A shorter guided paddle through the Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest for kids and adults
1 hour
Kayaks, paddles, life jackets
Explore the Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest on a shorter guided kayak outing suited to younger paddlers and adults seeking a quick trip. Learn the basics before you launch, then look for local plants and wildlife along the way.
Cancel more than 48 hours before start for a 90% refund. No refunds within 48 hours of start. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded or rescheduled. Weather cancellations are rescheduled or refunded.
Product ID: M42X36
Children ages 12 and under are generally placed in a tandem kayak with an adult. Ages 10–12 may use a single kayak if you are confident they can paddle the entire trip.
The tour operates in rain and wind, but not during thunderstorms. Weather cancellations are rescheduled or refunded.
4190 Bob Perry Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Gavin stands out as the star guide here, with guests consistently praising his deep knowledge of local ecology and history. He makes tours feel relaxed and unhurried, even when working with large family groups of 15 or intimate couples who end up with private experiences. Bex (Rebecca) and Blain also get enthusiastic shoutouts for their friendly, knowledgeable approach and ability to spot wildlife that guests would otherwise miss. The maritime forest tour gets mentioned frequently as perfect for families and beginners, offering an easy 1.5-hour paddle through calm waters. The alligator refuge tour delivers on its promise, with multiple sightings reported even in cooler weather. Guests appreciate the blend of paddling, wildlife viewing, and storytelling about the area's history. The kayak rental delivery service to vacation homes adds convenience for those wanting to explore on their own time. Overall, this feels like a well-run operation with passionate guides who genuinely love sharing the Outer Banks ecosystem with visitors.
This was such a cool experience. It was our first time kayaking and our guide Rebecca made it unforgettable. She's the sweetest, my kids were scared and she made them enjoy the entire tour. I would recommend this experience to anyone 10/10. We saw like 4 alligators, two of them were really close to us. Once again amazing experience. Becks, you're the best ❤️
Ivette Cruz
August 31, 2026
This was such a cool experience. It was our first time kayaking and our guide Rebecca made it unforgettable. She's the sweetest, my kids were scared and she made them enjoy the entire tour. I would recommend this experience to anyone 10/10. We saw like 4 alligators, two of them were really close to us. Once again amazing experience. Becks, you're the best ❤️
Ivette Cruz
August 31, 2026
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