- 14 Hours
- Ages 15+
Join our Intro to Sea Kayaking Weekend Workshop! This 2-day course is designed for anyone who is new to sea kayaking or with limited experience.
Quick Details
Our recreational kayaks and SUPs are terrific for novice paddlers sticking close to shore, while our sea kayaks are well-suited to more experienced paddlers planning to paddle further into the bay. Please keep in mind that our policies may place limits on where you can paddle based on your experience level. See below for details on our rental policies. For a more in depth look at the differences between the types of boats we offer, please check out this post on our blog!
For more information on multi-day rentals, deliveries, and paddling off site, please see our multiday rentals page.
We require that anyone renting our kayaks stay within a designated “Shore Zone” unless someone in their group is a skilled kayaker with experience rescuing a capsized kayak. That means that you will not be able to paddle to the nearby islands (including Fort Gorges) if someone in your group does not know how to re-enter a kayak after a capsize. Anyone who paddles onto the exposed waters of Casco Bay without this knowledge (or someone else who has that knowledge) is taking an extremely high risk. Casco Bay is a potentially dangerous environment due to its very cold waters, busy boat traffic and exposure to the conditions of the Atlantic Ocean (including sudden fog and strong winds). It can be extremely difficult to re-enter a kayak in cold and turbulent water.
No prior kayaking experience is required to rent our recreation kayaks. However, we do require that anyone launching at our East End Beach site with these kayaks remains within a designated “shore zone.” These kayaks are great for exploring the coastline, but they are not well-suited for the open-water conditions found further out in Casco Bay. Our recreational kayaks are generally quite stable and spacious, and they fit a wide range of people. Depending on weather conditions staff may need to limit rental options at their discretion to ensure a safe paddling experience.
Included with rental: Paddle, lifejacket, drybag.
1 Hour – $25
2 Hours – $30
Half Day – $40
Full Day – $55
2 Days – $95
3 Days – $135
4 Days – $175
5 Days – $215
6 Days – $225
1 Week – $225
1 Hour – $35
2 Hours – $45
Half Day – $55
Full Day – $70
2 Days – $125
3 Days – $180
4 Days – $235
5 Days – $290
6 Days – $315
1 Week – $315
Suitable for ages 7-12, up to 130 pounds
1 Hour – $20
2 Hours – $25
Half Day – $35
Full Day – $50
2 Days – $85
3 Days – $120
4 Days – $155
5 Days – $190
6 Days – $200
1 Week – $200
Our solo sea kayak rentals are generally for experienced sea kayakers only. These long and narrow boats are very different than the kayaks many people are accustomed to using on lakes and rivers. They are much more seaworthy, but they require a higher level of experience. Anyone paddling to the islands of Casco Bay must have capsize recovery experience.
Included with rental: Paddle, lifejacket, drybag, sprayskirt.
Half-Day – $40
Full Day – $55
2 Days – $95
3 Days – $135
4 Days – $175
5 Days – $215
6 Days – $225
1 Week – $225
Our 2-person tandem sea kayaks are fast, stable and spacious. Anyone paddling to the islands of Casco Bay must have capsize recovery experience. Sprayskirts are provided at no extra cost upon request.
Included with rental: Paddles, lifejackets, one drybag, sprayskirts.
Half-day – $55
Full Day – $70
2 Days – $125
3 Days – $180
4 Days – $235
5 Days – $290
6 Days – $315
1 Week – $315
Included with rental: Paddle, lifejacket, drybag, SUP leash.
1 Hour – $25
2 Hours – $30
Half Day – $40
Full Day – $55
2 Days – $95
3 Days – $135
4 Days – $175
5 Days – $215
6 Days – $225
1 Week – $225
Our canoe rentals are only available for those able to transport the boat on their vehicle. We do not allow our canoes to be paddled at our main site at the East End Beach. We have Old Town Discovery and Old Town Penobscot canoes.
Included with rental: Paddles, lifejackets, one drybag.
Full Day – $70
2 Days – $125
3 Days – $180
4 Days – $235
5 Days – $290
6 Days – $315
1 Week – $315