Paddle at sunrise with breakfast and coffee included
1.5 - 2 hours
Kayak or SUP, breakfast, coffee
Start your day on the water as the sun rises, with gentle ripples from your wake and salt air around you. Choose a kayak or standup paddleboard (SUP), then refuel with breakfast and coffee.
There are no bathrooms or changing areas at the launch site, so arrive ready to paddle.
48 hour notice required on all cancellations or rescheduling. 72-hour notice is required for groups of eight and larger. All tours are offered full refund for any weather related changes and cancellations if you are unable to reschedule.
No. There are no bathrooms, changing areas, or facilities at the launch site, so arrive ready to paddle (wear your bathing suit if needed).
Bring a reusable water bottle and sunscreen. Sunglasses and a hat are recommended; you can also bring a camera, towel, water booties, and a bathing suit. Leave your cell phone, wallet, keys, and other valuables behind.
Yes. Island Spirit Kayak provides free water, and you should bring your own reusable water bottle.
Island Spirit Kayak
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.
These guys were great. When we arrived at the drop-in location in the morning, our kayaks were already on shore, waiting for us. After a brief safety demo, we launched.Chic the owner was super friendly and attentive.
Robert H.
September 23, 2025
These guys were great. When we arrived at the drop-in location in the morning, our kayaks were already on shore, waiting for us. After a brief safety demo, we launched.Chic the owner was super friendly and attentive.
Robert H.
September 23, 2025