Sea Kayaking in Split: The 11 Best Paddles

1.Split: Illuminated Evening Guided Kayaking Tour

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

Meet near Hotel Briig and ride to Stobreč, where certified guides such as Paula, Luka, and Tomasz introduce you to beginner-friendly double kayaks. Paddle 4 kilometers through the Žrnovnica River and along the coast in illuminated clear boats, then receive free tour photos.

“It was FABULOS! Highly recommend I would even go again and I got to kayak with the guide who was hilarious and my daughter thought was super HOT! Lol great tour and if in split definitely do!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Split Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Paddle a double kayak beside Marjan Park for about three and a half hours. Guides such as Toma, Sven, Ante, and Mislav lead you to a quiet swimming and snorkeling stop, share local stories, take photos, and sometimes add cliff jumping or Croatian wine.

“Excellent, would recommend! Friendly staff and nice equipment. Also, free Croatian wine afterwards woohoo!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Sea Kayaking tour in Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Starting at Bene Beach, you’ll kayak around Marjan Hill toward Kašjuni Beach and Tito’s villa, with time for swimming, snorkeling, and possibly cliff jumping. Guides such as Frane, Ivana, Mario, Duje, and Luka lead small groups of up to 10, sharing local history along the way.

“I would highly recommend this company for this tour. They were super helpful when I asked to switch from morning to afternoon. Then when we turned up on the day, we were the only family on the tour as others had cancelled at the last minute. Although they could have also cancelled the tour under the terms of the contract, they still carried on with the tour with just us. Ivana was our tour leader and she was excellent and incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Croatia and its development. She took photos and videos of us jumping off the rocks and the stop at Tito’s villa was great. She…”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Half-Day Split Sea Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · from $59

You’ll paddle along Split’s Marjan Hill with a local guide, stopping at rocky coves and a quiet beach for swimming, snorkeling, or cliff jumping. No kayaking experience is needed, and guides such as Adela, Ivana, Marin, and Nikola are praised for clear instruction and a good sense of fun.

“Really patient and informed guide (forgive me, we forgot his name). Loved the cliff jumping, a memory the kids will definitely hold onto. Thanks!”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Split: Guided Sea Kayaking Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 186 reviews · 3h 30m · from $58

Paddle beneath Marjan Hill with guides such as Filip, Marin, Sven, or Lovre, stopping at quiet coves for swimming, snorkeling, and optional cliff jumping. This 210-minute tour suits beginners, though the paddling still takes effort. Photos, equipment, insurance, and a short wine stop are included in the plan.

“Fantastic kayak tour. Kazimor was a great guide, he gaves us loads of information about the area. Me and my partner actually had a lot in common with him so we had a really good chat. The tour was a great length of time to be out and a good pace. I was. just started to get tired shoulders as we got back. Perfect amount of time to swim/snorkel too. I would definitely recommend doing this tour”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Split: Guided Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 3h 30m · from $58

Paddle around Marjan Park with an English or Croatian-speaking guide, stop to swim, snorkel, and possibly cliff jump, then return at sunset. Guides such as Marin, Lovre, Mislav, and Sven add local stories, photos, and a glass of wine may follow the outing.

“Great experience overall. Definitely more advanced than I had anticipated but we had such a laugh as a group and the feeling of accomplishment is worth it.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Split Sunset Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Paddle from Bene with an English-speaking guide, then stop to swim, snorkel, and cliff jump before watching the sun sink over Split. Expect about 3.5 hours on the water, roughly 10 kilometers of kayaking, shared sit-on-top kayaks, photos, and a small group of up to 16 people.

“We had an amazing time with our guides (Marko & Lovre). This was our first time kayaking and they were really helpful and friendly. They took lots of pictures for us which was appreciated. Would definitely recommend signing up to their tour and we would go again in the future.”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Canoe Safari on Cetina River from Split or Blato na Cetini village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $54

Leave Split for a six-hour canoe trip on the Cetina River. After safety practice and gear fitting, guides such as Ivan, Dan, Damjan, and Tony lead you through gentle water, rapids, cliffs, forest, and swimming stops. It suits first-time paddlers, but expect plenty of paddling and a wet ride.

“Simply the most enjoyable experience in Split. Damien was accommodating and knowledgeable. He was fun to be around. We worked hard throughout the journey, but we definitely played even harder! We get to see parts around Split that we could not have managed otherwise. Highly recommended.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Makarska: Guided Sea Kayaking Tour with Snorkeling Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · from $53Best value

Paddle a two-person kayak from Makarska with an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Toni, or Mario. Follow the coast past the St. Peter lighthouse and Osejava cliffs, then stop near Nugal for swimming, snorkeling, fruit, and possibly cliff jumping or sunset views.

“We were paddling through the most beautiful part of the coastline in Makarska visiting the city, the mountains and the local cliffs from a very different and special view. Nice tour, professional guide, highly recommended.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.From Split: Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 112 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

You’ll kayak from Bene Beach around Marjan Hill to Kašjuni Beach with an English-speaking Go Adventure guide such as Frane, David, or Ivana. Expect 3 hours of paddling, a swim and snorkel stop, optional cliff jumping, and a shaded break under pine trees.

“Great fun, great scenes and a friendly, chill guide. Loved it!”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Split: Canoe Safari on the Cetina River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $53

Leave Split for a 45-minute ride to the Cetina River, then paddle 11 km through a dramatic canyon. Calm stretches, gentle grade II rapids, swimming, and guides such as Ivan and Dan make this a friendly first river adventure. Bring swimwear, water, sunscreen, and dry clothes.

“The tour was well organized from beginning to the end. We had a lot of fun with our two guides and we can only highly recommend taking the adventure. Both guides did a great job :)”

Check availability →Read our full review