Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay EPIC KAYAKING ADVENTURES

Embark on an epic sea kayaking adventure in Newquay! Learn the fundamentals of kayaking and explore secret bays along the coastline. Encounter wildlife, including curious seals!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Newquay Activity Centre - Join us on our scenic Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay as we navigate Cornwall’s coastline up close and personal from sit-on-top kayaks.

Explore smugglers caves, inviting coves, imposing cliffs and epic landscapes along this exciting kayaking route. The crystal-clear Atlantic waters make for a perfect window into this magical marine world!

What's Included
  • Professional, qualified, kayaking instructor
  • All kayaking equipment provided
Additional Information

THRILLING KAYAK EXCURSIONS
Claiming the top spot as Newquay’s leading provider of aquatic sports activities, our skilled team are well-acquainted with every aspect of this shoreline. Our instructors will utilize their vast knowledge and experience in leading you through the most fulfilling kayaking experience across Newquay!
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO LEARN?…

Location
Newquay Activity Centre
Fore Street
Newquay Activity Centre 60 Fore St, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1LW, UK *Please message us your email address to receive a confirmation email from us, with all the details in. Please meet us at 60 Fore Street, Cornwall, TR71LW. Your nearest parking is Tower road car park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Faraway63459731694
Jul 3, 2025
Super experience - Super experience 02 Jul 2025. 1200 h slot and the instructor- she was so patient and professional. I struggled with the snorkel bit but the instructor helped out
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209imogenw
Jun 25, 2025
Exciting and enjoyable - An amazing experience, you were able to experience the beautiful scenery of Newquay and its wildlife up close whilst enjoying time with friends. I would definitely come back again and bring more people! The staff member that looked after us made everyone feel comfortable and safe gave a wonderful tour of the area
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Cornishblueskies
Jun 10, 2025
Very Professional Team - My husband & I were gifted a Virgin Experience voucher from my son. We agreed on a sea kayaking adventure as, not having done it before, I was willing to give it a go, although my husband had previous sea kayaking, rivers, & canal rowing experience. The initial online booking was seamless and easy and we received informative, helpful emails throughout until the day of our adventure. We arrived to a very warm welcome from Dan [at least I think his name was Dan but I may be wrong - sorry!], who made us feel at ease. We were told what would happen & were shown to our respective communal changing rooms - one for females and one for males. It was reassuring to have a one-sex changing room although for the very busy season, I personally thought it needed to be twice the size as almost all of the open storage cubes were in use as was all the bench space & hooks. When I entered the changing room there were already about 6-7 females changing so the small space was extremely warm and without adequate ventilation. I appreciate we're only in there for 10 minutes but it would be really great to have more changing space. There is a single toilet and basin incorporated in both male & female changing rooms. Whilst there aren't any individual lockers for valuables, there are multi-use lockers of which the staff hold onto the keys. Your possessions are put into an individual tray which corresponds with the outdoor locker number. We were kitted out with wet suits, wet boots, helmets, life jackets & paddles & were given clear instructions how to fit the helmets & life jackets. Our group of 4 had James as our instructor who was extremely professional, personable, reassuring and informative. I told James I was anxious as I'm not confident in deep water [but I wanted to try to overcome my fear] & he reassured me. James guided us down the very steep, rocky descent to the tiny launch bay where our kayaks had been previously placed. James gave us our instructions and off we launched, into the surprisingly warm bay water [well, it wasn't as cold as I'd anticipated!]. James continued to instruct us before he led the group out around the bay. It was at this point that sadly, I had to retreat back to the beach as I suffered a panic attack - this, in spite of me being in perfect control of my kayak and James' expert & reassuring instruction, he couldn't have been more patient & helpful, offering to help me further to try to get me to stay to overcome my fear - thanks James but there was no going back for me by then so the rest of the group continued on without me. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his adventure and was so pleased they saw some seals at very close range and who seemed unperturbed by the onlooking humans! Overall, a very professional, friendly, & highly organised team. We are happy to recommend Newquay Activity Centre for beginners or those with some experience of sea activities.
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Excursion43255381253
Oct 29, 2024
Best - Dan is a very patient trainer. I have always kept in touch with him. I have never met such an enthusiastic friend. I recommend everyone to try it.
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250alhasana
Oct 12, 2024
Many thanks to James the instructor for showing me the important lessons on kayaking. - The views are amazing specially when you go In the caves. As I’m kayaking around the coast the instructor James gave me a little history. Really enjoyed it and would recommend anyone to use this service if they’ve never been kayaking on sea before. Thank you James
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Nichola81uk
Sep 26, 2024
Amazing!! - One of the best experiences we've had as a family, Daisy was brilliant telling us all about the history of the coast line. Gave great safety advice explained how we keep safe out on the water. Will very highly recommend to anyone and everyone much love Nikki iyan and josh
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B6223jmnatalieg
Sep 21, 2024
Sean is the best - Fabulous lesson and tour. Sean, our instructor was amazing, calm and reassuring. We had a great time touring the coast! Will definitely be back next time we’re in town.
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Harleyg2016
Sep 18, 2024
Sea kayaking - Amazing experience today sea kayaking, they provided you with wetsuits which were clean and good quality, they had changing rooms and locked away any expensive belongings. I was very apprehensive about kayaking in the sea but nerves soon went once got going got to see some seals up close and ride the waves when it got choppy. Olek made us feel safe from the get go, he was very knowledgeable about the surroundings even got to go into a cave 10/10 would recommend and will be back
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Bone37
Sep 3, 2024
Kayaking with the family! - We had a great time! Our guide Sean was fantastic. Very friendly & knowledgeable. My 10 yr old was a bit apprehensive about trying snorkeling but Sean showed her how easy it was and she tried it and loved it. Definitely going back next time we're in Newquay.
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Gypsybelle79
Jun 13, 2025
No experience this time maybe in the future. - I received a call from a lovely gentleman named Jake/Jack on Sunday the 8th of June while I was airport. He explained that my tour for the following day wouldn't be the best conditions and would like to know if I could change the day to the Tuesday for a better experience. I was departing on Tuesday and wouldn't able to amend my travel. He said no worries we'll see you tomorrow. Safe flight. About 2 hours later I was in stages of boarding my flight when he called again and said sadly they would have to cancel my booking. But they would offer me a full refund and complimentary use of the wetsuits, body boards, etc if I was interested which was a lovely suggestion and good customer service. I agreed to the full refund and again he wished me a safe journey. It's been 5 business days since the phone call and I haven't received an email noting the refund just an email from TripAdvisor asking about my experience. Nothing has appeared in my account as well. Would like an update with regards to my refund.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).