Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay
5

Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay

By Newquay Activity Centre
Recommended by 99% of travellers
99% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation

Ages 8-85, max of 8 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More


  • All kayaking equipment provided
  • Professional, qualified, kayaking instructor


Start:
  • Newquay Activity Centre Surf School, 60 Fore St, Newquay TR7 1LW, UK
    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.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 148635P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Suitable for children over 8 years of age
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 148635P6

    From
    S$104.07
    per adult
    Select date and travellers

    Similar experiences

    About the operator
    Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
    • Newquay Activity Centre
      3,181
      United Kingdom
      Joined in May 2012
    • henrylU3890AT
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      November University Surf Trip
      Just got back from a surf weekend with the Newquay Activity Centre, doing 8 hours of surfing over Saturday and Sunday. We were a large group of 24 university students, yet they made the entire process seem-less, and gave us great discounts on the surf lessons, so many thanks to Dan for helping us organise all of this. The surf instructors were also great, being very passionate and ensuring everyone was kept safe. We really liked how they separated the more experienced surfers from the beginners, allowing everyone to improve at a level right for them! The addition of getting surf photography included is one of the greatest reasons to choose the NAC, so you can flex on your friends and social media about how you’re now a surfer! We’ll 100% be back for more lessons in the future.
      Written 13 November 2024
    • evelinar112
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent experience
      My group and I had an excellent experience taking 4 beginner surf lessons this weekend. Half of our group had never surfed before, but were given all the support they needed to start. Our instructors, Oleks and Alex made the experience safe and fun. They were very personable and answered all my questions and gave tips on how to improve. The instructors were also constantly supervising us, ensuring our safety. I ended this trip feeling much more confident about surfing! Would recommend.
      Written 11 November 2024
    • davidmC8750WH
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great fun
      My son (11 y.o.) and I booked on the Coasteering experience during the autumn half term. It was great fun, easing us up to the higher jumps, with encouragement, but no pressure, to try what we all felt comfortable with. Sarah was an excellent guide, keeping us safe, but all the while with a light touch, so there was no scaremongering. My son loved it, and coped really with the jumps, swimming and climbing. If recommend this experience.
      Written 8 November 2024
    • seandX5655DN
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Overall Experience
      Sean was great, very accommodating when I struggled with the initial Kayaking. Took plenty of pictures. Really funny guy too. Highly recommend.
      Written 24 October 2024
    • hannahcG1917CE
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing!!
      I would highly recommend participating in anything Newquay Activity Centre has to offer, after just completing the intensive surf instructor course I only have good things to say! The team there are fantastic, super friendly and helpful, especially Jacob our course leader, who managed to organise and run the entire course, he made us all feel super comfortable and thoroughly enjoy ourselves. Alan, Simon and Alex were also great fun and so so helpful.
      Written 23 October 2024
    • 882sianr
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cornish challenge complete!!
      We went on a hen weekend and booked the cornish challenge. It was amazing! We had so much fun. We are already planning a reunion to come back and do it again!
      Written 20 October 2024
    • Excursion22017800408
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Paddleboarding in the sea
      Absolutely fantastic. James our instructor was great and extremely patient. All round a lovely guy who made the experience even better. Def recomend paddle boarding but don't be fooled you will hurt after 🤣
      Written 16 October 2024
    • O8205JSdaniels
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      AMAZING
      Did the beginners surf lesson with James and Marie, had an amazing time! It was my first time surfing and James explained it and broke it all down step by step. Will be back. Thanks James and Marie!!
      Written 16 October 2024
    • tobyk221
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Alex is an amazing instructor
      First time ever surfing in my life. Absolutely amazing! Massive thank you to Alex Warrington who helped instruct me, made it really clear and also has some incredible banta! Also thank you to Sean, who was also incredibly helpful, and made everything seem so clear and easy. Will definitely try surfing again, as you both made it seem so fun and entertaining. Thank you
      Written 12 October 2024
    • joaZ4131PC
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beginners Surf Lesson
      Fantastic experience, with a great instructor. The waves are way bigger than you expect but Fistral beach is stunning.
      Written 8 October 2024
    • edaT4261OQ
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic
      Fantastic trip with Sean around Newquay, shut on a Sunday but went out of their way to accommodate my 40th which happened to be a Sunday. Sean is very knowledgeable with the local area, and great company. Really recommend. Can’t thank them enough.
      Written 6 October 2024
    • L4847LUandyc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Private Bodyboarding lesson
      Two of us had a private Bodyboarding lesson with James, very enjoyable time. James is very knowledgeable and gave us lots of tips about how to get the best position on the board and to get the most out of the waves, really good couple of hours. Would recommend it to anyone who wishes to advance or learn. Thanks Newquay activity center & thank you James for a very enjoyable and memorable experience.
      Written 6 October 2024
    • Murfman1982
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome day out!
      DAISY was brilliant, really enjoyed the afternoon learning some new skills, I'd thoroughly recommend anyone to try this!
      Written 4 October 2024
    • Getaway28486437023
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Professional, super friendly, informative , I will go back again
      I WILL GO BACK AGAIN ☺️ It was such a great experience. Sean was full of energy and answered our questions. We good guide and we had so much fun. Thank you so much. This was second time I went back to the. Everyone we travel to Cornwall I go to them first as they are fantastic for all they offer. Also warm shower at the back of the shop I would make a small suggestion of getting different size snorkel mask for anyone with smaller face also ask people to wear shoes on the walk to the snorkelling spot.
      Written 25 September 2024
    • P3884OGjoes
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience, amazing instructor, recommend to everyone
      Me and my girlfriend went coasteering not knowing what to expect. The car park is super close to the activity center. We were greeted by our instructor Sean. He was really friendly and got us a couple wetsuits. We got to know everyone in the group and then got our safety gear on. Everything was good quality and clean. We then went to the area we were going to be coasteering. Sean was amazing at explaining everything and making us feel safe. The actual experience was unreal. Didn’t know what to expect at all but it was really fun and challenging. Sean was good at encouraging people to push themselves but without being pushy and didn’t make anyone do anything they didn’t want to do. He was accommodating to everyone and if someone felt something was too much he would take them to a less intimidating jump. It was a fun day of team building and I cannot thank Sean enough for making the day fun and a good experience for everyone.
      Written 12 September 2024
    See all 3,181 reviews
    These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

    Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

    Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

    Popular mentions

    5.0
    5.0 of 5 bubbles180 reviews
    Excellent
    178
    Very good
    1
    Average
    0
    Poor
    0
    Terrible
    1

    Lydia A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022
    This experience was definitely worth the money, the instructor James had a lot of knowledge on the area and allowed us to not only enjoy the scenery built also learn about it. My family and I completed both the kayaking and snorkelling which were both amazing, the weather was perfect, not only for kayaking bit also for snorkelling. The water was crystal clear and my siblings and I were able to see the aquatic wildlife such as many different species of seaweed as well as whole shoals of fish like sardines and bass. Whilst kayaking we saw two local seals and crab shells as well as the crabs that left them and a jellyfish bloom. We were also lucky enough to have the rehearsals of Boardmasters festival in the background. Finally, I would say that this whole experience was definitely worth it and we would certainly revisit the Newquay Activity Centre, the staff were very accommodating and friendly the entire time we were completing this experience. We would highly recommend booking with this company, we had a great experience from the very beginning to the very end.
    Written 16 August 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Many thanks for sharing your experience with us, James will be so grateful you have taken the time to leave such a shining review. Early august was a magical time in Newquay this year, we are thankful you had the good fortune to experience it.
    Written 28 September 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Paris C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023
    Me and me Ma wanted to go for a kayak. It did take a little convincing but we booked a 6pm Eco Kayak Tour. Sean who managed the booking for us was incredibly friendly and lovely to deal with when booking. He paired us up with James, the best he said for this experience. Well, Sean me boy, you weren't wrong.

    We started by heading down to the ye old dry dock where, before the new quay was built, was the place where fisherman would land. All of this we learnt as we ourselves before launching.

    James helped us every step of the way when getting in the kayaks and gave us the 101 on how to move in all manner of directions and even capsize drills, if requested.

    We glided around coastline from the harbour till deadman's cove passing Dane Rock. At each new feature learning about the fisherman and smuggler history as well as any marine life which graced our path.

    James was very cool, calm and collected. A very friendly and knowledgable fella who knows not only a lot about the history but also the marine life. He always reassured us of any choppy conditions and kept a watchful eye on me Ma who was a bit nervous, at times giving her tow when needed. Going inside the old smuggler caves were perhaps the most exciting.

    I will not spoil anymore but I highly recommend this experience, as well as James, who was a righteous dude. It is totally worth the money and you will come out with great memories and feeling of accomplishment.

    Get in, have a go.
    Written 27 July 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Wow, sounds like you heard a lot of Newquay's history during your Eco Kayak with our superstar instructor, James. Our instructors are well trained and well equipped with knowledge of Newquay's Coastline. We are happy to hear you had an amazing time and can't wait to see you next time.
    Written 31 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Andy M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022 • Family
    From start to finish my experience with the team at NAC has been brilliant, there customer service on the phone and through Instagram messages has been amazing and Dan in particular was very helpful.

    Our session for my niece and I was booked for 11am originally but due to swell conditions he gave us the option to move the the afternoon session but also the option to choose other activities.

    We chose to stay with kayaking and this was on the river Gannel, which isn’t always possible due to tides. From the moment we arrived at the centre the staff where great, very welcoming and friendly.

    We were taken down to the Gannel via mini bus and Dom one of the instructors took us through the safety, this was my niece (14) very first experience doing anything like this and Dom was brilliant with her. We were originally meant to join another group but we were happy to have stayed with Dom as she was a great knowledgeable guide and my niece was very happy to stay with this group.

    Overall a fantastic experience and well worth the money.

    100% recommend and we will be back.

    Andy
    Written 15 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Dear Andy, thank you for recommending us in your review! We are glad we made your experience kayaking with us a great one and will look forward to seeing you both back here for some more adventures soon.
    Written 28 September 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Nathan T
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Couples
    100% recommend this!

    We had previously done a SUP tour with them and enjoyed it so much we came back, it did not disappoint!

    Our instructors/guides Alex and Olex were fantastic, so friendly, made us feel very welcome and safe. Out on the water it was a nice mixture of learning techniques, trying some challenges, and some local history. Our favourite part was ‘running the gauntlet’ which was a narrow passageway with the tide running through it making it a bit of a challenge but also a thrill!

    The kayaks themselves were really nice and sturdy, and as they were sit on also very safe! Though try to stay in as climbing back in can be a bit of challenge but thankfully our instructors were there if we needed help!
    Written 3 July 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you, Nathan! We're thrilled you enjoyed your sea kayaking adventure with us and had a great time running the gauntlet! Alex and Olex will be delighted to hear your kind words. It's fantastic to know you came back after your SUP tour and had another memorable experience. We can't wait to welcome you back for more coastal adventures in Newquay! 🛶🌊
    Written 4 July 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Ashley S
    London, UK5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had the pleasure of embarking on a mesmerising kayak trip with James this morning around the Newquay coastline. The highlight for me was undoubtedly navigating through a mysterious dark cave and getting an unexpected encounter with a seal towards the end! James' expertise and passion for the waters shone throughout, ensuring not just safety but also an unforgettable experience. I'm already eager to hit the waters again and would wholeheartedly recommend this adventure to both novices and seasoned kayakers alike. Five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Written 9 August 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review on your kayak session with James! We are stoked to hear you had such an amazing time and were able to go into some of our caves and see the local seals. We will pass this along for James to hear
    Written 18 August 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Keeva T
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Couples
    We ended up kayaking in the estuary instead of the sea as the weather took a turn for the worse, Sean (the manager) was on this days in advance to arrange this for us as we’d originally booked in august, his communications and hospitality throughout the whole weekend of activities we booked was fantastic, thank you! Alex is who took us out on the water! He was great fun, helpful and encouraging, he clearly enjoys what he does! The kayaking was equal parts relaxing, challenging and hilarious and it was a great way to end our winter weekend in Newquay and just incase anyones wondering the wetsuits gloves and boots in all activities really make them doable even at this time of year! Don’t let the fact it’s winter put you off!
    Written 12 December 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you so much for this great review. We are so happy that you had such a fantastic experience with us, and we will be sure to pass on your kind words to Sean and Alex :)
    Written 16 December 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    SatisfiedHuntingdon
    Huntingdon, UK121 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Booked in advance as we were travelling for a long weekend to Newquay.
    During the run up the centre kept us up to date even asking us to move our arrival time slightly earlier to allow for the tides.
    The day before we were contacted to discuss the booking as the sea conditions were expected to be too rough, and were given a number of other options. We wanted to Kayak so an instructor was allocated and we were driven to a secluded inlet that was more sheltered.
    The instructor Dan could not have been nicer to two unfit, 60+ year olds that had never Kayaked before and not only paddled the inlet at our pace, but was very informative about the wild life, the local area and many more other things - Thanks Dan.
    A well recommended centre that can cater for all your needs
    If it wasn’t the 350+ mile drive they would see us again
    Written 23 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you so much for your kind words, SatisfiedHuntingdon! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your kayaking adventure with Dan in Newquay. We always strive to accommodate our guests and ensure a memorable experience, especially when the weather surprises us. It's great to know you appreciated the local insights and felt well taken care of. We hope to welcome you back for another coastal adventure someday, despite the distance!
    Written 21 October 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Grace A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022
    My family and I did the sea kayaking and snorkelling safari with James and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! The kayaking tour included an opportunity to see seals, crabs and jellyfish. The experience was only made better by the amount we learnt from James about the lifecycle of a crab and why the area was called 'Dead mans cove'. The entire experience was welcoming of visitors at any level of kayaking experience which was extremely positive. The snorkelling was also incredible as the water was crystal clear which meant we were able to view the full extent of Cornwall's underwater wildlife. I would highly recommend the Newquay Activity Centre to anyone looking for a once in a lifetime experience when visiting and staying in Cornwall for the summer. The facilities were also immaculate and any valuables could be locked in a locker for safe keeping until the activity is finished.
    Written 16 August 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Amazing! We are overjoyed at your review of Newquay Activity Centre, the underwater world is truly magical during those few perfect summer months. I will pass on your spectacular review to James, he will be over the moon. Thank you for taking the time to share with us your experience, much appreciated.
    Written 28 September 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Alhasan A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Solo
    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
    Written 12 October 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you, Alhasan, for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your kayaking adventure with James. Exploring the caves and learning about the coastal history definitely adds a special touch to the experience. We hope to see you again for more coastal adventures in Newquay, Cornwall. Please do come back for some surfing or paddleboarding next time!
    Written 15 October 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Kim B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022 • Business
    Mando took New Horizons a ‘social, emotional and educational needs school’ around the circuit that they usually do. Mando was absolutely amazing… we had a exceptionally challenging student and a staff member (me) that wasn’t very confident In The water.
    Mando was phenomenal!
    He challenged the pupils when needed and read the social queues from staff, allowing all parties to achieve and support when needed.

    Mando - I know you probably thought of this booking as an everyday activity but I want you to know, you changed deprived children’s lives and for that I thank you. Kimi 🌊🙌🏻
    Written 8 July 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    So glad to here this lovey message about your instructor Mando. We will pass this message along for him to read. Happy to hear that the New Horizons school enjoyed their activity and our instructor helped the activity run smoothly. We enjoyed having all of you down this year and hope we can make it happen again soon.
    Written 24 July 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Showing results 1-10 of 179
    *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

    Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay provided by Newquay Activity Centre

    All Newquay HotelsNewquay Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Newquay
    All things to do in Newquay
    Amusement Parks in Newquay
    RestaurantsFlightsHoliday RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesCar Hire