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The 15 Best Surf & Water Trips

123 trips  ·  from $10 a head

Everything with a board, a paddle or an instructor attached, in one list. The 15 below are worth a morning at least, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach - Circling the island and passing seven bridges
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Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

1.Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,328 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Join a guide from Three Brothers Boards for a gentle paddle through Daytona Beach canals, under seven bridges, around an island, and past yachts. Beginners get a lesson and can switch to a kayak if needed. Early tours offer the best odds for wildlife and cooler weather.

“We saw two dolphins! Great tour. It was a bit windy today which had made it hard for small kids but doable for almost anyone middle-school age +.”

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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding - Secluded bays, rocky shores, and quiet beaches
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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

2.Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,372 reviews · from $114

Spend five hours exploring Magnetic Island by boat with Aquascene guides such as Adam, Calvin, Anita, or Jan. Expect secluded beaches, fringing-reef snorkelling, paddle boards, island stories, birdlife, and morning tea. Ferry tickets are extra, and weather can affect the snorkelling.

“The fishing feeding and swimming. Also the information on the island. Had a lovely smoko break and swim. Paddle boarded and snorkelled. The guys were happy and fun. Very relaxed.”

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Ibiza: Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Tour - Cala Bassa: rocks, fish, and Posidonia meadows
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Ibiza: Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Tour

3.Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

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!”

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Classic Mike's Bike Tour daily @ 11.30 incl Beer Garden & Surfers - Starting at Marienplatz and finding your wheels
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Classic Mike’s Bike Tour daily @ 11.30 incl Beer Garden & Surfers

4.Classic Mike’s Bike Tour daily @ 11.30 incl Beer Garden & Surfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,246 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $42

Start at Marienplatz at 11:30 for a relaxed English-language ride through Munich’s royal squares, Hofbräuhaus, English Garden, and along the Isar. Your guide may be Dave, James, Iris, Matt, Bob, Scott, John, or another Mike’s Bike Tours leader. Bikes and helmets are included; lunch and beer are extra.

“Very easygoing bike ride through lovely area of Munich. John was our guide and he did a fantastic job of telling us some history about each stop without getting too longwinded. The biergarten lunch was a lot of fun as well. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine - Anastasia State Park and its tall sand dunes
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Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

5.Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,219 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours on a kayak or paddleboard with guides such as Ryan, Spence, Nolan, or Todd. Paddle beside Anastasia State Park’s tall dunes, watch for dolphins, turtles, birds, and rare manatees, then enjoy views near the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

“It was a perfect weather day for an early morning kayak trip. We ended up seeing a few dolphins and Nolan was a great guide.”

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Split: Stand Up Paddleboard Night Glow Tour - From central Split to the Stobreč launch point
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Split: Stand Up Paddleboard Night Glow Tour

6.Split: Stand Up Paddleboard Night Glow Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 916 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51

You’ll paddle about 5 kilometers through the sea and river near Stobreč on hard SUP boards fitted with bright LED lights. English-speaking guides such as Luca, Tomas, Paola, and Rose provide instruction, photos, and transfers from central Split. No experience is needed.

“Go at your own pace (not pressure to stand) and lots of opportunities for photos. Amazing way to see split at night!”

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Budva: 3-Hour Paddle Board or Kayak Tour to Coastal Caves - Old Town: Budva’s best opening view
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Budva: 3-Hour Paddle Board or Kayak Tour to Coastal Caves

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

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

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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Pirate's Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation - Getting on the board at 5:00 a.m.
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Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

8.Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 564 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Start at 5:00 a.m. with a beginner-friendly SUP or kayak briefing, then paddle Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon with Jorge or the bilingual crew. Expect Pirate’s Channel, Mariscal Lagoon, mangroves, breakfast, meditation, local history, and GoPro photos in a small group of up to four.

“Amazing experience Jorge was very helpful provided lots of tips and tricks, and even giving you space to manage at your own pace it was a great first time trying SUP and now I love it!”

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Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete - Surprise stops add the fun
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Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete

9.Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 554 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

SUPinCrete takes you across calm Marathi Bay for a beginner-friendly two-hour paddle with guides such as Stefanos, Marcelo, Bobby, and Nick. Expect clear water, rock formations, swimming, cliff jumping, cave visits when conditions allow, playful surprises, safety gear, photos, and pickup around Chania.

“This was AMAZING! Nick was incredibly patient and very informative! The entire Excursion from beginning to the end was just so wonderful! The water and scenery is other worldly! Crazy beautiful! Erika, our driver picked us up right at the Port, had a sign waiting and then she took us into town instead of returning us to the boat which was great because that old town is not to be missed! Especially the point at the end which is called Venetian Point I believe and it looks like a little town in Italy it is just sunny so definitely go into the town don't skip that!”

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Mallorca: Kayak and Paddleboard Excursion Through Crystal Clear Caves - The first 30 minutes toward Cala Mondragó
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Mallorca: Kayak and Paddleboard Excursion Through Crystal Clear Caves

10.Kayak and Paddleboard Excursion Through Crystal Clear Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 491 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

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.”

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New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour - The wildlife search, from dolphins to manatees
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New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

11.New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet your guide at Divito Park for a two-hour kayak or SUP outing through New Smyrna’s waterways. All gear is included, and guides such as Michael, Spencer, Fletcher, and Mike share local wildlife facts while looking for dolphins, manatees, turtles, birds, and conchs.

“Not enough single kayaks !! No dolphins or manatees . Guide was ok . Did not care for the whole experience .”

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Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour - The two-hour plan, from land lesson to river
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Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour

12.Byron Stand Up Paddle Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 384 reviews · from $71

Join Ricky or Krystal near Brunswick Heads for a two-hour stand-up paddle tour on the Brunswick River. You get a land lesson, board, paddle, leg rope, life jacket if needed, wildlife commentary, digital photos, cold water, and homemade snacks. You must be able to swim and make your own way there.

“We had a wonderful experience SUPing on the river w Ricky & Krystal’s expert guidance, their lively commentaries & extra touches like photos & home made snacks. Also perfectly located for a relaxing lunch & afternoon swim at the nearby Brunswick beaches. A must do if u r visiting Byron bay!”

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Seville: Sunset and Evening Paddle Boarding Tour - Sunset on the river, from San Telmo to Triana
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Seville: Sunset and Evening Paddle Boarding Tour

13.Seville: Sunset and Evening Paddle Boarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 355 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $53

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.”

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Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar - Setting out at 5:30 am from Costera 599
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Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar

14.Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $28Best value

Start at 5:30 am with a small group of up to seven for a paddleboard or kayak trip across Bacalar Lagoon. Guides such as Osvaldo, Jorge, and Romel lead you toward Cenote de la Bruja as stars fade and sunrise colors spread across the water.

“An unforgettable experience. The sky is full of colors and reflected in the lagoon that looks spectacular. Plus the super friendly and patient guides. Really enjoy all of you, starting with the kids who kept rowing, swimming and admiring the place.Auto-translated”

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Bacalar Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast & Photos - Launching with Amir AdvenTours Bacalar
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Bacalar Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast & Photos

15.Bacalar Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Start at 6:00 a.m. with Amir AdvenTours Bacalar for a three-hour SUP trip across the Lagoon of Seven Colors. Guides such as Miguel, Samuel, Rocío, and Héctor lead beginners toward mangroves, the Pirates’ Channel, and swimming spots, with breakfast, water, and GoPro photos included.

“What an amazing tour! Amir was our tour guide and we were lucky to just be us two and Amir. He is very knowledgeable about the Lagoon, and you can tell how passionate he is about keeping it protective. Highly recommend it to anyone!”

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