The 5 Best Kayaking & Paddleboard Trips in Montenegro

1.Budva Bay: Kayak & SUP Tour to Coastal Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Paddle a single or double kayak, or SUP, from Slovenska Plaza along Budva’s coast. Your guide teaches the basics, leads you past Old Town into Blue Lagoon and Pigeon Cave, and stops for snorkeling and a swim at Calypso Beach. Artur, Stefan, and other guides are praised for patient instruction, safety, and free photos and videos.

“The snorkeling part was amazing and the swimming in the green lagoon. The instructor was very friendly and knew a lor about the place which made the experience more enjoyable”

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2.Blue Cave Kayak & Snorkel Adventure from Kotor / Tivat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $143

Paddle from Kamp Begovic near Veslo along the Luštica Peninsula with a guide and a group of up to 12. You’ll visit Blue Cave and smaller sea caves, swim in clear water, and use included snorkel gear. Morning departures offer the best chance for calmer water and fewer boats. Pickup from Kotor is available.

“Really fun kayaking and snorkelling tour. Malter (our guide) was fantastic - so calm and let us go at our own pace and have a really enjoyable experience. The additional cave we went in was really cool and not something most tourists experience (Malter was incredibly patient as I didn’t want to go in at first and would have regretted missing out). Thanks Malter! The only downside was the drop off was a bit long winded and took about 1.5 hours to get back to Kotor.”

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3.Small group kayaking tour from Budva to Sveti Nikola island caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Paddle from Budva toward Zavala peninsula and Sveti Nikola island in a sit-on-top kayak or SUP. Your guide covers technique and safety, then leads you past Old Town walls, sea caves, cliffside swimming spots, Hawaii Beach, and wide views toward Sveti Stefan. GoPro photos and videos are included.

“A lovely evening paddle on a hot day. We didn’t actually walk around the old town of Budva but we did paddle to it for the views before heading to Sveti St Nicholas island.”

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4.Kayak & SUP Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $14Best value

From Azzuro Beach in Budva, you can set out by single kayak, tandem kayak, or stand-up paddleboard. An instructor gives a short lesson, supplies route tips, life jackets, and waterproof bags, then sends you toward bays, caves, islands, and beaches. Rentals last from one to 12 hours and return to the same meeting point.

“Amazing views of the coastline. Service was fast and efficient and you're on the water in no time at all.”

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5.Stand-Up-Paddle Board at Bay of Kotor from Tivat or Kotor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $86

Spend about four hours on a stand-up paddleboard near Tivat and Sveti Marko Island. You’ll get a safety briefing, board, paddle, inflatable PFD, drybag, and beginner instruction. Guides such as Jeff, Geoff, and Bojan have helped first-timers find their balance, though some departures feel more like self-guided board hire than a formal tour.

“This tour is perfect for individuals with varying levels of experience as you are given the autonomy to paddle around wherever you like and at whatever pace suits. Jeff gave us a quick demonstration prior to us getting on the water and gave us tips about where was best to paddle. An added bonus was paddling within metres of two dolphins!”

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