Trip Reports

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.

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.

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.

This 4-day expedition explores the island-dense stretch of waters between Penobscot Bay and Acadia National Park. The pink granite of the islands and the views of Acadia’s mountains create a magical sea kayaking experience like no other.

Learn the basics of sea kayaking the Maine Coast in this 3-hour course! This is the course to take if you are new to sea kayaking — or if you started sea kayaking without gaining a solid foundation of skills and knowledge.

Attend a navigation skills weekend workshop in Maine! Navigation Weekend focuses on the core skills necessary to navigate on coastal waters, especially when paddling in challenging conditions.