We spent a full day at River Riders, splitting our time between the Harpers Ferry Waterpark in the…read moremorning and the Aerial Adventure Park in the afternoon. It was a great combination for both the kids and adults. The inflatable waterpark kept the kids busy for the entire session. El Jefe, the large slide, and Thor, the climbing tower and slide, were our favorites. I strongly recommend booking one of the first sessions during the summer. We went early when it was less crowded, and it became noticeably busier later. In the afternoon, we completed the green and blue aerial trails. Both were a lot of fun, and the progression from one to the next worked well. Overall, River Riders is an excellent choice for families or groups looking for an active full day near Harpers Ferry.

I am posting this review to urge prospective guests to exercise extreme caution and to call on…read moremanagement to address severe safety oversights. Despite having prior rafting experience and maintaining strong physical fitness, this individual tubing trip presented hazardous conditions with virtually no on-water safety support. ​Key Issues Observed: ​No Helmets Suggested or Required: Helmets were not recommended, suggested, or provided for navigating rocky rapids. I capsized and hit my head on submerged rocks--a dangerous hazard that warrants clear guidance and mandatory head protection. ​Zero Rescue Personnel: No river guides or safety kayakers were stationed along technical sections. When participants were pinned against rocks or stranded in strong currents, there was no staff to assist. ​Inadequate Instruction & Extreme Strain: Relying solely on arm paddling through boulder gardens offers minimal control and quickly causes physical exhaustion, even for fit individuals. ​Equipment Failures: Some tubes were punctured by sharp rocks, leaving guests stranded in turbulent water with no emergency extraction protocol. Commercial river outfitters have a basic duty of care to provide essential protective gear, clear instruction, and active supervision. I strongly advise making sure these safety practices are in place before booking unless you have experience and are comfortable without the precautions.

The staff are very helpful. Very easy to rent a kayak for a couple hours. We saw loads of birds, a…read morebald eagle , fiddler crabs, a turtle and some little fish

Very professional, friendly and fun! Jeremy is the best…read morepaddler! And he can teach kayaking, paddle boarding, wind surfing and more! And he throws a mean strikeout!

Super friendly, made us feel at ease about the whole experience. Explained where to go and what…read morewatch out for (boat traffic, and the building that marked the turn around point). Gave local recommendations to good lunch spots. Follow the parking directions carefully, they do a good job of describing where to go.

What a great time we had July 4th-6th weekend with 3 tandem kayaks we rented from Capital SUP!! I…read morecan't resist telling everyone this was so easy to do. We rented a home right on the Chesapeake and i couldn't find anywhere that would deliver kayaks and stand up paddle boards to me until i found Capital SUP. Kevin was terrific he drove up in a big van took out 3 beautiful clean colorful tandem kayaks and carried them far down to our dock with life jackets and paddles. We had so much fun in and out of the water with our families. ...and did I say the price was so much better than going anywhere and renting even for the day. Also this was a busy holiday weekend and everything went smoothly no hiccups. Thank you Kevin so very much your kayaks made our family reunion. Have a good summer

This was so much fun! Hands down all the gold stars will go back!! My 11 year old son loved it too!read more

Overall, we had a great experience. Scott checked us in quickly and was pleasant to talk with. We…read morewere lucky enough to have the mountaintop camping site to ourselves since no one else booked for this week( likely due to the extreme heat and 4th of July holiday). The bathhouse was clean and had hot water. Most campsites only have lukewarm or cold water. There were also an abundance of toilet facilities and they were well maintained/cleaned. The view of the Potomac was breathtaking and the only downfall was that the camping sites are relatively close to each other both on the mountain and at the river's edge. I do recommend this center, however, and we will likely return when back in the area!

This review is for the Pints & Paddles Tour (didn't see any other reviews and thought this was…read moredeserving of 5 stars!) through Quest. Stumbled across the Pints & Paddles through the Dogfish Head website and thought: "this sounds like an awesome Father's Day activity", ran it by my stepmother who immediately wrote back with an excited YES! Your dad will love this. So I called up, spoke to Matt and he sold me on the tour immediately. A week and a half later, on one of the hottest days of summer thus far, we were lathered up in our SPF 70, hydrated with water and were ready for our adventure. It was just the four of us, plus Matt, on the tour. He managed to get us into the water without anyone falling in and gave us a peaceful paddle down the Broadkill River pointing out lazy turtles sunning themselves, a few blue herons and a tree where bald eagles are known to nest. The paddle was pretty easy, and despite the heat, we all managed it pretty well (with the exception of me, who is apparently more out of shape than my 60-something year old family members.. yikes!). Then we clambered back into the van and headed over to DFH Brewery. Awesome tour (maybe I'll write a separate review over on their Yelp), excellent tastings and made me appreciate one of my favorite craft brewers even more than I already do. Anyway, thanks again Matt (and Dogfish!) for an awesome afternoon and great memory for my vacation... looking forward to heading back to another adventure on our next family vacation to Delaware.

In August I rented a 6x12 floating mat for a week in Lewis Beach. I called them and reserved a mat…read moreto be delivered on a Sunday morning and picked up the following Friday. Per their web page the weekly rental was listed as $350. The reservation and delivery address was done over the phone. The mat was delivered on time. There were no issues with the rental until I noticed that my charge card was charged $500. Upon questioning why the price was $500. They told me that the web page was in error, the price had increased, and the web page was being updated. (Yes my error, I never confirmed with them that the price was as documented in their webpage) It is now almost 3 months later and their webpage still indicates a price of $350 for a week rental of a 6x12 mat. If you must do business with them be careful of getting the price in writing before agreeing to anything.

A great experience with a great guide who was knowledgeable and affable. It was wonderful to get a…read moretour of the bay from a life-long local. Good equipment and with the good fortune (or business savvy) to launch from a secluded public beach in James Farm Ecological Preserve. My one quibble is that they need better signage to mark the correct trail to take from the parking lot to the beach.

My family 3 adults and 2 children had a wonderful time on the water. The guides were knowledgeable…read moreand friendly. Our fellow travelers were also fun. The kayaking was just at the right level -- not too easy or hard. The wind made birding difficult but the water and bay were lovely.

This was so cool! Kayaking in the Inner Harbor through Ultimate Watersports…read more Julie is such a great instructor. Lessons were easy and fun. Sights are set for Floatilla!!!

First of all, I apologize for not having better pictures. I was so excited to be able to something…read moreoutdoors after all this quarentine time that the first thing I did was jumping into the water. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Everyone here is wearing mask and disinfecting from pens to life vests. Affordable prices for 1 hour of fun. You can rent paddle boards, kayaks, sailboats and windsurfing. One of the best parts of this is that I only drove 30min out from Baltimore. The water is nice, not cold at all. There is enough room for plenty of people to be either paddling or kayaking. Make time and come visit the area

Outstanding sailing experience on the Sultana Schooner Chestertown MD. Impressive beyond…read moreexperienced crew. Kate (captain) Darwin (1st mate), Carol, Sarah, Will, Emma, were fantastic! hoping I didn't leave anyone out. thank you for a most wonderful time. if one is looking for a wonderful sailing experience and education, go here. 5 stars also for Chris demonstration of the past ecological and future geographical state of the eastern shore and beyond was also a 5 star presentation well worth the time and effort. thank you Chris for the wonderful presentation. worth the time and effort. go here. 5 stars

This is for the Tall Ships Festival held at the end of October/Early November. It features about 6…read morelarge wooden sailing ships and then a larger number of smaller craft. There is an accompanying music and food festival and if the weather is good, it is a don't-miss. You can sail on one the tall ships - book asap because all ships sell out. You're outdoors, tall ships, cool smaller ships, food, wine, beer, music and the end of autumnal days. If that sounds good, look for it 2026

We rented some kayaks to go explore Annapolis for a bit. It was a nice way to view some homes from…read morethe water. The staff was nice and the equipment was clean. For $20/person for an hour, we will definitely return!

Got a great deal on a canoe at Annapolis Canoe and Kayak. Dave agreed to hold the boat for me…read moreuntil I could drive to the shop. He and his crew were very helpful and offered me some great advice. Dave helped me tie to my roof rack for its trip home. The shop is well stocked and has a launch site right there. Am looking forward to the weather warming up so I can get it on the water.