Paddle past a historic shipwreck and Door County's tallest bluff
2 hours
Sea kayak, life jacket, paddle
Paddle Lake Michigan at an easy, beginner-friendly pace while exploring Door County's shoreline and geology. Discover maritime history, ancient rock art, and views across Garrett Bay.
Cancel 21+ days before the tour for a full refund less processing fees. Cancel up to 3 days before for a 50% refund less processing fees. No refund within 48 hours of the tour.
Tour will be rescheduled to later that day or the following day depending on weather. One reschedule attempt is requested. Full refunds are not given for a reschedule.
No. The 20% deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel or your tour is canceled due to weather, your deposit can be applied to any future tour date with no expiration.
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Garrett Bay Road Boat Ramp parking lot
Justin has built a strong reputation as a kayak guide in Door County, and it's easy to see why repeat visitors keep coming back. As a local, his knowledge of the area's geology, history, wildlife, and even indigenous heritage goes well beyond what you'd expect from a typical tour. Reviewers consistently highlight how he tailors each outing to the group's skill level, whether that means a relaxed paddle for first-timers or a more ambitious half-day adventure for experienced kayakers. The equipment stands out as a genuine differentiator. Justin uses sea kayaks that reviewers describe as noticeably more stable, comfortable, and efficient than what other operators use, which makes a real difference, especially for beginners. Small group sizes add to the personalized feel, and multiple reviewers mention his flexibility around weather, proactively suggesting alternative tours when conditions change. One reviewer also noted his thoughtful approach to accommodating a family member with a disability, which speaks to the care he brings to every outing. With a near-perfect rating across a large number of reviews, and multiple guests who have returned for their third, fourth, and even fifth tours, the pattern here is pretty telling. Justin genuinely loves what he does and where he lives, and that enthusiasm comes through on the water.
We had the most amazing time on our tour with Justin. We decided to try something different this time around during our visit to Door County. Justin was awesome very knowledgeable and very accommodating. We were supposed to have a tour at a different location but due to the rough waves he was worried about our safety so we just switched it up and went to a different part of the peninsula. We had such a relaxing fun time and we definitely would recommend this to anyone who wants to see a beautiful part Of Dora County from the water.
Gladys Schwartz
June 29, 2026
We had the most amazing time on our tour with Justin. We decided to try something different this time around during our visit to Door County. Justin was awesome very knowledgeable and very accommodating. We were supposed to have a tour at a different location but due to the rough waves he was worried about our safety so we just switched it up and went to a different part of the peninsula. We had such a relaxing fun time and we definitely would recommend this to anyone who wants to see a beautiful part Of Dora County from the water.
Gladys Schwartz
June 29, 2026
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