Our trip with WWA was super fun! Our tour guide Sean, was really informative for the area, kept us from ‘going swimming’, and helped keep us on course throughout the 3-4 hour trip.
A lot of the groups that went in the same time slot as us went without a guide, but I very much believe the upgrade was worth it for our first go at it— they have kayaks to follow you along, but having someone in the boat to yell “All forward!” and act as captain made the trip significantly sooner.
The lower rapids themselves are family friendly and completely manageable with the tour leaders riding along with you— I will say if you are more active to potentially just surpass it and head to the Upper, but regardless great experience.
I’d recommend maybe packing something small that can be disposed of easily for the lunch if you get REALLY hungry, but other than that it was good.
All in all, we will be going back— but tackling the Upper Yough next time!