Ken set us up for the perfect kayak trip. Great location and he really knew the tides and weather…read morepatterns. Kayak seats were the most comfortable I've had. He was bed friendly and knowledgeable. Had everything ready when we got there and picked us up a time. Fantastic experience!

The tour was truly a fantastic, breathtaking experience. Such a wonderful staff. It was my first…read moretime in a kayak. They were so kind and super supportive. They were very encouraging and made sure everyone in our group was prepared and set-up to our individual comfort levels. The whole operation was professional, very well organized and perfectly orchestrated. Thank you so much Plumb Island Kayak for a great day of the water. Abby, Lisa and Ken thank you so much for a such a happy memory.

Diane & her team did a great job of accomodating our family on Father's Day! Our father has some…read morephysical impairments, and Diane was friendly, prepared, courteous, and made sure that we had a great (and safe!) time! Her team did everything right to ensure that our paddles, life vests, and canoes were disinfected properly, too! Thanks for a great day! We'll be back!

We LOVE Nashoba Paddler. From camps for our kids, to a leisurely Sunday paddle, or a full-moon…read moretour, we've had only the best experiences here. Great boats, great river, great staff.

A small outfitter with an easy put in on the bend in the river. We were there late in the warm…read moreseason and it was quiet and the river was slow. I recommend it on that type of day for sure! Plenty of time for an easy paddle for two.

I went with a group and we had a reservation. I felt like everyone was being safe at checkin. I…read morenoticed the kayaks and paddles being cleaned before we used them. Someone helped us in and out of the water so I didn't get wet. We had a great time. There wasn't any current to fight, so it was a lovely, enjoyable group paddle.

My poor rating has to do with the company more than the kayak itself. Lincoln does NOT stand…read morebehind its product. I picked up my Quoddy Lite last spring (my second; it was a replacement--quite expensive!--for the one I bought some 20 years ago. I picked it up rather than have it shipped to my home in NJ. First I went to the wrong address (allegedly because the Water St address is "cached" on the Internet), and had to go quite far out of my way to find the correct address. More importantly, when I got home and removed the shrink wrap I discovered a defect--a break in the gel coat on the top part of the kayak (a ZIG ZAG PATTERN, in BLACK, in an area approx 2"x2"). I was initially told that someone would come and pick it up at my home and bring it back to MA to be fixed and then returned to me. Another alternative was to find a reputable place in my area to do the repair, with Lincoln paying and sending the correct paint color. To my shock, when I finally did find a boat repair place to give me an estimate I received a quote of $1000+ for the repair--obviously ridiculous. BUT I have since been ghosted by Marc, my contact at Lincoln. He stopped responding to calls, texts, emails, and notes on the Lincoln website. I have not heard from him since July, despite repeat efforts at contact. We agreed to wait til after the kayak season was over to have it repaired. He recommended that I cover the breaks in the gel coat with nail polish that matched the orange color. I did that, but after spending thousands on a kayak this is obviously not a satisfactory long-term solution. My conclusion is that Lincoln is no longer the same company it once was when it was based in Freeport, ME. I would advise against spending thousands of dollars on a product for which there is no support from the company, despite its stated lifetime guarantee. This has left me with a terrible feeling about what should have and could have been a delightful experience!

One measly star. And that's too generous…read more I'm an ex-pat Mainer living in California exile. I look forward to my trips home & plan them in advance, because time is limited, money is limited. Doesn't everyone want their vacations to be great? I made the mistake of counting on this place to be part of my vacation. I found them on Groupon--extra good! I checked them out on-line. I found evidence that people in the kayak/canoe world gave them the "thumbs up." Sounds good, right? Their marketing info makes it clear that they have to have at least 4 people to honor their commitment to do a half-day guided tour. Their business is on the road between a highway exit & LL Bean. Interpretation: thousands of people drive within 50 yards of this place every day. My trip was in July. Interpretation: peak tourism season. The person booking my tour said it was a pretty good bet. We planned our vacation accordingly. The day before our tour, they called to say they only had 3 people signed up & could not honor our tour. We pleaded our case to the young man, who seemed unable to offer much by way of solution. We asked him to explain to his supervisor, who seemed to be the owner, what our situation was & to call us. No call did we receive. In short, don't count on these people. They aren't concerned about their customers & they don't appear to make much effort to fill their kayak tours. Maybe they are good at other parts of their business (equipment information & sales perhaps), but based on our experience, they don't care about the tours they offer. No customer service whatsoever in this regard.

My wife and I had an absolutely exceptional afternoon kayak outing with Clay. It was an enjoyable…read morepaddle and also great to learn so much about local flora & fauna and to visit the lighthouse and lighthouse keepers on Straitsmouth Island. Thank you Clay!!!

Tara was a very caring guide. She was well informed about the area and made the paddle a great…read moreexperience. There were four of us, my husband and myself along with our 24 year old daughter and 19 year old son. The experience was perfect for all ages and offered something for everyone. I'd recommend asking for her as your guide. You will take home great memories!

This is a great shop, very impressive. With EMS gone now we have fewer choices when looking for…read moreoutdoor wear. I really liked what they had for men's and women's outdoor clothing. Interestingly enough, they also carry a decent selection of used gear: backpacks/sleeping bags, etc.. Great experience in this wonderful shop.

Some friends and I went tubing down the river and it was incredible! Our transporter, Lucas, was…read moresuper helpful!

5 novices ( over 50) went out for a great SUP experience yesterday. All workers lovely! Only…read morerecommendation would be some sort of mats near rocks for better footing. Awesome they bring boards down for you!

I have to start out by saying that I'm a kayak novice. But with that said, I think any level…read morekayaker (is that even a word?) would love the water access that Esther's offers. The service was seamless, the college kids very sweet and helpful as were the people who were enjoying their boats and/or striking out from the marina. No, 'Hey, this is a no wake zone' jokes shouted down at me. Pierce Island is across from Esther's so you can def make a really lovely day of it!

From California - LOVED the New England feel and views. Fun to understand and navigate the tides…read more Added to the 5* is the customer service, cleanliness, and professional/friendly attitude of ALL staff. The exceptional experience started the moment we were on property.

Five stars, very highly recommend Seven Rivers Paddling !…read moreFamily-run, Friendly people who are very knowledgeable and take the time to communicate with everyone and make sure everyone receives royal treatment and enjoys a day on a scenic river. If every place was run like Seven Rivers, the world would be a better place! ~ arm

This was an awesome spot!! Cheap rentals, beautiful lake, and great customer service! Couldn't have…read moreasked for a better experience.

OK, where do I start. When you pull up, you seriously think you just pulled up to the scene of The…read moreTexas Chainsaw Massacre. Just a complete horror show. Sofas on the lawn, a sea of broken down lawnmowers and a concrete block fire pit about the size of a small house, filled with remnants of said sofas and burnt beyond recognition metal & plastic. I wouldn't flinch if this was used for a mass human burning at one point. If you make it past the smell of Mustang cigarettes & formaldehyde , you will be greeted by a group of gentlemen right out of the Mad Max movies. All saddled around a lone campfire flanked by a few tarp-covered campers, a cloud of smoke above them of who knows what. These dudes are RTP. Ready. To. Party. Absolutely just a mish mash of Old Milwaukee chugging, old dudes ready to tell their life stories of past arrests and their Motorhead cover band (no joke). We actually used the kayaks for about 6 minutes in total before we were bbq'ing, drinking up a storm with these dudes. Just a friggin blast. A few other highlights I'd like to mention: -The restrooms were in the house up the stairs; not sure how the girls in our group got out alive and/or std free. -For about 2 hours there was a shotgun party across the street of nonstop gunfire; at one point showering down upon us into the trees as we played bocce ball. excellent. When it was time to leave, high fives and hugs all around from these dudes, like we've known them for years. So all in all, 5 stars across the board. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as an afternoon hangout if you have a 12 pack, some friends and a willingness to hug some 50 year old dudes.

This was one of the best trips I've been on. A friend of mine who had taken another trip with SUP…read moreYO invited me to go with her. There were 12 of us and everyone got along. I don't know if the type of vacation (hiking and camping) helped to self select the people but by the end of the week we had gotten really close as a group. SUP YO also picked amazing guides. They were fun, funny, knowledgeable, and basically one of the gang with guide authority. The owner of the company came with us on this trip. She was fun, did everything we did, never put on any airs, and I felt like she was "one of us.". All of the food, hotel, etc was taken care of. We even celebrated a birthday for one one of the hikers in the group! I am looking for more trips to go on with SUP YO and a group of us are planning to go in another trip or a weekend hike together again!!

From the owner: SUP YO exists to connect like-minded souls through outdoor adventure. With transformative…read morepaddleboard yoga, hikes, retreats, and outdoor escapes, we inspire others to step outside of their comfort zones, challenge themselves in mind, body, and spirit, and discover their truest selves.