Super SUP Tours in Newquay, Cornwall

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 3 hrs
Spoken languages: English
Minimum age: From 8 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Explore the smuggler's coves and craggy coastline of Newquay and beyond on this beginner's SUP lesson in Cornwall.

One of the most popular water sports to hit UK shores, standup paddling (SUP) is an easy and accessible way to discover the hidden inlets and idyllic bays of the southern peninsula. Meet the region's thriving marine population and discover the lesser known secrets this shoreline has to offer on a Super SUP from Towan Beach. 

Location
Operating from Towan Bay - rated as one of the best beaches in Cornwall, Newquay is renowned for its tidal caves, coves and hidden beaches once used for smugglers and pirates. Exposed during low tide, the cliffs and rocky coastline is also a haven for marine mammals like seals and dolphins. Only an hour flight from central London to the area's domestic airport, sandy Fistral and Watergate Bay are certified as Blue Flag - ensuring clean water and beaches.

Activity
Choose between a few different options:
- Super SUP Tour
- Snorkel Super SUP Safari
- Family Super SUP Experience

Conditions
The coastline around Towan Beach and Fistral beach is a hotspot for biodiversity. One side is exposed to the powerful Atlantic swells and the other sheltered with deep smugglers caves. Water visibility is good, offering clear views of the seafloor below. Super SUP tours are organised according to the tide - with the most favourable season running from May until September when sea temperatures reach 17°C.

Offers

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Super SUP Tour
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Our super standup paddleboards are big enough to fit you and eight of your best buddies on, or you can book on as an individual and meet some epic like-minded people! 

For your Super Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Cornwall, we’ll kit you out in a top of the range wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet and paddle from the comfort of our heated changing rooms. Your group will be led by our team of guides down to Newquay Bay where you’ll launch this awesome craft - all aboard!

Our Super SUP Tour has been designed to teach you many core skills including how to launch and land, stand up and balance, hold your paddle, perform basic strokes and how to make directional changes as a team. It’s natural to begin your Super SUP Tour kneeling down on the board, many people do. Our instructors are there to guide you step-by-step. You’ll confidently progress from kneeling to standing, by the end of the lesson you’ll be a pro!

 
Activity requirements

A parent needs to be present for participants under 18-years-old.

 
Special terms

Activity time & location are subject to weather restrictions.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear/Towel
  • GoPro/Camera
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3 hrs

Minimum age:

From 8 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Newquay Activity Centre 60 Fore Street, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1LW

Included:
  • Unique and adventure-filled Super SUP tour
  • Qualified and knowledgeable Super SUP instructors
  • Heated changing rooms and secure on-site storage for your valuables
  • Hot outdoor showers and male & female toilets
  • Full safety briefing, kit familiarisation and weather condition checks
  • Wetsuits, buoyancy aids, Super SUP board and paddles included
  • Wildlife watching and identification
  • Tales of the area’s rich history, biodiversity and heritage
Excluded:
  • Transfers to Towan Beach
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Snorkel Super SUP Safari
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From the comfort of our heated changing rooms, you’ll be kitted up in a toasty warm Rip Curl wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet and snorkel. You’ll then join one of our experienced instructors to launch our super SUP board into the crystal-clear waters around Towan Headland. This rocky playground holds an array of nooks, crannies, caves and caverns to explore. You’ll navigate the board in and around these old smugglers' hideouts whilst hearing the historic tales that echo this fascinating past.

Paddle closer into the headland and you’ll be in the cove of Dead Man’s Cove, just 200metres along from the world famous Fistral Beach. Its rock pools and lagoons host an abundance of miniature sea life, easily watched and examined with your instructor from your Super SUP! With the iconic Headland Hotel overlooking the snorkel site, it’s a view like no other when looking back towards land. Take a moment to appreciate the sights as you flip the classic ocean view on its head.

 
Activity requirements

A parent needs to be present for participants under 18-years-old.

 
Special terms

Activity time & location are subject to weather restrictions.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear/Towel
  • GoPro/Camera
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3 hrs

Minimum age:

From 8 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Newquay Activity Centre 60 Fore Street, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1LW

Included:
  • Super SUP tour above AND below the water's surface
  • Qualified and knowledgeable Super SUP instructors
  • Heated changing rooms and secure on-site storage for your valuables
  • Hot outdoor showers and male & female toilets
  • Full safety briefing, kit familiarisation and weather condition checks
  • Wetsuits, buoyancy aids, Super SUP board and paddles included
  • Wildlife watching and identification
  • Tales of the area’s rich history, biodiversity and heritage
Excluded:
  • Transfers to Towan Beach
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Family Super SUP Experience
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This unforgettable experience is action-packed, adrenaline-filled and perfect for families of all ages. The Super SUP private experience is our latest and greatest in boredom-busting family fun. From the comfort of our heated changing rooms, you and your family will be kitted out with top of the range Rip Curl wetsuits, buoyancy aids, helmets and paddles.

Once you're feeling warm and safe, you will join one of our experienced instructors to paddle this giant craft around our breath-taking Cornish coastline. Along the way you’ll take in secret coves, smugglers’ tunnels and interesting marine life that call these craggy cliffs home.

After some exploration, you’ll drop anchor and play a range of hilarious family-friendly games (King of the SUP, Sumo SUP, Drunken Sailor and SUP racing) before throwing any family feuds to one side and working together to paddle along the coast as a team.

 
Activity requirements

A parent needs to be present for participants under 18-years-old.

 
Special terms

Activity time & location are subject to weather restrictions.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear/Towel
  • GoPro/Camera
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3 hrs

Minimum age:

From 8 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Newquay Activity Centre 60 Fore Street, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1LW

Included:
  • Fun-filled private Super SUP tour for you and your family
  • Qualified SUP instructors experienced in teaching all ages
  • Heated changing rooms and secure on-site storage for your valuables
  • Hot outdoor showers and male & female toilets
  • Full safety briefing, kit familiarisation and weather condition checks
  • Wetsuits, buoyancy aids, Super SUP board and paddles included
  • Wildlife watching and identification
  • Tales of the area’s rich history, biodiversity and heritage
Excluded:
  • Transfers to Towan Beach
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Meeting point

Newquay Activity Centre 60 Fore Street, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1LW Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule