The Irish Experience

Sunset Kayaking, Sea Cave Kayaking, Coasteering, SUP & Snorkelling!

At The Irish Experience, we don’t just run tours — we create moments that stay with you.

Born on the wild Hook Peninsula, our experiences blend sea, stories, and place — taking you beyond the ordinary.

We cater for all ages from 5+, with a range of experiences designed for everyone — from families and first-timers to thrill-seekers, couples, and corporate groups. Whether it’s your first time on the water or your hundredth, there’s something here for you.

We’re a passionate team who believe adventure should feel personal, meaningful, and unforgettable. Step out of your comfort zone and into your adventure zone.

kayakers entering a sea cave in their kayaks on a sunny day at Baginbun

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Opening Times:

Season Variation – Check Official Website for seasonal openings times

USEFUL INFORMATION

Tel/Mob: +353 87 097 6749

Email: info@theirishexperience.com

Website:  theirishexperience.com

Address: Main Street, Fethard-On-Sea, The Hook Peninsula, Co. Wexford, Y34P778

Sat Nav: 52.1917, -6.8399

Parking: Free street parking

Age Range: Age limits applicable per experience

Sea Cave Kayaking Experience

Our flagship experience — and the one that started it all.

Paddle along the Hook Peninsula and beyond, with routes across a number of stunning locations — each offering its own unique perspective of Ireland’s wild edge. Discover hidden sea caves, towering cliffs, and natural arches shaped by the Atlantic.

Along the way, we bring the journey to life with stories of history, local legends, and the raw beauty of this coastline.

No experience needed — just a sense of adventure.

It’s immersive, it’s unforgettable, and it’s unlike anything else in Ireland.

Kayakers in a sea cave at Baginbun

More Than Just Kayaking

While sea cave kayaking is at the heart of what we do, it’s just the beginning.

We offer a range of experiences designed for all ages and adventure levels — from kids camps and family-friendly sessions to coasteering, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and seasonal events. Each experience brings its own energy, but all share the same focus on fun, connection, and the outdoors.

Whatever your pace, there’s an adventure here waiting for you.

a coasteering group in wetsuits and safety helmets, choosing their next step across the rocks at Hook head

Seasonal & Special Experiences

Throughout the year, we create unique, one-off experiences that bring a different energy to the water.

From our Dating in Doubles events to magical Full Moon Kayaking and relaxed Sunset Paddles, these moments are all about atmosphere, connection, and doing something a little out of the ordinary.

They’re limited, they’re memorable, and they’re always something special.

BOOK ONLINE VIA THEIR WEBSITE AT: https://theirishexperience.com/

Make it Mór.

A group of 3 kayakers pictured waving from their kayaks on the river in front of Tintern Abbey
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The peninsula has a diverse mix of magnificent natural landscapes such as beautiful sandy beaches, hidden coves, tall rugged rocky cliffs and low lying limestone slabs that reach out of the turquoise Atlantic Ocean clinging to the land. This gives home to an array of wildlife which we will discover along our adventures!

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There are golden sandy beaches, craggy coves, cracks and crevasses which comprise of an impressive variety of Sea Caves to discover. This includes one of the most impressive examples of a natural Sea Cave you will ever have the pleasure to enter by kayak.

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The Irish Experience is based in Fethard-On-Sea on the stunning Hook Peninsula which is a natural and tranquil outcrop of rugged land jolting out off the south west Wexford coast into the Celtic Sea.

Overhead view of kayakers in the clear green sea with rugged coastline at Baginbun head dominating