Pacific Watersports
ProHighlights
- Guided sea kayak tours from Palm Cove out to Double Island to look for turtles and rays
- Hens, bucks and 21st groups with a flexible plan that switches activities if the wind picks up
- Kitesurfing and wing foil lessons at Yorkeys Knob, plus rainforest paddleboarding near Kuranda
About Pacific Watersports
Pacific Watersports is a family business run by a father and son on the water around Palm Cove. It began with kitesurfing lessons from a van and has grown into a mix of guided kayak tours, paddleboarding, wing foiling and rainforest trips. The kayak turtle tours leave from the beach at Palm Cove and cross to Double Island. Its fringing reef is home to green turtles, rays, reef fish and the odd dolphin, and there is a half-day tour as well as a shorter sunrise outing of about three hours. Most of the kayaks are doubles, beginners get a briefing on the sand before setting off, and an average level of fitness is expected. Kitesurfing and wing foil lessons run near Yorkeys Knob, and inland there is rainforest paddleboarding near Kuranda. For hens parties, bucks parties and 21sts, the team builds the day around whichever activity suits, from a turtle tour to a first go at kitesurfing, and will happily play along with a few pranks. Because they run several activities, a windy ocean paddle can be swapped for the rainforest option. The crew has transport for up to 11 people. Once a party is booked, they ring the organiser to go through the details and any special requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Pacific Watersports host a hens or bucks party?
Yes. The team runs hens and bucks days, and also 21sts and other get-togethers, built around a kayak turtle tour, paddleboarding, rainforest paddling or a kitesurf lesson. They are open to adding a few pranks for the guest of honour.
What happens if the weather is too windy for the kayak tour?
Groups that are flexible can switch to another activity. The usual alternative is the rainforest paddleboarding trip near Kuranda, which runs on sheltered water when the ocean is too rough.
Do we need kayaking experience?
No. Beginners are welcome on the Double Island tours and get a short briefing on the beach about handling the kayak and paddle. An average level of fitness is needed, even for first-timers.
Can children come on the kayak tours?
Yes. Families often join, and children are usually paired with a parent or guardian in a double kayak. Kids must be able to swim and wear a lifejacket for the whole tour, and a child rate applies to those 15 and under.
What should we bring, and what about stingers?
Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, sun-safe clothing that covers arms and legs, a large water bottle and a phone for photos. Dry bags are supplied, and from November to May stinger suits are provided for every guest.
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Karen Pedley
a month ago
Great morning out on the Turtle tour with Luke. Calm conditions, perfect for us senior kayakers. Lots of birds, turtle swam under our kayak and also saw rays. Using kayaks as a paddle board was fun for those with balance…
Taylor Dupont
a month ago
Had the best sunrise tour today with Luke & Gabby. So beautiful everywhere you look, sunrise reflecting off the mountain sides touching the reef 🩵 we saw nearly 15 green sea turtles and had a walk around double island.…
Mike Curry
a month ago
We had a fantastic time on the Palm Cove Half Day Turtle Kayak Tour. Luke was great — really friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole experience enjoyable. We had a few capsizes along the way 😂, but Luke was incredib…
Ron Snoek
2 months ago
Luke is a great host who clearly loves the area and all the wildlife. We started on time and he asked if we were ok to take a bit longer so we could have a better look around. So we got extra time on the water. The tour…
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