Giant Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience in Newquay
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Giant Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience in Newquay
By Newquay Activity Centre
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3… 2… 1… Blast Off! We are excited to share our biggest activity to date at the Newquay Activity Centre. Stand up paddle boarding in Cornwall just got even bigger on our super sized inflatable SUP! Enjoy team games, epic views and a sense of camaraderie on Newquays breathtaking coastline. Learn how to balance, paddle and navigate these supersize beasts!
Under the watchful eye of our expert instructor, you’ll work as a team to navigate craggy coastlines, cliffs, caves and currents. Throughout the tour, our passionate guides will be on hand to give you a fascinating insight into Newquay’s mythical past as well as helping you spot interesting marine wildlife.
After exploring Newquay’s coastal landscape and mastering some basic moves, you’ll moor up your Super SUP for a variety of hilariously fun games. These include the appropriately titled King of the SUP, Sumo SUP and, of course, a bit of classic SUP racing!
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Ages 8-85, max of 8 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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- All Super SUP equipment provided
- Professional, qualified, paddleboard instructor
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- Newquay Activity Centre Surf School, 60 Fore St, Newquay TR7 1LW, UKNewquay Activity Centre 60 Fore St, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1LW, UK *Please message us your email address to receive a confirmation email from us, with all the details in. Please meet us at 60 Fore Street, Cornwall, TR71LW. Your nearest parking is Tower road car park.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Pushchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 148635P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires reasonable weather conditions. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered an alternative activity, different date or a credit note.
- Suitable for children over 8 years of age
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 148635P9
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- henrylU3890AT0 contributionsNovember University Surf TripJust got back from a surf weekend with the Newquay Activity Centre, doing 8 hours of surfing over Saturday and Sunday. We were a large group of 24 university students, yet they made the entire process seem-less, and gave us great discounts on the surf lessons, so many thanks to Dan for helping us organise all of this. The surf instructors were also great, being very passionate and ensuring everyone was kept safe. We really liked how they separated the more experienced surfers from the beginners, allowing everyone to improve at a level right for them! The addition of getting surf photography included is one of the greatest reasons to choose the NAC, so you can flex on your friends and social media about how you’re now a surfer! We’ll 100% be back for more lessons in the future.Written 13 November 2024
- evelinar1120 contributionsExcellent experienceMy group and I had an excellent experience taking 4 beginner surf lessons this weekend. Half of our group had never surfed before, but were given all the support they needed to start. Our instructors, Oleks and Alex made the experience safe and fun. They were very personable and answered all my questions and gave tips on how to improve. The instructors were also constantly supervising us, ensuring our safety. I ended this trip feeling much more confident about surfing! Would recommend.Written 11 November 2024
- davidmC8750WH0 contributionsGreat funMy son (11 y.o.) and I booked on the Coasteering experience during the autumn half term. It was great fun, easing us up to the higher jumps, with encouragement, but no pressure, to try what we all felt comfortable with. Sarah was an excellent guide, keeping us safe, but all the while with a light touch, so there was no scaremongering. My son loved it, and coped really with the jumps, swimming and climbing. If recommend this experience.Written 8 November 2024
- Excursion432553812530 contributionsBestDan is a very patient trainer. I have always kept in touch with him. I have never met such an enthusiastic friend. I recommend everyone to try it.Written 29 October 2024
- seandX5655DN0 contributionsGreat Overall ExperienceSean was great, very accommodating when I struggled with the initial Kayaking. Took plenty of pictures. Really funny guy too. Highly recommend.Written 24 October 2024
- hannahcG1917CE0 contributionsAmazing!!I would highly recommend participating in anything Newquay Activity Centre has to offer, after just completing the intensive surf instructor course I only have good things to say! The team there are fantastic, super friendly and helpful, especially Jacob our course leader, who managed to organise and run the entire course, he made us all feel super comfortable and thoroughly enjoy ourselves. Alan, Simon and Alex were also great fun and so so helpful.Written 23 October 2024
- 882sianr0 contributionsCornish challenge complete!!We went on a hen weekend and booked the cornish challenge. It was amazing! We had so much fun. We are already planning a reunion to come back and do it again!Written 20 October 2024
- Excursion220178004080 contributionsPaddleboarding in the seaAbsolutely fantastic. James our instructor was great and extremely patient. All round a lovely guy who made the experience even better. Def recomend paddle boarding but don't be fooled you will hurt after 🤣Written 16 October 2024
- O8205JSdaniels0 contributionsAMAZINGDid the beginners surf lesson with James and Marie, had an amazing time! It was my first time surfing and James explained it and broke it all down step by step. Will be back. Thanks James and Marie!!Written 16 October 2024
- tobyk2210 contributionsAlex is an amazing instructorFirst time ever surfing in my life. Absolutely amazing! Massive thank you to Alex Warrington who helped instruct me, made it really clear and also has some incredible banta! Also thank you to Sean, who was also incredibly helpful, and made everything seem so clear and easy. Will definitely try surfing again, as you both made it seem so fun and entertaining. Thank youWritten 12 October 2024
- 250alhasana0 contributionsMany thanks to James the instructor for showing me the important lessons on kayaking.The views are amazing specially when you go In the caves. As I’m kayaking around the coast the instructor James gave me a little history. Really enjoyed it and would recommend anyone to use this service if they’ve never been kayaking on sea before. Thank you JamesWritten 12 October 2024
- joaZ4131PC0 contributionsBeginners Surf LessonFantastic experience, with a great instructor. The waves are way bigger than you expect but Fistral beach is stunning.Written 8 October 2024
- edaT4261OQ0 contributionsFantasticFantastic trip with Sean around Newquay, shut on a Sunday but went out of their way to accommodate my 40th which happened to be a Sunday. Sean is very knowledgeable with the local area, and great company. Really recommend. Can’t thank them enough.Written 6 October 2024
- L4847LUandyc0 contributionsPrivate Bodyboarding lessonTwo of us had a private Bodyboarding lesson with James, very enjoyable time. James is very knowledgeable and gave us lots of tips about how to get the best position on the board and to get the most out of the waves, really good couple of hours. Would recommend it to anyone who wishes to advance or learn. Thanks Newquay activity center & thank you James for a very enjoyable and memorable experience.Written 6 October 2024
- Murfman19820 contributionsAwesome day out!DAISY was brilliant, really enjoyed the afternoon learning some new skills, I'd thoroughly recommend anyone to try this!Written 4 October 2024
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Hannah H
16 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
We were a family of five, 3 kids aged 15, 15 and 13 and did the family super sup. The booking process was quick, easy and helpful, even providing details of someone to take care of our dog whilst we participated in the event. All staff were friendly and enthusiastic and the equipment all good quality. Our instructor Louis was loads of fun and very knowledgable about the local area. He pitched it all spot in for the teenagers. We explored the coast and played loads of fun games on the board. I would highly recommend this as a value for money great fun activity for all the family. Thank you
Written 28 July 2021
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Izzy M
1 contribution
Aug 2022
The waves were a bit crazy for kayaking so we ended up on a super sub with James. It was brilliant, we all had a great time. James is cheery, helpful and has great local knowledge, stories and info on local flora and fauna. Thanks for today!
Written 4 August 2022
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Thank you so much for the 5 star review. We are happy to hear that the Super Sup was a great time after having to change from the kayaking. We are lucky to have so many different options when the weather changes. We will pass this message along for James to see.
Written 5 August 2022
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Donna B
6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Amazing experience with Instructor James! Family of 7 stand-up paddle boarding on the same giant board. We loved it. No worries about not being able to swim well as they kit you out with floating jackets. Great tour from James. We were really impressed with how James handled our 8 year old getting a bit panicked, he tied him to his self and had him floating along with him and it made him feel safe and calm. James was cool as a cucumber.
Would recommend this tour 100%.
Would recommend this tour 100%.
Written 28 August 2023
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Brilliant! what an aiming review we are stoked you had so much fun with James on our SSUP We will be looking forward to seeing you return for more fun in the future !
Thanks
TEAM NAC
Written 25 September 2023
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Michael C
Carlton Colville, UK2 contributions
Four of us initially booked to go paddle boarding but on arrival due to higher winds and a choppier sea we were changed to the Super Sup.
We were a bit dubious at first but it was a great call from the instructors as we would have struggled alone on a single board.
The activity was great fun and made even better by the wit and humour of our instructors Harrison and Josh who significantly added to the overall experience.
Must also mention Gareth who we booked with. Incredibly helpful and knowledgeable.
If you are in two minds whether to book an activity or not then don’t be. Just do it, you won’t regret it.
Many thanks to all the team.
We were a bit dubious at first but it was a great call from the instructors as we would have struggled alone on a single board.
The activity was great fun and made even better by the wit and humour of our instructors Harrison and Josh who significantly added to the overall experience.
Must also mention Gareth who we booked with. Incredibly helpful and knowledgeable.
If you are in two minds whether to book an activity or not then don’t be. Just do it, you won’t regret it.
Many thanks to all the team.
Written 26 August 2022
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Thank you for your kind review! We love to hear that you enjoyed super stand up paddle-boarding, it is a wise craft to switch to for sea faring tours when the wind and swell picks up and we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience! Harrison and Josh always work hard to inject comedy into their instructing to reinforce comfort in our guests. They will be pleased to read your review!
Cheers
The NAC team!
Written 30 August 2022
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Nicola S
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Jun 2023 • Couples
Originally we were booked on for an afternoon of kayaking but as the sea was quite choppy or as our instructor Amy likes to say "spicy" we opted for the Giant SUP and had the best time. Amy was very knowledgable about the local area and wildlife, we learnt a lot in one afternoon. She was very easy going and did a great job making us feel safe out on the water. We were even lucky enough to see a seal pop up next to our SUP. Thank you Amy!
Written 29 June 2023
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Thank you, Nicola! We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time on the Giant SUP with Amy. It sounds like you had an unforgettable adventure exploring the choppy seas and spotting wildlife. Your kind words about Amy's knowledge and approach are much appreciated. We hope to see you back in Newquay for more coastal adventures soon!
Written 12 August 2024
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Bludog
Cumnock, UK1 contribution
Jul 2022
We had booked stand up paddle boarding but the weather was windy and the sea choppy. Rather than cancel the Centre phoned ahead and offered the Giant Stand Up Paddle Board experience as the big boards are more stable. We had a fantastic time and visited two caves and surfed onto the beach. Jacob was our instructor and he was brilliant. Very knowledgable about the area and always in control of the board and we felt very safe in his hands. Can highly recommend the Newquay Activity Centre for teens and families.
Written 8 July 2022
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So pleased to hear you enjoyed your alternative activity! The Super SUP is a great alternative activity that always is loads of fun. We will pass this message along to Jacob for him to hear.
Written 25 July 2022
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Emily S
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We came to Newquay Activity Centre as a family as part of celebrations for our dad’s 60th birthday. We had a fantastic time! The weather wasn’t on our side for SUP but we had the super SUP experience instead and had, possibly, even more fun. Jacob was a great instructor and made sure we were able to enjoy every moment. Leading up to, we also found the centre to be great with communication, helping with booking etc.
Thank you for a fab session - would definitely recommend.
Thank you for a fab session - would definitely recommend.
Written 4 June 2022
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hi!
So glad you had a great time despite the weather and that everyone enjoyed it - sounds like a good birthday! We passed on your kind words to the team and would love to see you again soon.
The NAC team :D
Written 8 June 2022
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Resort440694
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We took part as a family of 6. James was a fantastic instructor who kept our teenage boys well engaged throughout! The activity really was worth every penny, our children will say this was the highlight of their holiday. James also took photo’s of our activity and kindly shared them with us afterwards, talk about going above and beyond. Thank you James.
Written 1 September 2022
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Our Super Sup tours really are for the whole family and we do love to help you leave with some memories of an epic holiday adventure. Thank you for writing us a review.
Written 6 September 2022
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FoodLover
3 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
My partner and I had such an amazing experience paddle boarding and snorkling around the coast of Newquay. James was a fantastic instructor - couldn’t fault anything! He gave us an insight into the history of the coast as well as taking us to great spots to see spider crabs and seals. Definitely the best part of our Newquay trip!
Written 14 August 2022
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We are thrilled you enjoyed your SUP Snorkel so much. Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful flawless review.
Written 27 September 2022
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Luke S
United Kingdom1 contribution
Apr 2021 • Family
Had planned in for some SUP lessons with the granulated but due to weather couldn’t go ahead. The team were prompt in calling with an offer of rescheduling or having a go on the ‘mega SUP’. I have to say I think we enjoyed the mega SUP more than we would the single lessons. Our two instructors Amy & Adam were great at ensuring everyone enjoyed themselves and very knowledgeable about ocean life and the coastline. I honestly can’t recommend the team enough and the best bit of all......we saw a seal come up close for an nose!
Written 11 April 2021
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