Emerald Outdoors

Our kayaking Day Tour brings you on an unforgettable journey through Kenmare bay. Seize this unique opportunity to move silently through otherwise inaccessible areas. With no polluting or noisy engines we can get you closer than ever before to a friendly colony of seals and other local wildlife. You will, of course, stay dry and warm throughout your tour with no need for uncomfortable wetsuits or complicated skills.

• Stay dry and warm as you get close to the sea.
• Explore hidden places that only a kayak can reach.
• Suitable for all fitness and experience levels.
• Safe, enjoyable and no need for wetsuits.
• ​Highly experienced and internationally renowned guides on every trip.​

Sit back, relax and allow our guide to give you all the instruction you need to control your stable tandem kayak; don’t worry, you are guaranteed plenty of time to soak in your surroundings! Kenmare Bay is one of the most historically significant areas in Ireland and your guide will provide plenty of insights into the world around you. Situated on the Wild Atlantic way, you will be immersed in an unspoilt natural environment from the moment you sit in your comfortable and stable kayak.

Our family Day Tours and Night Trip are designed to give all the benefits of the adult tours with some added fun and games to keep everyone happy. With one adult and one child (age 8-15) in each kayak your family can explore and discover the beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way.

• Experience our kayak Day Tours and Night Trip tailored for family enjoyment​
• See the water sparkle with bioluminescence.
• A rich tapestry of local history, wildlife and landscape.
• Get close to the sea while staying dry.​
• ​All equipment provided
• Low ratio expert guiding on every trip​

The minimum age for our Family Trips is 8 but there is no maximum! If you don’t have children (age 8-15) and want to join the morning tour, please go ahead and book a place.

• Corporate Groups
• School Groups
• Stags & Hens

Paddleboarding is the new craze sweeping the watersports world. Starting and finishing at Kenmare pier you can try this fantastic new activity only a 5 minute walk from Kenmare town centre.

• Try walking on water
• ​Explore Ireland’s most inland sea
• Childlike fun for all ages
• Includes: wetsuit, buoyancy aid, paddleboard and instruction

Challenge yourself on this new and exciting tour; take up position on your paddleboard and our guide will teach you all you need to know. Every tour is individually crafted to suit YOU, the people on it, to give you most out of your paddleboard experience. Gently cruise through historic and wild surroundings and immerse yourself in the present moment. You will even improve your core stability as you enjoy the craic; all you need to bring is swimwear and a sense of fun!

Our starlit night trips are designed to create an atmosphere of peace and quiet as you gently move through the beautiful Kenmare Bay. You don’t need any previous experience to join us on this magical tour that will bring you close to seals and mystical sparks of biolumiescence. The fleeting shadows of passing sea birds and surrounding silhouettes of majestic mountains make this an experience that you will never forget.

• Take a night away from the bar.
• ​A unique and memorable experience.
• See the water sparkle with bioluminescence.​
• All equipment provided
• Low ratio expert guiding on every trip

As your night vision develops you will experience an increased sensory awareness of the sounds and smells of the ocean starting to emerge. Our kayaks slip noiselessly through the reflections of the mountains, allowing you a break from the relentless pressures of the day in a welcome oasis of calm.

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