Cedar canoe tour in Klaipeda - ideal for Cruise Ship travelers.

Recommended by 96% of travelers

Klaipeda, Lithuania

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5+ bookings last month.

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Klaipeda from a different perspective by taking to the Dane River and paddling around the city in a handmade cedar strip canoe. This small-group tour provides insight into Klaipeda's history and a glimpse of the city's industrial side at the old Memel fortifications and offers the chance to get up close and personal with the Meridianas ship, built in 1948.

Take to the waters around Klaipeda in a cedar strip canoe
Small-group tour (maximum 11): A more intimate experience
Learn about the history of Klaipeda from your guide
Visit historic fortifications and a Soviet-era ship

What's Included

Hand made cedar strip canoe,
Hand made wooden canoe paddle, PFD, dry bags.
Professional English speaking guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Bottled water

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Klaipeda Port
93277 Klaipeda, Lithuania

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the cruise terminal, right at the dock. Look for our bright colored minibus with a canoe trailer right at the security gate.

Itinerary

Jono Kalnelis

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meridianas (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 16 years

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Kathleen_D

Excellent excursion! We were picked up at the port as promised. Given safety equipment and a lesson in canoeing. Enjoyed every minute on the handmade canoe and our guide. Perfect way to learn about Klaipeda, its history and Lithuanian life. Most highly recommend.

Reviews

4.8

based on 24 reviews

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Shelley_A, Jun 2026

Lovely day on the water in this beautiful city. Great way to spend the day. Give it a try - you'll be glad you did. The tour guide is also a the boat builder so you get to enjoy his art and his knowledge of the area.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a lovely day on the water and enjoyed exploring our city. It means a lot that you appreciated both the canoe and the stories about the area. Building this canoe has truly been a passion project, so it's especially rewarding to know that guests enjoy experiencing it. Thank you!

Great canoe experience

kathryn_b, May 2026

Janus was amazing guide. Make sure we were all safe and knew what we were doing his canoes which he hand makes are beautiful and easy to maneuver. Got a history lesson along with just a really enjoyable morning highly recommend. Would suggest that you have had some experience before it would make it easier for you.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! It was a pleasure having you on the tour. I'm glad you enjoyed both the paddling experience and the stories about the area's history. Hearing that you appreciated the handcrafted canoes means a great deal—they're built with a lot of care and passion. Thank you as well for the helpful tip for future guests. While beginners are always welcome, a little paddling experience can certainly make the trip feel even more relaxed and enjoyable. Safe travels! :)

Excellent excursion! We...

Kathleen_D, Jul 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much for your excellent review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the canoe, the tour, and learning about Klaipėda. We really appreciate your recommendation!

Beautiful canoes and scenery

Kera_M, Jun 2025

This tour guide is an actual local which we feel really helps the authenticity of the tours. He literally made the canoes himself during the winter months!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

This is what I do :) Thanks for finding a time to leave a review. Appreciate it!

Great experience!

Melanie_K, Jun 2025

It was a great canoeing experience! We were picked up at our port and driven a short distance to the starting point. We were shown the proper way to canoe and overall it was a great experience! I would recommend this tour for cruisers. It was a short walk back to the boat.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely words! We’re really happy you had fun exploring the city and hearing its stories from our guide and boat builder. Thanks a lot for recommending us — hope to see you again!

Go for it!!

Kyle_C, Jul 2023

This was a fantastic experience and unique way to learn about the city. Also, the canoes are handmade and extremely high quality. I recommend booking this activity!

Amazing!

fumnene, May 2023

Absolutely brilliant. Enjoy every second of it. Taught us how to canoe, pick up from the cruise port, not to mention took our pictures also. We loved loved it