We had a brilliant time exploring the bay on our Kayaks. I believe our guide was called Issy, she said she was from Scotland and had not long been working in the area. Despite that she was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about getting us to see the wildlife, we got up close to some seals and had a nice paddle around the bay as the sun set. It was a nice steady paddle i would suggest suitable for all abilities. I would certainly return to do it again next time I'm in New Zealand and will be recommending it to anyone who will be visiting the area too.

Knowledgeable guides, fantastic scenery, and lots of fur seals made for a perfect kayak adventure! Additionally, they provided booties, jackets, and dry bags, so we stayed dry and comfortable throughout!

I highly recommend this adventure. The guides were very knowledgeable and told us so much about the local history and wildlife. We were able to get right up close to some fur seals and learned a great deal about them. The pace was good and we felt like we were getting a workout but also had some rest points along the way. I must do if you are in the area

Great company, lovely people and well organized. The tour is perfect for families and travellers who want to spend some time on the water in Kaikoura. We would not recommend for adventurous or experienced people.

Emma did a fantastic job taking us out, showing the local wildlife and safely back to shore. Unfortunately, no one was smacked with an octopus by a seal... but it is still definitely a highlight of the trip.

Zoe was our instructor and we had the best! She made us feel safe and gave us great insights to the wildlife we were seeing around us as well as respecting their space. Great tour, seeing fish churning, loads of birds, dolphins with their calves swimming in a nursery and off course the seal lions resting on the rocks. Great experience with our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide Zoe.

Great trip. Good guides. Nice evening paddle, even on a gray day. Very accommodating. Well organized. Would recommend.

Cam & Zoe were amazing. We had such a great experience, both guides were incredibly friendly and informative. We also got super lucky and saw dusky dolphins 🐬

We had an unforgettable kayaking experience at the morning tour with Kaikoura Kayaks! Our guides, Zoe and Cam, were fantastic - knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and ensured our tour was both fun and informative. We were thrilled to spot dolphins, a seal, Hutton's shearwaters, and giant petrels right from our kayaks! Highly recommend Kaikoura Kayaks for their lovely and great guides and exceptional wildlife encounters.

We had an awesome time - the guides were great and had so many fun facts to share. Unexpected highlight was seeing pods of dolphins!

Knowledgeable, friendly guides. Got us through safety check and preparations with ease. Kyle took us on a special adventure because the seas were just right to enjoy a spot you can't always get to. He made efforts to take memorable photos and offer history and types of local birds, etc. Two thumbs up for a great adventure!

Fabulous time. 2 adults, 1 kid age 6y in a sea kayak. Private guide Zoe took our family around the seal colony, she was cheerful and passionate, my son loved the trip. We saw a humpback whale on the return trip. A real treat!

Excellent trip, safely executed and good for all skill levels, well worth getting out in the ocean and seeing things from a different perspective. Very knowledgeable and friendly guides, would 100% go again if we came back!

This was an amazing kayak trip which I would recommend to anybody. We had seen hunting and resting seals. In addition, we could see some really special seabirds. Our guide Zoe was overwhelming and had a lot of interessting facts about marine animals. I would do it again at everytime. Next time I would like to choose a more experienced tour in their offer.

Our guide, Zoe, was great! She was super knowledgable and enthusiastic, she really made the tour with her positive attitude. We seen seals and dolphins on our tour, really up close and which was incredible! My partner and I would recommend this trip and company to anybody who is interested in visiting Kaikoura!