Rhodes stand up paddle tours and rentals run on the calm east coast of the island, from the bay of Stegna to the sea caves and coves near Faliraki, with guided small-group sessions for all levels. Tours across the rest of the country are listed on Greece Tours.
The sections below cover the tours you can book, where you paddle, who it suits, what is included, the months and booking, with links into the Rhodes pages. The tours shown are checked on GetYourGuide and Viator.
What is Rhodes stand up paddle?
Rhodes stand up paddle means standing on a large board and moving it with one long paddle. Tours and rentals run on the east coast of the island. Stegna bay is the main base, and a boat trip leaves from Faliraki too.
SUP is short for stand-up paddleboarding. It needs no engine, and the guided tours need no earlier experience. Paddle Paradise runs its tours, rental and private sessions from Stegna beach.
The east coast of Rhodes faces away from the summer north-west wind. Its bays hold calmer water than the west coast. Wind sports on that side are on the Rhodes windsurfing page.
Which Rhodes stand up paddle tours and rentals can you book?
Four Rhodes stand up paddle options are listed on GetYourGuide, and Viator lists a fifth. They range from a board rental at Stegna to a long coastal tour. That tour lasts 4 to 5 hours, with snorkelling and a sea cave.
- Stand-up Paddle & Snorkeling Tour to a Sea Cave (GetYourGuide): 4 to 5 hours, for all levels
- Stegna Bay SUP Discovery with Swimming & Photos (GetYourGuide): a 2-hour paddle around the bay
- Stegna Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental (GetYourGuide): a board to paddle at your own pace
- Faliraki 2-Hour Paddleboard & Snorkeling Boat Tour (GetYourGuide): boards carried by boat to three bays
- Rhodes SUP Adventure with Snorkeling & Sea Caves (Viator): the long coastal tour
Paddle Paradise also runs a private 4-hour session for couples, families and small groups. Its own rental lasts 1 hour, starts in the morning and suits confident paddlers who need no guide.
Where do you paddle on a Rhodes stand up paddle tour?
Rhodes stand up paddle tours start on Stegna beach on the east coast of the island. The long tour follows the coastline to sea caves and stops for a floating picnic. The Faliraki boat tour stops at Traganou Caves, Ladiko Bay and Anthony Quinn Bay.
Stegna beach lies in a sheltered bay below the village of Archangelos. The 2-hour Bay Discovery paddles around this bay in calm, clear water.
On this Rhodes stand up paddle boat trip, the crew carries the boards to each stop. Guests paddle and snorkel at the Traganou caves and in Ladiko Bay. The last stop is Anthony Quinn Bay, named after the actor who filmed on Rhodes.
Who suits Rhodes stand up paddle, and what is included?
Rhodes stand up paddle tours suit all levels, from first-timers to confident paddlers. Guided tours run in small groups. The long tour adds hotel pickup, snorkelling and a floating picnic. The rental suits paddlers who need no guide.
- A paddleboard and a paddle for each guest
- Hotel pickup on the 4-hour coastal tour
- Snorkelling stops on the coastal tour and the Faliraki boat
- A floating picnic on the coastal tour
- Swimming and photos on the Bay Discovery session
Seated paddling along the same coast is covered on the Rhodes kayak tour page. Boat trips built around snorkelling sit under Rhodes snorkelling.
Which months suit Rhodes stand up paddle, and how do you book it?
Rhodes stand up paddle runs at Stegna from late spring to the end of October. Every Paddle Paradise session needs a reservation. GetYourGuide and Viator take online bookings for the tours, the boat trip and the rental.
The Rhodes stand up paddle rental runs on morning starts. The guided tours run through the day, and the private session sets its own pace for the group.
The sea around Rhodes sits near 20°C in late spring. It reaches 26 or 27°C in July and August. October keeps the water near 24°C, still warm for a swim off the board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need experience for Rhodes stand up paddle?
No experience is needed on the guided tours. The coastal tour and the Bay Discovery suit all skill levels, and a guide leads the group. The rental is different: it suits confident, independent paddlers who handle the board alone.
Can you swim during a Rhodes stand up paddle tour?
Yes. The coastal tour stops for snorkelling near the sea caves. The Bay Discovery session includes a swim in Stegna bay. The Faliraki boat tour mixes swimming, snorkelling and paddling at each of its three bays.
Where do you meet for the Stegna sessions?
The Bay Discovery, the rental and the private session meet on Stegna beach. The base sits on its left side, next to Kozas Studios. The 4-hour coastal tour includes hotel pickup, so its guests ride to the beach with the crew.