Coasteering is G-Town Surf Schools newest adventure activity, but what is it?!

This adventure journey involves a combination of adventure swimming through some of natures wonders such as sea caves, blow holes and sea arches. Get the chance to jump and dive off rocky out crops and the various sea cliffs encountered to explore the huge variety of sea life along your safely guided adventure journey. It’s the perfect activity if the surf goes flat!

Come and learn about sea-weeds while traversing the Old Head of Kinsale in this new high octane activity and identify the coastlines creepy crawlies! Test your adventure swimming skills as you explore the wonders of the waves swishing you about through the caves along the way and scramble for the heights only to leap off again!

Coasteering can be as adventurous and/or as educational as you want it to be. We can make it as mildly or adventurously exciting as you wish and what ever happens, we ensure your safety, enjoyment and learn something new each time.

So if you are interested read on to find out more about our Level 1, 2 and 3 trips!

Level 1 Coasteering

This trip is priced at €25 pp.

Meet us on Garettstown beach where we will explore the local coastline from the beach. Jump into some of our splash pools and feel the mild swell wash the cob webs away! Check out the 'Devils Hole' at the end of 'No Light Tunnel' and explore 'Rocky Bay' having swum through the 'Blue Arch'. Chance a leap of faith off 'Shark Rock' and splash every one of your friends!

We will guide you along the whole way and teach you the variety of flora and fauna encountered. Open your eyes and mouth over 'Moon Hole' where a wave will power up and blow your mind away!

Level 2 Coasteering

This trip is priced at €50 pp.

Once we are confident in you Coasteering ability and are sure of your adventure spirit we would love to take you on our Level 2 trip. This involves jumping onto a powerboat and jetting out of Kinsale harbour to the Eastern side of the famous Old Head of Kinsale. Once there, we will scramble off the boat to leap off some heart stopping jumps and peer through the spectacular 100 metre arches beneath the Old Head itself. Swim into some of the caves and gaze in astonishment at the towering cliffs above.

The Old Head of Kinsale is home to some of widest variety of Sea Birds seen in Ireland. Come and see the Fulmars, Razorbills, Gannets and Kittiwakes as well as the variety of Gulls.

Level 3 Coasteering

This trip is priced at €60 pp.

Having been on our Coasteering trip to the eastern side of the Old Head of Kinsale, you are now ready to experience the wild side of the west. Jump on the powerboat again and jet out past the lighthouse to the 'Wild Side'. Did you ever try Deep Water Solo Climbing? You've now got chance with us on the Sea Stack at the entrance to the arches where you can then jump from some of the many ledges, mind the birds though!

With the sun in the right position we will test your adventure swimming skills to experience the bluey glow from the sea beneath your feet in one of the many caves along the way.

Concerned about Safety?

Don't be.

From our side - Your adventure guide is a fully qualified beach lifeguard equipped with a water tight back pack with the necessary safety equipment such as a rope, first aid kit, bivy bag and a phone. We will give you with a buoyancy aid and helmet before you advance on your adventure trip along the coast.

From your side – You will be exploring the coastline which means you will be getting wet thus needing a level of water confidence. You don't need to be an Olympic swimmer but we do want you to be competent enough to make your way through some of the rock pools and arches that you encounter.

For further information on our safety policy, please check out 'Our Safety Policy' section under the 'Surf School' tab on our home page.

What to do now?!

So have we sold it to you?! Thought so... Now, what do you need to do?!

Gather up a towel, swimming togs, an old pair of runners and old pair of shorts that you can wear over the wet-suit we will provide.

First give us a call on 087 8768549 or 021 477884 or e-mail us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to book your trip and come on down to G-Town School!!