Cave Exploration Paddleboard Tour

Freedive Northern Ireland

Available until 2 September 2025

Cave Exploration Paddleboard tour, paddle the beautiful Irish coast

This is the ultimate paddleboarding tour! The Freedive NI team will take you to some of the most stunning caves on this planet with crystal clear waters. The tour takes 2 hours and includes all equipment!

What to expect on your cave paddleboarding tour

2 Hours of exploring beautiful Irish caves with expert help and guidance!
Spot lots of Irish birdliife, and possibly seals if you're lucky!
Premium Fanatic paddleboards provided
Premium ION wetsuits provided
Premium carbon paddles provided
Premium Snorkeling Gear provided

Explore with the experts

Hanno is the face behind Freedive NI, allow him to inspire you to make memories in the water too!

Hanno is now trained by Italian national record holder Linda Paganelli and is a certified SSI Level Two Instructor excited to bring the amazing underwater world to people of all levels and abilities.

Hanno now specializes in helping you achieve your personal goals on, below, or out of the water by working on the specific needs of each individual so that they can progress with joy and bliss!

More watersport fun!

Not sure if this course is for you? Check out Freedive NI's page for all of their activities! From family-friendly swimming tours to romantic cave paddleboard tours for couples. From boat snorkel tours as part of your hen do weekend in Northern Ireland to freediving courses for beginner and advanced thrill seekers, they offer a wide range of new and exciting tours and packages!

Location

Freedive Northern Ireland

8 Ballyreagh Road,
Portrush,
County Antrim,
BT56 8LP

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How To Find Us

By Rail to Portrush

From Belfast

Translink operates a regular timetable, usually every hour or less between Belfast and Coleraine. You can find the schedule here, or use their app/website here. The journey from Belfast Central takes around an hour and 20 minutes through the Antrim countryside.

From Coleraine, you may have to change for trains to Portrush. Trains run every hour, and the journey takes around 10 minutes. There are two stations in Portrush. Dhu Varren, which is on the western entrance overlooking West Strand and Portrush Station in the centre of town.

From July 14 – 21, there will be extra trains as well as extra carriages (allowing more people on) on the regular timetabled train services. The majority of the extra trains will be early morning trains from Belfast

By Bus

Translink runs several bus options for getting to Portrush the Causeway Rambler, Ulster Bus and Goldline depending where you are coming from.

When coming from Belfast, you can use the regular 218 Goldline (Timetable here) coach service from Belfast or 234 Goldline from Derry~Londonderry (timetable here).

Both of these services arrive at Coleraine Rail and Bus station, where you can easily jump on theUlsterbus 140bus service to Portrush.

By Car

Via Belfast

Follow the M2 towards Antrim. Take the A26 to Ballymena and follow the M2/A26 towards Coleraine/Portrush. On approach to Coleraine, follow the yellow (AA) and electronic signs for Public Parking.

Via Causeway route

This is possibly the best route to take to get to Portrush, clinging to the Atlantic coast from Belfast to Portrush, the Causeway Coastal Route is adorned with stretches of sandy beaches, picturesque fishing villages, rolling gorse-covered valleys and fuchsia-edged clifftop paths. Taking in the fantastic scenery from the car is incredible, but the other senses could be missing out! The sounds of the crashing waves, the birds soaring up above, the salty taste from the sea on your lips and the wind whistling past your ears – these are all part of this legendary land’s beauty.

Facilities

Premium ION wetsuits
Premium carbon paddles
Premium Snorkeling Gear

More Info

What experience do I need for the cave paddleboard tour?

Previous paddleboarding experience is highly recommended. A moderate level of fitness and mobility is required (shoulder, knee, hip). You have to be able to climb back onto the paddleboard. If you have no previous paddleboard experience we highly recommend attending our paddleboard lesson before booking this coastal tour, where you learn essential board control techniques.

What do I need to bring for my freedive cave adventure?

Here's a list of things you might want to consider bringing for your adventure:

Sunscreen - Protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays, especially if spending extended periods in the water
Warm clothes and layers - for before and after you're in the water
Towel - Essential for drying off after your water activities
Water bottle - Staying hydrated is crucial, so bring along a reusable water bottle to sip on throughout the day
Snacks - Energizing snacks like granola bars or fruit can keep you fueled up for your adventures
Waterproof bag or dry bag

Cave Exploration Paddleboard Tour

Freedive Northern Ireland