Sea-kayaking Banks Track
Duration
2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
Languages
English
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Kayak along the dramatic outer coastline of Pōhatu Marine Reserve
Admire towering cliffs rock stacks reefs and hidden deep sea caves
Enjoy calm water paddling suitable for beginners without experience
Explore Flea Bay Island and its stunning natural island arch
€ 38.66
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Glide across the crystal clear waters of the Pōhatu Marine Reserve and experience the untouched beauty of its dramatic outer coastline from a unique sea level perspective. As you paddle along, towering volcanic cliffs rise above you, framed by rugged rock stacks, colorful reefs, and mysterious deep sea caves carved by centuries of ocean swells. In calm conditions, the adventure becomes even more special with a visit to Flea Bay Island, where a striking natural island arch adds a sense of wonder and excitement to the journey, creating unforgettable photo opportunities amid a truly wild coastal landscape.
This guided kayaking experience offers more than scenery, providing remarkable encounters with the region’s rich marine life. Keep watch for playful seals, little penguins darting through the water, and a wide variety of seabirds soaring overhead, while lucky paddlers may even spot the rare Hector’s dolphin, known as the world’s smallest dolphin. No previous kayaking experience is required, making this adventure accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Tours operate only in safe, settled sea conditions and are led by experienced local guides who share their knowledge of the area while ensuring your comfort and safety at every stage of the journey.
Fully guided by qualified and experienced staff
All kayaking gear
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Change of cloths
Sunglasses & sunscreen
A towel
Water Bottle
Camera
Wear comfortable quick drying clothing jeans are not suitable
Maximum number of passengers 8 People
Minimum age of participants is 6 years
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Activity Provider: Pohatu Penguins
Customer Reviews
Richard
If you only have 24 hours in Dublin! It might sound crazy but what a day...phenomenal team of professionals with great gear and a truly astonishing coast line. For beginners and experienced alike, all are welcome. Howth is a lovely seaside town with a well protected harbor (perfect for beginners) and a stunning island (Ireland's Eye) just offshore that provides the experienced an opportunity to explore and enjoy the caves and inlets. Highly recommend!!!!
Hazel
Highy Recommend! I joined a lovely bunch of six fellow enthusiastic novice sea kayakers on a weekend course with Shearwater in June 2021. It was the most fantastic breakout from all that the last year has thrown at us. We all had a wonderful experience, learning kayaking techniques as well as enjoying the stunning coastal scenery around Howth. Eileen & Sean, Ciaran & Sue were all excellent instructors, being informative, professional, friendly and fun. Added to our experience due to the luck of having good weather, was an encounter with a huge number of breeding sea birds and cutely curious seals, all hanging out or perched around the cliffs of Ireland’s Eye. That was a lucky and most unexpected surprise. Sean & Sue added to the experience with some very interesting snippets of insight into the lives of some of those birds and seals. I thoroughly enjoyed the two days and would have loved to have continued for a whole week. I certainly hope to be back out on the water with Shearwater as soon as there’s availability ... :-)
Rik
We've now been out twice with Eileen, Sean and the team. As a group they are incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of sea kayaking and have made the learning experience fun. They are great at building confidence and getting you out on the water to not only see but get amongst some of the wildlife that lives just off the coast of Ireland. A tremendous invaluable experience. I'd highly recommend Shearwater Sea Kayaking to anyone who is looking for a taster session or determined to understand the discipline in-depth. Thanks guys!
jorge
Highly recommended activity to get out to sea and Ireland's Eye (weather permitting). Eileen, Sean and the rest of the Shearwater team were very professional in terms of safety instructions, but easy going once everyone in our group got to learn the basics - we were 17 people of different levels, and they split us in subgroups so everyone could enjoy the day. Loads of wild life to watch out for as well.
Bjoern
Been paddling with the guys for years. Can't recommend enough. Very knowlegeable, professional, savety conscious and always great craic. Eileen and Sean live sea kayaking. Beginner or advanced, prepare to be challenged!