Duration
3:00 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Enjoy a peaceful paddle in the Norwegian Sea on a guided kayak tour.
Join your experienced kayak guide on an exciting small-group paddle through the Norwegian Sea. Enjoy the fresh sea air and stunning scenery of this natural paradise, as you paddle out into the glistening sea. You’ll glide along the rugged coastline, discover a collection of reefs and explore a group of tiny, stunning islands and islets. This fun, active and ‘green’ outing is the perfect way to soak up all the unique sights of this impressive region. No experience is necessary and you’ll be provided with all the instructions and necessary equipment, including wetsuits, for your day on the sea.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day adventure
Activity: High level of activity
Transport: By kayak
Why Book: To get active and out on the water, to explore Haugesund’s coastal region by kayak.
Itinerary*
Depart pier on foot > Introduction > Kayak Tour
What's included*
Expert Guide
Approximately 90 minutes of kayaking
Essential information
No kayaking experience is required as the trained guides will teach you all you need to know. Guests should be in good physical condition, with no back problems or conditions affected by cold water. All participants must be able to swim, expect to get wet! Children under 13 cannot participate. The weight limit is 100kg and the height limit is 190cm. Flat shoes with rubber soles should be worn. Occasionally, prior to the commencement of your shore experience, you may be asked to sign a Waiver Form by the Shore Experience operator. Waiver Forms are popular outside of the UK and they are designed to inform participants of any potential risks associated with the activity. However, please note that Waiver Forms are not enforceable in the UK courts and do not entitle the operator to be negligent or exclude or restrict their duty of care.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.