Top Portland Kayaking Tours

Few things are more beautiful than a majestic sunset. However to see it from the waters of Portland's magnificent Casco Bay is a truly remarkable experience. Whether a first-time kayaker or experienced hand, this 2-hour tour offers phenomenal vistas of Portland harbor and cityscsape. Your only neighbors are your guide, your small group and the wildlife as you leisurely paddle back to shore.

Paddle among the magnificent islands of Casco Bay during this 4-hour guided sea kayaking tour in Portland. Island-hop by boat through the scenic landscape of this coastal area, admiring 19th-century forts and lighthouses along the way. As you travel you’ll scout for marine life like seals and seabirds and take a break on a local beach for snacks and exploring.

Spend three hours kayaking through Casco Bay with this small-group tour led by a professional guide. You'll launch from Mere Point in Brunswick and paddle over to a couple of different islands, with the opportunity to see all sorts of marine birds, and maybe even a seal or two, along the way.

Spend two hours kayaking on Sebago Lake with this guided tour led by a professional guide, suitable for experienced kayakers and complete beginners. As you paddle along the gentle waters, your guide will tell you all about the local area. Expect to see all sorts of birds, fish, and turtles as you paddle against the backdrop of the setting sun.

Kayak through the natural Maine wilderness and vast lake views for an on the water adventure. This two hour guided tour will begin with a safety briefing and lesson covering the fundamentals of recreational kayaking. Using the EZ launching system at Sebago Trails Paddling, the tour will explore the water-carved bends and twists of a meandering stream unveiling local wildlife in a rustic backdrop. Then continue onto Jordan Bay of Sebago Lake as the guides share stories dating back to the settlements of the region.

The hour just before sunset is the best time for stand-up paddling on the waters of Casco Bay. The sky tends to explode with color and the seas often become glassy and calm. This trip involves a leisurely paddle just far enough along the waterfront or into the islands to enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the city as we paddle back to the East End Beach. This two-hour tour is designed for people of all experience levels — including those new to stand-up paddling.