a group of seven and every one of us couldn't have asked for a better experience. Do not kayak in Santorini with anyone else but Santorini Sea Kayak.”
Review of Paros sea kayaking with snorkeling, local food, expert guides, quiet beaches, and practical advice on routes, fitness, and value.
“Both Alex and Sophia were amazing guides, plenty of knowledge about the islands and its history but above all else, they really cared that everyone had a great time. They brought snacks and a picnic which they made sure everyone had enough and that they were happy. The day we went was quite windy, but they made sure everyone was safe and getting on okay changing the routes as necessary. Cannot recommend this enough, was our second time kayaking and a great experience all round. Beautiful locations and incredible guides, 10/10.”
Paddle Santorini’s volcanic south coast, visit sea caves and colorful beaches, swim and enjoy a traditional Greek lunch at a local taverna.
“Yanis and Marco were great! Very personable and kind. They helped whenever needed and just loved the experience overall.”
Paddle the Aegean to Poseidon’s Temple, swim at Legrena Beach, and enjoy a Greek tavern lunch with hotel pickup from Athens.
“We had a great trip Kayaking on the sea. It was some work as we're used to kayaking rivers and lakes but the water was so clear and the views were amazing. The meal at the end was too notch!”
Review of Naxos’ Rhina Cave sea kayaking tour, with snorkeling, local snacks, optional taverna meal, transport details, and practical tips.
“Due to weather went a different route, a lot of fun, toured olive museum and a history lesson. Would highly recommend.”
Paddle Kardamyli’s clear coast to the Blue Cave, swim, snorkel, and enjoy a homemade Greek picnic for $94.
“Excellent guides. Nice plan for the day. Sea Caves are amazing.”
Kayak along Skiathos’s south coast, visit quiet beaches, snorkel in clear Aegean water, and paddle with a friendly local guide.
“Great activity. Highly recommended. Niko was a fantastic guide who was very knowledgeable. Skiathos is so beautiful and it was amazing to kayak around a part of it. It was well organised and we felt very safe.”
Watch sunrise from a sea kayak, snorkel calm Rhodes waters, and enjoy a Greek breakfast on this four-hour Faliraki outing.
“Little bit less expensive but really good and guides were sound”
Review of Naxos’s Rina Cave sea kayak tour, with snorkeling, a Naxian picnic, expert guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was a long day, but the guide made it so enjoyable that it flew by! Despite the weather not being as calm as expected, the guide was very reassuring and supportive.”
Kayak Mykonos from Panormos to quiet bays, snorkel clear waters, taste local snacks, and receive GoPro photos for $106.
“We had a great time kayaking with Alex. He was fun, knowledgeable, and showed us some truly stunning spots. The snorkelling was a real highlight – some of the best we’ve ever done! A memorable family experience and highly recommended.”
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