Top 13 Snorkeling and Kayaking Trips in Greece

1.Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 7 hours · from $159Our pick

Join Kalliopi and her small team for a seven-hour sea-kayak trip along Santorini’s Akrotiri coast. Paddle past Black Mountain, enter sea caves, snorkel, cliff jump at White Beach, and stop for a generous picnic made with local ingredients. Hotel transfers, equipment, photos, and safety gear are included.

“The guide was amazing! Equipment was all clean and in great shape. Everything we needed was provided. Lunch was homemade, fresh, great tasting and lots of it. The guide was very helpful, informative and showed us many great sights. The guide went above and beyond my expectations and would highly recommend this company. Thanks Kalliopi for helping make incredible memories in Santorini.”

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2.Stand-Up Paddleboard and Snorkeling Tour

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

Spend 4 to 5 hours paddling from Stegna along Rhodes’ east coast with guides such as George, Quen, Gwen, Ilias, and Laura. Learn the basics, snorkel in a sea cave, stop for Greek snacks at a secluded bay, and enjoy souvenir photos. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Quite fun experience and really near an amazing cave. The guides were also really great and nice people.”

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

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

Paddle Paros with guides Alex and Sofia on a beginner-friendly sea kayak trip along rocky shores, quiet beaches, and clear water. Stop twice to swim, snorkel, walk to viewpoints, and eat local snacks. Choose a longer morning outing with picnic or a shorter evening paddle with a fading-sky backdrop. Bring water, sun protection, and sturdy water shoes.

“Both Alex and Sophia were amazing guides, plenty of knowledge about the islands and its history but above all else, they really cared that everyone had a great time. They brought snacks and a picnic which they made sure everyone had enough and that they were happy. The day we went was quite windy, but they made sure everyone was safe and getting on okay changing the routes as necessary. Cannot recommend this enough, was our second time kayaking and a great experience all round. Beautiful locations and incredible guides, 10/10.”

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4.Rina Cave Sea Kayak Tour with Snorkeling and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $163

Sea Kayak Naxos leads a seven-hour coastal trip from Kalantos Beach to Rina Cave and secluded swimming spots. Manolis, Christina, and their team teach beginners the basics, supply kayaks, sun gear, snorkeling equipment, water, photos, and a generous picnic of local food. Expect paddling, swimming, snacks, and possible cliff jumping, depending on conditions.

“Incredible experience! The guides were great guys! They were very informative, fun and kind. They brought out cookies and sang for a birthday, and champagne for a couple who was getting married the next day! The guides gave very detailed instructions and assured that everyone knew how to properly kayak. Throughout the ride, they checked in on everyone and gave kayaking tips. Also during the travel you get a lot of information about Naxos and its environment and people! I would like to note that you should be relatively athletic to do this. Though you wouldn’t be looking at this if you weren’t.”

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5.Milos: Guided Kayaking Trip with Snorkelling & Lunch

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

Meet Dario, Rod or another Sea Kayak Milos guide in Adamas for a seven-hour coastal trip covering about 12 km. You will learn basic technique, paddle double kayaks through caves and narrow passages, swim and snorkel from quiet beaches, enjoy snacks and a picnic lunch, and receive high-resolution photos afterward.

“The guide Dario was awesome very enthousiaste always sliding and taking care of each one of us. We can feel that he loves his job and the people. It was an amazing day full of surprises and mainly thanks to him. I strongly recommend this tour”

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

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

Start at Kalantos Beach for a safety briefing and gentle paddling along Naxos’s south coast. With guides such as Manolis, Christina, and Noah, you’ll enter Rina Cave, swim and snorkel in clear water, and enjoy a homemade Naxian picnic on a quiet beach. The route suits beginners, though you’ll need transport to Kalantos.

“Great adventure! The guides were very knowledgeable, the views were fantastic and lunch was delicious!”

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

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

Meet at Vouliagmeni’s Kavouri Beach for a three-hour sunset kayak trip along the Saronic Gulf. A certified guide teaches beginners the basics before you paddle 2.5 km, stop to snorkel, and return with free photos. Groups are limited to eight, and guides Dimitrius and Mario have earned praise for their friendly instruction.

“Instructors were amazing lovely people, making sure we were okay and very friendly. Taught us well and encouraged us. There isn’t much to see while kayaking other than the sunset but the sunset was beautiful and we had the opportunity to snorkel which was great.”

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

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

Meet certified guides at Nuevo Loca Beach Bar in Anavyssos for a four-hour sea-kayaking trip along eastern Attica. Learn the basics, paddle toward rock formations and nearby islets, stop to swim and snorkel, then share a traditional picnic before returning. Kayaks, safety gear, photos, and insurance are included.

“Ce fut une charmante randonnée en mer suivie d’un délicieux repas ! Le guide était fort sympathique et nous a initié au kayak de mer.”

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9.Milos: Milos and Polyaigos Snorkeling and SUP Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 8 hours · from $188

Spend eight hours aboard a 55-foot sailing yacht with a small group, circling Milos and visiting Poliegos, Kleftiko, Sykia, Gerakas, and Kalogries. You will swim in clear water, paddle through sea caves, eat Greek food, and receive digital GoPro photos. Crew names include Panos, Yannis, and possibly captain Nick.

“We had the best time on this boat cruise! We stopped to snorkel at 4 different places and each place was amazing. We couldn’t believe how clear and blue/turquoise the water was! The crew made sure we were well taken care of all day and even went out of their way to make sure my dietary restrictions were met. We recommend this cruise to everyone looking to get a full scope of the islands scenery as well as their fix in snorkelling in Crystal clear water! Thanks again to our crew!”

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10.Kayak and Snorkeling at Caves and Hidden Beaches

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

Paddle along the Athens coast with certified guides, stopping at sea caves, clear-water snorkeling spots, and a secluded private beach. Dimitris and Mike are named guides, and the small group size, simple route, and supplied kayak and snorkeling gear make this a friendly choice for beginners. Bring water, since bottled water is not included.

“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

Spend seven hours linking land and sea on Naxos. Meet farmer Vassilis at Ktima Kampos, taste local produce, then paddle 12km with a BC-certified guide such as Manolis or Antonis. Expect caves, arches, snorkeling stops, a generous Greek picnic, and transport from Naxos Town.

“Christina and Manolis were absolutely wonderful and gave the best tour I’ve ever been on!!! So incredibly kind and fun and brilliant. Christina was so helpful with communicating with me via email all my questions before the trip, and Manolis prepped us for kayaking and gave us the most amazing views of Naxos! Stunning lil beaches and caves and rock formations. They truly went above and beyond as they give you scuba pants, long sleeve wet suit shirts, shoes, windbreaker jackets, and a cover thing for your kayak to keep out the water. They also prep the best lunch for this 7 hour excursion - fruits, veggies, bread, cheese, sausage,…”

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

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

Set out from Sivota with BCU-certified guides, including Chrysanthi Sioutka, for a five-hour paddle past four uninhabited islands. You’ll visit Papanikolis Cave, pass through the Diapori channels, and stop to snorkel at Blue Lagoon. Kayak gear, snacks, fruit, and water refills are included.

“The two guides were super sweet and made us feel really welcome. Such an amazing experience – We are definitely doing that again! ✌🏼❤️”

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

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

Meet Manolis, Christina, and the Sea Kayak Naxos team near Moutsouna for a seven-hour eastern-coast outing. You’ll paddle about three hours through sea caves and volcanic rock, stop at quiet beaches for swimming, snorkeling, and optional cliff jumping, then eat a homemade picnic with local cheese and vegetables.

“Although I got very seasick, the guides were super kind, considerate, made me feel safe, and did their best to make this experience unforgettable in the best way! The lunch provided was amazing and healthy, which I greatly appreciated. It was my favorite adventure on our trip (we visited 4 islands in 3 weeks while in Greece)! Thank you so much for the great memories!”

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