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💡 The Short Version: DSK (Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking) runs guided double-kayak tours with a guide, kit and insurance included: 2 hours and about 4 km for €35 by day, €40 at sunset with a glass of wine, or 3 hours and about 7 km for €45 at sunset (DSK). Everyone meets at the Pile bus stop 15 minutes before the tour. The paddle passes the Old Town, the city walls and the water around Lokrum without landing. Or book a tour: Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Toursad (from €35, 4.9 stars from 4,534 reviews) is a 2-hour small-group paddle with a 30-minute swim break in Betina Cave, with free cancellation.
⚠️ If you arrive at the start time you have missed the tour. DSK says late arrivals get no refund and no reschedule, and tours are cancelled or changed in poor sea and weather conditions (DSK FAQ).
DSK tours and prices
| Tour | Length | Distance | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime kayaking | 2 hours | about 4 km | €35 | Guide, kit, snorkel mask, water |
| Sunset kayaking | 2 hours | about 4 km | €40 | The above and a glass of wine |
| Extended sunset kayaking | 3 hours | about 7 km | €45 | The above with a longer paddle |
The prices are on the DSK site. The kit is double kayaks, paddles, life jackets, a dry bag or barrel and a snorkel mask, plus a 0.5 litre bottle of water, a safety briefing and insurance. Private tours are available on request with at least 24 hours’ notice, and all tours run in English.
- Meeting point: by the Pile local bus stop, which DSK describes as the last stop for city buses, taxis and Uber on the way to the pedestrian Old Town (DSK). The guides carry an orange umbrella.
- Who can go: minimum age 8, with one child aged 5 to 7 sharing a seat between the parents free. You need basic fitness and no kayaking experience.
- Not suitable for: people with back or heart conditions and children under 8, according to DSK.
- Cancelling: a full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before. If DSK cancels for weather you can reschedule, take a refund or swap to a walking tour.
- Facilities: there is no restroom or changing room at the meeting point, so wear your swimsuit under your clothes.
- What to bring: flip flops or water shoes, a hat or sunglasses with a strap, sunscreen, a T-shirt, a towel and a change of clothes. DSK also suggests a waterproof phone pouch.
- Getting there: from Gruž port the meeting point is about 3.5 km and 10 minutes by taxi or by local bus lines 1A, 1B or 3, and a single bus ticket bought on board is €2.50 (Libertas price list).
Tours on GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide lists tours from several operators, with free cancellation on each of these. The prices are close to DSK’s own, so the choice is about the time slot and the extras.
Guided day and sunset tour with Betina Cave
From €35 · 4.9 stars from 4,534 reviews · 2 hours · free cancellation
Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Guided Day/Sunset Toursad paddles 4 km in small groups with local guides and includes a 30-minute swim break in Betina Cave. The listing asks you to check the wind forecast before you book if you have no experience or are bringing children.
Morning kayaking and snorkelling
From €32 · 4.9 stars from 858 reviews · 2 to 3 hours · skip the line · free cancellation
Dubrovnik: 2- or 3-Hour Morning Sea Kayaking & Snorkel Tourad is the cheapest of the group, with a choice of two or three hours.
Sunset kayaking with wine
From €40 · 4.9 stars from 562 reviews · 3 hours · skip the line · free cancellation
Dubrovnik: Guided Sunset Sea Kayaking Tour with Winead is a three-hour evening paddle with wine. The listing says the time and route depend on weather and sea conditions, and that a weather cancellation gives you a new date or a full refund.
Kayaking and snorkelling at Betina Cave
From €30 · 4.8 stars from 1,120 reviews · 2 hours · free cancellation
Dubrovnik: Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Tourad stops to swim, sunbathe and snorkel in Betina Cave, which can only be reached from the sea.
DSK or a booking site: the prices side by side
The GetYourGuide figure is the cheapest option in each product.
| Option | Operator’s price | On GetYourGuide | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime, 2 hours | €35 at DSK | From €30 to €35 | Guide, kit and snorkel mask either way |
| Morning, 2 to 3 hours | n/a | From €32 | A choice of length |
| Sunset with wine | €40 (2 hours) or €45 (3 hours) at DSK | From €40 (3 hours) | The wine and the sunset light |
Kayaks off the Dubrovnik shore. Photo: dronepicr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
The route
DSK describes the paddle as views of the Old Town, the city walls and the area around Lokrum. It does not land on the island, because the Lokrum reserve charges a separate €30 entry in 2026 (DSK).
From the water you see the city walls, which are 1,940 m long and up to 25 m high at some points, and Fort Lovrijenac, which stands on a 37 m rock beside Pile (Society of Friends of Dubrovnik Antiquities). A City Walls ticket also covers Lovrijenac.
The Old Port and Fort St John. Photo: Zysko serhii, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Fort Lovrijenac. Photo: LBM1948, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Hotels near Pile are listed in where to stay in Dubrovnik.
What to see next
- Lokrum Island day trip: the island you paddle around.
- Dubrovnik City Walls tickets: the walls from above after seeing them from the sea.
- Fort Lovrijenac: the fortress beside Pile.
- Getting around Dubrovnik: buses to the Pile stop.
- Cavtat day trip: bus 10 and boat tours south of the city.
- Elaphiti Islands day trip: the ferry to Koločep, Lopud and Šipan.
- Day trips from Dubrovnik: the other excursions.
Common questions
How much does a sea kayaking tour in Dubrovnik cost?
With DSK (Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking) a 2-hour daytime tour is €35, a 2-hour sunset tour €40 with a glass of wine, and a 3-hour sunset tour €45 with wine. Other operators' tours on GetYourGuide start from €30.
Where do the kayaking tours meet?
By the Pile local bus stop, at the western entrance to the Old Town, looking for an orange umbrella. DSK asks you to arrive 15 minutes before the tour, and a late arrival means no refund and no reschedule.
Do I need kayaking experience?
No, but you need basic fitness. DSK says you must be able to paddle with both arms and follow simple instructions, and the tour language is English.
What is the minimum age for a kayak tour?
8. DSK lets one child aged 5 to 7 share a seat between the parents free of charge, and you must be 18 to be served the wine on sunset tours.
Does the kayak tour stop at Lokrum?
No. DSK says it does not land on Lokrum, because entry to the island is a separate €30 ticket in 2026.
How do I get to the Pile meeting point?
From Gruž port, DSK suggests a taxi or local bus lines 1A, 1B or 3, about 10 minutes. A single bus ticket bought on board costs €2.50 on the Libertas price list.
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