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Kayak Tours

Southern Sea Ventures runs multi-day guided kayak expeditions in Australia and other marine destinations around the world. Trips range from tropical waters to temperate coastlines and polar seas, all led by experienced guides who handle the logistics so you can focus on paddling.

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Guided Kayak Tours in Australia and Europe

Southern Sea Ventures has run guided kayak tours across Australia and international coastal regions since the early 1980s, including trips to remote island systems and polar waters. Destinations include Tasmania, Fiji, Indonesia, Palau, the Solomon Islands, Europe, Panama, Antarctica, and the Arctic.

Tours are led by professional guides over multiple days, with formats to suit different travel styles: liveaboard yacht expeditions, lodge-based programs, and camping trips.

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Kayaking Tour Destinations

Daily guided paddling paired with fixed accommodation in regional lodges or guesthouses. It’s a good fit if you want to combine kayaking with local culture, food, and time exploring on land.

Kayak Tours in Australia test

Tours in Australia include Tasmania’s island coastlines and marine reserves, paddling through the temperate waters of the Southern Ocean.

South Pacific Kayak Tours

South Pacific trips explore Fiji, the Solomon Islands, Indonesia, and Palau — a region of coral reefs, island archipelagos, and tropical marine life.

European Kayaking Tours

European tours cover the Mediterranean and northern Europe, including Croatia, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, and the Faroe Islands.

Polar Expedition Kayak Tours

Polar tours head to Antarctica and the Arctic. Southern Sea Ventures pioneered commercial Antarctic sea kayaking in the late 1990s and has been operating in the polar cruise industry for more than two decades.

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Expedition Kayak Tour Types

Southern Sea Ventures offers kayak tours in a few different formats, so you can pick the one that suits the destination and your travel style.

Kayak Tours in Australia

Tours in Australia include Tasmania’s island coastlines and marine reserves, paddling through the temperate waters of the Southern Ocean.

South Pacific Kayak Tours

South Pacific trips explore Fiji, the Solomon Islands, Indonesia, and Palau — a region of coral reefs, island archipelagos, and tropical marine life.

European Kayaking Tours

European tours cover the Mediterranean and northern Europe, including Croatia, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, and the Faroe Islands.

Polar Expedition Kayak Tours

Polar tours head to Antarctica and the Arctic. Southern Sea Ventures pioneered commercial Antarctic sea kayaking in the late 1990s and has been operating in the polar cruise industry for more than two decades.

FAQs About Guided and Expedition Kayak Tours

Guided multi-day kayak tours, including liveaboard expeditions, camping trips, and lodge-based journeys.

It depends on the trip. Some are designed for active beginners, while others, especially polar or expedition routes, call for prior paddling experience.

Australia, South Pacific island nations, Europe, Central America, Antarctica, and the Arctic.

Yes. Southern Sea Ventures pioneered commercial Antarctic sea kayaking in the late 1990s and still runs guided expedition tours there today.

Yes, private and custom tours can be arranged around specific groups, destinations, and goals.

Why Travel with Southern Sea Ventures

Southern Sea Ventures is an expedition kayak tour company established in the early 1980s.

Key attributes include:

  • Multi-day guided kayak tours in Australia and globally
  • Expedition kayak tours in tropical and polar regions
  • Liveaboard, camping, and lodge-based formats
  • Professional guides with wilderness and polar qualifications
  • Operations across remote marine environments
  • Scheduled departures and private custom tours

Personalised Kayak Tours

Private and personalised kayak tours allow travellers to design their own adventure with the support of experienced guides and expedition planning.

Can’t quite find the perfect trip? Private trips are our speciality. Bring your own group and we can help you put together your own private kayaking adventure.

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Southern Sea Ventures offers personalised kayak tours for private groups who prefer a tailored itinerary.

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