Fantastic afternoon improving our paddle board skills on a beautiful, calm loch. Jacob was a very patient and knowledgeable tutor and we had some fun on the water as a small group. There was no pressure to be perfect and the session was very safe. Will definitely go back to do some more courses!

Honestly an amazing experience. We went paddle boarding for the first time ever and Jacob our instructor did everything he could to make it fun, educational, and he just made sure that we had the best time possible. From start to finish, it was incredibly well planned and just a fun afternoon out. We'll be back!

Definitely the best part of my trip to Edinburgh! I highly recommend it — I had an amazing time. A big thank you to Jacop for making everything so easy and fun, and for offering different options to sort out my booking issues.

I had the best time trekking Mardi Himal with Mollie, Stevie and the rest of our gang. The scenery was stunning, the people were friendly and we felt like we were on a real adventure! Mollie and Stevie made sure we were looked after the entire time. They gave us extensive information prior to the trip so we were thoroughly prepared. And on the trip they gave us expert guidance that meant we could all complete the trek feeling strong. Most importantly, when things got tough (due to unexpected weather), they kept us safe and I fully trusted their leadership. The whole experience was superb and I can’t wait to go away with Ocean Vertical again!

My husband and I were lucky enough to be part of Ocean Vertical’s November 2025 Gokyo Lakes expedition. It was, without a doubt, one of the most spectacular experiences of our life. Nepal, its people, its wildlife and its mountains are utterly magnificent. Mollie and Stevie have such a love for Nepal, and such a wealth of knowledge between them, which meant they had everything planned to perfection - even the weather! We couldn’t have been in safer hands. I couldn’t recommend OV or this trip any higher.