# Santorini Sea Kayak

Activity company en Akrotiri

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/companies/santorini-sea-kayak

## Who they are

Santorini Sea Kayak is a sea kayaking and paddleboarding school and company that has worked in Santorini since 2011. Its founder is Haris, a sea kayaker, and the team also includes Antonis, head of operations and paddleboard instructor, and Kostas. It has a sister company in Crete, Sea Kayaking Chania. The base is on Akrotiri beach, about 300 metres below the prehistoric site, and the office is open from 9:00 to 18:00. On its website it appears with the Greek tourism registration number (MHTE) 116741738000.

## What trips it runs

Most of its trips cover the volcanic coast in the south of the island. The South Discovery is the introductory one: about three hours, two and a half of them paddling, between 2.5 and 4 nautical miles, passing the Red, Kambia and White beaches, with stops to swim and snorkel. It leaves between 9:00 and 12:00 depending on availability and sea conditions, and is for over-14s who can swim and are in good shape. Groups are up to 16 people, in double kayaks.

The Family Sea Kayak Tour is designed for children from age 6: it lasts about two and a half hours, covers 2 nautical miles along the same coast and goes out with between 6 and 12 participants; if the group does not reach six, it may be cancelled or turned into a private one. There are also sunset trips, the lap of the lighthouse, the caldera crossing to Amoudi, paddleboarding at Vlychada, tailor-made trips, an expedition to the Small Cyclades, sea kayaking courses and multi-day trips.

## What is included and who guides

On the introductory trips the guide is included, who speaks English and holds a British Canoeing qualification, as well as the kayak equipment, snorkelling gear, dry bag, cap, a light picnic with local produce and fruit, taxes and the activity insurance. Photos cost €3 and hotel pick-up is optional. You need to bring swimwear, a towel, a litre of water, sun cream, footwear that can get wet and, if possible, long sleeves.

For reference, the South Discovery costs from €115 per person in a semi-private group (€145 with transfer) and the family one, from €125 (€155 with transfer). Private ones are more expensive.

## Booking and cancellation

No booking is confirmed until the deposit is paid, on its booking validation page. If you cancel more than five days ahead, €10 per person is charged; between two and four days before, 50%; with less than 48 hours or if you do not show up, 100%. If the trip is suspended because of the weather or sea conditions, everything is refunded. The phones are +30 22860 85237 and the mobile +30 6951 801051. Trips are guided in English.

## What they run

- [Sea kayaking along the volcanic south coast, from Akrotiri](https://www.geocalia.com/en/greece/south-aegean/santorini/things-to-do/south-coast-sea-kayak), in Santorini. South Discovery: Red Beach, Kambia and White Beach by Kayak. Desde 115 € per person. 3 h. Ages 14 and up. About 2 h 30 of paddling, with snorkelling and picnic. €145 with hotel pick-up; private from €195. Family Sea Kayak Tour, Ages 6 to 14. Desde 125 € per person. 2 h 30. Ages 6 and up. Groups of 6 to 12 people, with snorkelling and a picnic with fruit. €155 with transfer

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.

## Practical details

- Phone: +30 22860 85237

## Contact

- Web: https://www.santoriniseakayak.com/
- Coordenadas: 36.353, 25.403

## Preguntas frecuentes

### From what age can children go?
From 6 on the family trip; from 14 on the South Discovery.

### Do you need experience?
Not for the introductory trips, but you must be able to swim.

### What happens if the weather is bad?
It is cancelled and the full amount is refunded.