15 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Italy to Build a Trip Around

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7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

1.7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · from $86Our pick

Set out from Lungomare Luigi Rizzo at 10:00 for a seven-hour boat tour around Lampedusa. Pietro, Marino, Giuseppe, and their family team are associated with warm hosting, local stories, fresh seafood, SUP, snorkeling, and generous lunch portions.

“We crossed from Florida to Italy on a cruise to Civitavecchia. From there we took a train to Naples and spent about a week in an Airbnb on the old town about a half mile from the train station. That was an enjoyable experience. The street was quit narrow yet had cars going Read more”

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Small group paddle boarding tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

2.Small group paddle boarding tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Set out from Marina Grande with guides such as Luigi, Antonino, and Valentina after a short SUP lesson. Paddle to Bagni Regina Giovanna, swim in its heart-shaped pool, explore Roman ruins, and return along Sorrento’s coast. Equipment, lockers, water, photos, and instruction are included.

“Such a cool experience. If we were here longer we would definitely go again. Guissepe is the best!!!”

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Sorrento: SUP Paddleboard Tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

3.Sorrento: SUP Paddleboard Tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 149 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Meet Sorrento SUP & Kayak on Via Marina Grande for a two-hour guided SUP trip to Bagni della Regina Giovanna. Certified guides such as Antonino, Antonio, Valentina, and Luigi help beginners find their balance, share local history, and take photos and videos along the coast.

“valentina was very helpful from start to finish. would highly reccomend this activity 5/5”

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Lake Garda: Stand-Up Paddleboard Sunset Experience

4.Lake Garda: Stand-Up Paddleboard Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 136 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29Best value

Meet Ivano, Lorenzo, or the SUP Experience Garda Lake team for a 90-minute sunset paddle. You’ll learn the basics, follow the coast, stop for sunset photos, and return with your phone protected in a dry bag.

“This was the best value activity that we did all trip. Would 100% recommend. The staff were extremely flexible and accommodating. We had the most wonderful experience as a family.”

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Stand Up Paddle With Dolphins, aperitif and pictures

5.Stand Up Paddle With Dolphins, aperitif and pictures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $69

Join Claudia, Fabio, and their local team for a three-hour SUP outing from Spiaggia dei Baracconi. After a beginner lesson, paddle toward Figarolo and Cala Moresca, stop for a Sardinian breakfast or aperitif, and look for bottlenose dolphins. Photos, videos, water, and equipment are included.

“We had an amazing time on this SUP tour. Our guides were superb! They gave me (beginner) a quick class on SUP and we were on our way! Highlight was of course, the dolphins! They were curious and played in front of use and we couldn't Read more”

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Cagliari: Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Tour & Snorkeling

6.Cagliari: Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Tour & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $81

Learn SUP basics with English, French, or Italian instructors, then paddle about 6 km around Cagliari’s Sella del Diavolo. Stop at secret beaches, caves, white cliffs, and natural pools for swimming and snorkeling. Marc is one instructor praised for clear, friendly guidance.

“It was so much fun. The guides were also super friendly We had an amazing time and view out there! :) thank you!!”

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SUP Tour Experience Sunrise or Sunset breakfast or aperitif Olbia

7.SUP Tour Experience Sunrise or Sunset breakfast or aperitif Olbia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Join Aloysia and the SUP team for a beginner-friendly outing from Cala Girgolu. Learn basic paddle technique, reach quiet coves near Tavolara, stop for swims, and enjoy breakfast or a sunset aperitif on the water. Equipment, safety gear, insurance, and shared photos are included.

“A fantastic way to spend a morning. My two teenage daughters and I not only had a chance to take in a beautiful and scenic sunrise, we were thrilled to have a lengthy, up close encounter with a pod of dolphins as they swam and played just a few feet from our paddleboards. A memorable experience to say the least. And, of course, all of this was capped with a delicious breakfast on the water. Thank you for the great memories, Aloysia!”

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Capri: Caves and Beaches Paddle Board Tour with Photos

8.Capri: Caves and Beaches Paddle Board Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $52

You’ll paddle from Marina Piccola to Capri’s caves, quiet beaches, and the Faraglioni on an easy 1.5-hour group tour. Guides such as Pasquale, Christopher, and Danielle teach beginners, provide gear, and take free GoPro photos. Swimming skills are required.

“Amazing Paddleboard Tour with Pasquale! Paddleboarding around Capri was an unforgettable experience! The water was crystal clear, and we explored beautiful caves and hidden spots you can’t reach by foot. Our guide Pasquale was fantastic – super friendly, fun, and made everyone feel comfortable. He shared great local insights and took photos of us along the way. Highly recommend this tour if you’re visiting Capri – and be sure to go with Pasquale!”

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Golfo Aranci: Sup with dolphins, aperitif & photo shoot

9.Golfo Aranci: Sup with dolphins, aperitif & photo shoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $62

Join Claudia and Fabio for a beginner-friendly SUP outing from Baracconi Beach. Paddle past Cala Moresca and Figarolo, swim in clear water, enjoy Sardinian food, and look for wild bottlenose dolphins. Your guides also provide photos and drone images at no extra cost.

“It was a really nice morning with Claudia and Fabio! We saw dolphins, had fun on the board and it was a nice group size to do such an activity! I highly recommend to go paddleboarding with this lovely couple :-)”

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Polignano a Mare: Stand-Up Paddle Board Sea Cave Trip

10.Polignano a Mare: Stand-Up Paddle Board Sea Cave Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · from $30

Meet your English-speaking instructor at SUPuglia Excursions for a short lesson, safety briefing, and 2 km paddle along Polignano’s cliffs. You’ll swim at Lama Monachile, enter Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Ardito, and Grotta Azzurra, and can receive tour photos by WhatsApp.

“Excellent, ended up having a private tour as me and my partner where the only ones. Good contact with the guide via whatsapp. Nice tour, our guide Matteo was an excellent guide. Afterwards received all the photos on WhatsApp, great memories. Highly recommended”

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SUP in Polignano : Guided Excursions or Free Hire

11.SUP in Polignano : Guided Excursions or Free Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Start at Via San Vito 94 near Polignano a Mare, collect your board, and head toward Cala Paura. Choose a roughly two-hour guided SUP trip with instructors such as Antonella, Francesca, or Piero, or rent for four or eight hours and explore independently.

“Our first time doing SUP! Fantastic experience!! It was amazing to paddle up close and into the caves. We could have jumped in to swim too but didn’t. Our instructor Pierro was wonderful, super patient and helpful. 👍👍👍”

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Alghero: boat tour, snorkelling, sup

12.Alghero: boat tour, snorkelling, sup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Spend four hours aboard a Tiger Marine 850 RIB with skipper Alessandro, stopping at coves near Capo Caccia for swimming, snorkeling, and stand-up paddleboarding. The tour includes gear, drinks, fresh fruit, and local snacks, with morning and afternoon departures from Alghero’s Marina Mar de Plata.

“Alex was a fantastic host. He took us to 4 great swimming spots. There was also paddle boarding and snorkelling available and I did both these a few times. I would very highly recommend this tour. Alex also shared some great local restaurant, bar and beach locations. 11/10”

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Polignano a Mare: Stand-Up Paddle Tour or Rental

13.Polignano a Mare: Stand-Up Paddle Tour or Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Start at Cala Paura and paddle beneath Polignano a Mare’s cliffs, visiting sea caves and sandy bays. Choose a 2-hour guided outing with an instructor such as Antonella, or rent a board for 4 or 8 hours and set your own pace.

“Antonella was a great tour guide. Even so the sea was rough and there were waves, we could go to the caves. Red Bull Cliff diving location looks brilliant down from the bay.”

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Paddleboard in Capri between caves and beaches. Photos included!

14.Paddleboard in Capri between caves and beaches. Photos included!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Paddle from Marina Piccola with Capri Hydro guides such as Pasquale, Alessandro, or Christopher. You’ll visit the Green Grotto, Grotta dell’Acqua, and a small sea-level cave, swim in clear water, and get photos near the Faraglioni. Swimming ability is required.

“It was a really good tour. The water was too choppy to SUP so the guy let me wife and I still use them in a calmer spot and than free of charge let us join the kayak tour an hour and a half later. Super nice people, great guides, good tour! Overall would Forsure recommend”

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SUP Excursion in Polignano a Mare

15.SUP Excursion in Polignano a Mare

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $40

Meet your qualified SUP instructors at Cala Paguro for a short lesson, then paddle beneath Polignano a Mare’s cliffs and past sea caves. The 90-minute private outing includes time for a swim in the clear water. No guide names are provided, but instruction is included.

“Heerlijke sup tour met een zeer enthousiaste gids. Leuke en sportieve onderneming voor het gehele gezin! De mooie grot vanaf het water mogen bezoeken. Zeker een aanrader.”

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