4 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Boston for a Spare Boston Afternoon

1.Kayak The Creek Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

Kayak Scorton Creek in the Great Marsh ecosystem on a two-hour guided outing from East Sandwich. Expect salt, brackish, and fresh water, plenty of bird activity, and the chance to spot crabs. Guides include Kyle and Allyson. The group is capped at 12, and the 10:30 am trip returns to its starting point.

“The guide was terrific and so was the scenery. However, I recommend changing the time to an earlier launch to avoid the low tides as we had a time getting stuck with the kayaks due to the low tide.”

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2.Cape Cod Sunset Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

At 6 pm, join RideAway Adventures for an approximately two-hour guided kayak trip on Popponesset Bay, returning to 135 Daniels Island Road in Mashpee. Expect sunset views of The Spit, a white sand barrier beach, and a possible short walk to stretch your legs. Guides including Kyle, Matt B., Mike, and Spencer have shared local wildlife and shellfish facts.

“Being out on the water super peaceful, tour guide was great, informative and knew when to step in and give advice for a smoother tour.”

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3.Cape Cod Kayak Rentals in the Great Marsh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Rent a kayak from RideAway Adventures at 449 MA-6A in East Sandwich and paddle the Great Marsh toward the beach and ocean. Staff explain the area and help you launch from a sandy beach, then you set the pace for roughly three hours. The rental is $50 per person and returns to the same meeting point.

“Excellent experience. Great price. Friendly staff. A must when visiting Cape Cod. You can go at your own pace. Clean equipment.”

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4.Cape Cod Kayak Rentals in Popponesset Bay Mashpee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Set out from 135 Daniels Island Road in Mashpee for an approximately three-hour kayak rental on Popponesset Bay. RideAway Adventures staff explain the area and help you launch from a sandy beach. You can explore at your own pace, with the meeting point as your return spot. The rental costs $50 per person; guided outings with Mike are a separate experience.

“Had a two great guided experiences with Mike, one through the Salt Marsh and another on Popponesset Bay. Mike is great guide! He communicated with me before the trips to see if I had any questions and to make sure I had the driving directions. I was interested in a nature tour and he shared lots of information about salt marshes, birds, horseshoe crabs and whelk. We saw willet, common eider, piping plovers and tons of osprey. I highly recommend either tour. I hope to come back soon and bring a group with me next time!”

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