Welcome Summer 2025!
We are dedicated to providing the best sea kayak tours in Maine, with excellent service and lots of fun. Tours are offered daily and instruction is included, with all skill levels welcome. Learn more about our scheduled tours below. Contact us today to make your reservation. If you’d prefer a private group tour, please give us a call!
What to bring: Please wear non-cotton clothing and comfy shoes/sandals that can get wet. Pack a raincoat/windbreaker, a small snack and water.
If you’re not finding the tour location you desire on a specific date, please call to check availability.
Gratuity for guides is not included in the tour price.
PORT CLYDE MORNING ISLAND HOP EXCURSION
$40 for kids under 10 years old
This is a great trip for those who want to spend more time on the water. We launch from Port Clyde Harbor and get a view of the local fishing fleet and Marshall Point. We visit our resident pod of porpoise at porpoise cove and then stop at a private island. We beach the kayaks and give you the opportunity to explore the shore-line before returning to Port Clyde.
We use tandems on our tours (singles are available at the guide’s discretion). Kayaking experience is encouraged for at least one person per pair. This trip requires balance, strength, and coordination. Children are welcome with an adult paddler.
Tours are 2.5 hours on the water, allow a half-day. There will be time for a snack so pack accordingly if you desire.
PORT CLYDE HARBOR EXCURSION
$30 for kids under 10 years old
This trip is extremely popular with people who are looking for a shorter paddle. We launch from Port Clyde Harbor and get a view of the local fishing fleet and Marshall Point. If conditions are right, we visit our resident pod of porpoise at porpoise cove and return to Port Clyde. We frequently encounter surface feeding mother and juvenile porpoise in our midst.
We use tandems on our tours (singles are available at the guide’s discretion). Children are welcome with an adult paddler.
Harbor tour is 60-80 minutes depending on conditions and ability of paddlers.
TENANTS HARBOR ISLAND HOP
$40 for kids under 10 years old
This is a great trip for those who want to spend more time on the water. We launch from Tenants Harbor and get a view of the local fishing fleet and Southern Island. Our destination will be High Island which is north of Tenants Harbor in the mouth of Long Cove. The island’s western shoreline is varied, featuring smooth ledges for sunbathing, a pocket salt marsh, and a few areas of fine gravel beach for those brave enough to swim. There will be time for a snack so pack accordingly if you desire.
We use tandems on our tours (singles are available at the guide’s discretion). Kayaking experience is encouraged for at least one person per pair. This trip requires balance, strength, and coordination. Children are welcome with an adult paddler.
Tours are 2.5 hours on the water, allow a half-day.
TENANTS HARBOR TOUR
$30 for kids under 10 years old
This is a great tour for beginners and those looking for a shorter trip. We will circumnavigate the protected waters of Tenants Harbor; paddling along the southern shore where there are quaint cottages, stunning rock formations and a view of Southern Island Lighthouse. It is very likely you will see a variety of shore birds, lobstermen hauling traps, and some beautiful boats anchored in the harbor.
We use tandems on our tours (singles are available at the guide’s discretion). Children are welcome with an adult paddler.
Harbor tour is 60-80 minutes depending on conditions and ability of paddlers.
LONG COVE HALF DAY EXCURSION
For those seeking a longer trip this tour departs from Tenants Harbor and takes you up an island chain into Long Cove where we can see a variety of shore birds, beautiful rock formations and tranquil water. As we head out we will see Southern Island which is owned by Jamie Wyeth. Points of interest on this trip are Long Cove; the Clark Island Preserve and High Island. Both the preserve and High Island are managed by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust.
Your guide will point out shore birds, give the history of the granite quarry industry in Maine and information about the Wyeth Family and their art. Options for this tour (depending on weather) include a swim in a saltwater quarry on Clark Island and/or circumnavigating Southern Island with a great view of Southern Island Light.
8 am departure four hours on the water with a lunch break
This trip is 4 hours from start to finish (approx. 2-2.5 hours of paddling).
FULL MOON TOUR
$40 for kids under 10 years old
This tour consists of 15 minutes of instruction prior to a 2 hour trip on the water. We will watch the sunset and the moonrise in Port Clyde Harbor and likely see some porpoises too! This tour is recommended first time paddlers.
Private Lessons
If you want to learn how to kayak and/or want to learn how to rescue yourself and others on the water, we recommend taking a private lesson. We will teach you how to get in and out of the boat properly, how to paddle, how to steer, how to be safe on the water, and if you want to get wet, how to rescue yourself and others! We recommend 1.5-2 hours for a lesson. We do lessons from Port Clyde or from where you are located if it’s on the water and not too far away. Lessons are a minimum of 90 minutes and are $120/hour ($180 for 90 minutes).
Please call for availability.
*For kayak tours, kids under 3’10” and 70 pounds sit in the middle hatch in a tandem kayak (minimum age of 3), between a front and back paddler from the same group. For other children who will paddle in the front of back of the kayak, we require a minimum age of 10 for paddling. Please call the shop if you have an experienced younger child or if you have any questions about this. We care about the comfort and safety of you and your children! If a kid is under 16 years old, an accompanying adult needs to be on the tour too or you can schedule a private tour.
Cancellation and Reservation Policy
- We need a credit card to hold a reservation.
- We require 24 hours notice to cancel a tour, and 96 hours for rentals. Anything less will be charged 50%.
- Our trips run fog, rain or shine. For obvious reasons, we can not guarantee perfect weather. We will not take clients out in dangerous conditions.
- Port Clyde Kayaks will not refund for cancellations made by participants due to perceived inclement weather. However, if Port Clyde Kayaks cancels a trip due to unsafe weather conditions, you will receive a full refund or have the option to reschedule.
Military and First Responder Discount We offer a 10% discount for active military members and first responders. Please let us know when you come in for the tour and we’ll give you the discount. Thank you for your service!