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Opening Dates 2023!

Portland Paddle, a sea kayaking outfitter on the coast of Maine

It’s Paddle Time!

Our site at the East End Beach officially opens for the season on May 20, though we’ll have some guided trips and lessons scheduled before then. Here’s the most up-to-date hours for this season:

MAY (starting May 20th)
Saturday-Sunday: 8:30am to 6pm
Memorial Day: 8:30am to 6pm

JUNE, JULY & AUGUST
Monday-Friday: 8:30am to 7pm
Saturday-Sunday: 7:30am to 7pm

SEPTEMBER
Daily: 8:30am to 7pm  (We are generally not open on Tues-Thurs starting in the third week of September, though we still offer guided trips, lessons and rentals by appointment on those days).

OCTOBER
Saturday-Sunday: 8:30am-5pm (first two weekends only)
Indigenous People’s Day: 8:30am-5pm

** We sometimes close when there is steady rain or strong winds. Feel free to call us to confirm we’re open; we’ll call you if you have a reservation and we need to close.

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  • Offered daily!
From $75
  • Ages 10+
  • 3 Hours
  • Portland, Maine

Fort Gorges Sea Kayak Tour

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.

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  • Most Popular!
From $55 per person
  • Ages 10+
  • 2 Hours
  • Portland, Maine

Sunset Sea Kayak Tour

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.

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From $85
  • Ages 12+
  • 4 Hours
  • Portland, Maine

Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour

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.

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