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Kayaking Tours in Croatia: 15 Paddles Worth the Morning

138 tours  ·  from $17

Under the Dubrovnik walls, out to Lokrum, up the Zrmanja and the Cetina. These 15 are priced by length, with a note on which need any paddling experience and which are a float with a guide.

Zrmanja River: Half-Day Guided Kayaking Tour Near Zadar - Getting fitted out at the river base
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Zrmanja River: Half-Day Guided Kayaking Tour Near Zadar

1.Zrmanja River: Half-Day Guided Kayaking Tour Near Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,817 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $64Our pick

Paddle the Zrmanja River from Kaštel Žegarski through a rocky canyon, small waterfalls, and gentle rapids. Guides such as Andrea, Julio, Adam, and Marin help beginners, families, and mixed-ability groups. Expect swimming stops, walking around larger falls, changing facilities, and an optional transfer from Zadar or nearby resorts.

“Very good value for money. Lovely stop offs. Luca was our skipper and was very helpful and informative. Really good experience would recommend”

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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour - Meeting at Pile and getting on the water
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

2.Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,646 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Meet Dubrovnik Walks by the orange umbrella near Pile, then paddle beneath Dubrovnik’s Old Town walls toward Lokrum and Betina Cave. Your guide provides a double kayak, snorkel, water, and a waterproof barrel. Guides such as Bane, Lobi, Fran, Ben, and Roman have led sessions, with time for swimming and coastal views.

“Calm paddling, don't need a lot of experience. Great guides who look out for client safety. Not physically demanding.”

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Split: Illuminated Evening Guided Kayaking Tour - From Hotel Briig to Stobreč beach
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Split: Illuminated Evening Guided Kayaking Tour

3.Split: Illuminated Evening Guided Kayaking Tour

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

Meet near Hotel Briig and ride to Stobreč, where a certified guide teaches you the basics before you paddle a glowing double kayak into the Žrnovnica River and back along the coast. Expect about 4 kilometers on the water, free photos, a few wet clothes, and guides such as Paula, Luka, Tomasz, or Petar, depending on the departure.

“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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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours - Pile Bay to Betina Cave
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

4.Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking&Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,554 reviews · from $39

Paddle from Pile Bay beneath Dubrovnik’s Old Town walls to Betina Cave, accessible only by sea, for a 20 to 30 minute swim and snorkel stop. Guides such as John, Ivan, Tommy, and Rocco lead small groups, share local stories, and offer safety support. Morning, afternoon, and sunset departures are available.

“Very enjoyable tour! Being solo I was reluctant to do it as paired with someone but don’t let that put you off as everyone is there for a good time. Snorkelling on a secluded beach was brilliant. My guide John was faultless, very knowledgeable and added his own experiences which I feel aways adds a personal touch to guided tours. Highly recommend this activity for your trip to Dubrovnik!”

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X-Adventure Sea Kayaking Half Day Tour in Dubrovnik - Paddling beneath Dubrovnik’s walls
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X-Adventure Sea Kayaking Half Day Tour in Dubrovnik

5.X-Adventure Sea Kayaking Half Day Tour in Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,316 reviews · from $35Best value

Meet near Dubrovnik’s Old Town for a guided paddle beneath the city walls and toward Lokrum Island. You’ll stop at Betina Cave for swimming and snorkeling, with equipment and water supplied. Guides such as Nemo, Andro, Ed, and Marin are praised for clear instruction, local stories, and friendly help.

“This was a very fun activity especially on a hot day. The view of Dubrovnik City walls from the kayaks is amazing. Swimming from and around caves was also great and kept us cool. Our guide, Andro, was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.”

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Sunset Sea Kayaking and Wine Dubrovnik - Starting near the old town
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Sunset Sea Kayaking and Wine Dubrovnik

6.Sunset Sea Kayaking and Wine Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 949 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Meet near Dubrovnik’s Pile Gate and paddle along the city walls toward Lokrum Island. Expect about 8 kilometers on the water, a cave stop for swimming, snorkeling, and optional cliff jumping, plus local wine at sunset. Guides such as Marco, Nemo, Eddie, and Joseph add instruction, safety help, and Dubrovnik stories.

“Sunset and the views were incredible! Nemo was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. 10/10 recommend this activity!”

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Morning and Day Tours - Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik - Learning to steer before heading into the Adriatic
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Morning and Day Tours – Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

7.Morning and Day Tours – Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 891 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Paddle from central Dubrovnik around Lokrum Island and Betina Beach with a local guide such as Ivan, Maro, or John. You’ll receive instruction, a sit-on-top kayak, lifejacket, snorkel gear, water, and a dry bag. The two-hour route is beginner-friendly, though wind can make the return paddle demanding.

“Check the wind! If it’s not dead calm, consider not going. You’ll fight one direction, one boat in our group was not able to keep up. They required a tow….”

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Pula: Kayaking,Snorkeling, Cliff jumping Tour with Wetsuit - Meeting at Zelenika Beach
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Pula: Kayaking,Snorkeling, Cliff jumping Tour with Wetsuit

8.Pula: Kayaking,Snorkeling, Cliff jumping Tour with Wetsuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 861 reviews · from $57

Paddle from Zelenika Beach along Pula’s coast, stopping to snorkel, swim, and try a small cliff jump. Guides such as Eric, Aljoša, Jonas, and Lino have led groups with humor and care. Wetsuits, water shoes, kayaks, drinks, and GoPro photos are included. The sea cave is currently closed.

“Great trip. Very beautiful coastline, even got to enjoy the sunset and some dolphins on the 6pm tour. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide.”

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BOAT & KAYAK! Sea Adventure - Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps - Starting at Marina Polesana in Pula
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BOAT & KAYAK! Sea Adventure – Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps

9.BOAT & KAYAK! Sea Adventure – Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 808 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Meet at Marina Polesana in Pula for a three-hour sea adventure with a safety briefing, boat tow, guided kayaking, cave visits, snorkeling, cliff jumps, and a hidden-beach break. Guides such as Sule, Suad, Theo, and Denis have led tours, and photos and videos are included. Bring water shoes and sun protection.

“We really enjoyed the trip, but the distance travelled in the kayak doesn't even come close to the advertised 3 + 3 kilometers. 'Snorkeling' was with goggles but without snorkel "because of hygiene reasons". Visit to the blue cave was cool but kind of crowded, as the cave is not very large but our group was (± 12 kayaks).”

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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Tour - Seeing the city walls from sea level
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Tour

10.Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 657 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Paddle about 4 kilometers from Pile Bay around Lokrum, without stopping on the island, then swim and snorkel at Betina Cave. English-speaking guides such as Dom, Mike, Roman, and Bane provide safety instruction, kayaking tips, and local history. Double kayaks suit beginners, but you need reasonable fitness and must be comfortable at sea.

“Dom was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and made the experience fun. The place was beautiful and overall very rewarding.”

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Pula: Night-Time Sea Kayaking Tour in Transparent Kayak - The 15-minute lesson keeps beginners comfortable
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Pula: Night-Time Sea Kayaking Tour in Transparent Kayak

11.Pula: Night-Time Sea Kayaking Tour in Transparent Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 628 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet Metta Float Outdoor Adventures at Histria Beach for a two-hour guided night paddle. After a 15-minute lesson, you’ll explore Verudela in an LED-lit transparent kayak, look for fish below, visit a cave, and receive photos, videos, drinks, and dry bags.

“Very friendly guides, very relaxed yet competent. Good amount of time spent on the activity. Fine for 10yr old”

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Dubrovnik: Sunset Kayaking & Snorkeling with water &wine - Around Lokrum without landing
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Dubrovnik: Sunset Kayaking & Snorkeling with water &wine

12.Dubrovnik: Sunset Kayaking & Snorkeling with water &wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 599 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Start beneath the orange umbrella at Pile Bay, then paddle around Dubrovnik’s walls and Lokrum with guides such as Mike, Dom, Roman, and Marin. Stop at Betina Cave for swimming and snorkeling, enjoy a snack and wine, and return by sunset. Expect about three hours and a solid workout.

“Sundowner and google guide Domagoj. The Caves are not so impressive. The meal is okay. There is no possibility to change closes.”

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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Half-Day Tour - Paddling toward Lokrum Island
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Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Half-Day Tour

13.Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 531 reviews · from $35

Start beneath Lovrijenac Fortress, learn basic sea-kayaking skills, and paddle toward Lokrum with an English-speaking guide. Stop at Betina Cave for swimming, snorkeling, sandwiches, and optional cliff jumping, then return beneath Dubrovnik’s walls. Guides such as Edin, Nemo, Barba, and Andro add useful local history and keep the pace friendly for beginners.

“Our guide Nemo was lovely and enthusiastic, he gave us lots of interesting facts about the sights throughout the tour. The kayaking was fun and had amazing views, the beach we stopped at was also amazing.”

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Pula: Sea Adventure – Boat, Kayak, Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps - Paddling along the Muzil Peninsula
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Pula: Sea Adventure – Boat, Kayak, Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps

14.Pula: Sea Adventure – Boat, Kayak, Snorkeling & Cliff Jumps

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 468 reviews · from $56

Join Pula Kayak for a three-hour sea adventure from Marina Polesana. Guides such as Suad, Sule, Teo, and Ivan lead you by boat to the Muzil Peninsula for stable double-kayak paddling, a sea cave, snorkeling, a beach break, and optional cliff jumps. Drinks, safety gear, dry bags, and tour photos are included.

“This activity was a really exciting adventure: kayaking into the cave, snorkelling and jumping off the cliff were awesome! Our guides Sule and Theo were very professional, patient, friendly and fun. We were feeling 100% safe under their care. Kayaks were comfortable and stable, drinks and snorkelling goggles were provided (I recommend taking your own tube), also guys made photos and videos so you don’t have to worry about your own phone. In short I highly recommend, great value for the money and amazing memories :DRead more”

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Adventure Dalmatia - Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik - Paddling beneath Dubrovnik’s city walls
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Adventure Dalmatia – Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

15.Adventure Dalmatia – Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Paddle from Pile Bay beneath Dubrovnik’s city walls to Betina Beach and Lokrum Island. Your guide, such as Ivan, Rocco, or Josh, leads the way, shares local stories, and helps beginners handle the double kayaks. Expect a swim, snorkel stop, sunset views, and a small Croatian wine toast at the end.

“Simply stunning! Amazing tour guides, fab couple of hours kayaking stopping off for a cave snorkel then sat out at sea with our wine watching the sunset set”

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