Guided Kayak Tour in St Paul's Island

4.8
(5 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

A beginner friendly, guided kayak tour to St Paul's Island. Exploring a wonderful cave before an exploratory rest break on the secluded island.

We start our adventure in Mistra Bay with a basic kayak lesson. We travel as a group at a leisurely pace & stop frequently to explore and for rest! We paddle a total of 4-5kms and our leaders will calibrate pace and distance to the group's abilities.

Starting at Mistra Bay, we will hug the rugged coast up to Rdum Il-Biez Bay. There are lovely blue waters, an amazing cave with colorful coral & several remnants of WW2!

We then cross a 100 meter channel to St Paul's Island. We will stop for 25 minutes and either have a relaxing swim, or else explore the island by land. There is a magnificent statue of St Paul & a big Cross dating back to 1845. Both of these offer amazing photo opportunities.

What's Included

You can store items in our shared, outdoor locked area, at your own risk.
Single bookings receive a single-seater kayak.
Beginner friendly and stable, open kayaks.
Qualified, friendly guides
Float Vest
Paddle
Free Digital Pictures shared with you within 3 days.
Dry Bag per kayak
We automatically provide double kayaks & include a single kayak for groups with an odd number of participants.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at the pebbly beach on the left hand side of Mistra Bay. We may also setup a 100 meters to the right, but always within Mistra Bay. Occasionally we may start the meeting point in Saint Paul's Bay - we will contact you in that eventuality.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Starting from Mistra, a bay of natural importance surrounded by protective hills with an 18th Century Military Battery providing guard!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Kayak through the secluded 'Tal-Mignuna' Bay, also know as 'Rdum il-Biez' & hop inside the vertically tall cave within. This is home to many friendly pigeons! Get up close & personal with the cave's Purple Coral which covers the rocks at waterline level, & the bright Orange Soft Coral thriving a few centimeters deeper. These species can only grow in unpolluted clear waters!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    St. Paul's Islands

    Our next stop is St Paul's Island for a 25-minute land break. We will take a short walk to the top of this island, which is a nature reserve & home to hundreds of protected birds. Take a selfie with the imposing statue of St Paul before enjoying the peaceful views of Selmun clay cliffs & saltpans. Alternatively, enjoy a refreshing swim break (unsupervised), in St Paul's Island crystal clear waters.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Occasionally, due to bad weather conditions instead of visiting St Paul's Island we choose to go an extra mile & paddle past Selmun & Mgiebah coasts that feature many isolated, tiny bays. We may stop for a land break before watching the sun setting from down from our kayaks on water.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • To Bring: 2 litres of water per participant - Sun Protection - Shoes you don't mind getting wet.
Supplied by Kayak Tours Malta

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Tags

Kayaking Tours
Water Tours
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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