Dublin Bay Seal Kayaking Safari

Discover Dublin’s top-rated kayak tour. Paddle with wild seals, explore historic Dalkey Island, and enjoy nature near the city.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kayaking.ie - After we meet you, we give you a wetsuit and all the equipment and we show you how to use it. You need to bring spare footwear to wear in the kayak eg old runners or water shoes.
    You need to be able to swim to do this kayak tour. You don’t need to be a champion swimmer but you need to be happy floating in the water wearing a buoyancy…
What's Included
  • Wetsuit
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Buoyancy aid
What's Not Included
  • Please bring spare footwear and something to wear under a wetsuit eg. swimming togs or base layers
Additional Information

Our stunning kayak tour has been voted as one of the best things to in Dublin by the Irish Times and is currently listed as the number one thing to do in Dalkey on Trip Advisor.

This kayak tour offers a unique opportunity to interact with wild seals in their natural environment without disturbing them. It’s also a chance to experience historic Dalkey island and all a stone’s throw from the capital city.

Location
Kayaking.ie
Bullock Harbour
Our meeting point is the Slipway at Bullock Harbour and we will meet you there at the tour start time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lynnewy7124ze
Sep 8, 2025
Great fun! - Great way to spend an afternoon and brilliant to be able to see the seals up close. Jenny and Amy were great guides. Lots of fun would definitely recommend
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Emalined2025
Sep 7, 2025
The best way to spend some time in Dalkey <3 - This was an amazing experience! It was my first time visiting Ireland, and both tour guides made sure it was a day to remember. I've never had the chance to see seals that close, and I was able to take a great video of a baby seal pup coming up to my kayak :) Altogether it was a great time, I highly recommend - 5/5 stars
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Tom_h
Aug 25, 2025
A great day out. Highly recommend - A great day. You get to kayak along the coast which cool to see from this perspective. Philip who ran the tour was very good. He has lots of interesting information about the history of the area and the animals in the bay. We got really close to plenty of seals as well which was a highlight.
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Brendank641
Aug 19, 2025
Perfect Saturday morning in Dalkey - Great experience and we felt we were being looked after and kept safe all the time. It helped that the weather was perfect
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Emma_g
Aug 19, 2025
Good idea to bring a... - Good idea to bring a spare change of clothes after. Philip, our kayak instructor, was amazing! Very knowledgeable about the natural and cultural history of the area.
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Criona
Aug 17, 2025
Dalkey island kayak trip - Fantastic day . The leaders were very competent. We were in safe hand . Great trip to Dalkey island . Fab weather . Highly recommend
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Michelleaa137av
Aug 15, 2025
Highly Recommended! - This was an amazing experience and the best thing we did while in Dublin. Jenna and Amy were excellent guides on the water and helped us to know exactly what to expect before getting started. The kayaks were very stable, with singles and doubles to choose from, and wetsuits were in good shape. In their capable hands, we were able to thoroughly enjoy the views and the seals!
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Johne4375
Aug 10, 2025
Dalky island tour - 10/10 - Great day out with Jenny, we were very lucky to be the only two people on the tour and it was amazing!! The weather was perfect, there was so much wildlife and interesting things to see and Jenny was a fantastic guide. Highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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Gerry20222022
Aug 7, 2025
Peace, quiet ......and seals! - A lovely few hours spent on the water with Philip ,a very patient and knowledgeable host who gave us the confidence to tackle the water and get out there...! A great way to leave the stresses of the mainland behind and let the movement and scent of the sea take over. We got some nice snippets of local lore and history from Philip as well as his knowledge of the seabirds and ,of course, the seals. We enjoyed this a lot! Thanks Philip
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Goplaces438973
Aug 18, 2025
Fabulous sea kayaking on a summer Sunday - Wonderful way to spend a sunny summers day messing about in a kayak in Dublin. Jenny and Amy gave simple and very effective instructions on how paddle and steer and stay onboard. Jenny added to the experience telling us all about the harbour, the sea, and even the mountains. She brought us to where we were sure to see the nosy seals. We had a great time and lots of laughs. I cant wait to do it again. Kayak, oar, wet suit and buoyancy aid provided plus a place to lock your valuable in while you kayak
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From $115
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).