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15 Stand-Up Paddleboarding Trips in Italy to Build a Day Around

24 trips  ·  from $29 a head

Good stand-up paddleboarding trips in Italy fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling - La Tabaccara and its clear water
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7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

1.7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · from $87Our pick

Spend seven hours around Lampedusa with swimming, SUP, snorkeling, lunch, coastal views, and a small group of no more than 15 people.

“We crossed from Florida to Italy on a cruise to Civitavecchia. From there we took a train to Naples and spent about a week in an Airbnb on the old town about a half mile from the train station. That was an enjoyable experience. The street was quit narrow yet had cars going Read more”

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Small group paddle boarding tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna - Meeting at Marina Grande in Sorrento
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Small group paddle boarding tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

2.Small group paddle boarding tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61

Paddle from Sorrento to Bagni Regina Giovanna for Roman ruins, emerald water, coastal views, expert instruction, and a refreshing swim.

“Such a fun way to see the beautiful coast of Sorrento & burn some of the many calories you have been indulging in during your Italy stay! Myself, my husband, & 2 teenagers did this tour, all new to paddle boarding & we enjoyed every minute! A must do if you have teenagers who are tired of the regular tours! Guides were fantastic & definitely recommend!”

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Sorrento: SUP Paddleboard Tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna - Learning to stand before the coastline opens up
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Sorrento: SUP Paddleboard Tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

Lake Garda: Stand-Up Paddleboard Sunset Experience - Getting started at Sup Experience Garda Lake
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Lake Garda: Stand-Up Paddleboard Sunset Experience

Cagliari: Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Tour & Snorkeling - Starting at Marina Piccola
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Cagliari: Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Tour & Snorkeling

5.Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Tour & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $81

Paddle Cagliari’s Sella del Diavolo coast to secret beaches, caves, and natural pools on a beginner-friendly SUP and snorkeling tour.

“One of the highlights of my trip to Sardinia: our guide Marc was great and provided a perfect experience for the total beginners and intermediate ones. Best way to enjoy the amazing sea and explore the coastline (including little caves). Absolutely loved it! Thank you, Marc :)”

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SUP Tour Experience Sunrise or Sunset breakfast or aperitif Olbia - Paddling through the Tavolara and Punta Coda Cavallo area
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SUP Tour Experience Sunrise or Sunset breakfast or aperitif Olbia

Capri: Caves and Beaches Paddle Board Tour with Photos - Starting at Capri Hydro in Marina Piccola
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Capri: Caves and Beaches Paddle Board Tour with Photos

Golfo Aranci: Sup with dolphins, aperitif & photo shoot - Meeting at Baracconi Beach
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Golfo Aranci: Sup with dolphins, aperitif & photo shoot

8.Sup with dolphins, aperitif & photo shoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $63

Paddle Golfo Aranci with dolphins, swim at Figarolo, enjoy Sardinian food, and receive free photos on this beginner-friendly SUP tour.

“So much fun. My first experience paddle boarding and Claudia and Fabio were fabulous. An awesome experience, I can not recommend it highly enough!!! Thank you.”

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Polignano a Mare: Stand-Up Paddle Board Sea Cave Trip - Starting at SUPuglia Excursions
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Polignano a Mare: Stand-Up Paddle Board Sea Cave Trip

9.Stand-Up Paddle Board Sea Cave Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · from $31

Paddle Polignano a Mare’s sea caves, swim at Lama Monachile, and explore Grotta Azzurra on an easy guided SUP trip.

“We had such a fun paddle boarding adventure with Mateo! He was very patient with us, took us in all of the amazing coves, and took tons of pictures of us! Highly recommend this experience, super unique way to see the incredible coast of Polignano a Mare.”

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SUP in Polignano : Guided Excursions or Free Hire - Starting at Via San Vito and Cala Paura
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SUP in Polignano : Guided Excursions or Free Hire

Alghero: boat tour, snorkelling, sup - Capo Caccia, Neptune’s Grotto, and Foradada Island
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Alghero: boat tour, snorkelling, sup

11.boat tour, snorkelling, sup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Review of Alghero’s 4-hour boat, snorkelling, and SUP tour, with coves, Capo Caccia views, local snacks, timing, value, and tips.

“Activité super. 4 spots pour faire du snorkelling. Un paddle à disposition. Apéro copieux. Guide très gentil.”

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Polignano a Mare: Stand-Up Paddle Tour or Rental - Starting at Via San Vito 94 and Cala Paura
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Polignano a Mare: Stand-Up Paddle Tour or Rental

12.Stand-Up Paddle Tour or Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Review of Polignano a Mare SUP tours and rentals, with sea caves, turquoise water, pricing, practical tips, and who should book.

“Geweldige ervaring! Polignano a Mare op een unieke manier ontdekt. Het bezoek aan de grotten was werkelijk adembenemend. We kregen zelfs de kans om een verfrissende duik te nemen in het kristalheldere water binnenin de grotten. Absoluut een aanrader!”

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SUP Excursion in Polignano a Mare - Starting at Cala Paguro
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SUP Excursion in Polignano a Mare

13.SUP Excursion in Polignano a Mare

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $41

Review of Polignano a Mare’s 90-minute SUP tour, with cliff views, sea caves, swimming, private groups, pricing, and practical tips.

“Heerlijke sup tour met een zeer enthousiaste gids. Leuke en sportieve onderneming voor het gehele gezin! De mooie grot vanaf het water mogen bezoeken. Zeker een aanrader.”

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Bellagio Lake Como: Stand up Paddle Rental - Paddling north toward Villa Melzi
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Bellagio Lake Como: Stand up Paddle Rental

14.Stand up Paddle Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Paddle Lake Como from Bellagio to Villa Melzi, hidden beaches, and grand villas with a private SUP rental and flexible one to three hour outing.

“Loved it here!! we went paddleboarding here one day and came back to kayak, super helpful and lovely staff, would recommend!”

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Sorrento: Guided Kayak Tour + Free 1h Paddleboarding - A calm start for first-time kayakers
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Sorrento: Guided Kayak Tour + Free 1h Paddleboarding

15.Guided Kayak Tour + Free 1h Paddleboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews

Explore Sorrento’s coast by guided kayak, visit Queen Giovanna’s Baths, then enjoy a free hour of paddleboarding.

“Fantastic experience and I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. Our guide provided insightful information into the history behind the areas we kayaked to and was also incredibly friendly.”

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