Newquay kayaking tours: take in breathtaking views, explore secret coves and investigate smugglers caves.​
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 up skill 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. We’re proud to be Tripadvisor’s No.1 provider of water sports adventures. Choose from one of our growing selection of Cornwall kayaking tours and explore the beautiful Cornish coastline.
Whether you’re an adventure loving family, wild group of stag and hens or an adventurous individual looking to explore; we have the best range of kayaking activities for you.
Whatever your age, ability or group size, we will provide the perfect kayaking tours and coastal adventures in Newquay for you.
Our HQ is conveniently based on Fore Street, Newquay and is close to Towan beach, the gateway to the Gazzle Peninsula and less than a one-minute walk to Newquay’s town centre. With car parks close by, eateries up the road and the beach just below us; you’ll be in prime position for a day out to remember with Newquay Activity Centre.
Contact our expert team of professionals for more information and experience our Newquay kayaking adventures. We have developed tours for all ages and abilities to get the absolute most out of Newquay’s breathtaking coastline.
We’ll kit you out with a warm, flexible wetsuit to keep you comfortable in the water, along with a high-quality Nookie helmet – the market leaders in coasteering safety equipment. Over the top, you’ll wear a YAK buoyancy aid for maximum support and comfort while you explore the coastline. If you’d rather not get your own shoes wet, we also have a wide range of trainers available to hire on the day.
We pride ourselves on making every kayak special and our reviews are testament to that. We have over 4322 5 star Google & Tripadvisor reviews!
Great kayak and snorkel session - saw jellyfish and seals up close. Oleks and Luke made it really fun and enjoyable.
Sally, Google
Fantastic coastal kayak tour with James - professional, reassuring & well organised. Felt safe & looked after from start to finish. Highly recommended
Jonathan, Google
Brilliant sea kayaking lesson with James - exploring caves, coastal views and local history. Great for beginners, highly recommend!
Alhasan, Tripadvisor
Fun kayak tour along the coastline with James - clear instruction, local landmarks and friendly seals made it a brilliant experience!
Jonny, Tripadvisor
Super fun kayak tour with Amy - sea caves, coastal history and games. Well organised with great kit and facilities. Highly recommended!
Peter, Tripadvisor
Unreal kayak and snorkel tour - exploring the coast and seeing seals up close. Heath was friendly, knowledgeable and made it unforgettable!
Angela, Tripadvisor
We are licensed by AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority) and are a recognised Training centre for SLSGB (Surf Life Saving Great Britain), the only one in Newquay. Understand what these outdoor activity qualifications mean for your safety and enjoyment.
The Perfect Location For Kayaking Tours Lessons In Newquay
Our HQ is conveniently based close to Towan beach, the gateway to the Gazzle Peninsula and less than a one-minute walk to Newquay’s town centre. With car parks close by, eateries up the road and the beach just below us; you’ll be in prime position for a day out to remember with Newquay Activity Centre.
Kayaking Locations In Newquay
The Gazzle is a cliff-line steeped in history. Smugglers caves, natural rapids, craggy inlets and hidden coves; our coastline holds a host of secrets just waiting to be discovered.
Newquay Bay is one of the most sheltered stretches along Cornwall’s northern coastlines. At low tide, the pristine sand stretches all the way from Newquay’s harbour to the cliffs of Lusty Glaze beach. Seals and dolphins regularly frequent these waters and once out of Towan’s harbour, we’ll lead you along sections of coastline otherwise inaccessible by land.
Together with your experienced and qualified instructor you will assess the conditions, learn the fundamentals of beach and ocean safety and perfect your kayak skills before launching your craft into the water. Your tuition will be land and water based and pitched at a level to suit all group members.
Every adventure differs depending on the weather and swell conditions of the day, so get ready for an action packed paddle along Newquay’s scenic coastlines.
Newquay Activity Centre have been delivering kayaking tours in Cornwall for over 10 years. We’re proud of our number 1 ranking on trip advisor and we are two time winners of the Cornwall Tourism Awards and gold winners of the South West Tourism Awards.
We are proud to have been recognised and sponsored by Rip Curl; they are a leader in watersport equipment, apparel and wetsuits, and have recognised Newquay Activity Centre as a centre of excellence in Cornwall.
We also provide AT for our military services, and have regular visits from the Army, Navy and RAF and are proud to be a recognised centre for Help For Heroes. This means we regularly organise military adventure training packages that meet their high standards. Their core values of teamwork, developing leadership and other personal qualities is necessary to withstand the rigours of operational service.
A good kayak is only as good as the route, your instructor and your gear. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations in all these areas.
WetsuitÂ
You’ll be suited up in a top of the range, warm, comfortable and flexible wetsuit. Being toasty warm and having the freedom to move in the water ensures you’ll enjoy the coasteer as much as possible.
Helmet
We are as serious about safety as we are passionate about coasteering. Each person is fitted with a ‘Nookie’ helmet. Nookie are the market leaders in outdoor safety equipment. Their helmets are comfortable, adjustable and offer unrivalled protection.
Buoyancy Aid
Above your wetsuit but below your rash vest, you’ll be wearing a YAK buoyancy aid. These lightweight flotation aids are ergonomically designed to offer maximum buoyancy and comfort whilst not impeding your kayking experience.
Trainers
We have a large range of resilient sports trainers available to rent. So instead of you worrying about ruining your own shoes, you can concentrate on enjoying the ocean adventure.
For over 20 years our knowledgeable and passionate coaches have pioneered the training of surfing, bodyboarding and coasteering instructors.
Explore our top outdoor activities in Newquay, from surf lessons and coasteering to Super SUP adventures - unforgettable, instructor-led experiences on Cornwall’s stunning coastline for all abilities.
Newquay’s varied coastline plays host to a huge array of native wildlife and is steeped in incredible history.
We’ve developed our kayaking routes in collaboration with the Cornwall Wildlife Trust, meaning our instructors can provide you with an in-depth guidance of the native flora and fauna along the coastlines. We’ll also regale you with tales of history, myth and legend.
During a recent eco-coasteer we found over 80 marine species along the Gazzle stretch alone.
Preserving the quality of our coastal environment and ensuring its protection is a number one priority of the Newquay Activity Centre.
We live to enjoy everything the coast has to offer and having clean, litter free waters is vitally important for the health and safety of native wildlife, as well as our own. Ask our team about our current environmental strategies and find out how you can help contribute towards looking after our coastlines.
Newquay Activity Centre is open 7 days a week all year round. You can book online or call us on 01637 877722 or pop into our centre at 60 Fore Street, Newquay, TR7 1LW to book a lesson today!
