Sea Kayak Shetland
Sea Kayak Shetland
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Guided kayaking trips round Mainland Shetland. No previous experience necessary. All equipment and training provided. Taster sessions, half day or full day trips. No programme of trips. Trips available all year round, weather-permitting, and arranged round weather forecast and sea-state. Mostly single kayaks; one double kayak.
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19 contributions
Sept 2022
It's a great experience to see Shetland from the water. My group with Sea Kayak Shetland had paddlers of all levels, from first-timers to experienced. They accommodated everyone so well, and everyone got the full experience - with kayak type and instruction catered to each individual.
My tour was a shorter excursion quite near town, but you wouldn't have known it. (They have many other options as well.) We paddled in and around ancient caves, across the water - always feeling comfortable and safe with Angus and Hamish. They were very knowledgeable about all things related to the water, the land, the animals, etc. I couldn't have imagined a better experience.
Wendy offered great customer service as well. I attempted to book very late, and there were no openings. Wendy said she would let me know if anything changed and I forgot about it, thinking it wasn't going to happen. I was surprised a couple of days before my arrival to hear from Wendy that they could fit me in one afternoon.
So beautiful, a lot of fun, and surprisingly inexpensive
My tour was a shorter excursion quite near town, but you wouldn't have known it. (They have many other options as well.) We paddled in and around ancient caves, across the water - always feeling comfortable and safe with Angus and Hamish. They were very knowledgeable about all things related to the water, the land, the animals, etc. I couldn't have imagined a better experience.
Wendy offered great customer service as well. I attempted to book very late, and there were no openings. Wendy said she would let me know if anything changed and I forgot about it, thinking it wasn't going to happen. I was surprised a couple of days before my arrival to hear from Wendy that they could fit me in one afternoon.
So beautiful, a lot of fun, and surprisingly inexpensive
Written 17 September 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to write such a full review. We were pleased you were able to manage out and that you enjoyed your kayak trip.
Written 28 September 2022
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Emma H
Exeter, UK23 contributions
Jun 2021
We had two fantastic days out in our own kayaks and thanks to the experience of our guides Rosalind and Angus, got to experience some amazing paddling in places we’d have never discovered on our own. The trips were a real confidence boost for us too and we definitely improved our paddling skills along the way. Whether your a complete beginner or experienced paddler, we can’t recommend Sea Kayak Shetland highly enough.
Written 14 June 2021
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Thank you Emma. Glad that we were able to take you (and your kayaks) and that you enjoyed your guided paddle trips
Written 27 June 2021
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Alice L
1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Couples
Brilliant day out. Our guide Rosalind was so friendly, amazing at spotting wildlife and made sure we were comfortable and safe the whole way. Trip was about 4 hours, we saw otters, puffins and seals and kayaked through canons and into caves. Would recommend to anyone.
Written 14 July 2020
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Thank you for taking time to submit a lovely review.
Rosalind was chuffed you managed to see the otter family
Written 15 July 2020
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luke h
3 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
I was lucky enough to go out with Angus and Rosalind last night for a fantastic evening. Stunning views of the cliffs and all of the wildlife that inhabit them.
This was the 7th time that I have been out with SKS and each time is as memorable as the last, from visiting caves with bioluminescent plankton (Mareel) that react and glow when you paddle through them, to seaweed that appears to dance as it sway back and forth with the tide, to inaccessible beaches each with differing features and unusual sands and the the amazing array of wildlife that I would never have gotten to see otherwise.
Angus and Rosalind are clearly very accomplished, patient and instructive. Taking extra time to pass on tips to make your own experience all the better. I had never kayaked before and learn a little more with every trip. If you can follow the advice, you will find that it is not as taxing on the muscles as you might fear.
My group needed to paddle in the evening, outside of what I would expect to be a usual time and SKS have always been very accommodating and very reasonably priced.
If you are in Shetland, for any reason, I would highly recommend a trip out with SKS you will not be disappointed.
This was the 7th time that I have been out with SKS and each time is as memorable as the last, from visiting caves with bioluminescent plankton (Mareel) that react and glow when you paddle through them, to seaweed that appears to dance as it sway back and forth with the tide, to inaccessible beaches each with differing features and unusual sands and the the amazing array of wildlife that I would never have gotten to see otherwise.
Angus and Rosalind are clearly very accomplished, patient and instructive. Taking extra time to pass on tips to make your own experience all the better. I had never kayaked before and learn a little more with every trip. If you can follow the advice, you will find that it is not as taxing on the muscles as you might fear.
My group needed to paddle in the evening, outside of what I would expect to be a usual time and SKS have always been very accommodating and very reasonably priced.
If you are in Shetland, for any reason, I would highly recommend a trip out with SKS you will not be disappointed.
Written 23 June 2024
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Richard Sheridan
Ipswich, UK4 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
A fun, friendly and fabulous afternoon on the water. An engaging way to experience the dramatic Shetland coastline and see the wildlife up close. Angus, Rosalind and Wendy are superb guides, really professional yet relaxed and friendly. It was my first time sea- kayaking yet felt confident and safe from the outset. Can’t recommend this highly enough!
Written 27 August 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed the experience and look forward to seeing you next time you are in Shetland
Written 28 August 2020
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PaulO
2 contributions
Aug 2020
Super afternoon for our family (2 adults, 2 kids) with Angus and Rosalind. Little kayak experience between us yet both Angus & Rosalind very supportive & encouraging. Daughters were buzzing after the 4 hours out on the sea. We were taken into caves, through really narrow gaps and each taken out to view a group of puffins settled on the water. My eldest daughter really enjoyed fact that the afternoon was not just straight kayaking but very varied. Both Angus & Rosalind very positive, making the afternoon a lot of fun, also pointing out the intricacies of the geographical features we were in among. Both made us feel very secure from a safety point of view. A brilliant afternoon and highly recommend to anyone even remotely intrigued by sea kayaking in Shetland.
Written 10 August 2020
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Thank you for your review, Paul. Glad you all enjoyed Ronas Voe and its geology.
Written 27 August 2020
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Klapperfrosch
4 contributions
Aug 2020
Experienced guides - gave a lot of information on sea life in Shetland in general and in Cunningsburgh bay specifically. Tour was along the front shore, we went into caves and were challenged by some shallow water paths through the rocks. Had a lot of fun and only one kayak capsized.....
Very good introduction into sea kayaking.
Beautiful weather conditions (sunshine & almost no winds) - saw seals, dolphins and even some whales in the bay.
We were not experienced in sea kayaking, went in with teenage daughter. Guides were very safety conscious. High standard equipment - very well cared for.
Very good introduction into sea kayaking.
Beautiful weather conditions (sunshine & almost no winds) - saw seals, dolphins and even some whales in the bay.
We were not experienced in sea kayaking, went in with teenage daughter. Guides were very safety conscious. High standard equipment - very well cared for.
Written 3 September 2020
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Thank you for your review. We're glad you managed to get out with us and enjoyed your trip.
Written 4 September 2020
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Phil Richards
Leicester3 contributions
Jun 2021
Superb! Wildlife, scenery, companionship, adventure....you must try it.
So close to the gannets, puffins, cormorants, seals, porpoises, and starfish.
Set off in the evening, returned after sundown in the midsummer twilight.
So close to the gannets, puffins, cormorants, seals, porpoises, and starfish.
Set off in the evening, returned after sundown in the midsummer twilight.
Written 9 July 2021
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Thank you for taking the time to post this lovely review.
So glad we were able to take you along.
Written 9 July 2021
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Simon F
London, UK7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We had an amazing time with Rosalind and Angus (and Wendy in support). It was great doing an A to B route so we didn’t retrace our steps and we got so close to seals, an otter and of course all the sea birds. They shared photos with us and had lots of local knowledge - definitely a big success on our trip and one we will remember fondly. Highly recommended. Ask about the chocolate puffins - we are taking one home (carefully)
Written 2 September 2023
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Graham B
United Kingdom3 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
So today had a great 3 hour trip with Sea kayak Shetland.
The guides/ instructors were helpful, fun and always encouraging.
Really great value, very flexible and easy to paddle with.
Great stuff guys!
The guides/ instructors were helpful, fun and always encouraging.
Really great value, very flexible and easy to paddle with.
Great stuff guys!
Written 18 May 2024
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Thank you for your enquiry. We have two two-person kayaks.
Written 15 October 2019
Hello- Will be there on Friday June 15- Norweigan Jade. Would like to book Kayak trip for 4. Can you send me details- thanks
Written 4 June 2018
Hello Mike
Thank you for your enquiry.
We have another party coming from Jade that day and have arranged that we will meet them on the pier at 10.30am. (When we made that arrangement the Jade was not due to arrive until 10am, according to our information, so we may arrange an earlier rendezvous)
We will collect your party from and return you to the pier.
Please note that all our trips are weather and sea-state dependent.
Can you please email to
confirm if you would like to book a trip on June 15?
It would be helpful to know if any of your party have previous experience.
Kind regards
Wendy
Written 5 June 2018
Hi _ Coming into town on Celebrity Eclipse on May 17th from 10am to 6pm. Are there any kayak tours we could take? We are a party of 6. how can I email you to get more information?
Written 11 April 2018
Bonjour Pascale, je voudrais faire du Kayak au Shetland et voudrait avoir plus d'informations. Est-ce
que tu avais de l'expérience avant d'aller là-bas? Es-tu allé pour une journée ou une demi-journée?
Merci.
Written 7 September 2015
Bonjour, je suis Angus de Sea Kayak Shetland. Vous n'avez pas besoin d'expérience avant d'aller en mer. Si vous avez jamais été en kayak de mer, je pense une demi-journée est mieux pour vous
Cordialement
Written 29 September 2015
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