Kayaking and SUP rentals in Montenegro: Explore at your own pace

You pick the route, not a fixed itinerary.

Rent a single or double kayak, or a stand-up paddleboard, and paddle the Adriatic shoreline off Montenegro at whatever pace suits you. The rental includes life vests, a waterproof bag, paddling tips and suggested routes, so you can explore on your own terms or follow local knowledge. Equipment is modern European-made gear: stable sit-on-top kayaks with comfortable backrests and Gladiator sup-boards. Rentals run from one hour to a full day, and children from age three are welcome.

The experience

You arrive at the rental point and choose your craft: a single kayak, a double kayak for two paddlers, or a stand-up paddleboard. Everything is European-made and kept in good condition. The kayaks are stable sit-on-top models with backrests and comfortable seats, designed for paddlers of all skill levels. You get a life vest, a waterproof bag for your belongings, a paddle, and a short paddling session so you know how to handle the equipment before you leave the shore.

The coast opens up from there. Sveti Nicola island, the Zavala peninsula, King's and Queen's beaches, and Sveti Stefan island, a town-hotel perched on the rocks, are all within reach. The rental team suggests routes and knows the good places to go, but you decide where to paddle and how long to stay. You set the pace. A one-hour rental gets you a taste of the bays and caverns. A full day lets you explore farther out and linger where the water and the light hold you.

The team speaks English, Montenegrin, Russian and Turkish, so questions about conditions, tides or where the light is best in the afternoon are answered before you push off. Waterproof bags mean your phone and keys stay dry. Life vests for kids are on hand if you're bringing younger paddlers.

What’s included

• Life vests for adults and children.
• single or double-seated kayak or stand-up paddleboard.
• paddle.
• waterproof bag for your belongings.
• paddling tips before you leave.
• suggested routes along the coast.

Options for this experience

6 options

Stand-up paddleboard for 1 hourAvailable from 4 Aug 2027Duration: 1 hour. The rental time can be extended to a full day for a corresponding price.

Single kayak for 1 hourAvailable from 4 Aug 2027Duration: 1 hour

Kayak for two people for 1 hourAvailable from 4 Aug 2027Duration: 1 hour. A double-seated kayak for you and your friend or child, available for a whole day. *The price applies to the set.* Life vests and a drybag are included.

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Single kayak for the full dayAvailable from 4 Aug 2027Duration: 11 hours

Stand-up paddleboard for the full dayAvailable from 4 Aug 2027Duration: 11 hours

Kayak for two people for the dayAvailable from 4 Aug 2027Duration: 11 hours. **The price applies to the set of equipment, not to a person!** Life vests and a drybag are included.

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Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 4 Aug 2027

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AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Child (8 to 17 years): free · Infant (3 to 7 years): free · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Active tours ME

Is this one for you?Choose the one-hour rental if you have a free afternoon and want to test the water. Book a full day if you're ready to paddle out to Sveti Stefan island or explore the farther bays without rushing back.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 17 years): free; Infant (3 to 7 years): free. Under 3: 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.

Can I rent a kayak for just an hour, or do I have to commit to a full day?

Rentals start at one hour and go up to a full day, so you pick the length that fits your schedule. The price adjusts for the time you book.

What are Sveti Stefan island and the other places I can paddle to?

Sveti Stefan is a town-hotel built on the rocks and one of Montenegro's landmarks. Sveti Nicola island, the Zavala peninsula, and King's and Queen's beaches are nearby coastal sites you can reach by kayak or paddleboard depending on conditions and your skill level.

Do I need paddling experience to rent a kayak here?

No. The rental includes a short paddling session so you learn how to handle the kayak before you leave, and the equipment is designed for recreation and all skill levels.

What's included in the rental price?

The kayak or paddleboard, life vest, paddle, waterproof bag for your belongings, paddling tips, and suggested routes are all included. Life vests for children are available too.