Sea Kayak Tour of Chania’s Old Venetian Port

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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Your guide will meet you at Honolulu Beach, close to the area where Chania’s traditional tanneries once operated. After a short briefing and equipment setup, we’ll paddle along the coast, entering the famous Venetian Harbor from the sea.

You’ll enjoy incredible views of the Lighthouse, the old mosque (Giali Tzami), and the stone shipyards, before heading to Lazaretta Island for a refreshing swim. Expect hidden coves, sea stories, and epic photo opportunities all along the way.

Sea kayak around Chania’s famous Venetian Port and Old Town

Paddle past the Lighthouse, Giali Tzami, and historic arsenals

Stop at Lazaretta Island for swimming in crystal-clear waters

Guided by a local expert – perfect for beginners and nature lovers

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Age limit 12

Swimming knowledge is mandatory

Life jacket is mandatory

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All sea kayak equipment

Coffee and/or Tea

Bottled water

Lunch

Snacks

Dinner

What To Expect

Discover Chania’s Old Town from the sea on this unforgettable sea kayaking tour. Glide past the iconic Venetian Lighthouse, the Giali Tzami Mosque, the colorful facades of the harbor, and the old shipyards. Our journey begins at Honolulu Beach, near the historic tannery district, and includes a relaxing swim stop at Lazaretta Island – a local gem just offshore. Whether you’re a first-time paddler or an experienced kayaker, this tour offers a refreshing way to explore the charm, history, and coastal beauty of Chania – far from the crowds and traffic. Paddle into Chania’s history with this guided sea kayak tour of the iconic Venetian Harbor. Discover the city from a new perspective as you glide through calm waters past lighthouse, medieval walls, and local life by the sea. Perfect for beginners and experienced paddlers alike, this small-group experience includes safety briefing, all sea kayak equipment.

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Sea Kayak Tour of Chania’s Old Venetian Port

Reviews

5.00

36 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Sea Kayaking Chania Review

    J2959HRdylana,

    Nov 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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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  • Perfect sea kayaks trip

    markgX407MY,

    Oct 9, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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

  • Make it absolutely necessary

    Angie U,

    Oct 4, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • Great day on the water with Haris

    Navigator31152116898,

    Sep 25, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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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  • Kayaking Chania

    Sharon S,

    Sep 15, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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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  • An amazing experience!

    E4955YWemilyd,

    Sep 15, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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!

  • Great experience. You’ll love it.

    Thomas H,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My husband and I booked with Haris for the sea kayaking. It was a wonderful experience. It was a bit windy so he rearranged meeting place and picked us up. We paddled out to an island for swimming and looking for beautiful fish (which we saw). Haris is a great guide - he has a wonderful sense of humor, is caring and very knowledgeable about the history of Crete. He made the outing very enjoyable. We would highly recommend.

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  • Beautiful Way to see Chania

    JENNIFER N,

    Aug 31, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was a well run, lovely way to see Chania. We met at the beach and the kayaks were ready to go. We had a safety talk and were off. We kayaked through the harbor and out to the sea to an island for snorkeling. It was a lovely day and a great way to see the Venetian Harbor from the sea.

  • Amazing

    sandydX8455LK,

    Aug 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This 3 hours Kayak Tour was AMAZING !! The guide and his wife are very kind, nice, caring and warm people. The Kayak trip was really nice. My partner and I really had a geat time and enjoyed it. Everything was very well organzed. The stories about ancient Greece the guide was telling, were very interesting. He would also remember us, to drink water, so we wouldn't deshydrate because of the hot wheather. So kind! He was also very funny. Thank you for the good time ! I highly recommand this tour Sandy

  • Kayak chania

    M5967SLstefanom,

    Aug 18, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Very nice tour, well organized, 3 hours kayaking, splendid sea. Our guide, great, prepares, very nice, available. Tour booked on get your guide, our guide warned us in person because there had been changes and on the site impossible to communicate Very recommended

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