PORTSALON KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Moonlit Quiet: A Two‑Hour Full‑Moon Paddle Across Mulroy Bay
A 2‑hour, 4 km guided full‑moon kayak across Mulroy Bay — this guide explains what to expect, who it suits, and what to bring to make the most of the night paddle.
Moonlit Quiet: A Two‑Hour Full‑Moon Paddle Across Mulroy Bay.
Under a full moon Mulroy Bay reads like a map of silver and shadow. The Full Moon Kayak Rathmullan is a deliberate, 2‑hour escape that pares back noise and speed: a 4 km paddle in which cold, clean air and the bay’s still surface become the evening’s main attractions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Full‑moon stillness
Paddling by moonlight turns routine movement into a slow, sensory experience—minimal noise, fresh sea air, and the calm of Mulroy Bay are the trip’s defining elements.
A compact 4 km bay circuit
This short, focused outing covers roughly 4 km over two hours, designed as a low‑distance night paddle to recharge and reconnect with the coastal environment.
Weather makes the trip
Clear skies and low winds are required to enjoy the tour to the full—this is a weather‑dependent night paddle where conditions determine whether the outing runs.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
The outing unfolds as a focused, two‑hour immersion: a short safety briefing, quiet launch, then a mindful paddle across Mulroy Bay beneath moonlight. Time softens; the emphasis is on breathing, the sound of paddle on water, and the simple pleasure of being outdoors at night.
THE NIGHT
Full‑moon stillness
Paddling by moonlight turns routine movement into a slow, sensory experience—minimal noise, fresh sea air, and the calm of Mulroy Bay are the trip’s defining elements.
THE ROUTE
A compact 4 km bay circuit
This short, focused outing covers roughly 4 km over two hours, designed as a low‑distance night paddle to recharge and reconnect with the coastal environment.
THE CONDITIONS
Weather makes the trip
Clear skies and low winds are required to enjoy the tour to the full—this is a weather‑dependent night paddle where conditions determine whether the outing runs.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this night paddle suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is approximately 2 hours and covers around 4 km.
Warm hat, light rain jacket, footwear, head torch, swimsuit, towel, water, and a wet‑suit if you have one.
The tour is weather dependent; clear skies and low winds are required to enjoy the full‑moon paddle and the operator may cancel or alter plans for safety.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Full Moon Kayak Rathmullan trip?
The trip lasts approximately 2 hours.
How far do we paddle?
The outing covers about 4 km.
Is there an age limit or minimum age?
Participants must be aged 16 or over.
What should I bring for a night paddle?
Bring a warm hat, light rain jacket, suitable footwear, head torch, swimsuit, towel, water, and a wet‑suit if you have one.
Will the trip go ahead in bad weather?
No — the tour is weather dependent. Clear skies and low winds are required for the full experience, and the operator may cancel or change plans for safety.