Kayaking in Budva: LED-lit night paddle

Paddle into darkness and watch the seabed glow beneath you

A two-hour guided kayaking activity in Budva, Montenegro, where you paddle LED-lit kayaks across shallow waters at night, watching fish and the glowing seabed, then glide past the illuminated Old Town. No experience required. Groups stay under eight kayaks, and solo paddlers may share a double kayak. A guide leads in English, Russian, Ukrainian or Serbian.

The experience

The tour starts just after sunset at Slovenska Beach, near the river mouth, where the sea is calm and the crowds have gone. After a safety briefing and short paddling instruction, you climb into an LED-lit kayak (single or double depending on group size), and push off across a shallow rocky ridge that connects Budva to Sveti Nikola Island. As darkness falls, the water beneath you glows with shifting light, and you'll watch for fish drawn to it: needlefish, smelt, and sometimes flying fish that dart across the surface.

Midway through, the group pauses in a calm, open spot to float and rest, taking in the glowing seabed in near-total silence. Then you turn toward Budva's Old Town, where ancient walls rise from the water, softly lit by the city lights. You glide past the ballerina statue, watching reflections flicker on the surface as you paddle back toward Slovenska Beach. The whole pace is gentle. The tour is designed for beginners, couples, and anyone new to kayaking, and no previous experience is required.

The kayaks come fully equipped with life jackets and waterproof bags. Your guide handles the instruction and leads the group. Groups are capped at seven kayaks, and if you're paddling solo, you may be paired with another guest in a double kayak. The tour operates in English, Russian, Ukrainian or Serbian, depending on the guide assigned.

What’s included

• Fully-equipped LED-lit kayak.
• life jacket.
• waterproof bag.
• safety briefing.
• basic paddling instruction.
• live guide in English, Russian, Ukrainian or Serbian.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

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AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (under 14)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish, Russian, Serbian and Ukrainian

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 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

Operated by EDDY - Kayak / SUP Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to experience Budva's coastline in a completely different way: the LED-lit kayaks and the glowing seabed are what set this apart from daytime paddling, and the two-hour window keeps the pace relaxed even for first-time kayakers.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Russian, Ukrainian and Serbian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 14).

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 do I actually see on a night kayaking trip in Budva?

The LED-lit kayaks illuminate the seabed beneath you as you paddle, so you can watch fish (needlefish, smelt, and flying fish) moving through the shallow water. You'll also see Sveti Nikola Island and the illuminated walls of Budva's Old Town, including the ballerina statue, reflected on the water's surface.

Do I need kayaking experience to join this tour?

No experience is required. The guide gives a safety briefing and basic paddling instruction before you launch, and the pace is gentle throughout. The tour is designed for beginners, couples, and solo travellers of any fitness level.

What happens if I'm kayaking alone?

Solo participants may be paired with another guest in a double kayak, so you won't paddle by yourself. Groups are kept small, a maximum of seven kayaks total, so the experience stays intimate regardless of group size.

How long does the tour take and when does it start?

The tour runs for two hours and begins just after sunset at Slovenska Beach. The exact start time shifts with the season, since it depends on when the sun sets.

What's included in the kayaking tour?

The tour includes a fully-equipped LED-lit kayak (single or double), life jacket, waterproof bag, and a guide who leads the group and provides instruction. You'll also get a safety briefing before launching.