The 14 Best Kayak and Snorkel Tours in Greece

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

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

From Chania, ride to Almyrida for a three-hour boat trip with guided snorkeling, SUP instruction, fresh fruit, and free photos. Guides such as Adriana, Simone, and Lucca help first-timers feel safe. Optional Yamaha sea scooters add speed for ages 12 and up.

“We have a great time on the tour. The guide was so friendly and accommodating, although we didn't get to "sea" any turtles it just means we will have to return to Chania and do it all over again! Thanks again!”

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2.Santorini: Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 7 hours · from $159Top rated

Join guide Kalliopi and the Serenity Kayak team for a seven-hour small-group trip along Akrotiri’s south coast. Paddle into sea caves, visit Black Mountain, snorkel, cliff jump at White Beach, and eat a homemade local picnic. Hotel pickup, equipment, photos, and safety gear are included.

“Kalliopi was amazing - capable, kind and encouraging. Best tour ever!”

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3.Stand-Up Paddleboard and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 231 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $100

Paddle from Stegna with an English-speaking guide, learning the basics before reaching sea caves, snorkeling spots, and a quiet bay. The 4 to 5-hour trip includes boards, masks, a Greek snack, fruit, photos, and optional hotel pickup. Guides such as George, Quen, Gwen, Ilias, and Laura have led the experience.

“Excellent experience with the entire crew. Having experienced SUP on the island of Crete we were eager to see what the experience would be like in Rhodes. We were blown away by how much fun we had and would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the island as a MUST!”

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4.Paros: Sea Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Snack or Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 193 reviews · 3.5 - 6 hours · from $112

Spend 3.5 to 6 hours paddling Paros with certified guides Alex, Sofia, or Sophia. Expect rocky shores, quiet beaches, snorkeling, short walks, local snacks, and a generous picnic on the longer morning trip. Beginners are welcome, but you need to swim and handle an active day at sea.

“It was great to see the different beaches and islands that Naoussa has to offer. A good combination of activity and resting to take in all the views.”

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5.Stand Up Paddle & Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Join guides such as George, Ilyas, or Quen at Stegna for an easy introduction to stand-up paddleboarding, then paddle along Rhodes’ cliffs to caves and quiet swimming spots. Snorkel gear, a snack, photos, and optional hotel pickup are included. No previous SUP experience is required.

“A wonderful experience! We got to paddle board to a cave, jump off a small part of that cave (optional), and then explore the beautiful med, which was like a warm bath. Beautiful fish, gorgeous scenery and weather. The instructors were amazing! Very patient and really looked after us! A must do for people of all abilities! Don’t hesitate!”

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6.Milos: Guided Kayaking Trip with Snorkelling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 7 hours · from $129

Join Dario, Rod, or another Sea Kayak Milos guide for a seven-hour paddle from Adamas. Cover 12km by double sea kayak, enter caves and narrow passages, swim and snorkel from quiet beaches, enjoy a picnic lunch, and finish with photos of the day.

“Great kayak trip. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed getting up close to the shorelines of the islands!”

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7.Naxos: Rina Cave Sea Kayak Tour with Snorkeling and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 7 hours · from $159

Meet Manolis and his team at Kalantos Beach for a relaxed sea kayaking day along southern Naxos. Learn basic paddling, enter Rina Cave, swim and snorkel in quiet coves, and enjoy a homemade Naxian picnic. Tandem kayaks, dry bags, hats, long-sleeve tops, water, and photos are provided.

“We had a lot of fun, it was well organized, the guides were super friendly and considerate (also regarding allergies/intolerances with the food). All in all, a wonderful day and highly recommendable :)”

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8.Small Group Sunset Sea Kayaking in Athens Riviera with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Join a certified guide for a gentle 2.5-kilometer sea-kayak trip from Vouliagmeni. You will learn the basics, paddle along the Athens Riviera, stop to snorkel, and return as the sun sets. Guides Dimitrius and Mario are named in guest feedback, and free photos are included.

“I consider this trip one my best highlights in 2025. This was the first time kayaking for my wife and I. The experience and views were amazing. I highly recommend this as a "must do" activity when in Athens!”

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9.Athens Riviera: Sea Kayak and Snorkeling Adventure with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $144

Meet certified guides such as Kostas, Dimitri, Mike, or Konstantinos at Nuevo Loca Beach Bar in Anavissos. After a short kayak lesson, paddle along the eastern Attica coast, pass rock formations and islets, stop to swim and snorkel, and share a light picnic before returning.

“We went as an extended family of 6 with mostly no prior experience and we all had a great time with Mike/Mikaelis and Konstantinos from Nomads Path. They gave good instructions at the beginning and kept everyone safe and comfortable while leading us on a fun sea kayaking journey. Kayaking as a team of two, we all learned more about keeping in synch and working better together, especially when threading the needle to squeeze into the sea cave. :) We were glad to rest on the island and share a light and delicious lunch, where we also looked at the rocks and pebbles on the beach, as well as snorkeled.…”

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10.Kayak and Snorkeling at Caves and Hidden Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Meet at Ag. Dimitrios at 11:00 am for a guided kayak trip along the Athens coast. Dimitris and Mike may lead your small group through sea caves, snorkeling stops, and a quiet private beach, with kayaks, masks, snorkels, and life jackets provided.

“Dimitris and Mike were great guides. The trip was very fun and they made sure everyone in the group was keeping up. Great trip for families and friends! Thank you Nomadspath!”

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11.Naxos: Kampos Farm Sea Kayak Tour with Snorkeling & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 7 hours · from $159

Start with Vassilis at Ktima Kampos, tasting organic farm produce and learning about Cycladic soil. Then paddle 12km with a BC-certified guide such as Manolis or Antonis, stopping at caves, arches, beaches, and snorkeling spots before a homemade Naxian picnic.

“A truly wonderful experienced made even better by our guide. Highly recommend for a fantastic day out in Naxos.”

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12.Santorini: Stand-Up Paddle and Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $141

Spend about two hours learning stand-up paddleboarding with an English-speaking guide at Nemely Windsurf SUP Center, then snorkel near a small cove and cave. Equipment, life vest, and GoPro footage are included. Past guides Harry and Nektarios were praised for patient, attentive instruction.

“We really enjoyed our paddle boarding activity! We learn to keep our balance, we had fun falling into the water, and a lovely snorkel into a cave. Harry was very accommodating, professional and attentive. He even brought us some snacks and water!”

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13.Sivota-Blue Lagoon: Sea Kayaking Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $88Best value

Join guide Chrysanthi Sioutka and a small group of up to 10 for a five-hour sea kayak trip from Sivota. Paddle past four uninhabited islands, enter Papanikolis Cave, stop at Diapori channels, and snorkel at Blue Lagoon. Stable double kayaks, snacks, fruit, and water refills are included.

“Vi havde en helt utrolig dejlig dag i kajakker rundt om øerne med to skønne og dygtige guides.”

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14.Naxos: Moutsouna Caves Sea Kayak Tour, Snorkeling & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $159

Meet Manolis, Christina, and their team near Moutsouna port for seven hours of relaxed sea kayaking, cave exploration, snorkeling, swimming, and a homemade Naxian picnic. Certified guidance, small groups, dry bags, snacks, and local food make this a strong choice for active beginners and experienced paddlers.

“This was an amazing excursion! Manolis, Christina, and Pantelis were such great guides. Very knowledgeable, great teachers, but also lots of fun. Got to do some cliff jumping, snorkeling, and then they made lunch for us right on the beach, it was delicious! We also learned several neat things about Naxos and the surrounding islands. Would definitely do this again and will recommend it to any of our friends who are heading to Naxos in the future!”

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