Paddle Sengekontacket Pond with a private guide tailored to your group
2 hours
Equipment, instruction, guide
Explore Sengekontacket Pond on a private guided paddle shaped around your group’s interests. Build paddling skills while discovering the pond’s canals, islands, beaches, and wildlife habitat.
Cancel or reschedule 48 hours ahead; groups of 8 or more need 72 hours' notice. Receive a full refund for weather-related changes or cancellations if you cannot reschedule.
Product ID: 7Q62YV
Complete and sign a waiver for each participant before joining the private paddle tour.
Bring a reusable water bottle and sunscreen. Sunglasses and a hat are also recommended; a camera, towel, water booties, and bathing suit are optional.
No restrooms or changing facilities are available on site. Arrive ready to paddle.
Island Spirit Kayak, Edgartown Oak Bluffs Road, Little Bridge, State Beach, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Chick and her team have clearly built something special here, with guides like Sky, Aiden, and Simon earning consistent praise for their friendliness and deep knowledge of local birds, shellfish, and Martha's Vineyard ecology. What stands out is how adaptable they are—when weather doesn't cooperate, Chick personally steps in to find great alternatives. The staff handles groups ranging from solo paddlers to families of 14 with equal enthusiasm, making everyone from first-timers to experienced kayakers feel comfortable and safe on the water. The operation runs smoothly whether you're renting equipment or booking a guided tour. Kayaks are ready and waiting when you arrive, online booking is straightforward, and the two-hour tours hit a sweet spot between educational and fun. They offer kayaking, paddleboarding, and even SUP yoga classes with instructor Maggie Maxwell. The pond tours around Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary seem particularly popular, though they also run ocean paddles to places like Oak Bluffs and Edgartown Harbor. People consistently mention feeling the pricing is reasonable and plan return visits, which speaks volumes.
Such a fun experience out on the water! Island Spirit Kayak is great, Zora, our guide, was fantastic, super knowledgeable, and took great care of us. If you visit Martha's Vineyard, definitely book a trip with them and ask for Zora!
Maura McConnell
September 1, 2026
Such a fun experience out on the water! Island Spirit Kayak is great, Zora, our guide, was fantastic, super knowledgeable, and took great care of us. If you visit Martha's Vineyard, definitely book a trip with them and ask for Zora!
Maura McConnell
September 1, 2026
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