15 Split Kayak Tours Worth Getting Wet For

1.Illuminated Evening Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,622 reviews · 2h 30m · from $56Our pick

You’ll paddle a clear, illuminated double kayak from Stobreč into the calm Žrnovnica River and back along the coast. A local English or Croatian speaking guide leads the beginner route, takes photos, and may pair solo guests with another paddler. Allow 150 minutes, and bring clothes that can get wet.

“Great, relaxing kayaking trip. The guides made sure that everyone was looked after and we felt safe and secure at all times. Really nice of them to take photos and share for free!”

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2.Stand Up Paddleboard Night Glow Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 916 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51

Join Adriatic-Adventure for a 150-minute night SUP tour from Split to Stobreč. Paddle calm sea and river water on hardboards with bright LED lights beneath, watch fish below, and enjoy help from guides such as Tomas, Paula, Luca, or Rose.

“It was such ana amazing activity to do with friends! I had so much fun!”

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3.Split Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Paddle the coast of Marjan Park in a double kayak with guides such as Toma, Sven, Ante, or Mislav. You’ll stop to swim and snorkel, explore rocky coves, hear local stories, and receive guide-taken photos. Bring water, sea shoes, and a towel.

“This was an awesome experience that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Split! Our guide was great and super knowledgeable about the area.”

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4.Glowing Stand-Up Paddle Experience in Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Meet in Split for a shared transfer to Stobreč, where a certified guide teaches you the basics before a sunset paddle through the sea and river. LED-lit boards reveal the water below, and guides such as Boris, Peter, Tomas, and Vito help first-timers along. The tour lasts about 2 hours 45 minutes.

“I’m giving it a five star even tho we could not go due to family issues and had to fly home. We also got our dates mixed up and I have to say they were so attentive and offered us other dates . The communication between us and the guides was very open and quick. We hope to get to do this again ❤️”

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5.Sea Kayaking tour in Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Paddle from Bene Beach around Marjan Hill, past Kašjuni Beach and Tito’s villa, with time to swim, snorkel, and possibly cliff jump. Guides such as Frane, Ivana, Mario, Duje, and Luka lead small groups of up to 10 people. Bring wet-friendly shoes.

“I would highly recommend this company for this tour. They were super helpful when I asked to switch from morning to afternoon. Then when we turned up on the day, we were the only family on the tour as others had cancelled at the last minute. Although they could have also cancelled the tour under the terms of the contract, they still carried on with the tour with just us. Ivana was our tour leader and she was excellent and incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Croatia and its development. She took photos and videos of us jumping off the rocks and the stop at Tito’s villa was great. She…”

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6.Half-Day Split Sea Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $59

Meet near Bene in Marjan Park for a four-hour sea kayak trip along Split’s rocky coast. Guides such as Adela, Ivana, Duje, Marin, and Nikola teach beginners, lead you to a beach for swimming, snorkeling, and optional cliff jumping, and share local tips.

“We went on this boat tour of the 5 islands. Unfortunately the weather was too bad to see the blue cave but we still managed to do an alternative stop. The islands were lovely to explore and we had enough time at each stop. It would havRead more”

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7.Guided Sea Kayaking Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 186 reviews · 3h 30m · from $58

Paddle from Bene Beach around Marjan Hill with an English-speaking guide such as Filip, Marin, or Sven. You’ll learn basic kayak skills, stop for swimming and snorkeling, see beaches, villas, and cliffs, and finish with wine. Expect about three hours on the water and some real arm work.

“It was a perfect experience. Make sure to go in the morning as the sea is calm and it is less crowded. It is a very peaceful paddle that is in a stunning location. Our guide was very organized but relaxed which created the perfect mood. Thank you for a wonderful morning that was a welcome break from the madness of Split.”

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8.Guided Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 3h 30m · from $58

Paddle from Bene Beach around Marjan Park with an English-speaking guide such as Marin, Mislav, or Lovre. You’ll get beginner instruction, a swim and snorkel stop, optional cliff jumping, guide-taken photos, and a sunset return. Plan on a real workout, not a gentle boat ride.

“Amazing experience with Filipe and his colleague. We had a lot of fun even though it was windy, they brought us to another beach with a great view and we were able to snorkel and rest. Would highly recommend.”

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9.Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 112 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Paddle from Bene Beach around Marjan Hill with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Kašjuni Beach to swim, snorkel, and try a cliff jump. Beginners are welcome, but the 3 hours of paddling still require steady effort. Guides such as David, Frane, and Franjo are praised for friendly instruction.

“an impressive experience with spectacular views on the Kajšuni beach and cliff jumping. I recomend”

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10.Stand Up Paddle adventure in Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $45Best value

Start near Stobreč with a certified guide such as Ivan or Luka, then paddle from the Adriatic into the Žrnovnica River. Expect calm water, Mosor Mountain views, snorkeling, cliff jumps, turtles, a dry bag, photos, and round-trip transport from central Split.

“Luka was a great guide, we all learnt quickly and he even helped us spot a turtle! Would recommend to all”

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11.Canoe Safari on the Cetina River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $53

Leave Split for a 45-minute ride to the Cetina River, then paddle 11 km through calm stretches and gentle grade II rapids. Your guide, possibly Ivan, Iven, Dan, or Ante, provides gear and instruction. Expect swimming stops, canyon views, and a solid workout.

“We really enjoyed our canoe trip on the Cetina River. The trip was well organised and all the guides were extremely friendly, helpful and professional. Proper safety equipment supplied. Loved the various aspects of the river and the beautiful scenery. Great to see a different perspective rather than just Split.”

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12.Adriatic Sea and River Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Start near Hotel Briig and ride to Stobreč for a beginner-friendly SUP tour through the Žrnovnica River and Adriatic Sea. Guides such as Nikola, Luca, Ivan, and Boris provide instruction, photos, snorkeling, and optional cliff jumps. Kayaks may replace boards if wind makes the sea rough.

“Brilliant time with Nicos, very friendly and great introduction to paddle boarding. Had an amazing time along the river and sea, afterwards we even got to do some rock jumping! Definitely recommend.”

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13.Sunset Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Meet near Bačvice Beach, ride to Stobreč, and paddle about 4 kilometers through a calm river, bay, and open sea. Guides such as Luka, Peter, Frane, and Paula lead small private groups, provide photos, and make time for swimming or cliff jumping before sunset.

“It was a nice excursion, guides were very friendly and made it very enjoyable. For me, it was a little lacking over all, we just went around the bay and a short trip up the river. Fun but no wow factor.”

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14.Split 4-Hour Guided Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 23 reviews · from $59

Paddle from Bene Beach around Marjan Hill with an English-speaking guide, stopping to swim or snorkel near the south shore. You’ll pass Villa Dalmatia, Sustipan Cliff, and Split’s old town. Morning and sunset departures are available. Guide Fifa has helped beginners enjoy an easygoing route.

“Our guide was super friendly and we had a good time. But the organizer delayed our activity by one hour without asking and the tour was 3 hours not 4. Overall, we enjoyed the activity but it did not seem well-organized by the provider.”

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15.Stand Up Paddle Tour in Split

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet your English-speaking guide at Bene Beach for a three-hour SUP tour along Split’s Marjan coast. Beginners receive hands-on instruction, then paddle past Kasjuni, Tito’s villa, and sea cliffs, with time for swimming, snorkeling, photos, and optional cliff jumping.

“Filip and Filip were our guides and we couldn’t have had a better experience. It was just me and my girlfriend on the tour and we felt it was incredible value for money. Filip x2 were great guides to have.”

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