The 13 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 $70

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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6.Sea Kayak & Snorkel tours in West Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Paddle West Crete’s rugged coast, enter sea caves, and snorkel by shipwrecks with a local guide on this small-group Kissamos tour.

“So wonderful! the trip so user friendly anyone can go they help you though anything you need. Very accommodating as well.”

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7.Stand-up Paddleboard Coastal Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

Paddle Chania’s coast at sunset with guide Socrates, swim in warm sea water, visit Lazareta Island, and enjoy free photos in a small group.

“A really brilliant experience. Socrates was an excellent mentor and guide, I was a complete beginner but was able to enjoy the paddle boarding straight away thanks to the clear instruction and advice. The setting as the sun went down was magical. All photos and videos were completely free and sent to our phones, our stuff was kept safe and dry during the trip and we were provided with water. Regardless of if you’re a beginner or experienced this will be a fantastic experience, it can’t be recommended enough!”

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8.Stand-up Paddleboard Lazareta Experience Chania Crete (tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Paddle across Chania Bay to Lazareta with instructor Socrates, swim, snorkel, hear Venetian-era stories, and enjoy White Mountain views.

“This was one of my favorite experiences ever. Socrates was so helpful with teaching us to paddleboard (we never have before) and was so encouraging. The waters were very rough and gave us the option to move it, but we couldn’t. He was so accommodating. He is so knowledgeable about the surrounding area and we learned so much about Crete.”

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9.Sea Kayak Tour of Chania’s Old Venetian Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $113

Kayak Chania’s Venetian harbor, lighthouse, mosque, shipyards, and Lazaretta Island on a four-hour guided sea adventure.

“We had a wonderful day with Haris and Katarina. The trip was really beautiful and it was special to swim on the island where we ate lunch - lots of cool fish! Convenient to Chania Old Town.”

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10.Morning or Sunset Stand-up Paddleboard Pilates

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $42Best value

Try a one-hour SUP Pilates class at Chania’s Nea Chora Beach, with a small group, sea views, an English-speaking instructor, and photos.

“My friend and I just did this Pilates during the sunset and we both had a great time! Our instructor Dimitra was very kind and was accommodating for different levels of skill. She also took time out of the session to take photos on the paddle boards and on the beach. We had a lot of fun and would definitely recommend to other travelers in Crete- worth the price for sure!”

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11.Morning Sea Kayak Tour Along the Coastline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $107

Paddle from Chania’s old tanneries to the Venetian Harbour and Lazareto island, with local stories, a swim, and striking sea views.

“Sea kayaking around Chania provided a truly unique and beautiful perspective of the city. We came off a cruise ship and the 3.5 hrs allowed us time to enjoy lunch and a walk around afterwards. Our guide was fantastic! He took the time to adjust the foot pegs for each person to ensure we were comfortable during the paddle. Haris was very knowledgeable on the history and biology of the local area, he was also happy to chat and answer our questions. The little beach on the island that he took us to was a perfect spot for a quick snorkel. Great value for money. Thank you Haris for a…”

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12.Stand-up Paddleboard Sunset Experience Chania Crete (tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Paddle into Chania’s golden-hour sea with an instructor, swim stop, free photos, and a small group of up to eight people.

“This was my first experience paddle boarding. Socrates was an amazing teacher. He spent time explaining and demonstrating everything I needed to know. The most important thing to Socrates was that I had a good experience. I was so pleased with the experience. It was fantastic ! I was actually able to paddle board for the first time in my 60’s thanks to Socrates. We went to visit his special island, Lazarenta, that he loves and has taken care of since he was a boy. He shared so many interesting stories. This was one of the best experiences I had in Crete. Thank you, Socrates!”

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13.Morning Kayak Tour to Kissamos Bay Shipwreck & Exclusive Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $98

Paddle Kissamos Bay to the Manassa Rose shipwreck, a 1905 mine, a private beach, and a sea cave on this beginner-friendly Crete tour.

“We would highly recommend Giannis’ sea kayak tour if you want to do something a little more active! Giannis was an excellent guide and highly knowledgeable about the local area. We especially loved the snorkelling stop. The equipment Read more”

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