Kayak Hire in Newquay Harbour

Explore Newquay’s coastline at your own pace with flexible kayak hire from the harbour. With access to calm sheltered water, nearby beaches and scenic coastal routes, kayak hire is ideal for confident paddlers wanting to explore independently while enjoying easy access to the water.

🌊 Key Details

• Duration: 1 hour, 3 hours or until 5pm
• Location: Newquay Harbour, Newquay, Cornwall
• Minimum Age: Suitable for ages 4+ with adult supervision

🌊 Rental Options

• Single Kayak Hire – Available for 1 hour, 3 hours or until 5pm. Suitable for confident solo paddlers wanting to explore the harbour or coastline independently
• Double Kayak Hire – Ideal for pairs, families or adults paddling with younger participants. Available for 1 hour, 3 hours or until 5pm
• Wetsuit Hire – Full winter wetsuits available separately in 1 hour, 3 hour or until 5pm options for extra comfort on the water.
• Dog Buoyancy Aid Hire – Dog flotation vests available in 1 hour, 3 hour or until 5pm hire durations for visitors bringing dogs onto suitable watercraft
• Waterproof Accessories – Dry bags, waterproof phone cases and additional accessories available separately when collecting your equipment

📍 Location

The hire centre is located directly within Newquay Harbour, providing quick access to calm water and nearby launch points. Towan Beach sits just a short walk away, while Fistral Beach and other sections of coastline are easily accessible for more experienced paddlers.

The harbour itself offers a relaxed environment for getting started before moving towards more open coastal paddling routes. Its sheltered position makes it one of the more approachable locations in Newquay for independent kayaking hire.

✅ Prerequisites

Kayak hire is intended for participants who already feel confident paddling independently and understand basic water safety and self-rescue techniques. If unsure, beginner lessons are recommended before hiring equipment independently.

All hires are weather and sea condition dependent. Participants hiring equipment must be aged 18 or over and provide photo ID, a credit card and a fully charged mobile phone at collection.

⭐ Why Choose Us

Using years of experience within watersports and coastal safety, the team provides quality equipment alongside practical local advice to help visitors enjoy Newquay’s waters responsibly. Safety maps, harbour guidance and wildlife information are all included as part of the hire process to help paddlers feel prepared before heading out.

Mel helps visitors choose suitable equipment and hire durations while ensuring groups receive the information they need before entering the water. Operating directly from the harbour also gives easy access to sheltered launch areas and nearby coastal routes.