Water Activities in New Bedford, MA

Cruise Buzzards Bay aboard a traditional New England picnic boat

Paddle Popponesset and Ockway bays at sunset with an ACA-certified guide

Sail Vineyard Sound with lighthouse views and secluded swim options

Paddle Cape Cod’s barrier beaches with an ACA-certified guide

Search whale feeding grounds for a chance to spot several whale species

Rent a kayak or paddle board and explore Oak Bluffs from the water

Private bay party cruise with music, floats, and swim time

See Plymouth Bay landmarks as the evening light settles over the water

Schedule island-wide kayak delivery and pick up

Sail New Bedford Harbor and Buzzards Bay on a private charter

Relax on deck as the sun sets over the water

Cruise Cape Cod’s outer beaches with a spotter pilot to look for great white sharks

Sail close to the water on an interactive harbor charter

Paddle Scorton Creek with an ACA-certified guide, with routes picked for the tides

Pick up at Scorton Creek and paddle Cape Cod at your own pace

Paddle Lawrence Pond your way with a 1-hour kayak or paddleboard rental

Pursue giant bluefin with live-bait and trolling tactics

Fish for tuna with flexible tactics and mate support

Rent a paddleboard for 24 hours at State Beach in Oak Bluffs

More room at the rail on a fishing-first charter

Rent a kayak or paddle board for 1–3 months with free delivery

Paddle Sengekontacket Pond with a private guide tailored to your group

Tailor a hands-on sail to the skills you want to sharpen

Set out on a self-guided paddle through Popponesset Bay