Wow did we have a great time with Alan during our family's Sunset Tour. This was the highlight of…read moreour weeklong trip to Maine. Me, my husband and teenaged daughter had no experience whatsoever but Alan went over safety and instruction before we set off and kayaked around Hog Island. It was an amazing and profound way to experience all that the mid-coastal waters and wildlife this part of Maine has to offer. We saw seals, a bald eagle, a school of mackerel and more.

Easy! Walked right in with no reservations. Friendly, kind staff. Got us in our kayak with a map in…read morehand within 10 minutes. Beautiful day on the water!

Safe and lot's of fun. Beautiful sunset! Easy in and out of…read moreboats and we borrowed wet gear for the splash...

Every time we're here staying in Ocean Point, we make a point to visit Tidal Transit Kayak Company…read morefor a guaranteed great time on the water. The past two times we've been here, we've done their guided wildlife kayak tour which includes a stop on Ram Island with snacks. This summer, given the COVID issues, they are unable to offer any guided tours but you can go down to their dock and rent stand up paddle boards or kayaks (single or double) and they will provide you with waterproof maps of the harbor so you can paddle to various locations and explore on your own. They also provided us with waterproof sacks and life vests. It was all first come first serve (I couldn't reserve the kayaks ahead of time) but they have so many it's not an issue. They said they do have more demand for paddle boards from time to time. We rented three double kayaks and wore our masks, as did the staff, until we shoved off the dock. We did the recommended kayak path to Burnt Island and walked around the island a bit before we headed back around the bay. In truth, two of our party decided to just float in the bay in their kayak and didn't paddle anywhere. All in all it was a wonderful and different way to experience the bay by kayak than the guided tours and at the end, they gave each of our teenagers/young adults a Tidal Transit Kayak sticker for their water bottles/laptops. I tried to pay for them but they gave them to us for free - and we will gladly advertise their company for them! Next time you're in Boothbay Harbor and looking for a fun, COVID-safe, outdoor activity for the whole family, make sure to visit Tidal Kayak Transit Company.

We had a great experience on our island overnight trip with Maine Kayak. We spent 2 beautiful days…read moreon the water and one night camping on Hog Island. Alvah's preparation and guidance was very helpful and we appreciated his flexibility and responsiveness to our goals and needs. The equipment, food and interesting history and nature information was fabulous. I highly recommend Maine Kayak and hope to return myself for another adventure.

We had the a wonderful guided sunset tour this evening! It was peaceful and beautiful. We saw a…read morebunch of curious playful seals! Our guide Andrew was super-- had lots of knowledge about wildlife to share, tips about kayaking when needed and was just the most pleasant person to spend an evening with on the water! The sunset was gorgeous.

Currently residing in Portland, we are always looking for a new place to easily plop in our canoe &…read morepaddle away during the beautiful summer days. After some online searching, we decided to check out Highland Lake due to the proximity to Portland, boat launch for easy access to the water, and available parking. And what a wonderful decision this was!! When we arrived, there was plenty of parking still available and just a short walk of muscling the canoe to the water. Once we got out onto the lake we saw a variety of water activities: kayaking, fishing, boating, tubing, waterskiing, & jet skiing. Although there were quite a bit of people and activity on the lake, it is definitely large enough to peacefully canoe and still feel immersed in the nature surrounding you.

Have rented kayaks from them a few years in a row. They have been helpful each time in making sure…read morewe got exactly what we needed and what would work best for us. They rent kayaks (single and double) and canoes. They will help you load it and tie it securely to your car.

We have rented kayaks from Sebago Trails for quite a few years. They deliver to our cottage and…read morealways bring great kayaks and deliver and pick up on time. Wonderful people who always go the extra mile! Highly recommend!

Having done this twice now, I won't come back a third time. The novelty wore off upon our second…read moreouting, but I still think it's absolutely worth doing at least once! Some things still hold true a year later: 1. Scheduling, paying for, and signing the waiver for your adventure online is unbelievably easy. You can rent kayaks, paddleboards, or canoes for 2, 3, or 4 hours at a time (embarking between 9a and 3p. You can add a lesson before your rental, a cell phone dry bag, a dog life jacket, and a large dry bag all for an additional nominal fee. You can launch from Sebago Trails (side note: they have a really neat - and super secure - docking system/apparatus for you to get in and out of your vessel safely) or pick-up and take-away (something we haven't done, but - contrary to what I said above - *is* something we'd come back here for if that was an option for us)! 2. There's plenty of parking! Unfortunately: a) One of our kayaks was broken (which they told us about, but still put one of us in), and in the end we had to turn around after a little bit of paddling to swap it out. The kayaks aren't all the same brand or style, either, so where I was in something super sleek (that moved quickly through the water), my partner was in something much bulkier (that took a lot more work to paddle). b) The staff was so friendly and welcoming the first time! The second time, not so much. So, for us anyway, it's a bit hit or miss there. The SPTC map: a) The first time we came we kayaked Panther Run (a really mellow, lazy river inlet), portaged across the Mill Street Dam, kayaked all the way up Panther Pond, and ended at Hawthorne Beach where we swam and enjoyed snacks. It was a workout, but we saw so much wildlife and hardly saw other people. Such a peaceful, lowkey, lovely way to spend a day! b) The second time we came there had been no rain most of the summer. And that changed the Panther Run experience entirely (as there was barely any water): we got stuck on the sand so often, that we decided to turn around and head out into Sebago Lake instead (another route that STPC offers if you're not renting and taking away). We kayaked up to Hot Tub Island (which is this man made ring of stones) for lunch but it - and the knee deep water around it - was absolutely covered in and full of bird poop. So we kayaked over to Raymond Beach which was the other spot STPC suggested, but it was so crowded we had nowhere to pull up. In the end it was a nice day bobbing in the water - we saw lots of fish, baby ducks, turtles, and an enormous barn owl! - but not for $90.

This year was the fourth straight that we have done five-day rentals during visits to this part of…read moreMaine. Tamara Cody and her crew are accommodating, flexible and reliable. The craft are always in excellent shape and deliveries happen right on schedule. Tamara knows the waters and loves the area and gives solid advice in all weather and conditions. We hope to continue working with Port Clyde Kayaks in the coming years.

Port Clyde Kayaks is incredibly accommodating and always a great time with insightful kayak tours,…read moreand we have rented kayaks for the week from them - they are super helpful and very knowledgeable about the area from nature sightings to nearby islands. We will continue to use them every year when we are here for vaca!

We were looking for a last minute kayak rental today and they made it super easy and had my…read moreteenagers in the water kayaking about 20 mins after I called! They had fun kayaking out of Bayside not far from the rental store.

So easy! They delivered to our rental and were so nice. Reasonable prices too. I highly recommend.read more

Beautiful place to spend time hiking and exploring the gorgeous coast of Maine…read more Keep it as is...

Highly recommend this beautiful island. Great for hiking, exploring or spending the day at the…read morebeach. I recommend packing a picnic and making a day trip out of it. You want to be there when it is low tide. There is a cool driftwood fort on the beach. Pick up after yourself. No overnight camping or hanging out after dark. It is pristine and peaceful. They host yoga on the beach as well.