Muscongus Bay Three-Day Trip

This trip starts with a roughly 90-minute drive north to the small village of  Friendship. From there the group will island-hop east, with possible camping spots including Thief Island, Black Island, Hog Island and Crow Island. Along the way there will be lots of opportunities to observe seals and other wildlife; Muscongus Bay is especially well-known as a great place to view birds of all sorts. One of the islands we may explore, Hog Island, is home to a large Audubon Sanctuary with great trails that we’ll take time to explore.

Your guide will customize the route to match the interests and experience level of the group. You should expect to paddle for several hours each day, but there will be lots of breaks and the group will travel at a pace that’s comfortable for everyone. Your guide will be happy to offer paddling instruction throughout the trip.

The group meets at 8:00 AM at Portland Paddle on the first day and will return by 4:00 PM on the last day. Portland Paddle will transport the group 90 minutes north to the launch site in the town of  Friendship, or you may choose to drive yourself. You should bring your own sleeping bag and sleeping pad, or you can rent them from us for an additional fee. Cold water paddling gear such as wetsuits and neoprene booties are available for rent. Portland Paddle will provide kayaking gear, dry bags, drinking water, tents and camping and cooking gear. We are happy to store your belongings (luggage, bikes, etc.) during your trip.

• Visiting several islands on the Maine Island Trail in Muscongus Bay
• Observing the abundant wildlife of Muscongus Bay, including seals and seabirds
• Watching the sun set over the bay from oceanside campsites
• Exploring the trails of Hog Island Audubon Sanctuary

• Well-rounded, delicious meals and snacks – two of each breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Kayaks and other paddling gear
• Two dry bags for packing your belongings; additional dry bags available for rent
• Licensed Maine guide
• Tent(s)

• Prior sea kayaking experience
• Ability to paddle for several hours in one day (with many breaks)
• Comfort with tent camping

If you would prefer to book a private trip that is just for your group we would be happy to make that happen. A private trip allows your guide to customize the itinerary to fit the interests and experience levels of those in your group. It’s also  a good option if the dates of our public trips listed on the calendar above don’t work for your group.

To get more information and request a private trip please submit the form on this page.