Sea kayaking lessons and tours in Newquay, Cornwall

Explore the smuggler's coves and craggy coastline of Newquay and beyond on these sea kayaking lessons and tours in Cornwall.

It’s the best way to appreciate Newquay’s incredible coastal environment with each tour being different due to the changing weather conditions. Our tours are great for all ages and abilities.
With no prior experience required for any of our kayak tours, we embed the essential skills to get you started and upskill you as you move through the tour. The focus is on exploring the coast from this unique perspective and moving at your own speed under the guidance of our experienced, qualified and outgoing instructors.

Location
Operating from Towan Bay - rated as one of the best beaches in Cornwall, Newquay is renowned for its tidal caves, coves and hidden beaches once used for smugglers and pirates. Exposed during low tide, the cliffs and rocky coastline is also a haven for marine mammals like seals and dolphins. Only an hour flight from central London to the area's domestic airport, sandy Fistral and Watergate Bay are certified as Blue Flag - ensuring clean water and beaches.

Activity
Choose between a few different options:
- Sea kayak lesson and tour
- Snorkel kayak tour
- Family kayak tour

Conditions
The coastline around Towan Beach and Fistral beach is a hotspot for biodiversity. One side is exposed to the powerful Atlantic swells and the other sheltered with deep smugglers caves. Water visibility is good, offering clear views of the seafloor below. Sea kayak lessons are organised according to the tide - with the most favourable season running from May until September when sea temperatures reach 17°C.