Expedition Outline
Located in the heart of the North Sea, Shetland is a collection of lively islands steeped in history and blessed by stunning coastlines and golden beaches.
Shaped by billions of years of shifting sand and sea, Shetland’s natural landscape is among the most dramatic in the world. It is also teeming with wildlife. From orcas, puffins, seals, humpback and Fin whales to colonies of Gannets and dolphins so plenty of wildlife opportunities
While exploring the Shetlands you will experience secret beaches, epic caves, jurassic coastline & so much more .
This is a luxury trip using a 7 bedroom 19th century merchants home with an onsite spa as a “base camp” , paddling is a series of spectacular day trips, depending on the weather.
Shetland weather in June
Daily high temperatures from 11°C to 13°C, rarely falling below 9°C or exceeding 16°C with around 19 hours of daylight
On this expedition you will be required to bring your own paddling kit and vehicle/share vehicles, for kayakers that maybe traveling by train or from outside the UK, we may be able to assist you with a kayak and transport, please contact us and discuss this prior to booking onto the trip info@seakayakingcornwall.com
Shetlands is an amazing destination land or sea.
We will meet early morning on the 13th of June at the Lerwick ferry port and if Voe House is available we will check in and then prepare kayaks and kit for our first days paddling.
Accommodation : Voe House
Voe itself is a homely village only a short drive away from the hustle and bustle of the Lerwick, Shetland’s capital. Voe gives you the perfect base if you want to take on the road less travelled.
Voe House, a 19th century merchants home spans generations as it stands as on the hill overlooking the old fishing village of Voe.It’s grandeur echoes the tales of time gone by.
A spectacular 7 bedroom all en-suite house in Voe, is ready to welcome visitors to Shetland from all over the world.
The refurbished property includes a host of original features and a brand-new spa ready to for you to relax and unwind.
Additional and a separate cost :
Accommodation at the prestigous, Voe House – 19th century 7 Bedroom merchants house with on site spa.
https://voehouse.co.uk/bedrooms/
Single supplement (own room with en-suite) £420
4 rooms available or 2 single rooms can also be used as private rooms
Sharing (2 single beds with en-suite) £380
2 rooms available
We will meet early morning on the 13th of June at the Lerwick ferry port and if Voe House is available we will check in and then prepare kayaks and kit for our first days paddling.
Looking forward to sharing our
“DEVOTION TO THE OCEAN”
with you!
– Sea Kayaking Cornwall Team
What's included?
What Is Included
Sea Kayaking Cornwall’s experienced guide with area knowledge offering advice, assistance, planning and safety throughout the trip.
*Kayak. We can supply suitable expedition kayaks.
*Buoyancy aids /PFD.
*Spray decks.
*Paddles.
*Available to rent
We do suggest using your own kayak and kit on this expedition so that you are comfortable and have practiced, prepared and packed your kayak before arrival.
Please confirm you have your own kayak and kit, we do not plan to take a trailer, and we are aware that most people booking on this type of trip, own their own kayaks.
Please inform us if this is a problem for you, we have limited availability to transport boats on roof racks.
What's not included?
Not Included
Transport to start location Lerwick on Shetland & VOE HOUSE our base for the week.
Ferry – North Link Ferry to Lerwick, Shetland and return ferry to Aberdeen
Food and beverages during the trip.
Time and Location
Location and Times
Weather permitting we will look to paddle all day exploring various locations, as some of us will be bringing vehicles, this gives us more options to move around to look at new locations or avoid bad weather. There are supermarkets to stock up and restaurants in Brae (closest village), which is 10 minutes away or larger supermarkets and options in Lerwick 30 minutes away.
What to bring
What To Bring – Recommended
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- Travel insurance.
- Dry bags – various sizes for daily kit required.
- Paddling kit – suitable for cold-water paddling. Water temperature is cold! We recommend to bring: poggies and/or gloves; large jacket or storm cag that will fit over your buoyancy aid to help you regulate temperature on the water; dry suits or paddling trousers with a dry top with a choice of either thin or thick thermals depending on the temperature. We do not recommend paddling in a wet suit. However, if you choose to, then bring extra clothing, and ensure you have good coverage for your feet – Sealskin or similar gortex socks and thick paddling shoes. Please contact us if you are uncertain that you have the correct gear!
- Safety kit. We carry adequate safety kit. However, we suggest you bring the safety kit that you would normally paddle with. A group can never have enough safety equipment on a trip!
- Sponge.
- Sun cream.
- Sunglasses and hat.
- Camera.
- Headlamp/torch
- Personal medication and first aid kit.
- Reading material if the elements keep us off the water.
- Personal clothing for the week.
- Toiletries
- Money, as there is cafes and restaurants to visit.
At a Glance..
- Price: £1050 per person
- Dates: 13th June 2026 - 20th June 2026
Download the expedition PDF
We have put all the information on this page and more into a handy reference document for you to download.
What experience do I need?
Experience Needed
To get the most out of the expedition you should be a competent Intermediate / Advanced paddler and be comfortable in conditions associated with force 4/5 winds.
If you have any questions regarding the required ability please contact us before booking on info@seakayakingcornwall.com
Contact Us
Please give us a call if you have any queries or wish to discuss any of our courses or expeditions:
0044 (0)1326 250889 (office)
0044 (0) 7555 763695 (Shaun Rodgers)
0044 (0) 7455 884482 (James Roberts)