SUNSET SURF & PADDLE SESSIONS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 sunset surf & paddle sessions worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you paddle out.
Meet Paddle Surf Sevilla on C. Betis before sunset for a gentle 1.5-hour paddle along the Guadalquivir. Guides such as Juan, Rodrigo, Valentina, and Guillermo offer simple lessons, city stories, photos, and a calm route past Triana Bridge and Torre del Oro.
“Had so much fun with Juan! Great and accommodating staff who made sure the whole group made it to the tour.”
Spend about six hours aboard Float Your Boat, stopping at Cala Comte, Cala Bassa, and quiet coves along Ibiza’s west coast. Swim from the boat, use the SUP boards, snorkel, ride the slide, enjoy snacks and drinks, then watch the sunset offshore. Hotel transport is not included.
“Magnifique, je me rappelle comme si c’était hier Si c’était à refaire, je le referai encore et encore”
Join Salvador Ibiza in San Antonio for a relaxed sunset cruise with paddle boards, kayaks, snorkeling, fruit, brunch, champagne, sangria, beer, wine, and soft drinks. The boat visits bays including Cala Gracio, Punta Galera, Cala Salada, Cala Comte, and Cala Bassa. Daniel and the crew help with water activities.
“Our family had an absolutely wonderful time!! It was one of two highlights of our Mediterranean Cruise!! The tour was beautiful, the Sangria and Tapas yummy, and operators were great fun!! Would definitely recommend for a family adventure!!”
Meet near Port Olímpic for a 90-minute paddle surf session with instructors such as Damil, Claudio, or Eduardo. Learn the basics, head onto the Mediterranean, and enjoy sunrise or sunset views with photos and videos included. Small groups are capped at 10 people.
“Perfect experience - as a solo traveler it was great and I felt safe during the activity with good guidance ☀️ Must try again some day when I get back 🌊🌅”
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.”
Spend three hours on a stand-up paddleboard along Nha Trang’s Cai River with a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Tu and Shin teach beginners, handle safety, and take photos. Expect river, rice-field, banana-farm, and mountain views, with the best sunset odds from January to September.
“There were five of us on this tour. It was totally fabulous and the guide was lovely. I highly recommend this tour. Just don’t go down the river of the mangoes. It’s not clean.”
Join Aloha Paddle Club at Fusion Beach Bar for a two-hour sunset paddle in Playa del Carmen. Sander, Axel, or Roberto may guide you through a gentle lesson and open-water session. Boards, photos, showers, storage, and a 15% beach-bar discount are included.
“Awesome experience, ended up being the only student but Roberto was an awesome guide. Would have returned again if I stayed for longer in Playa. Was a beginner but got an amazing lesson as well as a beautiful sunset. Cannot miss.”
Meet Paddle Surf Sevilla on Calle Betis for a 90-minute sunset SUP outing along the Guadalquivir. Your guide leads a private group past the Torre del Oro, Giralda, cathedral, San Telmo Bridge, and Triana Bridge. Boards, changing rooms, bottled water, and free photos and videos are provided.
“Great experience seeing a different side of Seville from the water. The instructors were very knowledgeable with stories about Seville.”
Meet at 7 pm for a roughly two-hour stand-up paddle tour with Mediterrania Paddle Surf Ibiza. Depending on sea and wind, you’ll explore Cala de sa Ferradura, Cala Codolar, coves, caves, and rock waterfalls before watching sunset from the water. Nico has been praised for attentive guiding.
“It will be an incredible excursion paddle surf in the afternoon and I will see different things from the island, the professors will be incredible and they will repeat again!”
Meet at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal for a 90-minute sunset paddle by SUP or canoe. Your guide leads you through the Miyara River Hirugi Grove, with possible limestone caves, birdlife, and local nature stories before the evening light fades. English support is available, but not guaranteed every day.
“They aren’t very organized, I was supposed to have an English speaking guide and on the day they said that would only be possible on the following day, it was supposed to be a small group and at the end we were part of a very big group (Read more”
Meet instructor Ian at Secret Garden Beach Resort for a relaxed sunset SUP session from Bangrak or Choeng Mon. You’ll learn the basics, paddle calm Gulf waters, receive equipment and water, and get photos afterward. No prior SUP experience is needed, but you should be reasonably fit and at least 15.
“It was great fun! I was the only one booked that evening so I got some fab instruction for my first time SUP. The sunset over the sea is fantastic- and you get the best view from your board. Ian took care of taking some lovely photos, so I couRead more”
Join Boats and Bats for a private 2.5-hour sunset trip on a 15-by-4.5-foot giant paddleboard. Guide Ross and the team lead you past downtown views, the sunset, and Congress Avenue Bridge, where about 1.5 million bats emerge. Sit, stand, or relax as you paddle back under the city lights.
“We did not know what to expect but knew we wanted an outdoor family activity. We had to work together to move our boat down the river and felt so accomplished when we really got it moving. The communication it required from my three teenagers filled my heart! The guides were really knowledgeable about the bats and made the experience so worth it. My son is yapping about taking a date next time! Thank you boats and bats for a great new memory!”
Join Socrates of Sup n’ Blue for a relaxed 2.5-hour sunset paddle from Chania’s coast. You’ll learn SUP basics, paddle toward Lazareta Island, stop for a swim, hear local stories, and receive free photos and videos. No experience is needed, but you must be able to swim.
“Amazing experience to see the city from another perspective, close to the water, nature and accompanied by a great guide as Socrates. 100% recommended as a different way of learning about Chania and relaxing on its shallow water and charm.”
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!”
Meet Mireille and her boards on the beach for a two-hour sunset SUP session in Gran Canaria. You will learn on-land basics, warm up, paddle at sea, stretch, and receive GoPro photos and videos. Small groups of up to five suit first-timers and improving paddlers.
“My instructor was amazing and help me a lot. It was my first experience and enjoyed a lot with the sunset view and funny falls . It was a great ending for my vacation. I loved it . Thankyou so much”
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