Sea kayaking on the Northumberland coast with Adventure Northumberland

Craster base • Small groups • Conditions-led

Kayaking adventures in Northumberland

From short family-friendly tasters to adult-only coastal journeys and full-day expeditions — our guided sea kayaking adventures help you build skills, explore properly, and enjoy the best route for the conditions on the day.

Our main season

Most kayaking runs May to October. Some family sessions run July and August only. Each product page shows live availability and the most suitable departures.

May–Oct
Conditions-led
Live availability

Open groups or private trips

Join an open group or book a private trip for your family or friends. Private options start from small groups and scale with group size.

Open groups
Private groups
Small groups

What’s included

We provide the kit and coaching. You bring swimwear, a towel and a sense of adventure.

Kayak
Paddle
Wetsuit
Buoyancy aid

Choose your kayak trip

Use age and “who it’s for” as a quick filter. All trips are conditions-led for safety, enjoyment and the best possible route on the day.

Family kayak taster at Craster Harbour
Family taster
Ages 8+


Harbour to Reef Kayak Taster

A short, confidence-building family session from Craster Harbour — ideal for first-timers who want a friendly introduction to sea kayaking.

Families & first-timers
Around 2 hours
July & August

Coasteering jump section on kayak and coasteer combo
Combo day
Ages 12+


Kayaking & Coasteering

A varied session for adventurous beginners and confident paddlers — paddle first, then add a coasteering section with swims, scrambles and optional jumps.

Ages 12+
Around 3 hours
10:00 / 13:30

Open groups or private trips

Pick what suits your plans and we’ll handle the route, group pacing and conditions.

Flexible booking options

Open groups are great for couples and small parties joining others. Private trips are ideal if you want your own guide and a more personalised pace for family, friends or special occasions.

Open groups
Private trips
Family-friendly options

Safety-first, every day

Sea kayaking is conditions-led. If weather or swell is not suitable, we will offer reschedule options or alternatives — and refund if we cannot accommodate changes, in line with our terms.