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Sea Kayak Adventure: Chania's Venetian Port
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40 Ratings
Chania
Embark on a Chania Kayaking Tour and discover the enchanting Venetian Port, Giali Tzami, and Ancient Shipyards. Explore the hidden gems of Chania’s old town and enjoy a refreshing swim at Lazareta island.
Embark on a Chania Kayaking Tour and discover the enchanting Venetian Port, Giali Tzami, and Ancient Shipyards. Explore the hidden gems of Chania’s old town and enjoy a refreshing swim at Lazareta island.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- El. Venizelou 113 - Experience the enchanting Old Town of Chania from the sea with this memorable sea kayaking adventure. Paddle by the renowned Venetian Lighthouse and Firka Castle, admire the vibrant harbor facades, and explore the historic shipyards. The tour starts at Honolulu Beach, close to the historic tannery area, and features a relaxing…
- El. Venizelou 113 - Experience the enchanting Old Town of Chania from the sea with this memorable sea kayaking adventure. Paddle by the renowned Venetian Lighthouse and Firka Castle, admire the vibrant harbor facades, and explore the historic shipyards. The tour starts at Honolulu Beach, close to the historic tannery area, and features a relaxing swim at Lazaretta Island – a local treasure just off the coast. Whether you’re new to kayaking or a seasoned paddler, this tour provides a refreshing way to enjoy the charm, history, and stunning coastline of Chania, away from the hustle and bustle. Embark on a guided sea kayak tour through Chania’s rich history in the iconic Venetian Town. Gain a fresh perspective of the city as you glide through serene waters past the lighthouse and medieval walls. Ideal for both beginners and experienced paddlers, this intimate group experience includes a safety briefing and all necessary sea kayak equipment.
What's Included
- All sea kayak equipment
- All sea kayak equipment
What's Not Included
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Dinner
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Dinner
Additional Information
The guide will meet participants at Honolulu Beach, near the historic site of Chania’s traditional tanneries. Following a brief orientation and equipment preparation, the group will paddle along the coastline, venturing outside the renowned Venetian Harbor from the sea. Participants will be treated to stunning views of the Lighthouse and Firka fortress…
The guide will meet participants at Honolulu Beach, near the historic site of Chania’s traditional tanneries. Following a brief orientation and equipment preparation, the group will paddle along the coastline, venturing outside the renowned Venetian Harbor from the sea. Participants will be treated to stunning views of the Lighthouse and Firka fortress before proceeding to Lazaretta Island for a refreshing swim.
Experience sea kayaking around Chania’s iconic Venetian Port and Old Town.
Paddle past the Lighthouse.
Pause at Lazaretta Island to swim in the pristine waters.
Led by a local expert, this adventure is ideal for beginners and nature enthusiasts.
- Age limit 12
- Swimming knowledge is mandatory
- Life jacket is mandatory
Location
El. Venizelou 113
Eleftheriou Venizelou
Our team will be waiting on the beach below Blue restaurant
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Glentan93
May 18, 2026
A wonderful experience.... - A wonderful experience. Harris was a great guide - very entertaining and we felt safe with him looking after us. The kayaking was easy with very frequent breaks and having the rudder is a plus!
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Georgia
Apr 21, 2026
Memories to last a lifetime. - Incredible day out for all the family. Ekaterina and Harris were knowledgeable, friendly, relaxed and fun and gave the children confidence. It was the best way to experience Chania for the first time, the views were sensational and we saw shoals of gorgeous fish snorkelling at the little island we went to, which also had a rich and varied history. Would 100% recommend.
On a side note, the harbour restaurant Harris recommended for lunch afterwards was world class and so cheap!
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Resort02847814965
Jan 12, 2026
Highlight of our trip to Chania! - Wonderful tour if the Chania Old Town harbor, island and coastline. Weather and sea conditions in January were great- Harris updated us on weather conditions the day before and suggested adjusted our trip time to ensure we would have the best conditions. We had a great time and seeing Chania from the sea was the highlight of our trip! Thank-you Harris!
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J2959hrdylana
Nov 1, 2025
Sea Kayaking Chania Review - Haris was an excellent t tour guide, he was patient, kind, funny, and provided us with valuable tips on how to kayak properly.
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Markgx407my
Oct 9, 2025
Perfect sea kayaks trip - Amazing trip and kayak tour!
Haris, the guide was very knowledgeable, fun, and pleasant and provided a great tour of Chania sea front and harbour
Haris also provided goggles and a dry bag for personal belongings, and helped understand how sea kayaks work best if you haven't used them before
For a great morning out, would definitely recommend
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Angie_u
Oct 4, 2025
Make it absolutely necessary - The Crete highlight for me. Great introduction, well-kept, good kayaks from Prijon. Haris is a great guy and knows a lot about history. He took many beautiful photos with us and sent us afterwards. From the small island you can snorkel super. Think of water, sunscreen, hat and swimming trunks.
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Navigator31152116898
Sep 25, 2025
Great day on the water with Haris - We loved our kayak tour with Haris, we hadn't planned ahead and called to see if he had an opening and we were able to book a tour that morning. Haris is an excellent guide, so many interesting stories of the history of Chania. I appreciated how he could read our body language and adjust as we got a little tired from the waves. I would highly recommend taking a tour with Haris, you will love it. Thank you for the great photos, we will treasure our memories with you!
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Sharon
Sep 15, 2025
Kayaking Chania - Really enjoyable morning ! This tour is for beginner kayakers or for those who want to give it a try. Haris the guide and owner provided basic kayaking instruction about paddling and operating sea kayaks with rudders. We kayaked the Venetian harbour, went to a small island with a sandy beach, had a swim in the warm sea. Haris provided goggles so that we could see some of the tropical fish around the island. Kayaks are tandem so you can paddle with a partner. There are plenty of rest stops with the guide providing the historical background of various locations and buildings. Lovely way to spend a morning, touring Chanià’s coast. Again, great for beginners and newbies to kayaking.
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E4955ywemilyd
Sep 15, 2025
An amazing experience! - My friend and I had such a lovely time kayaking in Chania. We got to paddle all around the beautiful Venetian port and even stopped off at Lazaretta Island, where Haris told us fascinating stories about Crete’s history, Chania, and the shrine to St. Nicholas. We had the chance to go swimming too—Haris kindly provided goggles so we could see and swim with the fish, which was amazing! He also treated us to something delicious from a local bakery and made sure we always had enough water.
As beginners, we felt really comfortable and well looked after throughout. Haris was so helpful and made the whole experience fun and relaxed. It was a wonderful way to see Chania from a different perspective, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone visiting!
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Christopher
May 5, 2026
Make sure you confirm that the tour will take place in advance - Unfortunately, the Kayaking tour for which I was scheduled was cancelled due to the weather (beautiful sunny day but the water was too rough). This is no fault of the operator and is totally understandable. The reason for the average rating however, is because I was never notified of the cancellation. I showed up at the meeting point with my taxi driver and there was no one to be found. After waiting for a while and walking up and down the beach, I sent the operator a message and my taxi driver called the operator, at which time he acknowledged that the tour was cancelled and “We must have missed sending the email to you”. He was very apologetic and offered to reschedule my tour for the following day, but I was flying out the next morning so this was not possible. My money was promptly refunded, however I am out the money I paid for taxi service to and from the meeting point. Luckily the taxi driver waited with me to make sure I was taken care of. I would suggest to anyone signing up for this or any other excursion to take the time to contact the operator a day in advance yourself to make sure everything is still set to go as planned, and not rely on the operator to notify you of issues.
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