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The 15 best Canoes & kayaks tours in Croatia. What each day involves, who runs it, what it costs, and whether it earns a spot on the trip.
Guided sea kayaking and snorkelling from Dubrovnik to Betina Cave and back, with Lokrum Island views and optional sunset wine.
“Thank you Barba, we really enjoyed out tour. It was really fun.”
Glowing see-through kayaks take you from Stobreč to the Žrnovnica river and back under stars. Beginner-friendly, photos included.
Kayak through a coastal cave near Pula, then snorkel and island-hop on a 3-hour trip from Ambrela Beach with an English guide.
“Shout out to Quincy. An extraordinary guide, and fully proffesional. Thanks a lot for the trip and supporting me with jumping from the highest cliff :) Andrzej from Poland”
Sea kayak from Pile Bay to Betina Cave for a swim and snorkel, with Dubrovnik’s walls and Lokrum views from the water.
“Matthew was really knowledgeable and provided a fantastic experience. Definitely recommend!”
Boat-first kayak adventure in Pula’s Muzil Peninsula with snorkeling, possible dolphins, cliff jumping options, and a secluded beach stop.
“Amazing value for money. 3 hours of kayaking, cave exploring, snorkelling on a private beach and cliff jumping! The highlight of our holiday and the tour guides were amazing!”
Kayak Dubrovnik’s City Walls, snorkel at Betina Cave, and paddle toward Lokrum with an English guide. Small-group morning water time.
“Had a wonderful time on the kayaks, the guides were really friendly, and it’s such a fun way to see Dubrovnik!”
Pula’s transparent kayak at night uses LED lights to reveal sea life from below, with a short paddle lesson and local guides.
“Very nice guide & a really nice tour with great views. Would really recommend :)”
Paddle Dubrovnik’s Old Town Walls at sunset, swim at Betina Cave, and finish with wine near Lokrum on a small-group tour.
“fantastic adventure, was such an amazing experience to kayak out and see Dubrovnik from a different perspective, getting to snorkel in the cave bay and then obviously seeing the sunset over the water was magical, and a lovely glass of wine at the end as well”
Kayak Mrežnica Canyon from Primišlje: 7 km of waterfalls, rapids, pools, and a guided adventure with gear and transfers.
“We loved this activity. We are a bit older, however, and I do have a bit of an issue with an ankle so I was not all that happy about carrying the kayak down a hill to the water but other than that this was a fantastic, fun time. We were in a small group,…”
Self-guided 4-hour kayak rental through the Cetina River canyon from Omiš, passing Mirabella Fortress, WWII bunkers, and swim stops.
“looking at the environment and nature. The return journey was very relaxing, very little effort needed and the current slowly brings you back to the start. very enjoyable”
Full-day sea kayaking on Dugi Otok from Zadar: sea caves, cliff jumps, snorkeling a shipwreck, and a fun finish at Sakarun beach.
“The trip overall was excellent. it starts with a departure from gazenica ferry port. the instructions were very clear on what ferry to get and how to get tickets. And they met us right in front of the ferry on the island. Cliff jumping was excellent, the caves were busy but a nice part of…”
Sunset sea kayaking from Pile Bay in Dubrovnik with Lokrum views, Betina Cave snorkeling, and a glass of wine for $47.
“Throughly enjoyed this activity. The guide was young but clearly experienced and very good at organising us so we could safely navigate the open water given the much bigger ships we were sharing the area with. The sunset was amazing from the water. We did not have much experience kayaking before but got to grips…”
Rovinj kayak and snorkeling in the Golden Cape Archipelago: small-group paddling, clear-water swims, cliff-jump options, and calm island time.
“Dado, thank you for an unforgettable experience! We enjoyed every part of this journey and would definitely recommend this to anyone looking out for a kayak tour!”
Beginner-friendly sea kayaking from Bene Beach around Marjan Hill with snorkeling, swimming breaks, and optional cliff jumping in Split.
Sunset sea kayaking in Split’s Marjan Park with snorkeling, guide underwater photos, and a golden-hour paddle back.
“We had a wonderful afternoon on the kayak tour. It starts with a short introduction to kayaking, and even people who’ve never kayaked before are welcome. You then paddle along the beautiful Marjan Forest Park, while the guides give some brief explanations along the way. Midway through the tour, there's a stop for swimming and…”
