See our new limited edition Tours in 2025

These tours fill up fast, and are only

offered once a year

  • Coastal landscape with ocean waves, rocky shoreline, trees, and distant landmass under a clear sky.

    Misery Island from Manchester

    June 8th 9am-12pm Weather dependent

    Intermediate Level

    4 miles round trip


    Paddle through quaint Manchester by the Sea harbor by Ram, and House Island, and out into the Salem Sound to explore Misery island.
    Explore the remains of the 120 year old Misery Island Club and other buildings.
    Named in the 1620s, when shipbuilder Captain Robert Moulton became stranded here during a winter storm—he described the ordeal as “three miserable days”. Park at Masconomo Park.

  • Marsh Kayaking

    Great Marsh Naturalist Photography Tour 2.5 hr

    Aug. 8 9-11:30

    Beginner Level

    3 Miles Roundtrip


    Join us for a relaxing 2.5 hr kayak tour through the Great Marsh in Essex exploring islands, tidal creeks and we even may stop on an Island or beach. Your fellow paddlers will be focused on taking photos, finding wildlife, and your guide will be professional naturalist, and Marine Scientist Clayton Kern!

  • Person kayaking in harbor near quaint seaside village with colorful buildings and church spires.

    Motif #1 Day Special Harbor 30 min Tour

    May 17 and 18th

    9am and 5pm

    30 min. Harbor tour

    Beginners welcome!

    Come see the quintessential Motif #1 from an entirely new perspective that few people get to see. Hear true stories of how Rockport's militia, the Sea Fencibles and local towns people fought off the British and other stories that make our town so special. We'd love to snap a picture to commemorate your kayaking experience with Motif #1!

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