Sunset Kayak Tour of Waties Island

Learn about coastal habitat, wildlife, and local history with a certified kayak instructor-guide. Bring your sense of adventure for an evening on the water and shore.

• Learn about the salt-marsh ecosystem and local history from your guide
• Watch for birds and other wildlife along the route
• Search the beach for ghost crabs, which are common but not guaranteed
• Pack water, sun protection, quick-dry clothing, wet-ready footwear, and essential medications

Itinerary

• Arrive and Check In
  Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time to meet your guide, get fitted with gear, and prepare for launch as the mid-day sun weakens into a comfortable ambient temperature over the marsh.

• Learn the Basics
  Begin with a brief on‑land paddle instruction to get everyone comfortable with technique and safety before heading into the evening light.

• Paddle to Waties Island
  Slip into the calm water and enjoy a scenic sunset paddle through the salt marsh toward Waties Island. Your guide leads the way through channels shaped by the tides, pointing out wildlife and unique coastal features along the route (Approx. 1 hour paddle).

• Add Lanterns to Your Kayak
  As daylight fades, your guide outfits each kayak with colorful eco‑friendly lanterns, creating a warm twilight glow for the journey back.

• Explore the Island at Sunset
  Spend time walking the wide sandy beach, capturing sunset photos, searching for shells, or simply relaxing as the sky shifts into twilight over this untouched coastal habitat (Approx. 1 hour on the island).

• Lantern‑Lit Paddle Back to the Ramp
  Begin the return trip through the marsh under the soft glow of your lanterns, taking in new views and evening wildlife activity as you make your way back to the launch point (Approx. 1 hour paddle).

All times listed in this itinerary are approximate. Because kayaking is a natural, outdoor activity and every group has a mix of abilities and paddling speeds, the exact timing of each segment may vary slightly. Your guide will keep the group moving at a comfortable, enjoyable pace for everyone.

What's Included

• Single or tandem kayak
• Lightweight carbon-fiber paddle
• Flotation jacket
• Whistle
• Colorful lantern
• Certified instructor-guide and paddle demonstration
• Habitat, wildlife, and local-history narration
• Dry bag for small personal items

Important details

• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time; late arrivals are not guaranteed to participate
• Ages 3+ only
• Single kayaks are for ages 13+ and have a 275 lb paddler weight limit
• Tandem kayaks have a 400 lb combined weight limit
• Liability waiver required
• Requires wearing a properly fitted flotation jacket at all times on the water
• Requires following verbal or visual guide instructions, sitting upright, and maintaining balance in a kayak
• Requires independent or minimal-assistance kayak entry and exit, comfort in the water while wearing a flotation jacket, and accepting guide assistance after a capsize
• Personal care needs must be managed independently or with help from a family member
• Medical conditions that could affect participation must be disclosed to guides in advance
• Alcohol and impairing substances are prohibited during paddling hours
• Route, timing, and activities may be adjusted for weather, wildlife, water conditions, public-land access, or group safety
• City parking fees are not included in the listed price and apply from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, March 1 through October 31