12 Kayak & SUP Tours in Crete Worth the Day

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

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

Paddle calm water in Chania’s Marathi Bay on a guided SUP tour with surprises, sea-life spotting, and hotel or cruise pickup for $89.49.

“Excellent communication & organisation! Picked us up from cruise terminal as soon as we docked, then short drive to Paddle-boarding site. Great instruction given & lots of fun - especially the cliff jumping! Would definitely recommend & do again. Thank you 😊”

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2.Stand-Up Paddleboard Small Group Tour

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

SUP the turquoise bays of Chania in a small group. Learn fast, swim in clear water, spot sea turtles, and get 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

Half-day sea kayaking from Ilingas Beach to Sweet Water Beach and Loutro. Snorkeling gear included, small groups, English guide.

“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

Chania boat trip with guided snorkeling and optional SUP, hotel pickup, all gear included, plus photos and videos. Small group, 3 hours.

“Wonderful experience and well run operation. Great snorkeling and stand up paddle boarding experiences. Crew was excellent and pick from the port was seamless. This did not disappoint and is a top 5 for outdoor experiences. Excellent”

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5.Stand-up Paddleboard Tour to Lazareta Island

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

Paddleboard from Chania to Lazareta Island with SUPn’Blue. Learn SUP basics, swim with fish, and enjoy mountain views and Venetian history.

“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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6.Stand-up Paddleboard Coastal Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

Watch Chania’s golden-hour coast from a stand-up paddleboard, learn SUP basics fast, then swim in warm water on a small group tour.

“Very fun tour! Socrates is a great instructor who made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. The group was mostly beginners and he took his time to thoroughly explain how to stand up and steer the paddleboard effectively. The day we did the tour there was a lot of wind which made the trip in the water to Lazaretta island a bit difficult, but he attached my friend and i to his kayak and got us there in a flash. He even went back for others in our group who were struggling as well. The tour of the island was great with a climb on the rocks…”

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7.Private Beach Day Trip with SUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Private 6-hour Elafonissi beach day from Chania with SUP and snorkeling gear, plus fruit, juice, and comfy round-trip transport.

“This was great! I went with a group of friends and the driver was so nice and he brought us snacks and snorkeling gear. He said we could stay however long we wanted and offered to take us to other places too! He then offered to drive us to the airport the next morning. Very good and cheap option if you just want to get to the beach and hang out there.”

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8.Private Cruise with Sup Food & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · from $757

Private cruise from Chania with SUP, snorkeling, fishing, meal and unlimited drinks from Souda Bay, with boat-only beach stops.

“Couldn’t recommend this trip enough. Went on a big boat last year with about 100 other people and was far too cramped so this year wanted to spend a little more for a quieter boat and it was the best decision I’ve ever made! Hosts were brilliant, food was great, locations we visited were beautiful. Drinks and laughs all throughout the day and didn’t stop when we got back with more drinks and many more laughs. This is the one to book! Smallest extra cost for 100 times better experience! Go direct for a better deal.Read more”

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9.Morning or Sunset Stand-up Paddleboard Pilates

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $42Best value

Try SUP paddleboard Pilates in Chania’s Cretan Sea, guided by instructor Dimitra, with small-group coaching and digital photos included.

“It was a really fun activity. The instructor was very sweet and patient. The explanation was very clear and easy to understand. At the end of the session she made some pictures of us doing pilates which was really fun and nice to have these pictures as memory. Thank you for the session! The four Dutch girls”

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10.Morning Sea Kayak Tour Along the Coastline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $107

Paddle Chania’s waterfront by sea kayak, pass the Venetian harbor and lighthouse, and swim at Lazaretta island on a small-group 3-hour tour.

“We had an amazing sunset kayak tour mid September. Our guide was really friendly and informative and made sure we took enough small breaks to stay hydrated. We first went along the shoreline of the old harbor where we got some interesting historical information, then proceeded to a small island where we could take a swim. Afterwards we returned to the harbor and lighthouse for an incredible sunset. We got back in time before dark and immediately received about 100 pictures of the two of us in our kayak and the stunning Chania views in the background. Would 100% recommend doing this as it’s an original way of exploring the…”

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11.Private Van Tour to Elafonissi with SUP Board from Chania

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $72

Private van from Chania to Elafonissi with snacks and SUP or snorkeling gear, door-to-door pickup, and a flexible guide for a beach day.

“Four of us booked this excursion from the cruise port, and had a great time. Our guide was easy to meet right after exiting the cruise port, and the van was comfortable. At our driver’s suggestion, instead of visiting Elafonissi, we instead opted to visit Falassarna Beach, which was (we understand) far less crowded and where we could count on having umbrellas and lounge chairs without having to fight the summer crowds. I believe this was the right choice, and the beach we wound up with had affordable chairs (7 Euros each) and relatively inexpensive, tasty Greek food options that could be ordered from your beach chair. All in all,…”

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12.SUP Safari – Catamaran Cruise Dia Island & Gourmet Delights!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $169

SUP and snorkeling to Dia Island from Heraklion, with a catamaran cruise and a full Cretan gourmet platter plus an open bar.

“Very well organized, with a presentation that totally matched the description, full of friendliness, attention, and a focus on the client experience. The guide was highly experienced. A beautiful excursion in a stunning location. The catamaran was gorgeous. An experience worth repeating. Thank you for this wonderful day!”

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