Guided kayaking trip exploring the secrets of the Tenby coastline
Overview
This is the only guided kayak trip that launches from Tenby Town itself - straight off Castle Beach in the heart of the harbour, no minibus transfers or trailers. Groups are small (12 maximum) and led by qualified local guides who have been exploring this coastline for years and pick the best route for the sea conditions on the day. We're a fully licensed (AALA) activity provider and Tenby's top-rated activity on City Balloon Tours, with more than 30,000 adventurers guided since 2017. Stable sit-on-top kayaks and full kit are included, so complete beginners and families are genuinely welcome - most of our paddlers have never kayaked before.
What's Included
- Sit-on-top kayak.
- Helmet
- Wetsuit or kag (depending on the weather!)
- Buoyancy Aid
Meeting Location
5 Bridge Street
Tenby SA70 7BL, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The trip starts at our kayaking HQ on Castle Beach. We'll will kit you out with a wetsuit or waterproof kag (depending on the weather), a buoyancy aid and a helmet, then run through a short paddling lesson covering everything you need - no experience required, our stable sit-on-top kayaks are hard to fall out of!
From there we launch straight off Castle Beach into the sheltered water beneath Castle Hill. You'll paddle past the historic old lifeboat station and along North Beach, taking in the famous view of Tenby's pastel-coloured Georgian seafront - a view you can only really get from the water. As we head up the coast towards Monkstone Point, your guide will point out seabirds, hidden coves and beaches you can't reach on foot, with views across to Caldey Island along the way.
The highlight comes at St Catherine's Island: when the sea conditions allow, we'll explore its remarkable sea caves by kayak, gliding right inside passages carved out by the waves. Your guide reads the conditions on the day and picks the best route for your group, so every trip is a little different.
We finish back at Castle Beach, where you can hand over your kit, grab a coffee next door and compare photos.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-177853P5
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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 125 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Balloon Tours’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Sit-on-top kayak.
- Helmet.
- Wetsuit or kag (depending on the weather!).
- Buoyancy Aid.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided kayaking trip exploring the secrets of the Tenby coastline is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided kayaking trip exploring the secrets of the Tenby coastline will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Sit-on-top kayak.
- Helmet
- Wetsuit or kag (depending on the weather!)
- Buoyancy Aid
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
