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Sea Kayak Adventure: Chania's Venetian Port
5.0
35 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
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El. Venizelou 113 - Experience Chania’s Old Town from the water on this memorable sea kayaking adventure.
Paddle by the renowned Venetian Lighthouse, the Giali Tzami Mosque, the vibrant harbor facades, and the historic shipyards.
The tour starts at Honolulu Beach, close to the historic tannery area, and features a relaxing swim break at Lazaretta…
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El. Venizelou 113 - Experience Chania’s Old Town from the water on this memorable sea kayaking adventure.
Paddle by the renowned Venetian Lighthouse, the Giali Tzami Mosque, the vibrant harbor facades, and the historic shipyards.
The tour starts at Honolulu Beach, close to the historic tannery area, and features a relaxing swim break at Lazaretta Island – a local treasure just off the coast.
Whether a novice or seasoned kayaker, this tour provides a refreshing way to discover the charm, history, and coastal beauty of Chania – away from the hustle and bustle.
Embark on a journey through Chania’s history with this guided sea kayak tour of the iconic Venetian Harbor.
See the city from a fresh perspective as you glide through tranquil waters past the lighthouse, medieval walls, and seaside life.
Ideal for both beginners and experienced paddlers, this small-group tour includes a safety briefing and all necessary sea kayak equipment.
What's Included
- Sea kayak equipment included
- Sea kayak equipment included
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, entering the renowned Venetian Harbor from the sea.
Participants will be treated to stunning views of the Lighthouse, the old mosque (Giali…
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, entering the renowned Venetian Harbor from the sea.
Participants will be treated to stunning views of the Lighthouse, the old mosque (Giali Tzami), and the stone shipyards, before proceeding to Lazaretta Island for a refreshing swim. Along the journey, expect to discover hidden coves, hear fascinating sea tales, and capture amazing photos.
Experience sea kayaking around Chania’s iconic Venetian Port and Old Town.
Paddle by the Lighthouse, Giali Tzami, and historic arsenals.
Pause at Lazaretta Island to swim in pristine waters.
Led by a local expert – 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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(35 Ratings)
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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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Thomas
Aug 31, 2025
Great experience. You’ll love it. - 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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Jennifer_n
Aug 31, 2025
Beautiful Way to see Chania - 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.
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Sandydx8455lk
Aug 23, 2025
Amazing - 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
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M5967slstefanom
Aug 18, 2025
Kayak chania - 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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Annamn4832gv
Aug 16, 2025
Amazing time! - I've spent a really great time! 🤩 The guide - awesome guy, funny, told us a bit about Chania and the history of Crete. Definetely worth to try!
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Davidpatents
Aug 15, 2025
Do not miss this Chania kayak adventure - Our guide Haris provided a unique experience, combining adventure and history, in a most professional yet warm and personable manner. Haris was easy to communicate with, helpful to all the members of our party (15 to 78 years old), uses high quality equipment and is insistent about safety.
Paddle through the clear waters of the Venetian harbor, learn about Chania's background story, swim with fish of all sizes and hues and feel confident fairly far out at sea. Altogether a wonderful way to see another side of Crete.
Efcharisto, Haris.
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X6920edcharlottec
Jul 26, 2025
Unbelievable experience - Highly recommended, it was an incredible experience!! Felt confident when on the sea after instructions were given. started of kyaking, was told about the history of the area when we stopped, then confused to the shore where we swam with fish! To top it off we saw a sea turtle swimming next to the kayak!! Incredible day out and friendly company with clear instructions all the way. Thank you for this experience!!
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