Duration
4:00 Hours
Activity Level
High
Experience Details*
Take to the water for an energising and exciting adventure around old Dubrovnik.
Never tried kayaking before? It’s an easy and fun way to see the sights. So, after a full briefing from your expert guide, hop in your craft and paddle out into the sapphire water of the Adriatic Sea.
Gaze up at the ancient, turreted walls of the Old Town that tower above as you glide towards Lokrum Island. Enjoy a leisurely circumnavigation of this idyllic spot and follow your guide to Betina Cave Beach for a well-earned rest. This tiny ‘secret’ beach is hidden in the rock face and can only be reached from the sea.
Soak up the natural beauty of this special place, reputedly used as a hideout by soldiers in World War II. You’ll have time to chill out, bask in the sun or maybe have a cooling dip in the emerald water. Perk up with a drink and a snack before you climb into your kayak once more and paddle back to the city.
At a glance*
Duration: half day guided tour including refreshment
Activity: High level of activiey
Transport: By coach and kayak
Why book: To get active and unwind in a beautiful location that’s accessible only by water.
Itinerary*
Lokrum Island > Betina Cave & Beach > Dubrovnik Old Town
What's included*
Local guide
Panoramic guided Kayak
Refreshment
Photo opportunities
Swimming opportunities
Essential information
There is approximately 2 hours of kayaking on this tour. Sea kayaks are stable and sit-on-top kayaks with 2 seats. Children under the age of 8 and pregnant women may not participate. Participants should be competent swimmers and physically fit. Please take a hat, sunglasses, shoes that can get wet, a towel and oil-free sunscreen. Please wear your swimwear as there are no changing facilities or toilets available. You’ll be required to wear a life jacket. Waterproof barrels are provided to store your belongings in, however please keep personal belongings to a minimum. Passengers wishing to remain in the old town after the tour are responsible for making their own way back to the ship.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.