Giant paddleboard
Up to 13 of you on one huge board, instructor-led, with games along the way. Our favourite for parties.
- Instructor-led
- 90 minutes
- Up to 13
From£30per person
Groups & parties
Bring your crowd to the river
Birthdays, hen and stag dos, clubs and friends' days out. Tell us about your group and we'll suggest the best way to get you all on the water, with somewhere good to eat afterwards.
Ideas for your group
Pick the right format
Paddle & Pub
A guided paddle with a stop at the Jolly Sailor. Great for small groups of up to 8.
- Instructor-led
- 2.5 hours
- Up to 8
From£30per person
Group hire
Mix paddleboards, single and double kayaks. Safety briefing and route advice included, then explore together.
- Relaxed
- Hourly
From£13.50per person
Prices are per person and a guide only. We'll confirm the details when you enquire.
A brilliant day out for a crowd
Birthdays, hen and stag dos, family get-togethers, clubs and friends who fancy something different: time on the river is a great shared experience, and it suits mixed groups. The confident ones can take a paddleboard, others can settle into a kayak, and everyone ends up with a story.
For the most fun, ask about our giant paddleboard. Up to 13 of you on one huge board, led by an instructor, with games along the way. It's hard to take yourselves too seriously.
Good to know
- Everyone needs to be 12 or over, and under-18s must be accompanied on the water by an adult
- Complete beginners are welcome; every session starts with a safety briefing
- Let us know about anyone who's nervous in the water or has access needs, and we'll plan around them
Organising for a business? See our corporate team days.
Make a day of it
Food and drink nearby
Book tables directly with each venue. Tell us your plans when you enquire and we'll time your session around them.
At The Paddle Centre
Grab a coffee, a cold drink or an ice cream at the centre when you're back on dry land. A simple, relaxed way to round off a session.
Boathouse Swanwick
A waterside restaurant inside Swanwick Marina, a short walk from us, with a south-facing terrace. Brunch, coal-cooked steaks and burgers, sourdough pizza and seafood.
The Navigator, Lower Swanwick
A pub on Bridge Road, opposite the marina, serving British food with local produce and Upham Brewery ales. Its Chart Room can be hired privately for up to 50, and there's free parking.
The Jolly Sailor, by paddle
The Hamble's most famous pub sits directly across the river, with a pontoon for paddlers. Our instructor-led Paddle & Pub trip stops there. About the Jolly Sailor.
Enquire
Tell us about your group
Choose 'Group Booking' as the enquiry type and give us a rough idea of numbers, dates and any food plans. We'll come back to you with options.
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