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At Port Clyde kayaks we are dedicated to providing the best sea kayak tour in Maine with excellent service and lots of fun.

Whether you are a kayak beginner or an experienced paddler, we have a tour to meet your needs. Instruction is included in the price of the tour.

We can tailor our Maine tours for more experienced paddlers as well. Custom and private tours are available. We sell Boreal Design, Necky and Old Town Kayaks and we use them for our sea kayak tours in Port Clyde Harbor and Muscongus Bay.

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2 1/2 Hour Tour

The Porpoise Tour is our most popular sea kayak tour. We launch from our water front kayak store and paddle into the harbor. There are fantastic views of the working fishing fleet and the famous Marshall Point Lighthouse. Then we head away from the harbor towards tranquil Deep Cove, skirting the shoreline where acres of undeveloped land gently slope upward. The fragrance of towering spruce trees and wild roses drifts through the air as ospreys and bald eagles fly overhead. Porpoises often surface to feed in our midst. There is usually an island stop before heading back to port.  $55 (all skill levels)

"One of the best days of my life! The porpoises, the seals, the guide...what a gift!!!

Keeling Huntley from New Jersey

Four Hour Guided Tour

Venture a little further into Muscongus Bay and take more time exploring some of Maine's treasured islands or a remote beach. We usually head across the Saint George River towards Maple Juice Cove or Pleasant Point Gut. $79 (intermediate/advanced)

"Thank you for two great trips- The fog and sun were both beautiful!"

Cathy and Dad (Johnny) Birmingham Alabama

Herring Gut Learning Center Kid's Camp

We are teaming up with Herring Gut Learning Center to present this day of fun on the water.  Campers will first learn how to safely operate a sea kayak, then will take to the water to observe the magnificent marine life that makes up the St. George River Watershed. Lunch will be on an island off the coast and after taking in all of the sites on the water, the day will wrap up with activities at a nearby beach. Register with Herring Gut Learning Center

$55 (ages 11-13)

Full Moon Tour

Paddle into the setting sun and watch the glowing moon rise out of the ocean. A very special experience! $55 (all skill levels)

"Amazing moonlight paddle. ... The highlight of our honeymoon. Hope to see you on future anniversary trips to Maine." Russell and Katie Perkins

Sunset Tour

Port Clyde sunsets are spectacular. We launch our kayaks in the evening and float peacefully as the sky transform into a pallet of beautiful colors. $55

(all skill levels)

"This was the most fun I have had in Maine. What an awesome way to connect with nature. We saw osprey, porpoises and harbor seals!!! Thank you Cody!!" Mary Jo Young Denver, Colorado

Island Camping Trips

Three unique island camping trips are now available! Explore Maine’s unforgettable coastline by day and camp on its wild and remote islands by night. Our goal with these trips is to provide a challenging yet  safe, educational, relaxing and fun experience.

Downeast

The term "Downeast" refers to a sailor's heading. The prevailing maritime winds took the old sailing fleets down wind and east along the coast. If you look towards Canada from Schoodic Point on the northeastern edge of Acadia National Park, you'll begin to see Downeast Maine. You see where tourism ends and one of the last places for real adventure on the east coast of the United States begins. It's a place where narrow peninsulas finger out into the cold Fundy current. Tamarack pine, peat bogs, and blueberry barrens replace oak forests. The fog is more enduring and impenetrable. The farther east one paddles, the more sub-arctic the coastal ecosystems appear. The climate is cool, raw, and damp all but one or two months each year. Rare arctic flowers occupy the extreme tips of islands and peninsulas. Even today, the settlements along the coast and occupying islands are few and far between.

Dates: August 6th - August 10th
Expedition Grade: Intermediate 4 nights/5 Days (island camping)
Group Size: Min 4/ Max 12
Cost: $750 per participant
Meeting Time: 7 am at CRE Headquarters in Whitefield, ME

Deer Isle

The Deer Isle Archipelago occupies the eastern side of the Penobscot Bay. Considered by many to be the heart of the Maine Coast, several of Maine’s biggest industries, including fishing, ship building, and quarrying, have a long history in this region. In addition to it’s rich economic history the Penobscot Bay is home to some of the most breathtaking landscape on the east coast. The island group directly off of Deer Isle is one of the densest in the world, and is bordered on its southern end by Isle Au Haut. Isle Au Haut is one of the few year round island communities left on the Maine coast, and is also home to a portion of Acadia National Park. This region contains a superb mixture of sea kayaking opportunities. From adventurous paddling in the open waters around the far flung islands to quiet exploration of the channels and coves amongst the dense inner islands. This area provides the explorer with scenic landscapes and a variety of wildlife.

Dates: July 31st - August 3rd, 2008
September 4th - September 7th, 2008
Expedition Grade: Moderate 3 nights/4 Days (island camping)
Group Size: Min 4/ Max 12
Cost: $600 per participant.
Meeting Time: 10 am at Old Quarry Campground in Stonington, ME (www.oldquarry.com)

Muscongus Bay

Muscongus Bay is in the heart of mid-coast Maine, sandwiched between Monhegan Island and Pemaquid Point, and within it lays a happy concentration of the beauty and the history of the Maine Coast. It is also central to some of the best sea kayaking in the state. This trip provides the explorer with scenic landscapes and a variety of wildlife, and is a fascinating area that holds treasures for those interested in kayaking, botany, geology, ornithology, photography, history, and more. The native people, followed by Europeans, sustained life from its rich waters. It is a rare place where land and sea are eternally linked; a place where Mother Nature, with her whimsical hand, carved out spectacular landscapes.

Dates: July 17th - July 20th
August 28th - August 31st
September 11th - September 14th
Expedition Grade: Moderate 3 nights/4 Days (island camping)
Group Size: Min 4/Max 10
Cost: $500 per person
Meeting Time: 8am at CRE Headquarters in
Whitefield, ME

We will launch from Port Clyde dock and travel through beautiful Muscongus Bay, exploring islands, inlets and rock formations. There is a good chance you will see seals, porpoises, and osprey and maybe even a bald eagle. There will always be a variety of shore birds on the water. Every trip leads you on a different adventure.