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Boston Harbor Tour
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Length: 3 hours (10am to 1pm)
Cost: $55
Location: University of Massachusetts Boston, MA
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Explore the Boston Harbor Islands and it’s National Park Lands on one of our newest kayak tours in Boston Harbor. The paddle starts at our new location at U Mass Boston on the picturesque south shore of Dorchester Bay. This is an Urban Kayak Tour where we get to paddle and explore areas in which the city meets the sea. Come explore this historic coastline via kayak and see the natural beauty that surrounds this area! We will visit Thompson Island and the many beaches that line this diverse coastline. We will also get a chance to paddle up the Historic Neponset River and visit its tidal marshes. Come join us on this diverse and dynamic kayak tour and see Boston from a whole new perspective!
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Newport Harbor Tour
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Length: 4 hours (10am to 2pm)
Cost: $65
Location: Kings Beach Park in Newport, RI
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Welcome to the charming “City by the Sea.” One of America’s oldest cities, Newport is rich in colonial architecture and history. Appreciate the spirit of this city with us, on the water, as we guide you through its spectacular waterfront on the way to Rose Island Lighthouse. This paddle starts at Kings Beach Park and winds around downtown Newport going wherever Mother Nature guides us. Paddle up to the Newport Lighthouse that overlooks the Newport Bridge, an active lighthouse that guided mariners as far back as the 1800’s. Our journey continues with scenic views of Rose Island, Jamestown, Hammersmith Farm, and Fort Adams. Pack a lunch and water, as we will break midday. Kayak, paddle and PFD's are provided.
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Bassetts Island Tour
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Length: 3 hours (10am to 1pm)
Cost: $55
Location: Kingman Yacht Center in Cataumet (Cape Cod), MA
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On this three hour paddle we’ll be in calm and protected waters exploring one of the largest harbors on the east side of Buzzards Bay. We start out by passing large waterfront summer homes and marinas sheltering million dollar yachts. Bassett’s Island shelters Pocasset Harbor and the homes on the shoreline from southeast winds and storms, while the more exposed south leg of the island is public land with a great beach for a shore break and quick summer swim. The beach faces out into Buzzards Bay and from it we see ships traveling from Boston to New York.
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Green and Graves Tour
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Length: 1 day
Cost: $95
Location: Hull, MA
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Great trip for more experienced paddlers! Our trip begins inside Hull’s gut across from the High Schoola and we navigate our way out towards the Brewster Islands. We begin to see the rugged open water landscape that looks more like Maine than Boston. After paddling past the Boston Light we set up our crossing to the Graves. The harbor islands were primarily used for navigation and shelter as boats traveled into the busy harbor of Boston. It’s evident that a lot of work went into making the lighthouse on graves visible to help the incoming ships navigate the harbor.
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Hingham Harbor Tour
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Length: 4 hours (day paddle)/ 3 hours (evening paddle)
Cost: $55
Location: Eastern Mountain Sports in Hingham, MA
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Explore the inner Boston Harbor Islands and its National Park Lands on one of our most popular kayak tours. The paddle starts at our newest Eastern Mountain Sports Location in Hingham, MA. From we travel to the launch at Hingham Harbor, cover some basic instruction and get outfitted to paddle. This easy sheltered tour takes us around a few of the inner islands and visits the northern tip of Worlds Ends Reservation. From the Reservation there are sweeping views of Hull, Boston Harbor, the Boston skyline, and the larger Harbor Islands. While paddling between Sarah, Langley and Ragged Island we see American Oystercatchers, Glossy Ibis, and many birds of prey feeding amongst the rocks and tidal flats. From this vantage point we view the massive power generating windmills at Hull and Nantasket. Later in the day we stretch our legs on one of the many islands and have a snack as we talk about the extensive preservation work that has allowed this area to become a vital resource for all of its visitors. Come be a part of this fun paddle around Hingham Harbor!
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Outer Boston Harbor Islands Tour
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Length: 4 hours (10am to 2pm)
Cost: $55
Location: Hull, MA
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This is one of those trips for paddlers with a little more experience. Our journey begins inside Hull’s gut across from the High School and we navigate our way to the historic fort on Georges Islands. The Islands have long served as a military barrier to Boston and its harbor. The extensive forts and gun encampments are a lasting proof these truths. Once we reach Georges Island, we begin to see a rugged open water landscape that looks more like Maine than Boston. The objective is to paddle around the islands, visit Lovell Island and paddle past Boston Light. Come challenge yourself and join the Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak School on this open water adventure!
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100 Acre Cove Tour
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Length: 4 hours (day paddle)/ 3 hours (evening paddle)
Cost: $55
Location: Barrington, RI
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Tour one of Barrington’s quintessential salt water marshes and discover all the wildlife that calls it home! Visit Osprey nests and Terrapin turtle nesting sites in this wide open ecosystem that serves as a filtration system to Narragansett Bay. Great Blue Herrings and Snowy Egrets dot the banks and landscape as we paddle the perimeter of the tidal marsh. We will paddle north from the small boat ramp along route 114 and explore the marsh and its tributaries.
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Bluff Point Tour
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Length: 3 hours (10am to 1pm)
Cost: $55
Location: Bluff Point State Park in Groton, CT
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Come explore one of the best stretches of coastline that Connecticut has to offer. Bluff Point State Park is the last remaining significant piece of undeveloped land along the Connecticut coastline. Jutting out into waters of Long Island Sound this wooded peninsula, measuring one and one-half miles long by one mile wide, encompasses over 800 acres. This is a great place to paddle that offers sheltered coves, open water, high wooded vistas, diverse wildlife and a rich and flourishing ecology. Bluff Point was designated a Coastal Reserve by a special act of the Connecticut legislature in 1975 to establish the area for the purpose of preserving its native ecological associations, unique faunal and floral characteristics, geological features and scenic qualities in a condition of undisturbed integrity. This paddle meets at the boat launch and paddles south along the picturesque Poguonnock River toward the back side of Bushy Point Beach. This paddle offers a diverse coastline, high wooded vistas, abundant wildlife viewing, and a great saltwater estuary as we wind our way back to the put in. Why not round out a great day with a walk around the parks extensive trail network, offering great views from its high bluffs. Come out and enjoy this gem of a park, and see why so many are working so hard to preserve it!
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Charles River Boston Tour
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Length: 3 hours (10am to 1pm)
Cost: $55
Location: Community Rowing Boathouse in Brighton, MA
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Come paddle the lower Charles River and discover this urban gem! This Tour departs from the Community Rowing Boathouse in Brighton, MA and paddles east along the Charles under the North Beacon Street Bridge toward Artesani Park and the Northeastern Boathouse. This is an urban out and back paddle along a stretch of the river that thousands use daily for recreation and commuting. It is the perfect way to get outside and peacefully view the hustle and bustle of the city from your kayak. This tour will cover part of the route of the “Run of the Charles” and we often paddle along side of these sleek racing boats as they train up and down the river. Our professional and experienced guides look forward to showing you a side of the city that most do not get to experience!
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Gull Cove Tour
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Length: 3 hours (10am to 1pm)
Cost: $55
Location: Gull Cove Launch in Portsmouth, RI
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Narragansett Bay is one of the largest and most ecologically significant estuaries on the East Coast. Coves, bays and salt estuaries buffer and filter the water entering the bay and establish a home for rich coastal resources. Gull Cove is a protected area that's teaming with wildlife. As we glide over waving beds of eelgrass, listen as your naturalist guides explain the areas ecology and significance within the delicate ecosystem of the Bay. In the afternoon we stop and look for ospreys and pickleweed, or perhaps smell some sea lavender. Come with us and discover why Gull Cove is considered one of the best Eco-paddles in Narragansett Bay!
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Herring River Tour
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Length: 3 hours (10am to 1pm)
Cost: $55
Location: Harwich Town Landing in Harwich, MA
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Our 3 hour journey on the Herring River will take us from a tidal river through one of the Cape’s largest salt marshes to a fresh water herring run shaded by oaks and red maples. We’ll paddle away from a purely salt water world up a quiet winding channel, looking on as gently waving salt marsh grasses are replaced by fresh water loving tall reeds and cat tails. We’ll explore the vibrant colors of an abandoned cranberry bog and its many marsh residents including red wing black birds, belted kingfishers, osprey, great blue herons, multitudes of ducks and a family of mute swans. Salt marshes like this are a crucial part of the food web, with two thirds of the commercially and ecologically important fish and shell fish species of the northwest Atlantic Ocean spending significant parts of their life sheltering and growing here. This trip begins and ends at the Town Landing in West Harwich.
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Charles River Newton Tour
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Length: 3 hours (10am to 1pm)
Cost: $55
Location: Eastern Mountain Sports in Newton, MA
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Come paddle the middle Charles River between Needham and Newton, MA and rediscover nature in this urban setting. Our plan is to paddle up river on this gentle flowing scenic and historic river through Cutler Park toward Millennium Park and view the flora and fauna along the river’s edge. The 800 acres known as Cutler Park comprise the largest remaining fresh water marsh on the middle Charles River. During this paddle we regularly see deer foraging, blue herrings fishing, and turtles basking in the sun. We will meet at the Needham store, take a 3 minute walk to the put in and enjoy a two and a half hour paddle within this winding historic river. Paddling this stretch of the river is a great way to appreciate all the park service’s hard work and the push towards conservation within this valuable waterway.
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Downtown Providence Tour
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Length: 3 hours (10am to 1pm)
Cost: $55
Location: Bold Point in East Providence, RI
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For the last 10 years the city of Providence and its waterfront has gotten a facelift and the City is making a revival. This paddle takes you into downtown Providence is a great way to view all the improvements that are responsible for the recent growth of the area. We launch from Bold Point Park in East Providence and paddle along the newly renovated India Point Park. In order to get into the relocated Providence River we paddle under the new 195 suspension bridge and through the hurricane barriers. This will take us to the downtown section of this paddle tour. At this point we begin to paddle through the suspended fire grates used to create Providence’s renowned Waterfire in which thousands of people walk the river’s edge to be warmed and entranced by the glow, sounds and smells of the fires. Come with us and explore Providence by kayak and enjoy this unique experience!
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Seal Watching Tours
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Length: 3 hours (10am to 1pm)
Cost: $75
Location: North Kingstown Town Beach in North Kingstown, RI
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Join the EMS Kayak School staff as we go in search of one of the most endearing winter residents of Narragansett Bay, the harbor seal. Harbor seals migrate from the Gulf of Maine and Atlantic Canada into Narragansett Bay’s warmer waters in the winter months. Once quite rare in the area, harbor seal populations have rebounded since the passage of the Marine Mammal Protection Act in 1972. Here in the Bay, they are protected from many of their natural predators like orcas and sharks.
Viewing these animals by kayak gives you an opportunity not available any other way; you can look these animals right in the eye, from their perspective, in their environment. There are several locations throughout Narragansett Bay that are regular haul out spots for the seals, and due to tides, winds and the cooler temperatures our launch sites often vary!
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