Category Canoes & Kayaks

Ireland · CANOES & KAYAKS

The 3 Best Kayaking & Canoe Trips in Ireland, Compared

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Of the 3 kayaking & canoe trips on this site, these 3 are the ones to book. Costs, durations and the practical bits are all here, so you can choose in five minutes and get back to the rest of the trip.

Dublin Bay Seal Kayaking Safari at Dalkey

Dublin Bay Seal Kayaking Safari at Dalkey - The seal encounters: close viewing without the wildlife drama

1.Dublin Bay Seal Kayaking Safari at Dalkey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143Our pick

Kayak Dublin Bay from Bullock Harbour, paddle the Dalkey coast for seals and birds, and get UNESCO biosphere views with wetsuit gear included.

“Great tour. Very much fun! We did this with a group of friends and it was a blast! Very much recommended”

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Connemara Coastal kayaking

Connemara Coastal kayaking - The paddle plan: from Bundouglas Beach along the coast

2.Connemara Coastal kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $93Best value

Guided Connemara coastal kayaking from Clifden, with wetsuits and safety gear, wildlife spotting, and stunning paddling along Bundouglas Beach.

“We forgot a towel and it was raining. The wetsuits kept you comfortable but a towel at the end would have been nice. The kayak itself was very enjoyable. Danny did a great job explaining everything before we started and stayed with the group without having to the reins too tight. Would highly recommend recommend.”

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Kayaking & Canoeing in Limerick City

Kayaking & Canoeing in Limerick City - Group Size, Timing, and Staying Comfortable for 1.5 Hours

3.Kayaking & Canoeing in Limerick City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Kayak or canoe the River Shannon in Limerick with Nevsail, plus games and local facts. Wildlife spotting from the water, 1.5 hours.

“We had a fun experience doing this. The one note I would give is that you sit in the water in the kayaks so your pants and butt get very wet and we didn't prepare properly for that. Guides were very nice!”

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