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The 9 Best Kayak Trips in Crete

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Chania: Boat Trip with Guided Snorkeling & Stand-Up Paddling

Chania: Boat Trip with Guided Snorkeling & Stand-Up Paddling - Gear-up plus a short lesson that actually helps

1.Chania: Boat Trip with Guided Snorkeling & Stand-Up Paddling

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

Chania boat trip with guided snorkeling off Almyrida, SUP lessons, and optional Yamaha sea scooters. Free photo and video souvenirs.

“Simone was our snorkel instructor and she was so much fun! She was so sweet and had great energy for the trip. She made sure we all felt comfortable in our equipment. Our boat driver, I can’t remember his name was also very helpful and knowledgeable with our activity and area. My sister and I had a blast. The tour was so beautiful!”

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Sea Kayaking Sfakia, Crete

Sea Kayaking Sfakia, Crete - Kayak Choice: Tandem for First-Timers, Singles for Strong Paddlers

2.Sea Kayaking Sfakia, Crete

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

Sea kayaking from Sfakia’s Ilingas Beach to Loutro for 6 hours of caves, Sweet Water Beach swims, and lunch options.

“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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Sea Kayak & Snorkel tours in West Crete

Sea Kayak & Snorkel tours in West Crete - Sit-on-top kayaking: how it stays beginner-friendly

3.Sea Kayak & Snorkel tours in West Crete

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

3-hour sea kayak and snorkel in West Crete from Kissamos, beginners welcome, small group, all gear included.

“This experience was amazing and truly the best money we spent in Crete. Miltros was a gem, fed us cake when we had a break and had so many interesting facts about the coastal line you kayak. The bat cave was thrilling and truly a once in a lifetime experience. The snorkelling was beautiful and everybody’s pace was accounted for. Truly had a beautiful time.”

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Sea Kayak Tour of Chania’s Old Venetian Port

Sea Kayak Tour of Chania’s Old Venetian Port - Lazareta Stop: Swim and Snorkel Time at Lazaretta Island

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

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

Paddle Chania’s Venetian harbor by sea kayak, pass historic landmarks, then swim and snorkel at Lazareta Island with a small-group guide.

“Superb! A beautiful way to see the City of Chania. Haris and Katarina were wonderful and knowledgeable both of the history of Crete as well as navigating the waters. Don’t miss this opportunity! Was amazing!!! I will be back💖”

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Chania: Morning Sea Kayak Tour Along the Coastline

Chania: Morning Sea Kayak Tour Along the Coastline - Meeting at Honolulu Beach and Getting Your Gear Right

5.Chania: Morning Sea Kayak Tour Along the Coastline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Paddle Chania’s Old Port from the sea, pass the lighthouse and Venetian harbor, and swim at Lazareto on a 3-hour small-group tour.

“I recently went on a kayaking tour, and it was an excellent experience. The tour was very well organized, and the scenery was stunning. Our instructor was not only highly skilled but also incredibly funny, which added a lot of enjoyment to the trip. We had a great time paddling through the waters, and the instructor’s humor and knowledge made it even more memorable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun and engaging kayaking adventure.”

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Stand up Paddle Pilates in Chania

Stand up Paddle Pilates in Chania - The 1-hour session: what you’ll actually do

6.Stand up Paddle Pilates in Chania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $40Best value

SUP Pilates at Nea Chora Beach in Chania. A 1-hour paddleboard workout with an English instructor for a small-group sea session.

“This experience was SO FUN! The instructor is so wonderful, and the class is friendly for all skill levels. We were beginners and we had a great time, and it was an awesome workout!”

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Crete: Discover the South Shores of Crete by Kayak

Crete: Discover the South Shores of Crete by Kayak - The kayak time: open water, guide stories, and a real sense of motion

7.Discover the South Shores of Crete by Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews

Kayak Crete’s south coast to Trafoulas Beach, then refuel with authentic Cretan food by the sea—small group, real quiet, real flavor.

“Amazing open ocean experience with amazing kayaks, not to mention learning some Greek myths about the area. Don’t worry if you get tired of rowing there’s an alternative ;) Aris is a super friendly, charismatic and helpful guide and not to mention the food and wine given. The caves were beautiful and the experience was amazing. I would recommend it fully!”

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Morning Kayak Tour to Kissamos Bay Shipwreck & Exclusive Beach

Morning Kayak Tour to Kissamos Bay Shipwreck & Exclusive Beach - Meeting at Ιππόκαμπος beach Restaurant in Drapanias: what to expect

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $98

Morning sea kayak from Kissamos Bay to the Manassa Rose wreck, private beach snorkeling by 1905 mine ruins, plus a sea cave stop.

“An amazing sea experience, highly recommended! Giannis is a "giantic" guide, very competent and kind. His fleet is fantastic, the best quality of kayaks and of equipment: all very safe and very well kept. I went for one tour and it was so wRead more”

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Sea Kayaking Agia Galini, Crete

Sea Kayaking Agia Galini, Crete - What the 6-hour day actually feels like

9.Sea Kayaking Agia Galini, Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $124

Sea kayaking from Agia Galini with gear and snorkeling included, plus swimming time and a tasty optional taverna lunch.

“Even if we had no experience with kayaking we had very nice trip. Our guide Stelios was a great and patient teacher. We made some breaks at tiny beautiful stony beaches (it's best to wear neoprene shoes, the stones get very hot) and hat some awesome swims in amazingly clear blue water with vision up to 25 meters deep.”

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