Whatever you want to experience on the ocean, we will help get you there!

Most tours are by kayak, but you can make a special request for a Stand Up Paddle Board Coastal Tour.
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  • Group of harbor seals resting on a rock by the ocean.

    Seals, Birding, Animals

    The Dry Salvages are a small outcropping of rocks about 2.5 miles off the coast of Rockport. We take experienced paddlers there on tours and frequently see seals and unique birds in the area. On occasion we also see giant ocean sunfish!

  • Moonlit beach scene with clouds over a calm sea, distant shoreline, and small illuminated structure on water.

    Gloucester Harbor/Annisquam River

    New in 2023, we are offering scenic tours of Gloucester Harbor and the Annisquam River (when the tide cooperates). Kayak to the best sea glass collecting beach in the North Shore (Ten pound island). See the famous “Dog Bar”, where you can sometimes see the Boston skyline on a clear day. You might also get to see some of the Wicked Tuna boats. Going into the river is tide dependent.

  • Silhouette of a person kayaking on water with Thacher island lighthouses in the distant background. Going camping.

    Island Tours

    Straitsmouth Island (1 mile paddle) and Thacher island (2.5 mile paddle) are open to the public (for a fee) and have beautiful trails, light houses, and are important breeding grounds for many species of birds. Combine a paddle and a hike and see what life might be like as a light keeper.

  • Person kayaking in a yellow Wilderness system kayak on a harbor with a Rockport coastal town and historic buildings like Motif #1 in the background.

    Coastal Paddle Kayak or SUP

    Not quite ready for a big adventure, or want to try our stand up paddle boards (SUPs)? This is the trip for you, come see the coastline from the perspective of the water. See what the view is like for the rich and famous, play in the waves, spot some birds, and have a chill paddle with no where to go and no where to be!

  • Person kayaking on a calm sea at sunset

    Evening tour

    We can’t guarantee a beautiful sunset (depends on the time of year obviously). But the evening is always a little cooler and there is a lot less boat traffic to play frogger around! Come join us for a peaceful evening paddle!

  • Two people in a kayak with a colorful sail on a calm lake, surrounded by lush green trees.

    Kayak Sailing Lesson

    Brand new for 2025! Join our guide for a 2 hr sail/paddle in our tandem sailing kayak for a fun ride through Sandy Bay. Great for those looking to gain some sailing experience, and have the flexibility to paddle as well.

  • Essex/Ipswich River and the Great Marsh

    Essex/Ipswich River

    Our most popular custom kayak trip from 2022, this trip can be customized for length, launch locations, out and back or just go with the tide/river. We often see horseshoe crabs and other unique species and lots of beautiful scenery. Email us for more info

  • Aerial view of a coastal marshland with water channels and grassy patches under a clear blue sky.

    The Great Marsh/Plum Island Sound

    A new tour in 2023, come explore the largest marsh ecosystem in all of New England. Breeding grounds for many rare bird species and we almost always find horseshoe crabs too! This is a custom tour timing and locations will be tide dependent. Please email us for more info.Great Marsh ecosystem info

  • Aerial view of a lighthouse and buildings on a rocky Thacher island with blue ocean in the background. Next to Milk Island.

    Thacher Island Camping

    Update: Thacher island campground is closed for 2025, but we have 2 other kayak camping options! Click below.

    A guided paddle to Thacher Island that includes an overnight camping experience on the island's campground! Our guides will lead you there and stay overnight with you or not, as you wish. This trip is great for Scout or school groups, as well as any group of friends or family who want to sleep with the seagulls under the stars! See the Camping on Thacher Island page for more details. This trip is by request, not on a daily scheduled basis (4 people minimum). More info

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As expected all tours are subject to change or cancellation based on weather, staffing, and other unexpected issues. Timing is flexible in the early/late season (April, May, Sept, Oct), but less flexible during peak (June, July, Aug.). Island access fees are included in the tour price. Large group (10+), veterans, and senior discounts are available upon request. Daily tours only run if we have a 2 adult customers minimum signed up, camping tours with 4 people minimum. We have a $10/person 24 hr cancellation policy, so if you need to cancel, let us know with at least 1 day notice please.