We had a really nice time. The staff were friendly and helpful. The equipment was in good shape. We…read moregot our paddle boards and enjoyed the river and a cool sand bar you can hangout in.

From the owner: Down River Expeditions offers kayak, mountain bike and stand up paddle board rentals. We also offer…read moreguided fishing trips in the Somerset and Franklin County areas. Visit our retail store for souvenirs and last minute items for your adventures.

Dan guided my family of four (my husband, two sons (11 and 13), and me) on a 4-day trip down the…read moreSt. Croix last month. He and the trip were incredible. The paddling was more difficult than I expected, but Dan was great about guiding me down the stretches I was struggling through. He was extremely knowledgeable about Maine ecology and history, sharing information and stories with us as we made our way down the river. The campsites all were beautiful. Dinner and breakfast cooked over an open fire every day, with an impressive and delicious menu. This trip was definitely a splurge for our family, but well worth it. I would highly recommend a trip with Smoking Rivers if you find yourself in the Bangor area.

Jason and Dan have taken the best of Maine Guide traditions and made it available to the current…read moregeneration. They put together great river trips, with home cooked meals over an open fire that rival what many home cooks do with a fully equipped kitchen. They provide the tents, canoes, paddles, etc. you just need to bring your spirit of adventure! Their packing list gets you ready for whatever the weather may be. They teach the canoeing moves you need, and adapt their teaching to the level of their clients. Safety is first but not in a way that feels oppressive. They are terrific!

My daughter and I rented a tandem kayak and had a wonderful time exploring the Penobscot river…read moretogether. Explore Bangor met us right near the dock, helped us launch the kayak, and gave us some ideas of where to explore. Great service, great value, and a great adventure! Would definitely recommend and hope to book again.

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 went for a night bioluminescence tour which was magical! It's super cold at night on the water…read moreto dress warm. Feet stay pretty dry so I wished I had worn warmer socks/boots. Some people brought gloves, hats and towels to put on their laps. Our guide was 10/10! Super knowledgeable able and went through lots of kayaking tricks and tips as well as safety protocols. It's very dark and a bit more intense sea kayaking than I had done previously but manageable and worth it to see the bioluminescence!

Excellent experience. I had initially wanted to rent a kayak to paddle around mooring field but…read moredecided to take a tour. Great guides, interesting wildlife and great exercise Would highly recommend signing up for a kayak tour if you are visiting this lovely town of Castine

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

Had an amazing time. The rapids were great, the scenery was beautiful and our rafting guide Emily…read morewas great and knowledgeable. If you're in the area please stop by.

My husband and I had never been white-water rafting before and, boy, did we pick the right company…read moreto go with!! Booking our trip by phone was easy and they e-mailed super-helpful info. within minutes of making the reservation, so we felt well-prepared for the trip. Upon arrival, the check-in and outfitting processes moved along very smoothly; the pre-trip instruction was as entertaining as it was helpful; and they did a great job pairing us with a guide and fellow rafters we really clicked with. It was a "big water" release day on the Kennebec River and even the seasoned guides were super-stoked about the conditions which were **O-M-G**!! Pure thrills and spills!! We had such a dynamite experience that we booked another trip with US rafting a few weeks later for a Dead River release day, and again it was a total 11 on a scale of 1-10!! Oh yeah, the post-rafting lunches are the icing on the cake!!

Rented 2 kayaks from Dan. He delivered and picked up. He totally accommodated all our requests…read more This guy does business the way business should be done. If your in the area and looking for a kayak or SUP I highly recommend.

Was very excited to rent a kayak up in Camden, so I googled it and Ducktrap came up with great…read morereviews. Called a few days prior to our trip and was told I couldn't reserve in advance since we only wanted to rent for the day, but the woman on the phone asked if the owner could call or text me the morning of. I told her that was fine but never heard from anybody. Drove up there and the place was locked up tight. Sign said to call or text to make an appointment. Thought I had done that when I called prior to my trip up there. I guess a one day rental for two kayaks wasn't worth his time.

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!

Great products and customer service . Always on time with Kayack delivers and pick ups .read more

My partner and I visited the Acadia area for Labor Day weekend - during COVID so no surprise that…read morethe whole world had also descended upon rural Maine that weekend. We hadn't made any reservations for activities ahead of time, so the morning we decided we wanted to paddleboard, I was a bit nervous in case all the businesses in operation were already booked up. I called 10+ places with no luck, then stumbled upon The Activity Shop's number. Turned out to be our lucky day - The Activity Shop is located ~1 hour outside Acadia, so they didn't seem to be inundated with tourists. The owner (I think), Chris, worked with us on the phone to figure out the details of our reservation - and he is one of the nicest people I have ever met. He took the time to explain everything - the best area to paddleboard, when to go to avoid low tide, safety tips, etc. The place he recommended, Blue Hill Harbor, was devoid of other tourists and amazingly gorgeous - we felt like we owned our own slice of paradise. The boards we rented were high-quality. They seem to only offer full-day rentals which can be a bit pricey ($65 per board) but I liked not having the pressure of having to return the boards within a certain amount of time. We played around as long as we wanted and when we were done, we could just leave the boards by the dock and let the Activity Shop know we were done - super easy. Definitely recommend The Activity Shop if you are looking to rent kayaks / canoes / paddleboards near Acadia - a much better experience than the tourist traps in Bar Harbor!