3.5 Hours
Up to 1 day
1 person
English
Excited to get out of the city and explore an island near Boston, maybe even climb a lighthouse? Get ready for an adventure, whether you travel here by train or automobile leave your worries behind, because we got you covered. Join our guide for a true kayaking and walking adventure like none other in Rockport, MA, and experience Cape Ann from a whole new perspective. You’ll glide through amazing waters, explore hidden coves, and take in the rugged beauty of the New England coastline—all with an expert guide leading the way.
No experience? No worries! Our guides will get you comfortable on the water so you can paddle with confidence and soak in the incredible views. Along the way, you might spot seals lounging on the rocks, seabirds soaring overhead, and even schools of fish swimming beneath you.
This kayak adventure is the perfect way to see walk around our local island trails and explore and maybe even climb historical lighthouses!
See our featured clip on CBS program New England Living for a taste of what you’ll experience!
Rockport is less than an hour drive from Boston. Alternatively, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers an inexpensive and easy way to get to Rockport from Boston via the Newburyport / Rockport Line. The train will take roughly 1 hour 17 minutes and costs between $4-13. View the subway map, schedule, and plan your MBTA trip here. You can view all transportation options from Boston to Rockport, here.
Ready to hit the water? Book your tour today!
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Free street parking is available on T Warf, High Street, Jewett School, and Cleaves Street, but is often VERY limited. All other downtown streets offer metered parking. The Rockport Park and Ride shuttle is available from May-October to popular beaches and attractions in the area. The shuttle's closest drop off point to the shop is "Dock Square", which is 0.2mi or 4 minute walk to the meeting location.
We make the process as easy as possible so you can adventure more and worry less. The only thing we'll need prior to your trip is to complete the waiver found here. This will also be emailed to you after booking.
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Our #1 goal is to always ensure your safety and to make sure you have the best time possible. We have been in operation for more than 25 years and guides have lots of experience in teaching paddling and guiding so feel confident in their guidance to postpone or cancel your tour. To shed some light into this decision making process, there are several factors that your guide will look at when evaluating weather conditions:
Do you get seasick? Below is a brief guide on wind conditions and if it's likely you'll get sick.
Motion sickness is fairly common and we want to provide some suggestions ahead of time to make the most of your experience with us.
Don't worry that you've never gone on a kayaking or SUP tour before! We're here to help. Getting started doesn't have to be hard and a guided tour is an awesome way to test the waters (no pun intended!). Below are a few of our favorite resources on what to expect, gear, and tips for your first paddling tour.Â
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