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    Waties Island Beach and Kayak Eco-Adventure

    Paddle serene marshes to an unspoiled island for swimming, shelling, and wildlife viewing.

    From$45/ kayak

    Duration

    3 hrs

    Ideal For

    8 to 10 people

    Includes

    Kayak gear, Guide, Bottled water

    Highlights

    Glide through calm tidal creeks to remote Waties Island, then enjoy time on its wide sandy beach for swimming, shelling, and exploration. This relaxed eco-adventure blends gentle paddling with coastal nature discovery.

    • Paddle calm tidal waterways to Waties Island
    • Learn about coastal ecosystems and local history
    • Spot birds, deer, and other wildlife en route
    • Stroll pristine beaches and collect sea shells
    • Swim in the Atlantic and relax on soft sand
    • Receive digital photos and bottled water from guide

    What's Included

    • Single or tandem kayak with paddle and PFD
    • Certified guide and narrated eco tour
    • Digital trip photos

    Minimum age is 3 and group size is limited to 8–10 paddlers. Single kayak weight limit 275 lb; tandem kayak limit 400 lb.

    Cancellation policy

    Cancel more than 96 hours before the tour for a full refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations within 96 hours are charged 50% of the booking cost, while same-day cancellations or no-shows are charged in full. Private or customized tours are non-refundable. Weather cancellations initiated by the operator receive a full refund.

    Experience provided by J & L Kayak Tours
    Experience provided by J & L Kayak Tours

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    Single Kayak (1 Seat) (Sit on Top Kayak)

    $45

    *Max Paddler Weight 275lbs* • Includes 1 Person • 12' Premium Kayak • Guest over 12 years of age

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    Tandem Kayak (2 Seats) (Tandem Kayak)

    $85

    Includes 2 people • 400lbs Max Weight

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    5.0 stars• 456 reviews

    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    456 reviews•Google Maps

    Justin and Laurie run a welcoming kayaking operation that consistently delivers memorable marsh and island tours. Their guides, including Justin, Clark, Diego, and Laurie, are praised for being knowledgeable about local wildlife and sharing fascinating details about birds, crabs, horseshoe crabs, and other creatures along the way. The Waties Island trips are particularly popular, offering beautiful scenery, a chance to explore a private beach, and interesting stops like the "oyster wall." Twilight paddles add a special touch with gorgeous sunsets and bioluminescent algae displays. The logistics are hassle-free. They provide quality kayaks and life vests, include shuttle service to the launch point, and handle rescheduling gracefully when weather doesn't cooperate. Tours typically last about 2.5 hours with time to swim, shell, or explore the island. First-timers feel comfortable with the patient instruction, and repeat customers keep coming back year after year. One reviewer mentioned a guide with poor English and vague instructions that led to minor navigation issues, but this seems to be an isolated experience amid overwhelmingly positive feedback about the personable, informative guides who make the trips both educational and fun.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Absolutely fantastic time! Being on the water was both relaxing and educational. Justin is a top-notch guide: Lots of fun while keeping us safe. He shared excellent information about the flora and fauna we spotted around Waties Island--taking photos during the trip was a bonus. Highly recommend and will definitely book again when we are in the area.

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    Sara Chambers

    September 2, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Absolutely fantastic time! Being on the water was both relaxing and educational. Justin is a top-notch guide: Lots of fun while keeping us safe. He shared excellent information about the flora and fauna we spotted around Waties Island--taking photos during the trip was a bonus. Highly recommend and will definitely book again when we are in the area.

    Photo of Sara Chambers

    Sara Chambers

    September 2, 2025

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