Turkey · Water Adventure

4-Hour Dardanelles Strait SUP Tour with Ottoman Battery and WWI Site

4 Hours Round trip from Çanakkale Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Choose your colourful stand-up paddleboard and get a detailed briefing on the coastline and nature
  • 02 Paddle a regulated three-kilometre coastal route in the Dardanelles Strait with photos and videos of the experience
  • 03 Admire the clean shoreline, clear water, and panoramic coastal landscape
  • 04 Visit the historic Ottoman gun battery sites along the coast
  • 05 Learn about First World War history, ancient maritime stories, and local marine life
  • 06 Relax at a beach stop before paddling back to the surfing centre

Experience the Dardanelles Strait on a guided 4-hour stand-up paddleboard tour that combines adventure, history, and scenic landscape. Paddle along a safe coastal route with certified instructors, enjoy clear waters and stunning views, visit the historic Ottoman gun battery (Hamidiye) sites and a First World War memorial, and conclude with relaxation, refreshments, and professional photos. Founded by a local paddler who launched the city's first SUP channel and page in 2018, this experience is ideal for families, couples, friends, solo travellers, SUP lovers, and ocean lovers.

Enjoy views of the clean shoreline, clear waters, and surrounding landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Canakkale
Languages English, German, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dardanelles Strait SUP Experience and Coastal History

Meeting Point and Preparation

  • Meet your guide in the town centre at the designated meeting point.

  • Walk together to the nearby coastline or port area.

  • Receive all required SUP equipment and safety gear.

  • Attend a detailed safety briefing and introduction to stand-up paddleboarding techniques.

  • Learn about maritime rules and safe paddling practices within the Dardanelles Strait.

Coastal Paddle and Orientation

  • Begin paddling along the shoreline, following a safe and regulated route limited to three kilometres.

  • Paddle at a relaxed pace suitable for both beginners and experienced participants.

  • Enjoy views of the clean shoreline, clear waters, and surrounding landscapes.

Ottoman Gun Battery and WWI Memorial Area

  • Paddle toward the historic Ottoman Gun Battery along the coast.

  • Continue to the memorial site marking the First World War Ottoman shipwreck area.

  • Stop at a nearby beach for rest and hydration.

  • Learn about the history of the Dardanelles, ancient maritime stories, and the strategic importance of the strait.

  • Receive information about local marine life and fish species found in the area.

Return Paddle and Wrap-Up

  • Paddle back along the coastline toward the surfing and paddling centre.

  • Return the equipment and take time to rest and refresh.

  • Enjoy complimentary drinks and review photos taken during the excursion.

  • Conclude the experience with quality photographs and final discussions with the guide.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Çanakkale 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • SUP board and life jacket
  • Tea and coffee service before and after the tour
  • Transportation from the city centre to the base

What's Not Included

  • Food
  • Shorts
  • T-shirt outfit

What to bring

  • Extra shorts
  • T-shirts
  • Towel

Know before you go

  • This is not a training activity.
  • Discover a short shoreline with historical, nautical, and natural information.
  • According to changing weather and wind conditions, the tour may be cancelled.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Çanakkale, Çanakkale Merkez/Çanakkale, Türkiye
Tour start
Çanakkale, Çanakkale Merkez/Çanakkale, Türkiye
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Çanakkale.

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