Sea kayaking trip to Skerries Islands with Pictures

About This Tour

Skerries is a pretty seaside town about 30 km north of Dublin, and it has something that most coastal towns do not - five islands scattered just offshore, each with its own character and history. This kayaking trip takes you out to two of them, Shenick Island and Colt Island, with professional photos captured along the way so you have something better than shaky phone footage to show for it.

You launch from the beach near the Martello Tower and paddle out to Shenick Island first - about 20 minutes of open water. Once you land, there is time to explore the island and take photos before heading on to Colt Island, another 20-minute paddle. The break on Colt is well earned, and the views back toward the mainland are superb. The islands have a history stretching back to the 2nd century, when they served as landing points for invaders who would form ranks on the shore before marching inland.

The paddling itself is manageable for anyone with a basic level of fitness, though some previous kayaking experience helps. The open water between the mainland and the islands can be choppy depending on conditions, so this is a step up from lake paddling. Your guide will assess conditions on the day and adjust the route if needed.

What’s Included

• Guided sea kayaking trip
• All kayaking equipment
• Professional photos from the trip
• Safety briefing and instruction

What’s Not Included

• Transport to Skerries (approximately 40 minutes from Dublin by car or DART/bus)
• Food and drink
• Wetsuit (check with the operator if one is provided or bring your own)

Good to Know

• Some previous kayaking experience is recommended for open-water paddling
• A reasonable level of fitness is needed
• Conditions can vary - the guide will adjust the route based on weather and tides
• Skerries is well-connected by DART rail and bus from Dublin city centre
• Bring waterproof sun cream and a change of clothes