Discover the joy of sea kayaking with your young family on our half-day kayaking adventure in Dorset. Perfect for children aged 5 and above, this experience promises a blend of exploration and fun along the beautiful coastline of Portland.
Join us for a memorable journey as you and your family paddle through calm waters, exploring hidden coves and sandy beaches. Our expert guides will provide a brief introduction to kayaking techniques and safety procedures before setting off. You'll enjoy leisurely paddling, with breaks to swim or relax on scenic beaches. Keep an eye out for wildlife sightings, as the Dorset coastline is rich in natural beauty.
Our kayaks are stable and easy to manoeuvre, ensuring a comfortable experience for all ages. Children can sit in double kayaks with adults or older siblings, allowing them to fully participate in this family-friendly adventure.
The Osprey Leisure Centre in Castletown, Portland provides an ideal starting point for your sea kayaking adventure. Situated on the Isle of Portland, the area offers calm waters perfect for beginners and families.
No prior kayaking experience is necessary. Our kayaks are stable and easy to control, and our guides will provide all necessary instructions and equipment.
At our centre, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional adventure experiences since 2022. Founded by Paul, our team of passionate guides ensures a safe and enjoyable outing for all participants. Located in the heart of Castletown, Portland, our centre offers access to some of the most scenic and serene kayaking waters along the Dorset coast.
Our commitment to small group sizes ensures personalised attention for each participant, whether you're a beginner or seeking to refine your skills. We provide well-maintained kayaks that are easy to handle, allowing you to focus on enjoying the natural beauty around you.
No, our trips are suitable for beginners and families with young children. Our guides provide full instruction and support.
Yes! It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an expert – this water activity is incredibly fun for all types of people.
With the retractable fin at the back, even beginners can keep up with the flow effortlessly.
Our double kayaks also come equipped with easy-to-use rudders for those who want to stay on course without breaking a sweat.
Please bring suitable clothing (non-cotton), footwear that can get wet, packed lunch, and a drink. Optional: swimwear for beach breaks.
Yes, children aged 5 and above can participate. We provide specially sized kayaks and safety gear for younger participants.
We keep our group sizes small with a minimum of 2 and maximum of 8 people per instructor. If you are a larger group or 2 families who want to kayak together, that is no problem at all; you will simply have multiple instructors looking after you on the water.
If you would like to book a group of more than 6 people just pop us a message using the adventuro chat below. We'll be happy to help!
Full Day -
Pack up your sunscreen and snacks because this is the trip you’ll never forget. Spend a whole day exploring the coast with us because we offer more time than a half-day tour so there’s nothing stopping you from going at your own pace without having to rush through it all.
09:30 to 16:30
Half Day -
You don’t need all day on the water to have a good time! Our 1/2-day trips let you experience some of what we do while still giving you some free time when we stop at beaches for swimming.
Morning 09:30 to 13:00
Afternoon 13:30 to 17:00
Our young family trips are designed for families with children of about the same age so you can share in their excitement and fun.
There are no hard and fast rules and if your 11-year-old is taller than mum and is usually found in the front row of his team’s rugby scrum, then feel free to book in with the adults!
About the centre
Osprey Leisure Centre, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BD
We partner with Rewilding Britain to help protect our natural spaces for future adventures.
All centres are vetted for safety and quality. Your adventure is in good hands with adventuro.
Operated by Sea Kayak Dorset, a partner of adventuro.
