SEA CAVE & COASTAL PADDLE TOURS
Caves only open to a board when the sea is flat, so the forecast decides the day. The 15 below cover the Balearic cliffs, the Andalusian coast and the Adriatic, priced and honest about cancellations.
Join a three-hour boat trip from San Antonio with guides such as Ivan, Miguel, Marco, and Nacho. You’ll snorkel, swim, and use SUP boards at Cala Bassa and Cala Comte, with cave access depending on sea conditions, plus beer, sangria, wine, soft drinks, and water.
“The best thing we did on holiday! The crew was super nice and funny, and we loved every second of it - definitely recommend!”
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.”
Meet your guide at Playa Barca for a two-hour kayak or paddleboard trip toward Cala Mondragó and Cala S’Amarador. Expect sea caves, snorkeling, swimming, scenic stops, and optional rock jumps, with guides such as Matteo, Alex, and Lou helping beginners feel at ease.
“During activity experienced a couple little problems which were both dealt with professionally. First of all one of my daughters was sea sick, the guide instructed the rest of us to paddle on a little and look away giving my daughter privacy to be sick. Secondly after my other daughter climbed back into kayak, she noticed her phone had detached from pouch! The other guide immediately dived down and retrieved her phone . Excellent experience with lovely guides ,would highly recommend this excellent value for money experience.”
Start at Burriana Beach with a short paddleboard lesson, then follow the Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs to a waterfall and sea caves. Guides such as Yann, Juanma, and Miguel help beginners, lead snorkel stops, and take GoPro photos. Kayaking may replace SUP when wind or waves make boarding unsafe.
“My favourite activity of our trip! Was such a beautiful kayak and even though the water was choppy, it was a relax experience and we were well supported by our guide Juanca who was very informative, friendly and helpful. We had such a great time and would recommend the experience to anyone. It is a long amount of kayaking so you may get tired if not used to it but they do have the option of stopping and getting the boat back if you are struggling.”
From Port d’Alcúdia, you cruise past cliff walls and coastal caves to Coll Baix and Alcanada Lighthouse. Swim, snorkel, use a paddleboard, and enjoy tapas, sangria, beer, wine, or soft drinks aboard a boat limited to 12 passengers. Crew members such as Mike, Joel, and Celso may host the trip.
“Had the best time! So relaxing. The beaches were gorgeous and had so much fun drinking Sangria on the boat.”
Meet Bruno, Ana, or another Blue Xperiences guide at Benagil Beach for a 90-minute stand-up paddleboard trip along the Algarve cliffs. Learn the basics, visit Benagil Cave and smaller grottoes, look for fossils, and receive same-day GoPro photos. No SUP experience is needed, but you must know how to swim.
“I highly recommend going to Benagil at sunrise and using this company! We were a small group, and we got to be in the cave alone before anyone else arrived (throughout most of the day it’s quite crowded!) Bruno and Miguel were very helpful and skilled guides. We felt very safe doing something that was challenging, and also, they have a great location! Other companies are further away from the beach and you have to drag boards/kayaks up and down a big hill.”
Spend 3.5 hours aboard the decorated Amazonia boat from San Antonio, stopping at a sea cave, Cala Comte, and a quieter cove for snorkeling, swimming, and paddleboarding. Drinks, fruit, equipment, and crew support are included. Choose the sunset departure for golden views on the return.
“Brilliant day out. Picked this to do for my birthday. Was lovely. More than enough room on the boat. Constantly giving out drinks or you can help yourself. Perfectooo.”
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!!”
Paddle from Burriana Beach with a guide toward Cueva del Lobo, Caleta de Maro, the cliffs, and Maro Waterfall. You’ll stop to snorkel, rest on your board, and receive free GoPro photos and videos. Guides such as Angel and Sergio have led this route.
“The best part was indeed the paddleboarding through the rocks, we went to the waterfall and had a lot of fun”
From Sant Antoni, you’ll cruise toward Cala Comte and Cala Bassa for swimming, snorkeling, and standup paddleboarding. The captain may enter a sea cave if conditions allow. Expect music, fresh fruit, drinks, and a relaxed 35-person boat setting. Ages 15 and up.
“Absolutely amazing truly felt so a part of the group and all the staff were amazing! My boyfriend, our friend, and I came straight from the airport have a completely dry spot on the boat. Was truly the best way to spent a sunset in Ibiza.”
Start on São Rafael’s white sand, learn basic SUP skills, then paddle along the Albufeira coast into caves and toward a beach reachable only by sea. Guides speak Portuguese, English, and Spanish, with groups limited to 10. Bring swimwear and know how to swim.
“It was a relax event , no rush, guides were professionals! And made an enjoyable experience!”
Spend about four hours on Ishigaki’s sea, starting with SUP or canoe at scenic Kabira Bay and continuing to Blue Cave snorkeling. Guides such as Akari, Seiki, Hiro, Susan, Moe, and Sebastian have led sessions, with photo data and winter wetsuits included. English support is available, though the day may run in Japanese.
“We booked the Kayak and Snorkeling tour weeks before but they cancelled our reservation last minutes due to our age. Even they promised to refund us it is still huge disappointment. We were strong and has been found those activities all the time. This is age discrimination and not acceptable!”
Starting at Praia da Coelha, SUPA’s two-hour tour teaches you the basics, then follows Albufeira’s cliffs into sea caves and secluded beach stops. Guides such as Shiko and Dinis are praised for patient coaching, safety, and taking photos along the way.
“Both of the tour guides were very informative and helpful:)”
Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking SUP instructor at San Antonio Yacht Club for a three-hour west-coast outing. Learn paddleboarding, visit sea caves and quiet coves, snorkel with provided gear, and enjoy fruit, tapas, drinks, and included water photos.
“A very easy 5 stars. Sometimes doing these activities you can be left slightly dissapointed. But the guys went above and beyond for us. They really wanted us to have the best experience and we did, very welcoming and funny we had such a good laugh. We spent a huge amount of the time actually doing the activities, only really on the boat sailing to and from the place. Kept us refreshed with drinks and we had some really nice tapas before we left to head back. You guys are great at your job well done 👏🏼”
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Spend about four hours with ISHIGAKI ADVENTURE PiPi paddling the Miyara River by SUP or canoe, then snorkeling around Ishigaki’s Blue Cave. English guidance may be available, and guides such as Taka and Takahiro have helped guests enjoy the water and captured photos along the way.
“The morning was amazing! I had an excellent guide for the SUP/kayaking tour and it was the highlight of the trip. The guide spoke English but gave the tour in Japanese as I was the only non-Japanese person there and can speak the langRead more”
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