Les Ecrehous
Travel to and from Les Ecrehous by charter boat. Then kayak the archipelago.
Les Ecrehous. Paddling the "Suez Canal".
Discover this extensive and unique reef mid-way between France and Jersey. Observe seals and wildlife. Perhaps see dolphins en-route to the island. Enjoy the incredible experience of kayaking around tiny islets with fisherman’s cabins. Walk huge sand bars, which within a few hours will be submerged under many metres of ocean.
The archipelago is a site of unique interest and is one of Jerseys hidden treasures. It is now a Ramsar wetlands site.
Les Ecrehous were featured on BBC TVs Coast when the presenter Neil Oliver explored them by sea kayak with our company.
There is plenty time to explore the islets accompanied by our experienced staff who have been visiting Les Ecrehous for more than 20 years. They can tell you about the wildlife and remarkable history of the reef.
Caribbean like clear seas at Les Ecrehous.
To get the most out of this trip it is recommended that clients have kayaked before.
For the more experienced paddlers we offer a paddle across option using either sit-on-top or closed cockpit sea kayaks.
To reduce our impact on the area we limit kayak groups to a maximum of 10 clients.
Additional non paddling foot passengers can be included.
Individual bookings are accepted, private charters possible.
Duration: The trip last approximately 6 hours. A packed lunch is provided.
The charter boat remains in radio contact throughout the trip.
2010 Dates:
Saturday 28 August, depart 1200 FULL
New date Sunday 5 September depart 0830
Cost: £156 per person. Includes packed lunch.
Special prices for foot passengers. Please contact us.
Panoramic view of les Ecrehous.
Watch the video of our sit-on-top sea kayak tours to les Ecrehous. See why this is such a unique and environmentally sensitive destination.
Les Minquiers
Travel by charter boat to and from the reef. Then paddle off to explore this fantastic area and
Maitresse Ile les Minquiers.
spot seals. Picnic and relax on sandbanks.
Lying 12 miles south of Jersey, Les Minquers is the most southerly area of the British Isles. At low tide the area uncovered is reputed to be as large as Jersey. Les Minquiers is a Ramsar wetlands site.
At high tide only the tiny Maitresse Ile remains with its stone fisherman’s and quarryman’s cabins.
We ask all clients to follow good environmental practice and to avoid disturbing wildlife. Our trained staff provide advice and guidance of how to maximise your enjoyment and to leave no trace.
Maximum of 8 clients.
Individual, foot passenger only, group and private charter options.
Duration: The trip last approximately 6 hours. A packed lunch is provided.
The charter boat remains in radio contact throughout the trip.
Dates 2010:
New date. Sunday 8 August. Depart 0800 FULL.
Cost: £168 per person. Includes packed lunch.
Chausey
Travel by charter boat to this French Channel Island and explore its coast by kayak on a big low tide.
Chausey is a nature reserve with huge sand bars and lots of wildlife.
Date 2010:
Date to confirm in August
Cost: £181. Includes packed lunch. Passports must be taken with you.
This will be a long day 1000-1900 approx.
Seymour tower overnight stay
Discover the south east coast Ramsar site from a new perspective. Kayak through gutters and
Cut off in silence, a night in Seymour tower is a chance to chill out.
gullies to Seymour tower for an overnight stay. By using kayaks we can stay longer to enjoy Jersey’s very own wilderness and experience an adventure close to home.
Kayaking to Seymour enables us to book the tower on dates when it is less easy for people to walk out there on foot. We have therefore more options to arrange overnight stays.
Click here to see photos of the tower.
Contact us to discuss dates.
Individual cost of kayaking trip to and from the tower £45 per person.
Hire of the tower for an overnight stay £350 (maximum of 7 paddlers).
Meals not included.
Sleeping bags can be hired from us.
Walks to Icho and Seymour Towers click here.
