Kayak, canoe, sup and boat Hire
Junior Crocodile Kayaks
Our new fleet inculdes 8 Junior Crocodile kayaks that 5 - 11 year olds can easily kayak and can even stand-up and paddle. They are the perfect size for a childs first strokes in their own boat with a parent supporting them from the beach. We freely supply a tow line for any adults that would like to take their child on a short journey incase the child needs assistance.
Rental from £7.50 p/h
Adult Sit-on-Top solos
Our new hire fleet includes solo sit-on-top sea kayaks. Ideal for beginners they are very stable and easy to operate. What’s more, our beach operators are always on hand with technical advice and safety tips so you can get the most of your experience.
Rental from £10 p/h
tandem sit-on-top Kayaks
Our Tandem Kayaks are great for an adult and a child for a voyage on the seas or can be operated by 2, 14 year olds with an adult on the water with them in a solo or in another tandem.
Rental from £20 p/h
family Sit-on-Top Kayaks
Our Quatro family sit-on-top sea kayaks are ideal for tandem beginners or young families, they are very stable and easy to operate. What’s more, due to their length they glide through the water and sit high on the water so you are less likely to get wet.
Rental from £30 p/h
Sit-in Sea Kayaks
For the more confident paddler, our Sit-In Sea Kayaks are very popular on our popular day tours but can also be booked for hire in advance. We now have a range of Dagger Stratos and Perception Essence solo kayaks, as well as the Wavesport Horizon Tandem. Our tandem kayaks are very stable and available to beginners with some basic tuition first.
Solo Rental from £12.50 p/h
Tandem Rental from £20.00 p/h
Stand-up Paddleboards
If you’re looking to get up close and personal with the bay’s many wonderful sights, stand-up paddleboarding (SUPing) is a more peaceful way to explore the area at your leisure. The incredibly flat waters and wind protection of the bay provide a perfectly sheltered playground for paddlers or sunbathers!
Whether you explore our coves and beaches or stay in the bay to test your balancing skills on the water, there’s plenty to enjoy for all the family, with a friendly team on hand to provide tips and guidance. Rental from £12.50 p/h
Whether you explore our coves and beaches or stay in the bay to test your balancing skills on the water, there’s plenty to enjoy for all the family, with a friendly team on hand to provide tips and guidance. Rental from £12.50 p/h
Pedalos
If you like your adventures without a workout, our pedal boats are just right for touring without the arm exercise. More stable than a paddleboard and less work than a kayak, our pedalos are for those who want their day at the beach to be as chill (and dry!) as can be. Perfect for sunbathing and using as a diving raft, as long as you can climb back on!
Rental from £20 p/h
geology and wildlife boat tour
Enabling the whole family to explore our extraordinary coastline together. Our tours take you up close to our stunning geology and our marine wildlife. This is our only non-physical option where you can enjoy our Geopark tour from the comfort of our 8 man boat.
Rental from £120 for 60 mins for up to 5 people or 3 adults and 3 children under 11.
4 or 8 Man Giant Sups
We have 3 boards available for hire the almighty Red 17'0" XL and the AQUATEC 4 PERSON PADDLE BOARD
Our AQUATEC 4 person SUP is ideal for families and groups of friends. The family paddle board is 15’8” in length once fully inflated.
The RED 17'0" XL Ride is our oversized inflatable 8 Man paddleboard for party paddlers. Fun, sociable, and fantastic exercise, the XL Ride is perfect for groups, families and clubs. With a gargantuan 1298L of volume it literally has over a tonne of float!
4 Man SUP Rental from £50 p/h
8 Man SUP Rental from £90 p/h
canoe Hire
Enabling the whole family to explore the area together, our canoes are suitable for all, especially families whose little ones who aren’t ready to paddle just yet. Canoe yourselves to Babbacombe beach for a trip around the bay, for a chance to spot some seals. Remember to pack a lunch for your adventure!
Rental from £27.50 p/h
Parties, Groups, Stag or Hen
At Babbacombe Water Sports, we’ve got over 100 seats in beach toys and crafts to suit all your needs, whether you’re a solo paddler or you’re looking to have fun with all the family or your stag party. Solo sea kayaks are perfect for adventurers who want to explore at speed, while Quatro kayaks are designed for whole family voyages, or 3 adults.
We have over 64 seats in kayaks and 30 on our paddle boards and mega sups if you combine that with our pedalos you've got yourself a flotilla of fun!