Rafted Canoe - Moonlight Paddle

• Paddle beneath the city lights reflected across Salford Quays
• Share a stable canoe, with room for up to six paddlers
• Follow instructors around the inner basins on a relaxed evening paddle

Join us for a Moonlight Paddle around the inner basins of Salford Quays.

With lights on our boats and the city lights reflected on the water, enjoy a relaxed, social evening paddle with our instructors guiding the group.

Our Katakanus and rafted canoes offer a stable, shared paddling experience, with space for up to six people per boat. They’re suitable for beginners, families and anyone who would prefer to paddle with others.

Sharing a boat means others can help with the paddling, making this a more supported option than paddling your own kayak. You can usually expect to stay relatively dry, although splashes and rain are still possible.

You may share a boat with other participants unless you book all six spaces.

Cancellation notice: You must request a refund through Eola AND email the centre at least 72 hours before your session. No refunds are available for cancellations within 72 hours of the session.

1. Minimum age: 8.
2. Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult on the water.
3. No previous paddling experience is needed.
4. Buoyancy aids are provided and must be worn throughout the session. Helmets are provided for anyone under 17.
5. You must remain with the group and follow staff instructions.

Please contact the centre before booking if you need assistance getting into or out of a boat, or would like to discuss any other support needs.

1. Warm layers that allow you to move comfortably.
2. A waterproof coat for rain or splashes.
3. A hat and gloves for colder evenings.
4. Shoes that can get wet. Footwear must be worn.
5. A towel and spare clothes in case you get wet.
6. A returnable £1 coin for a locker.

Your boat, paddle and buoyancy aid are included, along with helmets for anyone under 17.

You’re welcome to wear neon or bring glow sticks!

Please leave valuables in a locker. If you bring a phone onto the water, use a suitable waterproof pouch and secure it against loss. A retaining strap is also recommended for glasses. We cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged belongings.

Please arrive 15–20 minutes before your booked start time to check in, get your equipment and use the changing rooms.

Before heading onto the water, our instructors will give a safety briefing and explain how to paddle together.

Please stay clear of the slipway and pontoons until directed by staff.

We’ll help you into your boat before setting off together for a relaxed paddle around the inner basins of Salford Quays.

Enjoy the waterfront lights and paddle as a team, with instructors nearby to offer guidance and assistance.

At the end, staff will guide you back onto the slipway. Please wait for instructions before getting out of your boat and return your equipment as directed.

Changing rooms are available afterwards.

Late arrivals may be unable to join once the group has set off.