Sea Kayak Shetland

We offer guided sea kayak trips for beginners and experienced paddlers. From Gentle to Moderate to Advanced Water Guiding and Skills Coaching. All trips are weather, forecast and sea-state dependent. As such, we don't have set locations, but mostly move around Lerwick, Scalloway and the surrounding areas.

Shetland has an amazing coastline. From no experience necessary, through to experienced kayakers with your own equipment. Taster, half day and full day trips are available. We are not about speed or distance, but about exploring the amazing coastline and getting close to the cliffs, wildlife, seabirds and sometimes encountering seals along the way.

You will be provided with waterproof sea kayaking salopettes/trousers and jacket to wear over your own clothes. A spraydeck to keep the water out and a Buoyancy Aid (PFD) with pockets for nibbles and sunglasses etc. All equipment is of very good quality and is regularly safety checked. Your group will be accompanied by at least one, often two, well-qualified and highly experienced Sea Kayak Leaders. They will give you basic tuition if required, top tips and help you to make the most of your kayaking experience.

We have two double kayaks; the rest are single closed-cockpit kayaks. We also have a canoe for taster sessions if yours is a family group with little ones. If you have no transport, we may be able to arrange collection and drop off so you can come out with us; and if possible, we are able to collect and return cruise liner passengers from the pier. We do not have a schedule of trips, but decide the location based on prevailing conditions and the weather forecast.

The best way to contact us is to use the Contact us form on our website as this gives us additional information to help with making the best opportunity for your holiday experience.