Croatia · CANOES & KAYAKS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 canoes & kayaks tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Dubrovnik sea kayaking and snorkelling at Betina Cave, with Lokrum views and sunset options, guided by Adventure Dalmatia.
“Nice view of the sunset and Dome was a great guide!”
Paddle the Zrmanja River canyon from Kaštel Žegarski, with beginner rapids, waterfalls, swims, and family-ready guidance near Zadar.
“Very nice day, perfect for Kajak-Newbies like us. Everything worked fine with the Transfer.”
Sea kayak Dubrovnik for about 2 hours, with gear and a pro guide. Paddle Old Town walls, snorkel Betina cave, then return.
“Beautiful, fun activity! Our guide was funny and informative. Views from the kayaks were stunning, and swimming near a sea cave was a bonus!”
Glowing see-through kayaking in Split at night, from Stobreč to the Žrnovnica riverbed, with guides and photos.
“This was the highlight of our trip! We were very silly and splashed each other with the paddles but it was still super fun and relaxing and very beginner freindly.”
Half-day Dubrovnik sea kayaking with Lokrum history, a Betina cave snorkel break, and skyline views from the water for about $36.
“Great time - clearly instructions given - lots of fun - Andro and his partner were great local guides!”
Kayak and snorkel Pula’s coast with cliff jumping, GoPro photos, and beer or water on a 3.5-hour guided tour.
“During our recent excursion 2 the sea, my kids & I encountered a disappointing obstacle - a dense layer of unsightly brownish algae and slime, preventing us from enjoying activities like snorkeling, swimming, and cliff jumping. Despite this setback, the guides leading our tour displayed exceptional adaptability & promptly redirected us to alternative, equally captivating spots. Initially, I found kayaking challenging, as the kids & I were navigating a kayak for the 1st time. One of the guides graciously tethered our kayak to his own, ensuring a smooth journey to the caves. As we gained confidence & paddling skills, we eventually tackled the remainder of the tour independently, albeit consist...”
Sunset sea kayaking from Dubrovnik to Lokrum Island with cave swims, snorkeling gear, and included wine tasting in about 3 hours.
“Sunset and the views were incredible! Nemo was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. 10/10 recommend this activity!”
Kayak through a Pula sea cave, snorkel clear water, and island hop Fratarski, Frašker and Fraškerić on a 3-hour Ambrela Beach tour.
“It was great! The biggest waves ever, but we felt safe with the guide. Thankful for the photos guides sent us after the activity.”
Kayak Dubrovnik and snorkel by a sea cave with Lokrum Island views. Beginner friendly, gear provided, 2 hours.
“EXCEPTIONAL DAY!!! Marin was an ammmmazing guide he made the day even better. This experience checked all the marks. Thank you for a great day. xo”
Kayak and snorkel Pula’s caves, reach a hidden beach for breaks and cliff jumping, plus GoPro photos, in a 3-hour sea adventure.
“Had an excellent time. Suad was very good, knowledgeable and friendly. Gave a history of the cave we entered and of the military installation. When snorkeling we saw fish, urchins and starfish. Our two 9 year old grandsons even did a cliff jump. Thoroughly recommended trip.”
Paddle Dubrovnik’s coast in a sea kayak, swim and snorkel at Betina Cave, and get classic Old Town views from the water.
“Great day on the sea, guide was great and provided lots of history. Highly recommend”
Night sea kayaking from Pula in a transparent LED kayak, gliding past Verudela’s coast and seeing marine life and stars without getting wet.
“from the instructions to the actual boat ride itself i can say its wroth every penny, amazing and excellent team will be taking care of you”
Sunset Dubrovnik kayaking with Lokrum swims and Betina Cave snorkeling, plus wine and a light snack, led in English.
“Great trip! Stojan and Dom were fantastic guides and took us to several caves/swimming areas. We highly recommend this trip!”
Half-day sea kayaking from Dubrovnik to Lokrum, with Betina Cave swim stop, snorkeling gear, and city wall stories from expert guides.
“Our guide Nemo was lovely and enthusiastic, he gave us lots of interesting facts about the sights throughout the tour. The kayaking was fun and had amazing views, the beach we stopped at was also amazing.”
Boat to Muzil, then kayak, snorkel, and cliff jump in Pula. Fast start, full gear, and guide-led safety in 3 hours.
“This was such an enjoyable experience. The guides were friendly, informative and made the few hours we spent together fantastic. They looked out for our safety and kept the group together as we spanned out with different strengths when paddling. Safety was a priority when entering the cave due to the people volume at the time and this was addressed. Thank you it was a highlight. Louise”
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