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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.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information about things we were passing and the history of Bosnia Herzegovina. It was a very enjoyable trip. I would definitely recommend people to do this.”
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.
“It was a great , challenging activity that we could do as a family. My youngest (12 years) had a wobble before we left but afterwards said she really enjoyed the experience and my other daughter especially enjoyed the cliff jumping.”
Sea kayak from Pile Bay to Betina Cave for a swim and snorkel, with Dubrovnik’s walls and Lokrum views from the water.
“we had such a great time on our kayaking tour!! our guides Rom and Dom were amazing and there was a perfect mix of kayaking, learning about history of the area and swimming. This was the highlight of our time in Dubrovnik. 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.
“Excellent all the way around! They provided dry bags and sealed buckets for any items you wanted to bring. We had a blast and it was well worth the money.”
Pula’s transparent kayak at night uses LED lights to reveal sea life from below, with a short paddle lesson and local guides.
“Amazing experience! Philip guided us through canyons, caves and… we were so lucky we saw the dolphins! You can’t miss this experience if you’re in Pola!”
Paddle Dubrovnik’s Old Town Walls at sunset, swim at Betina Cave, and finish with wine near Lokrum on a small-group tour.
“Amazing guide and experience. Had regular stops to learn about the history of Dubrovnik. Had free time to swim and snorkel near a cave. Sunset was unbelievable, followed by a rewarding glass of wine (or 2!). The guides then took us to an amazing local burger place for dinner.”
Kayak Mrežnica Canyon from Primišlje: 7 km of waterfalls, rapids, pools, and a guided adventure with gear and transfers.
“Thanks guys, we had an amazing time! It was the perfect refreshment on hot days. Bastian was a very experienced guide and thanks to him we had a lot of fun :)”
Self-guided 4-hour kayak rental through the Cetina River canyon from Omiš, passing Mirabella Fortress, WWII bunkers, and swim stops.
“Perfect, friendly customer service, great freedom. Hard workout on the shoulders and back.”
Full-day sea kayaking on Dugi Otok from Zadar: sea caves, cliff jumps, snorkeling a shipwreck, and a fun finish at Sakarun beach.
“The instructions on how to get to the meeting place were very clear, our guide met us exactly where he said he would after the ferry. Our guide was very friendly and took us on a great tour giving us plenty of local information. The tour itself was great, we were taken all over the…”
Sunset sea kayaking from Pile Bay in Dubrovnik with Lokrum views, Betina Cave snorkeling, and a glass of wine for $47.
“Our guide was the best! We loved his history talks and the information he provided. Very kind and patient with everyone on the tour. Having a wine at the end and revelling in his stories topped off our evening.”
Rovinj kayak and snorkeling in the Golden Cape Archipelago: small-group paddling, clear-water swims, cliff-jump options, and calm island time.
“We loved this experience and highly recommend it! We had no prior experience with kayaking, but the guide explained everything clearly, was really funny, and took us around small islands where we could snorkel and even jump from the cliffs :)”
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.
“Simon was an absolute blast as a tour guide. We had so much fun”
