Mini Captains

Safe and Fun Water Adventure for Toddlers in West Cork

Toddler Mini Captain boat rides Cork

Mini Adventures for Young Explorers

Looking for a gentle and exciting activity that’s perfect for toddlers and small children? Mini Captains at The Lagoon Activity Centre offers a colourful, child-friendly water experience that’s easy to enjoy and designed with young families in mind. 

Whether it’s your child’s first time on the water or you’re simply looking for a short, memorable outdoor activity, Mini Captains is the perfect introduction to water-based fun in a calm and scenic setting. 

Mini Captain ride gliding across calm waters with two young children accompanied by an adult, all wearing life jackets.
Young child and adult enjoying a calm ride in a colourful Mini Captain watercraft on the lagoon at The Lagoon Activity Centre.

Toddler-Friendly Water Fun in West Cork

Climb aboard and join your shipmate for a light-hearted journey around the lagoon. With simple controls and calm surroundings, this Mini Captains experience gives little ones a chance to build confidence while having fun beside their grown-up. It’s a great option for young families exploring things to do in West Cork, combining safe water fun with lasting memories. 

Popular ride combinations: 

  • 1 adult + 1 child 
  • 1 adult + 2 small children 
  • 2 adults + 1 child 
  • 2 adults + 2 small children 

Each session is €20 per ride. You’re welcome to enjoy it at your own pace, with no set time limit at the moment. We currently have three Mini Captain units available, with a maximum combined weight of 250kg per ride. 

Why Families Love Mini Captains

Mini Captains is a gentle and enjoyable way to introduce young children to water activities without the need for swimming skills. It offers a break from high-energy attractions and suits families looking for something short and calm. The activity is ideal for little ones who may be trying this kind of experience for the first time, giving them a chance to feel in control in a safe and relaxed setting. Many parents also appreciate how easily Mini Captains fits into a full day out, pairing well with other activities like pedal boats or a relaxed visit to Jack’s Shack for lunch or a treat. 

Family on a Mini Captain water ride smiling as they navigate the shallow waters of the lagoon surrounded by gentle waves.
What our visitors say...
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Great fun for the Children, large and small😉

Kieran O'Callaghan September 9, 2019
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Went here today did kayaking and the water park.. We had a great time loved every minute of it the water park is a great experience, great for kids and adults.. Definitely will be returning before school starts. Staff very friendly which is a plus.

Monica R July 28, 2020
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It is a very family area for all ages and I really enjoyed my day

Nellie Cohen August 15, 2020
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Our teenage son did this on his own and loved it. Well worth the money. We had great fun laughing when he fell in. I think 45 minutes is perfect. He was wrecked after it!😂

Petrice S August 1, 2021
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Had a fab time here the kayaking was brilliant

Sharron McGee August 4, 2021
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Had an amazing day at The Lagoon in Rosscarbery yesterday. We had 13 kids varying in ages from 8-18. They all had an absolute ball. So we’ll organises and safe. All of the employees, lifeguards etc were extremely helpful and great wit the kids. We will be back

Sandra O July 1, 2021
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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
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It's ok place

Andrius Mezelis July 20, 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
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Great place. Really enjoyed Kayaking.

John Mollaghan August 2, 2020
tripadvisor

A group of 17 of us had a fantastic trip to the lagoon today from adults to age 8. So much fun for everyone, the staff were incredible and friendly. Highly recommend a visit, well worth the trip !

Ciarán W August 7, 2022
google

Brilliant

Sean Geary August 13, 2021
tripadvisor

My kids and I visited today and had a brilliant time. We tried the kayaks, the pedalboats and finished up on the inflatable water park - it was so much fun! The staff were so friendly and accommodating and the pizza was delicious. A great day out, thanks!!

needanicecuppa June 29, 2022
tripadvisor

The Lagoon Activity centre was extremely well runnIt is great fun for the family, from 8 years plus!nHighly recommend it, cant wait to go back

Susan S August 31, 2022
tripadvisor

Great craic, I went with my 9 year old son. Wrecked afterwards but definitely worth it. Looking forward to doing it again.

Neil M August 18, 2022
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
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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

Great fun for all the family, staff excellent and facilities, well worth a visit. Will definitely be back

Grainnemadde July 3, 2022
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Great fun, great staff.

Avril Kingston August 26, 2019
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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

Great morning on the inflatables with 2 adults and 3 kids. Very well organised, friendly staff and good value in the cafe. Would highly recommend this activity, we all had great fun.

DBurke August 1, 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
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Great fun all (kids and adults).

Peter O'Higgins July 17, 2020
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Great for the kids and adults

dave kelly July 7, 2021
tripadvisor

We had a great time at The Lagoon Waterpark. The five of us took part, kids from 8 to 15 and we had great fun. The only thing for us was that a couple of the inflatables could have had more air in them and showers stopped before we had a chance to use them when we finished,

Elaine S August 1, 2021
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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
tripadvisor

Really, really enjoyable experience at the Lagoon. Wetsuits and life jackets provided, with both changing rooms and showers (for rinsing off only) available. Staff at reception and on the boat were very friendly and chatty. The course was very fun, and the 45 minute time was

Laura S July 1, 2021
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Great fun day out

GM Os September 4, 2021
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Great place during the summer when the water park is there they allso have kenewing peddle boats and paddle surfing and a small shop that sells ice-cream and other stuff.

Ciarán Forsythe October 27, 2020
tripadvisor

Had a great time with my kids on the inflatable water park. Staff were helpful and friendly. Change rooms are a little small when everyone is trying to get changed after, but thats a minor complaint. Will definitely go again

philpom July 30, 2022
google

We loved it...well run with friendly helpful staff...change in your cars as changing rooms are limited...

Cheetra Varian July 9, 2020
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
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Fantastic atmosphere, with excellent staff👌

Carmel Dowdall June 6, 2021
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It's brilliant but changing rooms are small.

Elbin C Joseph June 26, 2021
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Kids had a ball... Lots or running, swimming & climbing... For the spectators, the coffee was really good

Eoin O'Riordan July 15, 2021
tripadvisor

Kids loved it definitely will do it again well worth the money, will do kayaking and pedal boats next time make a day of it

Karen B July 1, 2021
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Such a fun place with the family and great value

Mark Byrne August 21, 2021
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Staff very friendly , quaint , little coffee shop , 2 toilets a selection of water sports

amelia norman July 10, 2021
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Great fun today with the neices

Deborah Wolfe June 8, 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

We took the trip from Cork City to The Lagoon Activity Centre for the day and it did not disappoint. We had an 8 year old with us and he really enjoyed the water park, as did we it is really great for all ages. Wetsuits and life jackets were provided and there was lovely hot

Nuala R August 1, 2021
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

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

Nomad151967 August 7, 2022
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
google

Kids loved it!

Garry Helen July 14, 2021
tripadvisor

Would highly recommend birthday party here staff were so helpful before and on the day. Children had a ball on the water park and birthday boy had the best fun. Enjoyed the lovely warm pizza in adjoining garden.

Elaine Hegarty August 1, 2021
tripadvisor

Excellent - would highly recommend. Everything went so smoothly from when we arrived until the end. The kids all had a great time - they varied from 10-14 years of age. We will definitely be back.

EmmaS581 August 2, 2022
google

Absolutely fantastic place well worth a visit

John Barrett August 1, 2020
google

Great fun

Aoife O sullivan September 23, 2020
google

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

Aideen Lydon August 28, 2020

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Directions

How To Get Here

The Lagoon Activity Centre is ideally located in Rosscarbery, Co. Cork, just over an hour away from Cork City and around 2 hours from Limerick. Easily accessible by car and on a main bus route (230 bus from Cork City!) The Lagoon is a breeze to get to. 

Mini Captains FAQs

It’s €20 per Mini Captains ride. The price is per unit, not per person.

There’s no set time limit at the moment. Most families enjoy it for around 20 minutes.

We allow combinations like 1 adult + 2 children or 2 adults + 2 small children, provided the total weight doesn’t exceed 250kg.

Yes. Every group must include at least one adult.

Yes, and they’re required for both children and adults. Our staff will help you get fitted and ready.

Definitely. It works great alongside kayaking or a bite at Jack’s Shack.

We recommend it, especially during weekends and holidays, as we only have three units available.

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