Top 5 Paddleboarding & Kayaking in Crete

1.Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 554 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Paddle your own SUP across calm Marathi Bay with guides such as Stefanos, Marcello, Bobby, and Nick. Expect clear water, rock formations, swimming, a cave stop when conditions allow, cliff jumping, mud fun, safety gear, photos, and Chania-area transfers.

“We were in Crete for only a few hours during our cruise and booked this tour. We had the best time! My teenage boys are still talking about it. Stefanos and Marcelo were amazing guides. It was the most perfect day! We would highly recommend this tour. Thank you!!”

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2.Stand-Up Paddleboard Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 275 reviews · from $79

Spend two hours paddleboarding around Marathi and Loutraki with English or French-speaking guides. Beginners learn the basics, while experienced paddlers get extra challenges. Expect calm water, sea turtles, swimming, cliff jumping, white clay, hotel transfers, and free GoPro photos.

“Such a fantastic tour. The organisers were lovely, Maria was incredibly helpful over WhatsApp organising where we could get picked up. Vasilis, our driver, give us brilliant advise for the rest our stay in Crete. We paddleboarded, swam, cliff dove and instructors were so lovely. They also took photos throughout and sent them through after the tour which were great. Would 100% recommend, well worth the money.”

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3.Sea Kayaking Sfakia, Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $124

Join guides Stelios and Yves for a six-hour sea-kayaking trip from Ilingas Beach to Loutro. Paddle past cliffs and caves, stop at Sweet Water Beach to swim and snorkel, then eat lunch in the village. Single and tandem kayaks suit different skill levels.

“Both at the sea and land, Stelios and Yves (and their friends) were fantastic, made sure that everyone was safe and comfortable, they were fun and friendly. Highly recommended!”

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4.Boat Trip with Guided Snorkeling Tour & SUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 129 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about three hours aboard a boat from the Chania region, visiting calm swimming and snorkeling spots around Souda Bay. PADI-trained guides such as Emma, Adriana, Noah, and Minka help beginners with gear and safety. SUP depends on weather, and hotel pickup, fruit, water, and photos are included.

“The trip was great. Easy pick up, Simone was a great guide and took pictures of us in the water. Unfortunately there are not many fish in the waters but if you enjoy the swim/boat generally then I would recommend this trip.”

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5.Stand-up Paddleboard Tour to Lazareta Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70Best value

Join Socrates of SUPn’Blue for a 2.5-hour small-group paddle from New Chora toward Lazareta Island. Learn the basics, explore its small beaches, swim among fish, look for turtles, hear local history, and receive photos or videos afterward. Beginners are welcome, but you must be able to swim.

“Socrates was an amazing host and teacher for paddle boarding. He is incredibly passionate and is highly knowledgable about the town and island. He is extremely patient when it comes to first timers (like me). Me and my partner had lots of fun - highly recommend.”

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