The 5 Best Paddleboarding & Sea Kayaking Tours in Crete

1.Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 554 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Paddle calm Marathi Bay on a guided SUP tour from Chania, with cliff jumps, cave stops, photos, hotel pickup, and small groups.

“Excellent communication & organisation! Picked us up from cruise terminal as soon as we docked, then short drive to Paddle-boarding site. Great instruction given & lots of fun - especially the cliff jumping! Would definitely recommend & do again. Thank you 😊”

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

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

Snorkel Crete’s clear waters, try stand-up paddling, and sail to quiet beaches on a small-group boat trip from Chania.

“It was absolutely worth it for a half-day itinerary in Crete. we loved our guides and the opportunity to go snorkeling and see schools of fish was amazing. First time doing such and activity but that was not an issue as everyone involved is super nice and eases you into it. absolutely worth doing!”

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3.Stand-Up Paddleboard Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 275 reviews · from $79

Paddle calm Marathi Bay waters near Chania, learn SUP skills, swim, spot sea life, and enjoy photos, snacks, and hotel pickup for $79.

“First time paddle boarding, and what a fantastic place to learn! The guides were amazing teachers (Julien & Vasili), and the location had calm waters. Perfect recipe for beginners, but enough beauty for advanced paddle boarders to enjoy the experience.”

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4.Sea Kayaking Sfakia, Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $124

Paddle Sfakia’s wild southern coast to Sweet Water Beach and Loutro, with sea caves, snorkeling, friendly guides, and small-group kayaking.

“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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5.Stand-up Paddleboard Tour to Lazareta Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70Best value

Paddle from Chania to Lazareta Island with an instructor, swim among fish, look for turtles, and enjoy White Mountain views.

“Socrates was very friendly and looked after us in the water. We had a lot of fun and learnt to stand up on the paddle board quite quickly. He was a good instructor.”

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