The 6 Best Santorini Kayak Tours

1.Santorini Sea Kayak – South Discovery, Small Group incl. Sea Caves and picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139Our pick

Set out from Akrotiri with an English-speaking, certified guide for about three and a half hours on the water. Paddle along Santorini’s south coast, explore sea caves and beaches, then swim or snorkel and enjoy a picnic of local homemade food. Kayaking and safety gear are included. Start times may shift with sea conditions.

“Very knowledgeable, interactive guide that made everyone with all levels of experience feel included. Would highly recommend the sunset experience, the views were amazing!”

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2.Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Picnic

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

Paddle Santorini’s south coast with a local English-speaking guide, often Kalliopi, in a small group of up to nine. Explore Akrotiri’s caves and Black Mountain, swim and snorkel, then stop for a generous picnic made with local ingredients. White Beach brings the option of a cliff jump. Hotel pickup, kayak and snorkel gear, towels, water and photos are included.

“This is one of the best tours I’ve ever been to. The homemade lunch is also superb.”

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3.Santorini Guided Sea Kayaking with Light Lunch and Pick-up Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

From Mesa Pigadia, paddle Santorini’s southern coast with a BCU-certified guide, passing black, white and red beaches and a sea cave. Expect a swim and snorkel stop, a break at secluded Kambia Beach and a light Greek lunch at a traditional tavern. Hotel pickup is an optional upgrade. Guides have included Panos, Alex and Kostas; names may vary.

“I just want to say Panos and Alex were such wonderful guides! Panos answered all of my questions that I had ahead of time and with such professionalism! My husband and I were in 1 kayak and my daughter went with Panos, he was so very kind and informative. The stop for a snack and Greek coffee was most excellent. The host was such a lovely gal. I wish I could remember her name she made us all a fruit salad and Panos made us all a Greek coffee. We had a rainy day, but Panos and Alex made the trip so memorable and fun that we didn't mind the…”

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4.Small-Group Santorini Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $163

Set out from Santorini’s south coast with local guide Kalliopi for a roughly seven-hour kayak trip capped at eight people. Paddle past White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, the lighthouse and Red Beach, with sea caves, swimming, snorkeling and a beach picnic of local organic food along the way. Hotel pickup, gear, safety equipment and digital photos are included.

“Nice tour with a great guide. The tour is tailored to the day's conditions and is flexible to account for requests from the participants. The guide is very nice and knowledgeable, always lightening the mood and keeping the interest up. Food is good. It's all cold, as expected, but more than enough for a lunch, considering also that you have to paddle all the way back to the starting point afterwards.”

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5.Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner with Pick-up Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Set out from Santorini’s coast with BCU-certified guides such as Panos, Alex, or Sofia for a guided kayak trip past Mesa Pigadia, White, Red, and Kambia beaches. Snorkel with provided gear, enjoy snacks, and watch the sunset from the water before dinner at a tavern. Hotel pickup is offered; the tour lasts about four and a half hours.

“Great trip with a wonderful guide.. Marco was great! He was fun, articulate knowledgeable and made the trip enjoyable from beginning to end . The kayaking was awesome and dinner was delicious. Great views of the beaches and a beautiful sunset. A must do in Santorini m!!”

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6.Santorini Jet Skiing, Tubing, and Kayaking Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews

Meet at Extreme Water Sports Santorini near the Perivolos bus stop for a private-group package with a 20-minute jet ski ride, one hour with a kayak or SUP, and 10 minutes on a towable tube. The package stays valid for seven days after you first use it, so you can spread the activities across your stay.

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