Stand Up Paddle Tour in Loutraki Bay, Akrotiri Peninsula

Organized by SUP in Crete
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Spoken languages: English, French, Greek
Minimum age: From 14 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info

Activity description

Enjoy the ultimate summer activity only 30 minutes by car from Chania. Marathi's & Loutraki’s crystal clear and calm water create the perfect environment for solo travellers, families and groups of friends to discover the beautiful scenery while standing on your paddleboard! 

Each person gets their own SUP and safety gear and then you will head towards the jetty to enter the water and start your fun aquatic adventure!

Even if you have never paddled before, qualified guides will make it fun and easy and absolutely enjoyable. You will be taught the basic paddling techniques: how to turn, stop and stand up. The more experienced paddlers of you can even learn tips and tricks to enhance your paddling skills.

After this quick introductory course, your guided tour takes you along the scenic waterfront of Marathi Bay with magnificent colours and hidden caves across the coastline, giving you 360° views of imposing rock formations. You might even have the chance to encounter sea turtles! Enjoy your time while paddling, swimming or relaxing under the warm Cretan sun.

Offer Description

Distance: approximately 2 km

 

Objectives

Beginners will learn how to: 
- Get the board into the water so the fin is free from hitting the bottom
- Start out on their knees and take a few strokes on each side of the board
- Slowly stand up with one foot at a time and stay in the middle of the board with the feet parallel to the stringer – about shoulder-width apart
- Keep a slight bend in the knees and the core centred over the board

Activity requirements

- Basic swimming skills required

- No SUP experience is required

Special terms

- Please note that French-language guided tours have to be requested and are subject to the availability of the French instructor.

 

Included
  • Free transfer (pick-up and drop-off)
  • SUP instructor/guide
  • SUP gear (inflatable board, paddle, leash)
  • Safety gear (PFD)
  • Bottles of water
  • Light snack
  • Free short video & photos sent by e-mail
Do not forget to bring
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimwear
  • Hat
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Meeting point
SUP in Crete - Sosorides beach, Marathi bay, 731 00, Greece We will pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb (in the Chania area) and drop you off after the tour. Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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  • 5 / 5

The activity was fun and also relaxing.

  • 5 / 5

Perfect way to discover SUP, clear instructions that allow to quickly handle the board and the paddle. Highly recommended !! ;-)