We had a wonderful time on the water. From the start of calling Ben to make a reservation to…read morehearing some cool stories from Paul, it was a really nice experience. The water is calm and you can really take your time just going around the route of water. Great for novices or just people wanting to enjoy a day out on a Kayak.

Queen's River Kayaks made our recent group trip so much fun. They were extremely helpful and…read moreaccommodating. I don't usually write reviews, but I have to give a big shout-out to Queen's River Kayaks for going above and beyond for us. Thank you!

Our favorite salt water launch site. Plenty of parking spaces and the dock is nice, clean, and…read moresecure. Plenty of cleats to tie on. Deep ocean is just a few minutes away with no - no wake zones. The drive to the launch has an interesting castle to look at. The owner has dozens of statues, gargoyles, and perfectly trimmed topiaries. Lots of people kayak from here. Some bring their dogs for a stroll. I've done some fishing and crabbing here. But honestly there are sooooo many mosquitoes and horse flies here and they're relentless! We mostly just use this place to launch our boat- away from the vicious bugs!!

A great place to…read morestart Barn Island in Stonington is one of the best places to launch a boat in Eastern Ct. It has a huge parking lot but since it is so popular it frequently fills up so people park on the side on the road. No one seems to mind but it does make for a long walk back to your vehicle. The ramp is steep but the water usually deep so it's easy for even a relatively large boat to get under way. Once you are in the water you have several great options. If you are in a kayak you can go north up the Wequetequock river, or south out to Stonington, Long Island Sound, Sandy Pt. or Napatree Point. This whole area was absolutely hammered by the 1938 hurricane and a beach in the area used to be called Kitchen Beach because appliances ripped from cottages were found buried in the sand for decades after the hurricane. Fortunately no hurricanes have hit in a while and the area around Barn Island is called Little Narragansett Bay and is usually quite calm. If you want more excitement in your yaking you can paddle out to Napatree Pt and old Fort Mansfield where rocks, old fishing piers and heavy wind and waves can conspire to give you a near death experience if you desire. Pretty good surfing out by Napatree also. For something less exciting you can go over to Watch Hill and get ice cream and some good seafood or just land on a isolated beach on Sandy Point Island. This was actually a part of Napatree but the hurricane literally tore the spit of land away and is now a rolling island. If you go east you can explore the very cool town of Stonington. Barn Island is a great place to launch no matter what your intentions are or abilities are. Just make sure you get there early during the summer weekends or you just might be in for a long walk to get back to your vehicle.

The store itself is great. Lots of unique and different items than the others around. Cute decor…read more It's more affordable than some of the others as well which helps when you are on a trip and have kids haha. I can't speak on the rentals as we haven't tried it yet. Fun little giant chair prop outside to take photos as well.

We left our prime spot on the main beach to spend the rest of our day renting pedal boats as shown…read moreon their website. When we got there we were told that they dont have them anymore,nor do they rent jet skis either. (The sign at the light says otherwise) Asked the guy at the shop to work out a deal for kayaks instead since they dont carry what is advertised and he said he couldn't. We weren't willing to pay another $40 for parking to go back to the beach so went home early, upset that we didn't get to do what we went for. I would suggest changing the website as well as taking down the misleading signs in the area

The best fiberglass work in all of SouthEastern CT. This is a local family business that's honest…read moreand gets the job done the right way. They'll do anything you need boat related, and for an honest price. They have 30+ years of experience.

I purchased a paddleboard at The Kayak Centre 4 years ago. My experience then (and a few other…read moretimes since then for smaller purchases), was so great that even though I've moved to Cape Cod (1.5 hour drive away), when I was in the market for a kayak, I came back to The Kayak Centre. I called ahead and got excellent information and recommendations, and as I requested, they had the boats I wanted to try available when I came to check them out a couple of days later. I checked the boats out in the store and then did the in-water demo to try one of them out. You do have to pay for this, but I guess it makes sense as a bit of insurance in case you scratch or damage the boat and then don't end up buying it. And if you do buy the boat, they apply it to your total, so if you're serious about making a purchase, it's low-risk. I then looked at several accessories (new paddle, PFD, paddle float, skirt, roof rack, etc) and got a lot of great advice and information. They installed the roof rack I purchased and taught me tips on how to load and unload the boat on my own. Before this trip, I did shop around for a kayak and the attention and service I received at The Kayak Centre - from owner to seasoned employee to new employee to the waterfront staff to the installation guy, the service was amazing. They don't work on commission and are actual paddlers themselves, so you get real information and they customize the tips based on you personally. There were a few accessories that I was unsure about that they actually talked me out of buying. I could not be happier with my purchase and the service I received! I went into the store on a Friday afternoon in June and there was a steady flow of other customers, but I never felt like the staff was too busy or were rushing me. If you have as many questions as I did, I'd recommend avoiding the weekends, especially in the summer, because I'd bet they are really busy!

Lovely spot to kayak! Super friendly staff and brand new equipment! The area can be a little busy…read morewith boat traffic but still so fun!

Have been on this boat a few times. Every time we get fish. Today 7/4/24 with limited or on striped…read morebass within 45 min of fishing. Then we went sea bass fishing and limited out on them! Today was an epic day of fishing. Mike And Chris know

These guys down right know there stuff. They will put you on the meat and some!! Give them a call…read moreto book and ADVENTURE of a life time!!

A mixed bag here. The whale watch I went on wasn't very fruitful. There were only a handful of…read morewhales and no dolphins. And the whales that we did we see weren't very close. Apparently, there was a school of tuna close by, and the whales were feeding on them below the water according to the shipmates. Now, that isn't exactly something within their control, and it's not like I was expecting the whales and/or dolphins to pose for pictures. Nonetheless, I was hoping for a little better of an experience. It's about a 4.5-hour experience with about 45 minutes of actual whale watching and the rest of the time spent getting to the spot and back. You can't really here anything the captain is saying unless your directly under the speaker. The trip could be a little better if they played some music on the way and back, but again, you wouldn't be able to really hear it that good. Having said all that, all staff encountered were pleasant and friendly and it was a pleasant ride to and from. Overall I would say it probably wasn't worth the price ($70). If I had seen more whales/dolphins I'd probably feel different. And again, I realize it's not something they can control, but it does have to factor into the rating.

Great trip! My family had a blast. We were running minutes behind and they waited for us. Saw lots…read moreof whales and more!

Nice surf shop that also sells great shirts, flip flops, etc. The guys in here were very friendly…read moreand very engaging. The quality of the shirts and t-shirts was really good and the prices were very reasonable compared to what you get online and at other stores. Easy parking right in front of the store.

This hidden gem is my go to spot not only for all things surf but for clothing, shades,…read moreswimsuits,Free People brand(omg!) and environmentally conscious gifts! Rob, the owner, genuinely offers help or suggestions. The shop is bright and fun with unique graphics on all sorts of clothing. If you haven't been be sure to stop by!