The 7 Best Canoes & Kayaks Tours

1.Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,214 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $29Our pick

Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as José, Irina, or Franco toward Guaza’s protected coast. You’ll look for dolphins and turtles, visit a sea cave, snorkel when conditions allow, and spend 150 to 210 minutes on the water. The trip suits active visitors who can manage open-sea kayaking.

“The kayak tour was really good, we had a really nice guide with lots of information. We saw dolphins and turtles and it was a really nice experience. The guide was in for a joke but also serious when it was needed. In summary, a great recommendation!”

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2.Kayak Sea Safari with Snorkel and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 639 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Paddle from Los Cristianos Beach to Lovers Cave with a certified guide such as Didi, Moses, Daniel, or Santiago. Stop for snorkeling, fish, turtles, and possible dolphins, then return for drinks and snacks. Bring a reusable bottle, towel, swimwear, and biodegradable sunscreen.

“The overall experience was amazing and our guide too. The tour was respectful with the animals and we always remained in silence and without chasing them. We were so lucky and got to see turtles, dolphins, and several species of fish when snorkling. The equipment was really good and professional, they have lockers and a clean toilet. Thank you Franco!”

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3.Kayak With Dolphins in Historic Shem Creek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Paddle a sea kayak through historic Shem Creek with a professional guide, watching for bottlenose dolphins, summer manatees, and loggerhead turtles. Coastal Expeditions provides the kayak, paddle, life jacket, and dry bag. The two-hour trip starts and ends at 514 Mill Street.

“Taut was a fantastic guide. We were able to see lots of wildlife on our tour. Lucky enough to see dolphins and a manatee!”

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4.Dublin Bay Seal Kayaking Safari at Dalkey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

Paddle from historic Bullock Harbour along the Dalkey coast with guides such as Philip, Eavan, Jenny, or Dave. You may reach Dalkey Island, see seals and seabirds, and hear about local history. Gear is supplied, but bring swimwear, spare footwear, and a towel.

“I met Rob at the bay and 5 others shortly after. He did a good job of setting us up and giving us the tricks of the trade. Even has a kayaker at home I learned some things. We paddled out for about 3 hrs with breaks in between of the history of the bay and surrounding isles. We saw a handful of seals sunbathing but none of them came up to the boats. I had fun and a workout at the same time. Would do again.”

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5.Kayak and snorkel with marine life safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Meet Mana Kayak in Los Cristianos for a guided sea outing with equipment, safety instruction, fruit, juice, and a cereal bar. Paddle toward Pal Mar Cave, watch for dolphins and turtles, then snorkel or rest in your kayak. Guides including Moses, Max, Didi, and Mana lead small groups of up to 12.

“Incredible experience! We met our instructor Moses at the shop. There we changed into bathing suits and were offered the option of wearing a wetsuit. Moses offered us water, juice and some snacks and explained the whole experience before we left. We could store all our stuff safe at the location and were told to not bring anything with us that should not get wet. He stored our glasses and snacks in his wet bag for us and off we went. It’s a short walk to the beach. At the beach he explained how to get in and out of the kayak, then the excursion began. It was the perfect…”

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6.Kayak Safari with Dolphin and Turtle Watching in Guaza

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 284 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $45

Paddle the Guaza coast for about three hours with an English-speaking guide, watching for dolphins, turtles, birds, and fish. You’ll visit Palmar Cave, kayak beneath the Guaza cliffs, and stop to snorkel. Guides such as Joel, Luka, and Casper have been praised for safety and wildlife knowledge.

“What an awesome experience! I’ve never kayaked before and this was completely out of my comfort zone. The guide completely put us at ease and out on the the ocean we all went. We saw dolphins and amazing caves and rock formations from a completely different perspective. Wonderful. Highly recommended :)”

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7.Ketchikan Jeep and Canoe Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $229

Take turns driving a 4WD Jeep through Tongass National Forest, then paddle a 37-foot Native American-style canoe across Lake Harriet Hunt. Your guide leads a short rainforest walk before serving smoked salmon, clam chowder, bread, jam, coffee, and hot chocolate. Guides such as Amy, Oliver, Goose, and Jose have earned warm praise.

“The jeep ride was truly off-road. Only wish we could have viewed more wildlife. The canoe trip was excellent, the food tasty, and the nature walk very interesting.”

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