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6 Best Canoes & Kayaks Tours In Portland

Portland's standouts, both coasts.

The 6 standout canoes & kayaks tours a Portland traveller will actually book. What each one covers, who runs it, and what it costs from the dock or the trailhead.

6 Best Canoes & Kayaks Tours In Portland

Sunset Sea Kayak Tour of Casco Bay

Sunset Sea Kayak Tour of Casco Bay - Starting at 1 Cutter St: The Fastest Way to Get on the Water

1.Sunset Sea Kayak Tour of Casco Bay

Most Popular 5.0

Sunset sea kayaking on Casco Bay from Portland: small-group tour with gear and dry bag, seals, wharves, and distant lighthouses.

“This was a wonderful, memorable trip. We are not kayakers, but our guide, Joe’s, love of the the water was infectious. He shared many interesting stories regarding the history of Portland’s harbor. The staff provides all the gear, and you will get a quick lesson and tips. Then you are on the water. Great fun.”

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Casco Bay Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour

Casco Bay Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour - Safety That Makes First-Time Kayakers Feel Set Up

2.Casco Bay Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour

5.0

Paddle Portland’s Casco Bay on a guided half-day sea kayak. Spot seals and seabirds, pass forts and lighthouses, and snack on a beach.

“Suzanne was an amazing guide! We paddled to an island and saw seals along the way. Would highly recommend!”

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Oyster Farm & Complimentary Tasting Sea Kayak Tour in Casco Bay

Oyster Farm & Complimentary Tasting Sea Kayak Tour in Casco Bay - Wildlife spotting and working-boat life (yes, it’s part of the story)

3.Oyster Farm & Complimentary Tasting Sea Kayak Tour in Casco Bay

5.0

Sea kayak in Casco Bay to a Maine oyster farm, then taste raw oysters with toppings. Small-group guide and easy morning paddle.

“We didn’t get to really kayak due to winds, which I get but maybe should have been cancelled instead of a ten minute paddle. Also people should know you are required to carry on and off your own kayaks, so not for everybody.”

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Half Day Kayak Rental on Sebago Lake

Half Day Kayak Rental on Sebago Lake - From Panther Run to Jordan Bay: Your Half-Day Route Options

4.Half Day Kayak Rental on Sebago Lake

5.0

Half-day kayak rental on Sebago Lake with EZ Launch access, included gear and a waterways map. Wildlife spotting and easy parking.

“Very relaxing and peaceful. Kate was very helpful with a wonderful personality. The river (creek?) Was not too strenuous (my wife is disabled) .”

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Sunset Tour by Kayak on Sebago Lake Maine

Sunset Tour by Kayak on Sebago Lake Maine - Sebago Trails Paddling Co. Setup: Gear, Snacks, and a Friendly Launch

5.Sunset Tour by Kayak on Sebago Lake Maine

5.0

Kayak Sebago Lake at sunset from Raymond, Maine. A guided 2-hour paddle with gear, snacks, and a small group for $59.

“The beautiful sunset and the challenge of going back under the bridge on our way back. Our guide was wonderful and looked out for the whole group.”

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Sea Kayak to an Island Tour in Casco Bay

Sea Kayak to an Island Tour in Casco Bay - NW Casco Bay paddling: views, birds, and working water

6.Sea Kayak to an Island Tour in Casco Bay

5.0

Sea kayak from Mere Point to a Casco Bay island for wildlife spotting, hot muffins, and guided paddling in small groups for $89.

“This was a very fun experience. Alice started off the tour with explaining how to kayaks, such as boarding and rowing to keep you at ease. During the whole trip, she pointed out birds, we even saw an Osprey and their nests. We landed an a small cove where she explained the shells that were…”

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