Sea Cave Kayaking Experience

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Sea Cave Kayaking Experience

  • Available Dates

    April to October (See 2025 available dates on our LIVE booking calendar by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button)
  • Price

    Price starting at:

    Teen seat in a double kayak (12-17 y/o) €59.99

    Standard seat in a double kayak €64.99
  • Meeting Location

    The Irish Experience, Booking Office,
    Main St, Fethard-On-Sea, The Hook Peninsula, Co Wexford.
    Eircode: Y34 P778
    Google Maps Location: Click Here
  • Minimum age

    Minimum Age:  12 – Children 15 years of age & younger must participate in one of our awesome double kayaks accompanied by an adult

    Single Kayak Minimum Age:  16
  • START TIME - FINISH TIME

    For available start times, please click the “Book Now” button

    Note: Check-In Closes30 minutes before your tour start time
  • Swimming Required

    Beginner Friendly – No swimming ability or kayaking experience is required for this experience
  • Duration

    3-hour Experience (2.5 hours approx of Paddle Time) – Allow time before and after for gearing up and down
  • Difficulty

    2 to 3 /5

    Difficulty varies with sea conditions on the day

    A good level of general fitness is required
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SEA CAVE KAYAKING EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Approximately 3-hour Sea Cave Kayaking Experience (Check-In Closes 30 mins before start time).
  • Fully Guided Experience with an Expert Kayaking Guide who will Bring your Stunning Surroundings to Life!
  • Discover the Hidden Sea Caves and Arches During this Truly Magical Experience.
  • Immerse yourself in our Amazingly Diverse Geological Peninsula
  • Hear Epic Stories of Battles and Invasions in this very location where The Normans Derailed Irish History Forever!
  • Explore Hidden Beaches and Sandy Coves, where we will Land for a midway pitstop.
  • Re-energize Yourself with our Famous mid-tour Hot Chocolate & Snack Included!
  • Spot our Local Seals who Tail our Kayaks to See what we are up to!
  • See Beautiful Marine Wildlife such as Dolphins, Basking Sharks, and an Impressive Variety of Coastal Birds using the same Habitat.
  • Unique Perspective: Whether you’re an international tourist or local, this Experience will leave you lost for words.
  • Suitable for Novice or Experienced Paddlers, this is an experience that will heighten senses and excite!
  • We Safely Guide you out of your comfort zone and into your ‘Adventure Zone’ on this experience to remember!
Sea Cave Kayaking The Irish Experience

SEA CAVE KAYAKING EXPERIENCE – “A REAL IRISH ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE”

The Irish Experience offers our world-famous Sea Cave Kayaking Experience along Ireland’s visually stunning southern coastline. This incredible bucket list Authentic Irish tour is one of the best things to do when visiting Ireland. The Experience location itself encompasses the best Atlantic Sea Kayaking location in Ireland. Sea Cave Kayaking with us is a unique and exhilarating way to explore our magical and visually stunning coastline.

Led by your fun, informative, and Expert Sea Kayaking Guides, we explore an impressive coastline full of hidden gems. Discover previously unknown golden sandy beaches, craggy secret coves, hidden cracks and crevasses. With us, you will discover what the Atlantic Ocean has been carving out over millions of years.  This coastline comprises an impressive variety of Sea Caves along the jagged and sheer cliff face of Baginbun Head. Discover one of the largest and most remarkable natural Sea Caves you will ever have the pleasure of experiencing by kayak.

THE HOOK PENINSULA

The Hook Peninsula in County Wexford is steeped in jaw-dropping history, Rich Irish heritage, wildlife and an incredibly beautiful natural area. A beautiful outcrop of rugged land that jolts outward off the south west Wexford coast into the Atlantic Ocean. Magnificent natural landscapes include beautiful beaches, hidden sandy coves, tall, rugged rocky cliffs, and limestone slabs that run down into the Ocean. All this you will discover throughout the Experience.

Home to the oldest operational lighthouse in the world! (800+ Years). The Hook Lighthouse stands proudly at Hook Head, completely intact, and looks magnificent for miles. With stunning sights and scenes of epic drama in days of old, the place is also steeped in epic history and stories of destruction that you must hear from us! Today it is one of the Irish coast’s most beautiful and genuinely peaceful areas.

 

For Private Group Bookings of over 14 People Please Contact Us

What To Bring

  • Bottle of Water / Soft Drink*
  • Footwear you don’t mind getting wet / Wetsuit Boots or Aqua Shoes*
  • Arrive wearing shorts* or bathing suit* so transition into a wetsuit is easy (Please avoid cotton under wetsuit)
  • Sun cream*
  • Extra snack if required e.g bar, nuts, etc.
  • Sunglasses*
  • Towel*

What Is Included

  • Local Expert Guide
  • Full Length Wetsuit
  • Kayaking Safety Gear
  • Kayaking Equipment
  • Pre-Tour Tuition
  • Mid Tour Snack
  • Chocolatey Hot Drink
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check availability and book my experience?
You can view live availability and book in by clicking on the “Book now!”-button on the page of the experience of your choice. Choose the date and time of your preference and available times and the number of spaces available will then be displayed, after which you fill in your personal details and complete payment in order to confirm your reservation. You will receive a confirmation email within minutes, if not, please make sure to check your spam folder and mark us as “safe” as you will also receive an important reminder email. On your bank statement it will say “Trekksoft/AGTheIrishExperience” or sometimes shortened by the bank to “Trekksoft”.
When should I arrive?
You should check-in at least 30 minutes before your tour start-time at our Booking Office (Eircode: Y34P778, the big green building on the corner, you won't miss it!). Please be prepared to wait for people checking in ahead of you.
What is the starting location?
After check-in at our Booking Office you will then drive yourself the short distance to Baginbun Beach. Here you will get changed into your wetsuit and meet your guide at the tour start time. There is parking available in the village for check-in and at Baginbun Beach where you launch from.
Do I need to be able to swim?
No, you do not need to be able to swim to join one of our kayaking experiences. You will always be provided with a buoyancy aid, which will keep you afloat if you are in the water and a guide will always be near to help you back into your kayak, although our sit-on top kayaks are extremely stable – especially our double XL kayaks.
Do I need prior kayaking experience?
Not at all, our experiences are suitable for all, ranging from people who have never kayaked before to experienced kayakers.
Is there a minimum age?
The minimum age for our Sea Cave Kayaking Experience is 12 y/o and the minimum age for a single kayak is 16 y/o. When sharing a double kayak at least one of the participants has to be minimum age 16y/o.
Are there weight or height restrictions?
There is a maximum weight limit for our kayaking experiences. The maximum weight limit for our single kayaks is approximately 125kg / 20 stone and the combined total weight restriction for our double XL kayaks is approximately 190kg / 30 stone. There are no height restrictions.
Should we choose a double or a single kayak?
Our double XL kayaks are by far the most popular kayak, as they are the most stable and you can share the paddling together. Please note: Our guides will always be in their own kayaks and cannot share a kayak with any guests or their children.
Do minimum numbers apply for the experience to go ahead?
Yes, a minimum of 6 participants must be booked in for this experience to go ahead. If this is not the case we will be in touch to reschedule.
Do we always get into the cave / caves?
There is no guarantee that you will enter a cave by kayak, the route is dictated by marine conditions at the time of your tour. For sea kayaking, there are many factors to take into account, conditions change quickly at sea. Ensuring the group's safety is priority. Your guide will determine the best route and actions to take at that specific time based on their ongoing risk assessment. Rest assured that you will be given the best adventure possible at the time
For more Frequently Asked Questions click here:
https://theirishexperience.com/faq/

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