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    Sunset Sea Kayak Tour In Portland

    Paddle Casco Bay at sunset with a relaxed, beginner-friendly guided tour

    4.9 stars• 870 reviews
    From$63/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 Hours

    Includes

    Kayak, Guide, Dry bag

    Highlights

    Glide across Casco Bay during the hour before sunset on a relaxed, guided sea kayak tour from Portland’s East End Beach. Enjoy waterfront and island views as you paddle back with a Maine Guide.

    • Launch from East End Beach and paddle along Portland’s waterfront
    • Learn sea kayaking basics with a brief lesson from an expert guide
    • Spot seals and seabirds as you travel through Casco Bay
    • Capture pre-sunset lighting with panoramic city and island views
    • Return to shore after a slow to moderate-paced, roughly 2-hour paddle

    What's Included

    • Double (two-person) sea kayak (solo kayak by request)
    • Brief sea kayaking lesson
    • Licensed Maine Guide
    • Dry bag for phone or camera

    Things to know

    Ages 10+ only. You may get slightly damp or wet from splashing and dripping. Public bathrooms near East End Beach close at 5pm; a portable toilet is available beside the office in the evenings.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel more than 48 hours before: full refund. Cancel 2 to 48 hours before: 50% refund. Cancel less than 2 hours before: no refund. If you reduce group size within 48 hours: 50% of each removed person refunded. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather.

    FAQs

    Bring a water bottle, sun protection, and a phone and/or camera (you’ll get a dry bag). Wear footwear that can get wet and non-cotton clothing that can get a little wet.

    Expect possible splashing and dripping during the paddle—you may get slightly damp or wet.

    The public bathrooms by East End Beach close at 5pm. In the evenings, you can use a portable toilet beside the office.

    Meeting details

    Portland Paddle, 1 Cutter Street, Portland, Maine

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    Adult

    $63.60

    Ages 18+

    0

    Youth

    $53

    Ages 10-17

    0

    Private Tour , 1 - 4 people

    $259.70

    Price is per trip

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    Private Tour , 5+ people

    $63.60

    Price is per person

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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    This kayaking outfit offers both guided tours and independent rentals along Casco Bay, and the guided experiences clearly shine. Tour leaders like Josh, Dan, Whitney, Joe, and Michael earn consistent praise for being knowledgeable, friendly, and skilled at mixing local history with wildlife spotting. People specifically mention seeing seals, ospreys, and herons, plus getting fascinating historical context about Fort Gorges and the coastline. The sunset and half-day bay tours seem to be crowd favorites, with guides creating that sweet spot between adventure and relaxation that makes for a memorable outing. Here's where it gets tricky: if you're planning to rent equipment independently rather than join a tour, you need to be extremely specific when booking. Several frustrated reviewers drove an hour after calling ahead, only to be turned away because staff didn't have time for the required safety course. There's also a concerning incident where someone felt their life jacket wasn't properly checked before heading out solo, leading to a dangerous situation in the water. The pattern is clear: the guided tours run smoothly with experienced, attentive staff, but the rental side seems to have communication and safety protocol issues. For off-peak visits, definitely book tours in advance since they may cancel without enough participants. If you're considering a rental, call ahead multiple times and confirm exactly what's required, or better yet, just spring for a guided tour where the stellar guides will take care of everything.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We did the 2 hour sunset kayaking tour at 6:00 PM and it was one of our favorite things we did in Maine. Our group of 9-10 people were awesome to be apart of! The group really had a great atmosphere and we all were in it together. We kayaked to an island and saw a ton (30+) of seals. Very cool experience! The group instructor, Sam was very knowledgeable and helped us get situated with ease. Great time and learned a lot. Also the group instructor takes photos for you and shares them via text afterwards. Very happy we were able to squeeze this in!

    Photo of Ryan Main

    Ryan Main

    July 7, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We did the 2 hour sunset kayaking tour at 6:00 PM and it was one of our favorite things we did in Maine. Our group of 9-10 people were awesome to be apart of! The group really had a great atmosphere and we all were in it together. We kayaked to an island and saw a ton (30+) of seals. Very cool experience! The group instructor, Sam was very knowledgeable and helped us get situated with ease. Great time and learned a lot. Also the group instructor takes photos for you and shares them via text afterwards. Very happy we were able to squeeze this in!

    Photo of Ryan Main

    Ryan Main

    July 7, 2026

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