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Acadia Park Kayak Tours - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Kayaking and canoeing are popular in Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the spectacular views via ocean, lake and stream. Mount Desert Island has numerous fresh water lakes and public marinas for ocean access where visitors can go kayaking or canoeing.

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Whether you love inland lakes or calm bays around Mt. Desert Island, we offer individual and group guided trips by certified instructors that are safe and enjoyable. Come see

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Deliver and pick up kayaks and canoes to vacation cottages, campgrounds and hotels. Single kayaks, double kayaks and canoes (holding up to 4 persons).

Public ramps for ocean access can be found in Seal Cove and Tremont, Manset and Bar Harbor.  Many villages in Acadia and Bar Harbor offer Kayak Rentals Most lakes, otherwise restricted, are open to Kayaking and canoeing. Long Pond is great for kayaking and canoeing in the off season. Sea Kayak to the Cranberry Islands.

Sea Kayaking

Somes Sound and Frenchmans Bay offer a unique experience for ocean kayaking with unmatched spectacular views.

Public ramps can be found in Seal Cove and Tremont providing access to Blue Hill Bay. The Manset Town Landing also has a ramp. The town of Bar Harbor, though often congested, has an extra wide ramp accessible at high tide.

The Cranberry Islands south of Mount Desert Island form a wind break for the entrance to Somes Sound to Mount Desert Island, and the harbors of Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor. This group of islands includes Baker Island, owned by Acadia National Park, and the year round inhabited islands of Great and Little Cranberry. These are popular destinations for sea kayakers. Bear Island and Sutton Island are privately owned and not open to visitors.

Along the western shores of Mount Desert Island is Bartlett Narrows and Pretty Marsh Harbor. This is also a popular kayaking area. Access the ocean via the Bartlett Narrows boat ramp or at Seal Cove to the south. Have lunch at the Pretty Marsh picnic area. Circle Bartlett Island and the narrows to see seals, porpoises, and other wildlife that in this area.

Freshwater Kayaking or Canoeing

Several ponds are part of the Mount Desert Island drinking water supply and have posted regulations concerning water usage. These usually restrict swimming, wading, or disallow pets in or near the water but allow boating activities.

Long Pond in Southwest Harbor has a public boat launch on the right hand shore but it is better in the off-season as motor boats make it tough to paddle.

Kayaking and canoeing tours and rentals abound on Mount Desert Island and the park offers the opportunity of never running out of places to visit via the water.

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A guided tour is a great way to explore the area via water. Sea kayaking, as well as fresh water kayaking and canoeing, tours are available.

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A message from the Owner/Operator-

Mount Desert Island is experiencing a major housing crisis. Post pandemic we lost most of our staff housing, as these properties were sold to those seeking the paradise, we all enjoy here. This has caused my team to be understaffed for the past few seasons. Due to this crisis, we are adapting, and focusing our dedicated staff members to our already reserved guests and ensuring that their experience with us is our first priority. As is the case with many other sectors of the hospitality industry, we are turning more to technology to help us provide our guests with the phenomenal level of service that earned us the ranking as Bar Harbor’s, Southwest Harbor’s, and Mount Desert Island’s number 1 activity!

This also means that we ask our guests to do their research on us, check out our website, especially the “Everything you need to know” which can be found under the “more” tab at the top of our webpage. Our phone lines may be more tied up, and it may take a little longer to get back to you, but we will do our best.

If you are already reserved for a tour, please read your confirmation email carefully. In this email, you will have total ownership over your reservation. All cancellations, and modifications to your reservation MUST be done through the confirmation email, as we may not have staff able to assist you in a timely manner. The silver lining is that this will offer you the convenience of 24/7 access to your group’s appointment!

This organization, and the team of dedicated individuals working hard to become the highlight of your vacation experience, are my life’s dream.

We cannot wait to share the wonders of Mount Desert Island’s western shores with you and yours.

Wholeheartedly,

Brad Jordan and Team.

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Hello, My name is Brad Jordan, and I am the owner/operator of Maine State Sea Kayak! This is my life’s dream, and I welcome you to Mount Desert Island (MDI).

Since 1990, Maine State Sea Kayak has been delighting adventurers with specialized kayak tours in Acadia National Park and along the coastlines of MDI. Our excursions primarily utilize tandem sea kayaks made here in Maine. This allows us an opportunity to cover larger distances in a safe and comfortable manner.

Our guide team works diligently to choose the best routes for our participants, highlighting natural, historic, and cultural wonders of the Acadia region. Our routes allow us to respectfully paddle through wildlife habitat, to feel solitude on our excursions, and to focus on providing more purposeful paddling opportunities!

Core values: We are driven by six core values: Build The Team, Be Safe, Share The Passion, Respect Wildlife, Promote Youth Paddling and Be Environmental Stewards.

Why Choose Us?

• Closest to Nature  – This is our promise to you! If you wish to paddle the quiet-side, we are the only sea kayak company regularly paddling the western shores.
• Aqua-Safari’s – The name says it all! Our guide’s are master interpreters of their environment. They work diligently while with you to interpret the routes we paddle, to share knowledge of our surroundings, and foster love for nature and all that inhabits it. There is a reason Jeff Corwin chose us when he visited Acadia.
• Commitment to the Environment – We believe we are extremely blessed to have the opportunity to operate on Acadia’s quiet-side! We strive to give back, to reduce our footprint, to engage locals and visitors in beach clean-ups and initiatives aimed at preserving this beautiful island habitat. We are also Maine’s highest-rated sea kayak outfitter! We thank our team for this!
• Perfect safety record
• All guide’s required to demonstrate/maintain rescue and paddle skills beyond holding guide license
• Fresh, yet experienced ownership- A fresh set of eyes goes a long ways in terms of safety, program planning, and marketing. Procedures should continuously be reviewed/improved upon. It is difficult to do so without seeing the entire operation- Brad is actively involved on every level, seeking feedback from his peers and reaching out to industry leaders- because he is aware that stagnation is risky to business. He focuses on building teams, and allows the rest to occur naturally.

Over 900+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews for Kayaking in Maine!

Wonderful Kayaking Tour

"Wonderful ocean kayaking tour around the coast of Mount Desert Island / Acadia National Park! Andrew, our guide, was very knowledgable and pointed out lots of wildlife during the trip."

Excellent Day on the Water

"This trip was amazing. We saw seals, bald eagles, crabs, and several other shore birds. Our guide was Andrew and he was great at explaining the area where we kayaked and knew about the birds we were seeing. A great time was had by all. Definitely a great day on the water."

Wonderful Experience!

"We really enjoyed our tour with Kyle! He was friendly & informative. It was a beautiful day and seeing the wild life was amazing! Highly recommend!"

Great Experience!

"This was a great outing. We saw many birds, a few distant seals and harbor porpoise and a bald eagle on our trip! Kyle was an excellent guide and was very knowledgable. Cody was a great driver and the trip was reasonably priced."

Our  Tours

The paddle level system.

An Easy Way To Choose Your Adventure. 

Level 2:  A Relaxing Introduction to Sea Kayaking  with  No Beach Stop. Great for All Ages and Skill Levels!

Level 3:  Worth the Effort!! 3+ hour Duration  Will Require Some Stamina but probably not the hardest thing you've done. Should be comfortable in a Kayak.  Not Intended for Those Under 13 years old.

Level 4:   Maximum  Adventure!! Only available on Full Day Private Tours. 4+ Hour 

The Dirigo tour 

The tour that leads them all! Staff Choice

3.5 hours of leading the way in iconic Frenchmen's Bay!  Keep your eye out for Porpoises, Seals, Eagles, and other harbor wildlife! This  tour will include a beach landing to explore the coast where you can, learn about Unique geology, explore tidal pools, or bask in the  ocean views! Don't forget your camera and bring plenty of snacks! 

Sunset Tours 

"A Beautiful Way to End the Day in Acadia."

The 2-hour Sunset Tour is a perfect way to squeeze as much out of a day of exploring Acadia National Park. Enjoy Golden Hour from the front-row seat of Frenchmen's Bay.  A  typical tour travels 2-4 miles.

  $100

The too easy tour.

"Want it all, while wanting to relax... Too Easy."

An easy 2.5-Hour introduction to Sea Kayaking is a great addition to your Acadia Adventure. All the fun of the Dirigo Tour but at a much more relaxed pace. A typical tour travels 2-4 miles. Keep an eye out for relaxed wildlife. 

  $125

"A Paddle like No Other."  

Acadia After Dark

Sea kayak tour in the dark, is this for real? Yes, it is! Night Kayaking is an experience like no other! Down East Maine is known for its great stargazing! See the Milky Way, Shooting Stars, and maybe even a late-night seal!                       

Private Tour Options 

Want an Adventure that is Truly Your Own? 

This fully customizable tour is perfect for guests that are seeking a truly one-of-a-kind Acadia Adventure! We will work with you on designing the best trip for your party. Follow the link to learn more about all the options that Acadia Sea Kayaking Adventures can do for your trip! 

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We offer guided sea kayak tours around Acadia National Park.

Acadia Park Kayak Tours Offers guided ecological kayaking adventures around Mount Desert island. We offer tours in Frenchman Bay around the Porcupine Islands and on the "quiet" west side of Mount Desert Island among other locations. We offer open group sizes of up to 6 and up to 12 people. We offer a large variety of tours including sunrise, morning, daytime, sunset, evening star gazing, and private tours. Although suggested, reservations far in advance are not necessary to schedule a private tour and there is no minimum group size. We place special emphasis on environmentally friendly business practices and donate 5% of our profits to ocean conservation charities. Beginners are welcome. All equipment is provided and all tours are led by a Registered Maine Guide.

• Address PO box 425 Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
• Phone 2072661689
• Website www.acadiaparkkayak.com
• Payments Accepted cash, check, credit cards
• Hours Open May through October

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