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Dublin Bay Seal Kayaking Safari
4.9
343 Ratings
Dalkey
Discover Dublin’s top-rated kayak tour. Paddle with wild seals, explore historic Dalkey Island, and enjoy nature near the city.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Kayaking.ie - After we meet you, we give you a wetsuit and all the equipment and we show you how to use it. You need to bring spare footwear to wear in the kayak eg old runners or water shoes.
You need to be able to swim to do this kayak tour. You don’t need to be a champion swimmer but you need to be happy floating in the water wearing a buoyancy aid in the event of a capsize.
Next, we get on the water in historic Bullock Harbour and go kayaking along the stunning Dalkey coastline, even to Dalkey Island when the weather allows.
You will be treated to stunning views of Dublin Bay which is a UNESCO biosphere.
Then we will encounter the friendly Dalkey seals. They will play around our kayaks as we paddle past them. We will also see the wonderful birdlife.
Scenic stops with lots of interesting information complete the tour whereupon we kayak back to Bullock Harbour
What's Included
- Wetsuit
- Kayak
- Paddle
- Buoyancy aid
What's Not Included
- Please bring spare footwear and something to wear under a wetsuit eg. swimming togs or base layers
Additional Information
Our stunning kayak tour has been voted as one of the best things to in Dublin by the Irish Times and is currently listed as the number one thing to do in Dalkey on Trip Advisor.
This kayak tour offers a unique opportunity to interact with wild seals in their natural environment without disturbing them. It’s also a chance to experience historic Dalkey island and all a stone’s throw from the capital city.
Location
Kayaking.ie
Bullock Harbour
Our meeting point is the Slipway at Bullock Harbour and we will meet you there at the tour start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(343 Ratings)
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Staggr
Jul 29, 2024
A brilliant experience. - Our family of 4 enjoyed a wonderful Sunday afternoon Kayaking with Jen. She gave a clear and helpful safety briefing and introduction to the Kayaks. Jen tailored the route to suit the weather conditions and we enjoyed a wonderful afternoon paddling, watching seals and learning about the wildlife and history of the Dalkey to Dún Laoghaire coastline. A brilliant experience.
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Jronan1
Jul 29, 2024
Family trip to Ireland - We had a wonderful time. Jenny and Phil were great guides and the seals do not disappoint! We definitely recommend! Cheers!
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Joan_w
Jul 28, 2024
Excellent afternoon kayaking in the sea! - Really enjoyed seeing the birds and seals! Being from Toronto, we rarely have the opportunity to kayak in a sea…a really fun time, seeing the freighters and large boats passing through. Really commend Jenny and Eva for taking us safely through the paddle!
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Davidmg678wd
Jul 27, 2024
Very relaxed pre birthday day out - Had a great time with Jenny and Eve. Very professional and made sure that everyone was safe in the water at all times. Nice bit of history thrown in while stopping off at Dunlaoire baths and the 40 foot.
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Isabellatt6710mj
Jul 27, 2024
10/10 - Booked this as a little adventure for my best friend’s birthday. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Philip, our guide, was very friendly, encouraging and knowledgeable both in terms of kayaking but also the local history and wildlife. I was worried the rain would dampen the experience but it didn’t matter once we were out on the water. A lovely way to enjoy the Irish Summer! Thanks Philip 😊
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Ginalondon2014
Jul 18, 2024
Seals and a Secret Pool! - Rolling waves and a headwind did not stop my brother - who was visiting Ireland for the first time from the US - my 16-year-old daughter and myself from having an AMAZING kayaking experience.
Our guide Rob, with a background in architecture and a clear love for the water, was a careful instructor and terrific storyteller. We learned so much about the diversity of bay, the history of the region and how seals "climb" the rocks we saw them sleeping on.
All that and a swim in a "secret" tidal pool! We loved every second and would highly recommend. Ask for Rob!
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Zoehv1334dh
Jul 15, 2024
Amazing experience! - We booked this activity to celebrate a 30th and it was AMAZING! Everyone needs to experience this, we saw seals within 5 minutes of being in the water! We all loved every second - thank you to our guide Tom!
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Katherinemy9147pf
Jul 8, 2024
Great tour! - This was a great tour despite the grey and chilly weather. We had seals swimming around us and stunning views of Dublin Bay. The guide was helpful in getting us all going and keeping together and getting us all back safely. Was also a good excuse to go to Dalkey and see another pretty Irish town. Highly recommend.
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Saraid23
Jul 2, 2024
Must-do! - What a great tour! This was our third trip to Dublin, so we wanted to do something off the beaten path. We booked the Dalkey tour but due to high winds the tour was moved to the harbor. Even with the wind and new location it was a fantastic experience. Rob was our guide and he shared so much knowledge about the area and the engineering of the harbor. Jenny met us on the water and was also great. We saw a number of seals, learned a lot, and didn’t capsize!
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Exploration588065
Jul 1, 2024
A little bit of exercise with tons of fun. - A great experience. We had been kayaking once before but not on the sea. Very safe even for beginners, Phil and Jenny are brilliant instructors and gave us a couple of extra tips. A great way to spend a couple of hours and take in some great scenery, wildlife and of course the seals.
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