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Educational Trip Leader Permit Training on October 10, 2025

A special course for teachers, school volunteers, and student leaders The Educational Trip Leader Permit training system is a way for schools to offer paddle sports and wilderness camping programs in compliance with Maine state laws related to health, safety, and staffing in the outdoors. This course is intended for teachers, student leaders, volunteers, and…

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September 10, 2025

Our 2025 Lessons and Multiday Trips Are Now Open to Bookings

Our 2025 Expeditions & Lessons Schedule is Complete and Bookings Are Open! Check out our brochure below that shows all our lessons and multi-day trips scheduled for 2025. We’ll be running our three-day trips in Casco Bay and Muscongus Bays throughout the summer, as well as additional dates for our longer and further afield trips,…

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November 15, 2024

Why the Midcoast is one of our favorite paddling destinations!

Spotlight on: Midcoast Maine! Just a short drive from the greater Portland area, the midcoast is the home to two of our multiday trips, the brand new Midcoast Expedition and the perrenial favorite Muscongus Bay! Each trip is an approachable three days long (two nights of camping) and gives you a delicious taste of what…

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June 7, 2023

Our Weekly Group Paddles on Tuesdays and Thursdays Are Back

Kayaking on Tuesdays and SUP on Thursdays Once again we’ll be hosting our early morning group paddles during the summer of 2023! All kayakers and stand-up paddlers looking for a chance to get on the water with others are invited! Kayak on Tuesdays at 7:30am; SUP on Thursdays at 8am WHEN: June – August;…

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June 2, 2023

Fort Gorges Sea Kayak Tour
  • Offered daily!
From $75

Kayak across Portland harbor to visit one of the most fascinating historic sites on the Maine coast. This 3-hour guided sea kayak tour includes a stop on a small island and the chance to explore Portland’s legendary Fort Gorges. As you venture into the inner islands of Casco Bay you’ll spot lighthouses and wildlife along its rocky coast and you’ll experience the fascinating sights and sounds of a true working waterfront.

Sunset Sea Kayak Tour
  • Most Popular!
From $60 per person

Glide across Casco Bay as the evening sun begins to set and witness the colors of the golden-hour sky over Portland’s islands! This 2-hour sea kayak tour involves a leisurely paddle along the Portland waterfront and onto the open waters of the bay to enjoy the panoramic views of the sun setting over the city as we paddle back to the East End Beach. Along the way you’ll look out for seals and seabirds as your expert guide offers paddling tips and shares their local knowledge of this unique place.

Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour From $85

Venture further into the gorgeous islands of Casco Bay during this 4-hour tour to visit some of the most stunning spots in the region. This trip offers an island-hopping adventure in the archipelago of islands that lie between the open ocean and Portland harbor. As you paddle closer to the mouth of the bay your chances of spotting wildlife like seals, porpoises and eagles increases, and the coastline becomes more wild and rugged.