Most of our tours take place on Muscongus Bay and on the Damariscotta River, unless otherwise noted, which are located in the heart of beautiful Midcoast Maine.
If you would like to book a private tour for your group, please call the store and we will happily accommodate (pending guide availability) with advance notice.
Tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours in advance for no charge. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
The following tours are offered on a scheduled basis and can be reserved online or by calling our store.
MUSCONGUS BAY WILDLIFE TOUR $65 Kids $50 3 hours
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This is a great trip for anyone who wants to spend a few hours kayaking among beautiful islands and looking for wildlife. The tour will visit scenic vistas while taking advantage of wildlife sightings which could include seals, eagles, porpoises, and more.
Offered every day at 9:00 am (except Tuesdays).
EXPLORER TOUR $80 Kids $65 4 hrs
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The explorer is a bit more adventurous than the Muscongus Bay Wildlife tour. We will be paddling out to explore the islands of Muscongus Bay in search of seals, sea birds and fun. This trip will allow time for an island stop, a swim and a provided snack.
Offered at 1:00 on Thursday and Saturday.
SUNSET TOUR $60 Kids $50 2 1/2 hrs
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Relax into the sights and sounds of the bay as day sets into night. This is an amazing time to be out on the water.
Offered at 5:30 on Mondays and Thursdays.
OYSTER ECOLOGY TOUR $65 Kids $50 3 hrs
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Enjoy a guided kayak trip on the Damariscotta River learning about the life history of oysters and the aquaculture industry. In addition, we will take advantage of wildlife sightings along the way to learn about the ecology of the Damariscotta River. Guides will have a shucking and tasting demonstration at the end of the journey, which is included in the tour price.
Offered at 1:30 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
DAY ON THE BAY $135 7 hrs
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Midcoast Kayak will be running a series of rotating full day tours on Muscongus Bay, and the Thread of Life this summer. Each of the trips will explore a different part of Muscongus Bay or Johns Bay. There will be multiple island stops on every trip and lunch is provided. Trips will launch every Tuesday, by default, from Muscongus Harbor, unless Hatchet Cove or Eugley Landing is requested.
Offered Every Tuesday.
Kids– 14 years old and younger. The minimum age is 4. Minimum age to paddle a single on tours is 13 years old. Dogs are not allowed on tours.
The following private tours are offered by request and can be reserved by calling our store.
If you have your own group and would like to request a private trip, please call the store for scheduling information. Please note that we need advance notice for these trips and that they are scheduled upon availability of guides and instructors. A minimum group size of four is required to book private tours.
PRIVATE TOURS
Half Day Private Tours:
Muscongus Bay Wildlife Tour- $75 per person
Muscongus Bay Explorer Tour- $90 per person
Oyster Ecology Tour- $75 per person
Full Day Private Tours:
Lunch is provided on our full day tours. Timing will be determined with the group, but a typical day tour runs from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Muscongus Bay- $150 per person: Meet at our launch site in Muscongus Harbor for a full day of exploring the bay.
Thread of Life- $160 per person: We will meet at the public boat ramp in South Bristol to paddle along “the Thread of Life” from a kayak and enjoy a beautiful break on Outer Thrumcap Island.
Friendship Archipelago $160 pp: Enjoy this scenic chain of islands from the public launch at Hatchet Cove.
Muscle Ridge Islands $160 pp: Offshore paddling in an incredible cluster of islands near Owl’s Head
Damariscove Island $160 pp: Visit nature and history in this trip from Ocean Point in East Boothbay
NIGHT TOURS $70 pp: Great for full moon trips, or new moons when the bioluminescence is most visible. 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
