Sea kayaking on the Northumberland coast near Howick
Craster base • Full day

Kayaking – Howick Full Day

A full-day sea kayaking journey along Northumberland’s dramatic coastline — ideal for adults (16+) who want time on the water, skills, scenery and the feeling of travelling rather than just paddling in circles.

Full day on the water More distance, more coastline
Coaching included Skills built as you paddle
Real adventure pace Stops for views and brews
Start 10:30 🕒 Duration Full day 👥 Ages 16+ 🧭 Style Journey 🧰 Kit Included 🧑‍🏫 Coaching Included
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This is the “we’ve actually been somewhere” kayaking day — a coached coastal journey with time to settle in, explore, and feel the coastline properly. If you want shorter, see all kayaking options.

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What to expect

Meet, kit up & brief. We’ll get you into the right kit, fit buoyancy aids, then run a clear safety briefing and check the day’s plan based on wind, swell and tide.

Skills as we go. We coach as you paddle: efficient strokes, turning, raft-ups, and how to move confidently in coastal water.

A proper journey. We explore the coastline around Howick, choosing the best route for the conditions. Expect rocky channels, beaches, wildlife moments and proper sea kayaking scenery.

Stops built in. Breaks for views, photos and a brew stop when conditions allow (yes, the kettle photo is real).

Who it suits best. Adults and older teens (16+) who want a fuller adventure and time to settle into paddling.

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Kelly kettle brew stop on the beach during a full day sea kayaking trip Beach brew stop
Meet point
CrasterCoastal launch

We’ll confirm the exact meeting point and plan based on conditions. Arrive a little early to get kitted up and briefed.

What to bring
SwimwearTowelWarm layer

Swimwear for under the wetsuit, a towel, warm layers for after, and any personal medication. Snacks and water are a good shout for a bigger day.

Ability & confidence
Coached throughoutReasonable fitness

No loads of experience needed, but you should be happy being on open coastal water and paddling steadily through the day.

What’s included
Kayak + paddleWetsuitBuoyancy aid

Plus safety briefing, skills coaching, and time for stops (including a brew stop when conditions allow).

Conditions-led
Wind/swell/tideReschedule options

If conditions aren’t suitable we’ll offer reschedule options or a suitable alternative. Safety first, always.

Want your own guide?
Private GroupNo mixed bookings

Choose Private Group in the calendar. Pricing starts at 2 people and scales with group size.

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Booking basics

Select a date to see spaces and book instantly. If you’re unsure which option to choose (Open Group vs Private), message us and we’ll help.

Prices from
£50 adults £40 under 18s Private groups from £140

Prices vary by date and group type. Private pricing starts at 2 people and scales for larger groups. Final price is shown when you select your booking option.

Season & availability

We mainly run May to October, when conditions are typically best along the Northumberland coast.

Full-day trips are conditions-led. If wind or swell isn’t suitable, we’ll offer a reschedule option or suitable alternative.

The booking calendar shows live availability.

Quick check before you book
Start: 10:30 Full day Ages 16+ Sea kayaking journey Coaching included All kit included

Tip: Choose Open Group to join others, or Private Group for your own guide. If you pick the wrong option, refresh the page to start again.

Choose your date

Live calendar & availability. Select a date to continue.

Safety first: If conditions mean we can’t run, we’ll offer reschedule options or a suitable alternative. If we can’t accommodate changes, we’ll refund in line with our terms. For common questions, see our FAQs.