KAYAKING

SOUTHERN SEA VENTURES PTY. LTD. St Ives, NSW Australia www.southernseaventures.com
Email this Page   Print Friendly   Meet Us   Photo Gallery   Trips

Overview

Al Bakker, owner and manager of SSV, has worked in Adventure Travel since the 1970s. He set up and conducted whitewater rafting trips all over Australia for a decade before establishing his sea kayaking operation.

The company’s selection of warm water trips has expanded to include Turkey, Croatia, Panama, and Tonga. Over the past decade, SSV has developed several innovative polar itineraries and its mother ship, Polar Pioneer, now supports Antarctic, Arctic, and Greenland kayak adventures, as well as a paddling exploration of the remote Norwegian coastline. Kayaks are ideal for exploring these intriguing destinations that offer a kaleidoscope of wilderness and cultural experiences.

If you appreciate the outdoors, are moderately fit, and have a sense of adventure, one of these kayak adventures will be ideal for you. On the warm water Pacific Island and Hinchinbrook trips, beginners are welcome, but prior tent camping experience will help to prepare you for the remote areas you will visit. Pristine beaches, cultural interaction, and unique bird and marine life are the rewards! For the High Arctic, Norway, Greenland, Antarctica, Panama, Croatia and Turkey trips, some previous paddling experience is required. The company is always happy to discuss your paddling experience and suitability for a particular holiday, and can often suggest appropriate tuition at home to prepare you for the sea kayaking trip of your choice.

Small groups, generally of 8 to 12 participants, ensure that you receive personal attention. The company believes in giving you the space to experience the wonders of the areas you visit in your own personal way. The trips are ideal for single participants, who do not pay a single surcharge and quickly make new friends. Ages generally range from 20 to 60, but participants have included high school students. The company’s team of expert guides will ensure you have a safe, comfortable holiday, whether you choose a self-contained sea kayaking and camping adventure, or day paddles from a mother ship.

SSV uses fleets of fast single and double kayaks, and provides all kayaking and safety equipment, including waterproof dry suits for polar paddling. For trips that involve camping, tents and group camping equipment are supplied.

Southern Sea Ventures prides itself on the presentation, variety, and taste of its meals, and indeed some of the company’s kayak guides are also qualified chefs. The wholesome and varied menus include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Onboard Polar Pioneer, delicious meals are prepared by professional chefs. If you have special dietary needs, just advise SSV in advance.

You will enjoy browsing through the company’s range of trips to select your ideal kayak adventure. Happy paddling!

Email This Page

Reservation Policy A non-refundable deposit of A$500 per person is required upon booking to confirm participation, except for the Antarctic, Sth Georgia, Kuril Islands, Bering Strait, and Kamchatka trips (US$1250 per person), Papua New Guinea (A$1000 per person), Arctic trips (A$1500 per person) and Fiji Paradise Special *A$300 per person). The balance of the payment is required 90 days prior to your departure date. Please contact SSV for complete details as the terms and conditions for Polar, Kuril Islands, Kamchatka, Bering Strait, Papua New Guinea, and Arctic trips are different. Cancellation Policy If it becomes necessary to cancel your holiday, you must notify SSV immediately in writing. Cancellation will take effect when SSV receives your written notice. The following fees apply when cancellation occurs between: Time of booking and 90 days prior to departure: loss of your full deposit. 90 and 60 days prior to departure: 50% of the trip cost per person. Less than 60 days prior to departure: 100% of the trip cost per person. SSV very strongly recommends you take out travel insurance that includes cancellation coverage including cancellation for severe weather, at the time of booking.

TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINES 12 issues $12.00 Save $42.00! RELATED VACATIONS In addition to kayaking, browse related adventure travel and active vacations in the following categories: Eco Adventures canoeing, eco & jungle lodges, ecotourism, hiking & trekking tours, polar expeditions, safaris, scuba diving vacations, scuba resorts, shark diving adventures, swimming with dolphins, whale watching tours, and wildlife viewing tours. Paddling canoeing, and whitewater rafting.