Do I need prior kayaking experience?

No formal certification required, but participants should have basic paddling ability and be comfortable in open water; guides provide instruction and assistance.

What's included in the tour?

The operator provides a wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet, kayak, paddle, and a fully qualified guide; food and bottled water are not included.

What is the minimum age?

Participants must be at least 16 years old to join this trip.

What happens if weather is bad?

Tours are weather-dependent; guides decide to run or cancel based on wind, visibility and sea state and will notify you before departure.

Can I bring my phone or camera?

Yes, but bring a dry bag or waterproof pouch—phone pouches are not supplied by the operator.

How cold will I be after the paddle?

The operator supplies wetsuits; bring warm layers and a towel for after the paddle to stay comfortable.

Full Moon Kayak Rathmullan — Night Paddle on Mulroy Bay, Portsalon | Kayak | Water Activities

On a clear night along County Donegal’s northern coast, the Full Moon Kayak Rathmullan offers a two-hour paddle across Mulroy Bay from Portsalon. This guided, small-group tour (ages 16+) takes you into a calm, low-wind stretch of sea where the moon lights a path on still water and the air smells of salt and cold grass. The meeting point is near 1 Fanad Way, Croaghross, Portsalon, Co. Donegal, F92 RC42, Ireland; check-in and exact pick-up details are provided after booking. The route covers about 4 kilometers on sheltered water, easing between stretches of sandy shoreline and darker rocky headlands. Key features include wide views across Mulroy Bay, the offshore silhouette of the Fanad peninsula, and coastal habitats where seabirds and the occasional seal make night-time appearances. Guides supply a wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet, kayak, and paddle; you bring a warm hat, headtorch, footwear, swimsuit, towel and water. Trips require clear skies and low winds to run as advertised. Why this night paddle stands out: kayaking under a full moon reduces the noise and visual clutter of daytime tourism, sharpening the senses. The event is deliberately simple—breath, listen, move—making it a restorative option for travelers seeking low-impact outdoor time. The small group size keeps the experience intimate and manageable for paddlers with basic skills. Safety and conditions matter here. The operators expect participants to be at least 16, and tours are weather-dependent; guides monitor wind and visibility before launch. Night paddling benefits from a basic level of fitness and willingness to follow guide instructions. The 4 km distance is steady but not strenuous for people comfortable in sit-in or sit-on-top kayaks. Practical notes: bring a headlamp and dry bag for valuables, layer clothes for coastal chill, and have a towel and extra warm clothing for the post-paddle. Photography is limited after dark but the silvery reflection across the bay creates excellent long-exposure opportunities for those with tripods set on shore. This Full Moon Kayak Rathmullan sits within maritime landscapes that define Portsalon and Mulroy Bay—places where water, wind, and light shape the night. For visitors in County Donegal, it’s a concise, memorable way to connect with coastal ecology and to experience the region’s raw evening atmosphere without needing technical gear or overnight plans. Local guides draw on tidal knowledge and coastal ecology to pick launch times that minimize disturbance to birds and marine life. Because the tour runs at night, it's low-impact on daytime beach traffic and supports quiet, low-emission tourism in this part of County Donegal. Whether you're after a meditative solo rhythm or an easy social paddle with friends, Full Moon Kayak Rathmullan delivers a calming experience framed by open sky and the slow turning tide and coastal silence.

About Eco Atlantic Adventures

Eco Atlantic Adventures is an outdoor activity provider based in Croaghross, County Donegal. The company runs guided sea kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), surf lessons, family-friendly sessions and multi-hour coastal tours around Mulroy Bay, Portsalon and the Wild Atlantic Way. Trips include Kids Camp Downings, Kids Camp Portsalon, Family Kayak Splash Dash Mulroy Bay, Owen Carrow River SUP, Paddle, SUP and Liquid Picnic, The 7 Arches Kayak Tour, Fanad Light House Sea Kayak Tour, Knockalla Ghost Ship Sea Kayak Tour, Portsalon Caves Tour and numerous sunrise, sunset and full-moon SUP and kayak outings.

Instructors lead activities such as surf lessons with video analysis and fitness coaching, guided kayaking to caves, sea stacks and secret beaches, and SUP tours at sunrise on Mulroy Bay. Equipment provided on many trips includes wetsuits, buoyancy aids and safety briefings; specific sessions mention qualified instructors and supplied gear for children. Wildlife sightings such as dolphins and seals are noted on several coastal tours. The business offers private tours and themed experiences including island-hop picnics, foraging feasts, archery and axe throwing at nearby locations.

Bookings are organized by trip name and duration, ranging from short family sessions to multi-hour sea kayaking expeditions. Locations used for activities include Mulroy Bay, Portsalon Pier, Portsalon Caves, Owen Carrow River and Fanad Lighthouse approaches along County Donegal’s coastline. Eco Atlantic Adventures focuses on guided outdoor experiences that showcase Donegal’s coastal scenery while providing gear and instruction for participants. Trip durations, meeting points and age limits are provided with each online booking.