Sea kayak hire

Sit-Inside Sea Kayak Rental: Important Information

Our sit-inside composite sea kayak rental service is strictly reserved for experienced paddlers and is available only during specific times of the year, upon availability and with advance booking.

⚠️ When rentals are available:

• Only during spring and autumn

• Not available from June to September, due to our Sea Kayak guided Elba Round Trip

• Advance reservation required

✅ Mandatory requirements:

• Minimum Level 2 sea kayak certification
  (valid examples: EPP 3, British Canoeing Sea Kayak Discover, ACA Level 2) daily rental

• Minimum Level 3 sea kayak certification
  (valid examples: EPP 3, British Canoeing Sea Kayak Award, ACA Level 3) multi-day rental

• Ability to:

  • properly use composite sit-inside sea kayaks

  • plan and manage your trip independently (including weather reading and navigation)

📌 For insurance and safety reasons, we require a copy of your certification at the time of booking.
No exceptions will be made.

ℹ️ Included equipment:

• Fiberglass sea kayak with watertight hatches

• Greenland-style or modern paddle (depending on availability)

• Personal flotation device

• Spraydeck

• Tourist map of Elba Island (non-nautical)

🎒 What to bring:

• Technical clothing suitable for the season and sea temperature

• Personal technical equipment

• Nautical chart (recommended, not provided)

⛔ Please note:

• We do not offer hourly or half-day rentals

• All kayaks must be returned to our base in Marciana Marina

For more information take a look at our FAQ page.