Canoe / Kayak

Enjoy our canoes and kayaks in the tranquillity of the harbour, protected from the waves, because the water in Crete can sometimes be quite wild. Or if the conditions are calm enough, you may venture outside into the open sea. You must stay within 3km of the Lottie Watersports base, and you may not paddle the canoe or kayak more than 300 metres from shore. For safety, we must be able to see you at all times. We will quickly come and help if you get into difficulty.

The canoes and kayaks are open; your legs are not enclosed, so there is no danger of difficulty if you capsize. You can easily climb back on again, having no doubt enjoyed a few laughs in the process!

In fact, that raises a question that we are often asked: what is the difference between a canoe and a kayak? According to the International Canoe Confederation, you kneel in a canoe and use a paddle with only one blade.

Meanwhile, in a kayak, you sit down and use a paddle with a blade on both ends.

We have several types of canoe/kayak, but they are all designed to sit in, and we have double-bladed paddles. So strictly speaking, we have kayaks, not canoes! But many people prefer to use the word canoe regardless, which is why we include both terms.

Canoes, or kayaks, are available for hourly rental.

Price: Single €10, Double €20 per hour.