Quayside Glow
The Quayside at night provides a spectacular urban light show. Artistically illuminated buildings, the changing colours of the Millennium Bridge and the glowing neon signs of the bars and restaurants on the quays, create an unmistakeable and vibrant light scape. Experience all of this from the water, on one of our illuminated sit-on kayaks.
Our sell-out Quayside Glow experience offers perhaps the most exciting and unique way to see Newcastle and Gateshead from it’s iconic river. Our experienced and knowledgeable guides are on hand throughout to keep you safe and show you all the best bits, as well as sharing their favourite tales of the city.
Highlights typically include: Exploring the River Tyne at night, paddling an illuminated kayak guided by a CBK Adventures professional who will tell interesting facts and tales of the river and her bridges.
Price: £69 per person.
Suitable for: Adults and children from 16yrs*
* Children under 18yrs must be accompanied on the water at all times across all activities, by their parent / legal guardian.
“Absolutely brilliant trip along the Tyne, from the Sage to Dunston Staiths and back again, paddling through sunset into darkness, with the lights on the kayaks adding something really special to the atmosphere.
Seeing the Quayside and the bridges from the perspective of the river, and in the dark to boot, is an experience all of itself and one not to be missed. Highly recommend.”
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FAQs
Where and when do I meet the Guide?
You’ll meet your guide at the entrance to Newcastle City Marina on Newcastle Quayside. Please arrive for the start time stated on your booking confirmation
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What will I see and do?
Tours always start with a kayak skills lesson on the water. We will paddle east for a short distance, to take a look at the Baltic and paddle under the iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge. After that, we paddle west with the incoming tide towards Dunston Staithes. Your guide will interpret the cityscape as you paddle with occasional stops for tales of the city and to take pictures. During the latter section of the tour, the tide turns and we ‘go with the flow’ of the river back to the city centre. Tours last around two hours.
As this tour takes place after dark, your kayak is illuminated with LED lights. You’ll also have a small light on your helmet, as will the guides, so you can always see the other members of your group. Your safety is our number one priority!
Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour is suitable for adults and children from age 16yrs when accompanied by their parent / legal guardian. You should be comfortable around the water and able to swim 25m. You should also be generally fit, healthy and able to undertake moderate exercise without difficulty. We generally paddle at a relaxed pace with the flow of the tide, but short bursts of high effort may be required to cross the river.
What do we provide?
A professional and qualified adventure guide
Premium, UK manufactured sit-on kayaks from Tootega, illuminated with LED lights
Dry cag and dry pants to put on over your clothes
All the necessary safety equipment
What do I need to bring?
Closed toe footwear that you don’t mind getting wet (e.g. old trainers)
Clothes you would typically wear for fitness activities, appropriate for the day’s temperature and weather.
Towel, dry clothes and dry shoes for afterwards
A camera or phone in a waterproof case, if you wish to take your own pictures
A Bandana, Buff, lightweight or thin beanie for under the helmet
Gloves to paddle with so you have warm hands, these will get wet over the course of the paddle
Unsuitable Clothing
The following clothing items are prohibited on the River Tyne as they may impede the effectiveness of the Buoyancy Aid in the unlikely event of submersion.
Hiking Boots, Healed Shoes, Wetsuit Boots
Jeans, Dresses
Heavy Coats, Down Jackets, Padded Jackets
Bobble Hats are unsuitable as we will be wearing helmets. Buffs or thin woolly hats may be worn under the helmet for warmth but they will be double checked by the guides.
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