The 10 Best Montenegro Surf Trips

1.Budva: 3-Hour Paddle Board or Kayak Tour to Coastal Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 568 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Our pick

Set out from Watersport Center Yamaha with guides such as Rodeo, Ivan, or Basil for a beginner-friendly kayak or SUP trip along Budva’s coast. Paddle past the Old Town, swim in the Blue Lagoon, enter Pigeon Cave when conditions allow, and receive photos and videos afterward.

“everything was great. the guide opened a chat group a day before the event to ask questions, the tour started on time, the equipment was great, the guides were great and nice 😃 and the route itself was enjoyable. excellent experience.”

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2.Budva Bay: Kayak & SUP Tour to Coastal Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Spend about three hours kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding from Budva toward coastal caves, the Blue Lagoon, and secluded Calypso Beach. Guides such as Artur and Stefan provide instruction, safety gear, snorkeling equipment, waterproof bags, and free photos and videos. The route suits families and beginners, though conditions can favor kayaks over SUPs.

“Great way to start your morning! A little physical but do-able even if youre not so athletic! 🙂 Is a must!!”

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3.Small group kayaking tour from Budva to Sveti Nikola island caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Join a small group in Budva for a 3.5-hour kayak or SUP outing to Sveti Nikola island. Learn paddle technique, circle Old Town, swim near caves, stop at Hawaii Beach, and receive GoPro photos and videos.

“A lovely evening paddle on a hot day. We didn’t actually walk around the old town of Budva but we did paddle to it for the views before heading to Sveti St Nicholas island.”

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4.Bay of Kotor: 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Join Tony and the Adventure Montenegro team in Muo for a three-hour SUP trip across calm Kotor Bay. Paddle past Old Town walls and fishing villages toward Prčanj and Stoliv, then swim, snorkel, and relax on a beach. The six-kilometer route suits beginners aged 12 and up.

“Tony was an incredible guide and highly recommended. Worth every penny!!!!”

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5.Budva: Kayak & Paddle board Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 - 12 hours · from $14

From Azzuro Beach in Budva, choose a single or double kayak or SUP, receive a short safety lesson, and paddle along the Adriatic toward St. Nicholas Island, sea caves, and quiet beaches. The $14 starting price covers equipment, a life jacket, waterproof bags, and route tips.

“Ha estado bn pero nadie te guía ni te dice dónde ir ni te recomienda sitios. Vas tú donde quieras no te indican sobre las corrientes ni nada. Si el agua está calmada genial pero a veces dan ráfagas de viento y a mi tía y a mí nos volcó el kayak y nadie nos ayudó, ni se dieron cuenta y porque pude nadar hasta el kayak sino ahí nos quedábamos en medio del mar sin nadie q nos socorriese. Asiq ir con el agua un poco regular mal, pero con el agua calmada muy bn puedes ir a las cuevas y todo.”

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6.Budva: Kayak & SUP Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $14

At Azzuro Beach in Budva, an instructor gives you a short lesson and route tips before you paddle a single kayak, tandem kayak, or SUP along Montenegro’s coast. Rentals last from one to 12 hours and include safety gear, waterproof bags, and equipment.

“Amazing views of the coastline. Service was fast and efficient and you're on the water in no time at all.”

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7.Stand-Up-Paddle Board at Bay of Kotor from Tivat or Kotor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $86

Start near Kotor, then paddle around Sveti Marko Island near Tivat after a safety briefing with guides such as Jeff, Geoff, or Bojan. You get a SUP, paddle, inflatable PFD, drybag, storage, and time to swim. The outing can feel guided or self-directed, so confirm the plan before setting out.

“The tour was very personalized to help out with the kids 8 and 11 that wanted to try out paddle boarding. The wind took us in a different direction and we were picked up and moved to the calmer side of the island. Lots of flexibility on departure time. The water was so clear even though there wasn't much wild life to see it was a fabulous scenery! No boats on the water to be concerned about waves which was great! Good first experience paddle boarding.”

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8.SUP-board and kayak rental point: from 1 hour to full day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $11Best value

Start from Budva’s Slovenian Coast with a modern SUP, single kayak, or tandem kayak. You’ll get basic paddling instruction, route suggestions, a life vest, and a free waterproof bag before setting out toward caves, beaches, Sveti Nikola, or Sveti Stefan at your own pace.

“We took sup boards for rent. First time we swam to that far distance. We saw caves and clives. Instructor is very polite describe us how we can swim through flow without problems. We are happy)”

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9.Cycle & SUP: A Complete Circumnavigation of Kotor Bay (new tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $172

Combine a bike ride around Kotor Bay with stand-up paddleboarding near Prcanj and Tivat. You’ll receive a bicycle, helmet, SUP, and PFD, while an English-speaking guide monitors progress and meets you at key points. Expect moderate physical effort, open-water paddling, narrow roads, and time for stops.

“I really enjoyed the paddling down the bay, had I known me and my daughter would be on our own, I probably would'nt have done it, that being said, I'm so glad that we did, it was really beautiful way to see Kotor. The biking, on the other hand, is dangerous. The streets are narrow, and the cars just buzz around. Over all it was a good experience.”

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10.Skadar Lake: Kayak & Paddle board Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 - 12 hours · from $12

From Vranjina, you’ll receive rowing and safety instruction before setting out by single or double kayak or SUP. Paddle independently among reeds, islands, water lilies, forts, monasteries, and more than 270 bird species, with an optional €15 fish meal from a local fishing family.

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