Portland Sunset Kayaking Adventure

The hours just before sunset offer the best time for paddling on the waters of Casco Bay. The sky tends to explode with color and the seas often become glassy and calm. This trip involves a leisurely paddle just far enough along the waterfront or into the islands to enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the city as we paddle back to the East End Beach.  This two-hour tour is designed for paddlers of all experience levels -- including first-time kayakers.
The exact route you take will depend on the weather conditions and the group's interests and experience, but the Sunset Tour often starts out venturing into the waterfront of Portland harbor, and then into the open waters towards the islands of Casco Bay.

We will cancel this tour if there is steady rain, strong winds or other conditions that we believe will prevent guests from having a great paddling experience. However, we will run our tours when there are light showers, overcast skies or cooler than average temperatures.

Meeting Point

1 Cutter St

1 Cutter St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Find us at the end of Cutter Street, where the road meets the ocean. You'll see our sign just after the railroad tracks. There is free parking a very short walk from our site, just up the hill.

What's included:

• Professional Maine sea kayak guide
• Paddling gear
• Dry bag to keep your camera and other items from getting wet

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Fort Gorges

Portland, 04101, Maine

Enjoy views of this 19-th century fort in the middle of Portland harbor.

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Casco Bay

Portland, Maine

The waters of Casco Bay contain abundant wildlife, including seals, seabirds and all sorts of fish and intertidal creatures

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Old Port

Commercial St, Portland, 04101, Maine

Paddle along the edge of historic Portland harbor and get a close look at the wharves linked with lobster boats, schooners and other ships.

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Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse

2 Fort Rd, Southern Maine Community College Campus, South Portland, 04106-1611, Maine

View this and other lighthouses from a distance as you paddle across the open waters of Portland harbor.

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