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Unforgettable School Tours Cork at The Lagoon Activity Centre 

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Looking for some unique and exciting school tour ideas this academic year? The Lagoon Activity Centre, in partnership with Smugglers Cove, offers an exceptional day packed with fun, adventure and value for students of all ages. Located in the picturesque town of Rosscarbery, our activity centres provide the perfect setting for school tours Cork that your students will never forget! 

Young people at the Lagoon Activity Centre Aqua Park in Ireland
The Lagoon Activity Centre logo and Smugglers Cove logo

Tailored School Tour Ideas for All Ages

We know that every school group is different, which is why we offer both half-day and full-day packages designed to cater to every age group – from school tours primary school to secondary school. Our school tour offerings ensure that students of all ages have an enjoyable and most importantly, safe experience, packed with activities that are both fun and educational. Whether it’s a thrilling day on the water kayaking or a more relaxed exploration of the local landscape, our school tours Cork packages are designed to give you the best experience at the best price. 

For the youngest students, such as Junior and Senior Infants, we offer specialized packages that focus on engaging, age-appropriate activities. These may include a magician or puppeteer show, adventure golf and the exciting Smugglers Maze. These activities are perfect for introducing younger students to the joy of learning through play, making it one of the best school trips Ireland has to offer. 

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The Best School Trips Ireland Has to Offer

When it comes to planning memorable school tours Cork, the combination of Smugglers Cove and The Lagoon Activity Centre stands out as one of the premier destinations not just in Munster, but on the entire island of Ireland! With over 10 years of experience hosting school trips of all sizes, we are experts in delivering a day that is as smooth as it is enjoyable. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that your students have a safe, exciting and educational experience that they’ll remember for years to come. 

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Safety and Comfort for Teachers and Students

At The Lagoon Activity Centre, we prioritise the safety and comfort of both students and teachers. School Tours can sometimes be stressful for those in charge of minding students all day, but here teachers are encouraged to participate in all activities or they can choose to relax with a tea or coffee (FREE OF CHARGE) while the students explore. We also provide designated areas at both Smugglers Cove and The Lagoon Activity Centre for lunch breaks, ensuring that everyone has a chance to refuel and recharge. Jack’s Shack restaurant can also be found on site, with an ideal menu perfect for refuelling after all of your adventuring during the day. 

Our commitment to creating a memorable and stress-free school trip is paramount. From the moment you book with us, we take care of everything, allowing you to focus on enjoying the day with your students. With such a wide range of activities and a focus on safety and enjoyment, it’s no wonder that our school tours Cork are among the most popular in Ireland. 

School tour packages

Full-Day and Half-Day School Tours Cork Packages

Our full-day packages offer a complete adventure for both primary and secondary students. These packages include a mix of land and water activities that Cork is famous for. Surrounded by the stunning Rosscarbery landscape, students can engage in activities such as tubing, mini-golf, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and so much more. The full-day Combo Package 1 is perfect for a three-hour experience, while Combo Package 2 extends the fun to five hours with even more activities included. 

For schools looking for shorter, half-day day tours from Cork, The Lagoon Activity Centre provides an ideal solution. Our half-day packages are built to give students just enough of taste of adventure, with options tailored to different age groups. The Junior Package offers younger students the chance to enjoy a boat trip, crab fishing, and pedal boats, making it a perfect introduction to school tours primary school. Meanwhile, older students can opt for more challenging activities such as kayaking and SUP.

Day Tour from Cork at the Lagoon Activity Centre

Full Day Packages​

The Lagoon Activity Centre logo and Smugglers Cove logo
Young person jumping high on the tube in Smugglers Cove Tubing Park

Combo
Package 1

Duration - 3hrs
Suitable for
2nd Class - 6th Year
  • Tubing
  • Water Park
  • Pizza, Chips & Cordial (+€8)
3 Hours
View of the adventure golf at Smugllers Cove

Combo
Package 2

Duration - 5hrs
Suitable for
2nd class - 6th Year
  • Tubing
  • Mini Golf
  • Water Park
  • Canoe
  • Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
  • Pizza, Chips & Cordial (+€8)
5 Hours
Inflatable water park in the Lagoon Water Activity Centre Rosscarbery - perfect for school tours primary schools

Golf
Combo

Duration - 3.5 hrs
Suitable for
2nd class - 6th Year
  • Adventure Golf
  • Kayaking
  • SUP
  • Waterpark
3.5 Hours

Half Day Lagoon Packages

Day tour from Cork with a boat full of people on the way to the water park

Junior
Package

Duration - 2.5hrs
Suitable for
Junior Infants - 2nd Class
  • Boat Trip
  • Crab Fishing
  • Pedal Boats
  • Pizza, Chips & Cordial (+€8)
2.5 Hours
Two people using stand up paddle boards (SUP) at the Lagoon Activity Centre in Rosscarbery

Boat
Package

Duration - 2.5hrs
Suitable for
2nd Class +
  • Kayaking
  • SUP
  • Pedal Boats
  • Pizza, Chips & Cordial (+€8)
2.5 Hours
Inflatable water park in the Lagoon Water Activity Centre Rosscarbery - perfect for school tours primary schools

Waterpark
Package

Duration - 2.5hrs
Suitable for
2nd Class +
  • Water Park
  • Kayaking
  • SUP
  • Pizza, Chips & Cordial (+€8)
2.5 Hours

Book Your Next School Trip Today!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to give your students an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re planning a full day of adventure or a shorter half-day excursion, our school tours Cork packages are the perfect choice for schools looking to provide their students with a unique and exciting day out. To book your school tour at The Lagoon Activity Centre, simply email us at [email protected] or call 087 7462720. Let us help you create one of the best day tours from Cork that your students will talk about for years to come. 

What our visitors say...
tripadvisor

It’s my third time in the Lagoona and it never disappoints. I came to do SUP and it was very enjoyable. Prices are also reasonable. Beautiful setting and so many other things to do around

Anna K August 4, 2022
google

Brilliant

Sean Geary August 13, 2021
google

Very nice staff were very nice

Marcus Finn July 16, 2021
tripadvisor

Staff were so helpful and friendly. Boys were aged between 9 and 11 years in our group. They truly enjoyed every minute. Only complaint they had was they wanted more time for their session. Highly recommended!!!

Brigid hartnett August 1, 2021
google

Very friendly and helpful staff. Everything very clean. We were very well supervised while in the water park and hence had lots of fun. Thanks to all the staff

tripadvisor

3 kids from 8 to 11 had a brilliant time on the waterpark activity whilst mammy and 2 small ones had some ice cream and enjoyed the good weather 😀

Stacy August 1, 2021
tripadvisor

This is our second time here at the lagoon , as always a super morning with lots of fun for all the family. Great new addition is the big big big slide!! Staff as always very professional a d extremely helpful We will be back again thanks to all the team at the Lagoon Activity

Paul W August 1, 2021
google

Great fun for the Children, large and small😉

Kieran O'Callaghan September 9, 2019
tripadvisor

Visited the Lagoon during the Summer with my two kids and they had a ball. From the moment we arrived the staff could not have been more helpful and pleasant. Lovely coffee available too. Shout out to a young lad called Ciaran who went over and beyond to help us. We look forward

Melissa B June 1, 2021
tripadvisor

Attended the floating water park, great fun family event. Note, the water is not clean, make sure not to swallow! Staff very pleasant.

Barbara July 1, 2021
tripadvisor

The experience was mixed. If you’re fit you’ll get lots from it . Less so if you’re less so. We went with our Autistic son who felt limited in the things he could because the access to certain obstacles involved going through others he couldn’t manage. Other reviewers have

HoweDublin August 1, 2021
tripadvisor

Had a fantastic day out as usual, our annual visit to the lagoon! Changing rooms and toliets spotless, staff amazing and very helpful. We did the waterpark which requires a good level of fitness but thats clearly started in the terms and conditions,very detailed safety talk, lifeguards on the ball as per usual. Overall a fantastic day out , we will most definitely be back, looking forward to next year already. nHighly recommend.

DDM August 20, 2022
tripadvisor

We had a great time here this weekend. My eldest happily went out kayaking and enjoyed the large open space. The rest of us did the water park which had so much to do and was really fun.

michellecollins02 August 1, 2021
google

Went to the Lagoon Activity Centre today for the first time and we had a ball. Went on the paddle boat and got a kayak each. Everything was very straight forward. Staff were very friendly and extremely helpful and such amazing value. Will definitely come back for some more fun when I come to west cork again.

Melissa Bambury July 18, 2021
google

Brilliant a must for family fun in West Cork

Shane Kennedy August 21, 2021
google

Such a fun place with the family and great value

Mark Byrne August 21, 2021
google

Loved it big time. Must do experience of county cork, right after the butter factory.

Thomas McArdle May 23, 2022
google

It's ok place

Andrius Mezelis July 20, 2021
google

Great place for all the family.

Paul Kelleher August 15, 2021
tripadvisor

Great fun, well run and very safe! Staff were very friendly. Facilities were good also. Even a picnic area and some crepes etc available there.

Dave C July 29, 2022
google

Very nice.

Fernando July 26, 2020
google

Great family day out. The centre is run very well. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We've done a few of these water activities and this one is by far out favourite. You take a short boat ride out to it which was very exciting for the kids also. Toilet facilities are very clean and plenty of hand sanitizer. The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic. We'll definitely be returning. Would highly recommend. Our kids are 13 and 11.

Lorraine O Flynn July 21, 2020
tripadvisor

Fun afternoon for all. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere and buzz around the centre. Hope to go again next summer.

Maeve C August 1, 2021
tripadvisor

Book early. Always a hoot. For all ages! I'm early 50s and go with the teenagers every summer. The new pyramid is a testing climb but worth it. I started with this and got the wetting out of the way early on! Could do with clearing out of the pond scum which accumulates in two

JECTHK July 1, 2021
google

Great for the kids and adults

dave kelly July 7, 2021
google

Had a fab time here the kayaking was brilliant

Sharron McGee August 4, 2021
tripadvisor

Took my two grandchildren to The Lagoon today. They had an absolutely great day and are already planning a return trip! The efficiency and friendliness of staff is second to none! Couldn't recommend it enough. Well done everyone!

Kittythehare27 August 1, 2021
google

Big family group. Highlight of the family holiday. Kids loved it. Well worth a visit!

Aideen Lydon August 28, 2020
google

Great craic, safe for all ages, well worth it.

Brian Dempsey September 10, 2019
google

Water park is great fun! Friendly helpful staff. Warm showers!

Aaron Grunewald July 14, 2020
google

Very good

Barry Joyce August 17, 2021
google

Fabulous

Dawn Russell August 3, 2021
tripadvisor

Did the waterpark and pedal boat and kayaking - fantastic day out. Even in the rain. Highly recommend.

Conor August 1, 2021
tripadvisor

A really great thing to do with children of all ages!! Tired arms today but such good fun! nWell organised and safe out with lifejackets. They provide wetsuits if needed. nDefinitely recommend

DayTrip328571 August 1, 2022
google

Lovely well maintained park . Have seen the bin collection guy here even in a sunday morning good parking area.tennis court for older kids lovely lake view and only a walk from the shops and restaurants.

Sylvia Vincent August 8, 2021
tripadvisor

This was such a fun day out for adults AND kids. We kayaked, SUPd, and went on the activity park. They have a great set up, and great staff

missdaraq August 6, 2022
tripadvisor

A win win for parents and teenagers … Having two teenagers who are reluctant to go on holidays with their parents is a challenge but we could not recommend the Lagoon Activity Centre more - 1st day did water park and we were back a second day to race parents in kayaks across the

tripadvisor

Everything was excellent 👌 I honestly haven't had that much fun in years! It's brilliantly organised and the staff are so nice! Some great memories have been made today. Thank you

Katie stark August 1, 2021
google

Very kind, friendly and helpful people behind the desk today and in the boat. Thanks a mill.

tripadvisor

I would likely recommend The Lagoon Activity Centre. The family really enjoyed the Total Wipeout style course. They were all smiley and tired afterwards. The coffee was good and the place is very well run and easy to navigate. It is a must see and do in West Cork!

rameire August 5, 2022
google

It's brilliant but changing rooms are small.

Elbin C Joseph June 26, 2021
google

Fantastic atmosphere, with excellent staff👌

Carmel Dowdall June 6, 2021
google

Great fun, great staff.

Avril Kingston August 26, 2019
tripadvisor

Greatest 45 min of our holiday, really safe, crazy activity for all the family. You dont need to be a good swimmer its easy to get around

fromire July 15, 2022
tripadvisor

So much fun, staff were brilliant and great value for money. Would definitely recommend this for a family activity……..

Nomad151967 August 7, 2022
tripadvisor

Kids and hubbie had a ball. Wetsuits optional, all wore life jackets and everyone seemed to enjoy. A little boat brings you from the pier to the feature in the lagoon. Life guard supervised also. Great spot. Would return

BernieP13 August 12, 2022
google

Great place for both adults and children, wetsuit available if you done bring your own, life jackets also, the lagoon is on about 3/4 foot deep so safe for all type of swimmers, water is salty (seems maybe dirty and stagnant to me but I'm no water expert). Big area for running around on and plenty of obstacles to tackle and then the slides

kieran lavin August 9, 2021
tripadvisor

We had a fantastic day with our three chikdren at the floating water park...even our 16 year old enjoyed it. Even the rain couldnt dampen the experience and the staff were very friendly. I would recommend wearing aqua shoes as it can be shallow and stony underfoot.

WalkTheLyne July 1, 2021
google

Great day out for both adults and kids, any foot protection would be welcome, as you wouldn't notice the sore feet during the activity but definitely afterwards lol... ( Well worth it tho ☺️☺️).....

David Crean June 7, 2021
tripadvisor

Absolutely enjoyed this activity centre, it's even great for those people who have a fear of water or can't swim, cos the water is only 3ft deep. So safe enough. Definitely go on this again, loads of fun to be had, in good weather and bad. Brilliant fun

Maureen Clarke July 1, 2021