Why Maine Kayak? Because we draw on over 15 years of paddling experience, provide ACA instructors, registered Maine guides, top of the line equipment, and low customer to guide ratios.

Where can we stay? Maine Kayak offers camping, cabins, and B&B packages for all courses.

Where are the courses and trips? Both the beginner and advanced whitewater courses are offered on the Penobscot River just south of Baxter State Park and Mt. Katahdin in Maine. The Kennebec Sampler is offered on the Kennebec River. Lake touring trips are offered on Moosehead Lake and Long Lake in the Belgrade Lakes region. Sea kayaking tours are offered at a number of coastal vacation destinations such as Muscongus Bay and Belfast Bay.

Do I need any experience? No, courses and trips are designed to give anyone an opportunity to enjoy kayaking in Maine.

Is lunch included? Yes, a river lunch is provided with all whitewater courses and full day lake touring trips. Full day sea kayaking trips provide a real Maine lobster bake.

What should I bring? You should bring a bathing suit and shorts, change of clothes, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, watershoes or sandals, water-proof camera, and a fun attitude.

How far is it? Travel times vary by course. Please check out our directions page for exact travel times from Boston and Portland, Maine.

Is there an age limit? The age limit is 16 yrs old for the beginner and intermediate whitewater courses. The Kennebec Sampler age limit is 10 years. All lake touring and sea kayaking trips have an age limit of 14 years.