9 Kayak & Canoe Trips Worth Booking

1.Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $79Our pick

Start at 8:00 am near Walvis Bay’s waterfront and ride by 4x4 across the lagoon and salt works to Pelican Point. Paddle a tandem kayak beside thousands of Cape fur seals on protected water. Guides such as SJ, Jasmine, JD, and Francois add wildlife knowledge, photos, breakfast, and practical help.

“Our guide SJ was fabulous, kind, caring, and knowledgeable. Could not have been better. Every detail covered. Once in a lifetime experience with the seals. Excellent communication before meeting. We were up close to the seals, watching the males, morhers abs pups. A must magic moment!”

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2.Pelican Point Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 171 reviews · 4h 30m · from $76

Ride by 4x4 along Walvis Bay Lagoon and the salt mines, stopping for flamingos and seabirds before kayaking beside Cape fur seals at Pelican Point. Guides such as SJ, Denzel, and Schalk add local insight. The half-day tour includes gear, breakfast, hot drinks, and waterproof camera photos.

“This half day activity was a highlight of our Namibia tour. Ever part was excellent including the arrangements, the chatty guide, and seeing seals and Wales alongside the Kayak. 100% recommendation, and maybe a suggestion to take the PM tour to Sandwich harbour.”

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3.Penguin and Seal Islands Sea Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $142

Paddle from Shoalwater to Seal Island and Penguin Island with guides including Jimmy, Ryan, Rosie, Jemma, and Abby. Expect beginner-friendly instruction, sea lions, pelicans, a guided island walk, picnic lunch, and seasonal snorkeling from December to March.

“Picturesque turquoise blue waters - I had such an amazing time, hosted by a fantastic guide It was a great way to spend my first day visiting Perth and surrounds. Loved every moment, especially the quiet away from the bustling city area. Highly recommend for those who are active and love to experience the water of the Westside.”

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4.Guided Kayak Tour to see ponies, birds, dolphins and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Start at 8:30 a.m. on Chincoteague Island for a small-group kayak trip through coastal channels and creeks. Guide Bailey may lead you toward Assateague ponies, birds, dolphins, and other wildlife, with the route shaped by weather, tide, wind, and paddling ability.

“It was a nice day, but it was lots of paddling, and we are not seasoned kayakers. We weren’t aware we couldn’t see the ponies because they were penned; little wildlife to see that day.”

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5.Seal Island and Penguin Island or Point Peron Sea Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $134

Paddle a double kayak through Shoalwater Islands Marine Park with guides such as Emily, Simon, Ellie or Lindsay. Look for Australian sea lions, dolphins, seabirds and penguins, then enjoy a picnic lunch and free time on Penguin Island. CBD pickup is available with some booking options.

“It was a great day! We got to see plenty of seals and enjoy a lunch in the shade and a walk around penguin island followed by some snorkelling in the clear water. On the way back Simon, our tour guide, let us snorkel a bit more to be able to see the dolphins we spotted, which was the perfect end to a lovely day.”

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6.Half Day Original Seal Kayak Adventure, Pelican Point, Walvis Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $72

Join Kevin and Graham for a 4.5-hour eco-friendly outing from Walvis Bay. A 4x4 ride crosses wetlands and salt pans to Pelican Point, where you kayak from the lighthouse toward seal colonies, with birds and possible bottlenose dolphins nearby.

“This was an absolutely phenomenal activity. While the kayaking was the highlight, there was so much more to this day. Pick up was conveniently close to the cruise port. Our hosts were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about so much iRead more”

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7.2 Hour Kayak Lessons On Lady Bird Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Meet Longhorn Kayak Tours at 7 East Ave for a two-hour paddle on Lady Bird Lake. You receive a basic launch lesson, route advice, kayak, paddle, and life jacket, then set your own pace toward the Austin skyline, lakeside wildlife, and Congress Avenue bat bridge.

“It was amazing. The other people in the 2:00 group we went out with all had fun. Going down to the bridge was so much fun. The Austin skyline is beautiful!”

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8.Downtown Austin Skyline Clear Kayak Tour at Lady Bird Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Join Get Up and Go Kayaking ATX for a 2.5-hour tandem clear kayak trip from 30 East Avenue. Guides such as Satvik and Patrick share Austin history as you paddle Lady Bird Lake, pass the Congress Avenue Bridge, visit Barton Creek, and reach Barton Springs Pool. Sunset offers the best chance to see bats.

“The tour was excellent. We ended up being the only people on tour, so it was essentially a private tour. We were able to get very close to the bars under the Congress Street bridge. It was awesome. The views of downtown Austin from Lady Bird Lake were amazing, especially to see the difference between daylight and sunset. The weather couldn’t have been better. Patrick our guide was superb. He was very knowledgeable about Austin and its history. We would highly recommend this tour, especially people with families. It was really easy for our 6 year old son to join and enjoy. Patrick taught him how to row/paddle and he…”

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9.Kayak and Canoe Rental on Lady Bird Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour · from $15Best value

Pick up a single kayak, tandem kayak, or canoe from Live Love Paddle and spend an hour on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake. You’ll get a personal flotation device, free parking, and skyline views, with the option to paddle toward Barton Springs Pool. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, water, and a credit card.

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