Kayaking in Makarska: St. Peter lighthouse and hidden beaches

Three hours paddling past pine cliffs and a working lighthouse

Half-day kayaking in Makarska with a live guide, starting next to restaurant Lavander and paddling east past St. Peter lighthouse, the Osejava and Nugal peninsulas, and hidden beaches. The route includes snacks, snorkeling time, and all equipment. Guides speak English and Croatian, and children are welcome from age 8.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day kayaking tour in Makarska

• Start kayaking near restaurant Lavander
• Pass by St. Peter's lighthouse and peninsula
• View old town Makarska and harbor
• Enjoy views of Biokovo mountain
• Pass cliffs of Osejava park-forest
• Pass famous Nugal beach
• Pause at smaller beach near Nugal
• Take a break, snack, and snorkel
• Paddle back to starting point

The experience

You launch next to restaurant Lavander and paddle east toward St. Peter, a 19th-century lighthouse that still marks Makarska harbor. The guide shares the peninsula's history as you pass, then the route curves around St. Peter and Osejava, where the cliffs rise steep enough that the only smell is pine and salt water. The paddle continues all the way to Nugal, one of Croatia's best-known beaches, where you pull ashore for a proper break: snacks, time to snorkel the shallows, and room to explore the smaller beaches nearby.

The kayaks are stable and the life jackets and waterproof bags come with you. Snorkeling gear is included if you want to use it. A guide in English or Croatian leads the whole group, which stays small. The return paddle follows the same route back to the start, and the whole outing takes three hours. Biokovo mountain rises behind the old town the whole time, visible from the water.

What’s included

• Kayaks, life jackets, waterproof bags and snorkeling equipment.
• snacks during the break at Nugal beach.
• live guide in English or Croatian.
• all paddling along the Osejava cliffs and out to Nugal beach.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 18 Jun 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Child (8 to 15 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Croatian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Riviera Outdoors

Is this one for you?The small-group format and moderate pace suit paddlers who are comfortable in a kayak for three hours and want to explore the coastline with a guide who knows the history and the hidden stops, not a fitness challenge, but a steady morning or afternoon on the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Croatian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 15 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is St. Peter lighthouse like when you paddle past it?

St. Peter is a 19th-century lighthouse that guards Makarska harbor and still stands on its peninsula. The guide explains its history as you pass, and from the water you see both the lighthouse and the old town, churches and harbor buildings behind it.

Do you get time to swim or snorkel during the kayaking?

Yes. At Nugal beach and the smaller beaches nearby, you take a substantial break where snorkeling equipment is available and you can explore the water or rest on the sand before paddling back.

What equipment do I need to bring, and what is provided?

Kayaks, life jackets, waterproof bags and snorkeling equipment are all included. You bring swimwear, a towel and sun protection. The waterproof bags keep your phone and keys dry.

Is this kayaking suitable for someone who has never paddled before?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness and is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or for pregnant travelers. The guide leads a small group, so pacing is manageable, but you should be comfortable in a kayak for three hours.