Sea kayaking vacations

Our most popular sea kayaking vacations make for the Adriatic – to the islands and sea caves of the Dalmatian Coast and the clear, calm waters of the Bay of Kotor. They’re active but leave plenty of time for swimming in warm waters and feasting at harbourside seafood restaurants. Adventures in the Greek Islands follow a similar vein, with kayaking days balanced with beach time and archaeological tours. Scotland is a great spot for sheltered lochs too.

Further afield, things get a little more adventurous. Our sea kayaking vacations head to Baja California for whale watching and beachside camping. Visiting Komodo National Park is your chance to paddle past Komodo dragons with experts who know how close is too close. The west coast of Canada offers a mix of wilderness and wildlife – including kayaking in orca-populated waters – along with camping that respects traditional Indigenous territories. For warmer climes, head to the Caribbean coast of the Americas for sea kayaking amongst tropical reefs and mangroves in Belize.

There’s a common ingredient in all our sea kayaking vacations – brilliant guides. They come from all kinds of backgrounds, so you might end up paddling with a foraging expert, marine biologist, wildlife photographer or environmental activist. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone more passionate about marine conservation than a sea kayaking guide.

The guides on our sea kayaking vacations know the waters well, sharing shortcuts to sea caves and pointing out hidden eagle nests. They also take you to accommodation that’s tricky to find without local expertise – the most scenic beaches for wild camping and oceanside lodges with kayak launches. Safety is key too. Experienced guides know how to navigate the currents and climate – and when not to. They’ll brief you on the day ahead and chat through any questions or more challenging routes, ensuring the pace matches the abilities of the group. With all that in expert hands, you can relax and enjoy the splash.