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New
Tours added this year:
Treasure Hunt Tour
3 hours -
Participate in the newest outdoor adventure sport called Geocaching,
but with a twist - we kayak to our hidden treasure. Learn to
use a GPS unit and embark on an adventure to find hidden caches
accessible only by water. Who knows what kind of treasure we
might find!
W(h)et Your Appetite
{Goin' to the Chapel}
3 hours -
Enjoy a leisurely paddle up serene,
protected Chapel Creek. Return to a waterfront restaurant for
a spectacular seafood brunch in a relaxed setting. Price of
brunch not included in tour fee. See
www.sandpiperreef.net for brunch menu and prices.
W(h)et Your Appetite
{Island Breezes}
Tour
description coming soon.......
W(h)et Your Appetite
{Fall Colors Tour}
Tour
description coming soon.......

Click here for the
Tour & Class Schedule
All tours are on a reservation
basis only. Please contact us
to reserve your tour or for more information.
Trips include stable, safe and comfortable
kayaks, basic kayaking instruction, professionally trained guides
and all necessary gear. Single and tandem kayaks available. NO prior
experience necessary; suitable for ages six to ninety-six.
Specialty Tours:
- Full Moon Tours
- Overnight Island Excursions
- Picnic Tours
- Twilight Trips
- Custom group tours for families,
friends, church groups, corporate getaways, etc. Group discounts
available for parties of six or more.
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Our all time classic Tours:

Blueberries, Boats & Bivalves
3 hours - Got
the summertime blues? This tour will cure them! Paddle to a
waterfront blueberry farm and pick berries to your heart's content.
We also receive a demonstration on oyster farming Mathews County
style. Amble up a creek or two afterwards and say goodbye to the
summertime blues!
Fossil Find Tour
3 hours -
Roam through narrow channels as we explore a protected tidal
creek, searching for fossil beds along the way.
Full Moon/Blue Moon/Star
Gazing Tour
3 hours - Night time paddling
at its best. Explore a shallow estuary by the light of the
moon.
Lighthouse
Island Tour
3 hours - Suitable for all skill levels. One of our most
popular tours, we depart from a quaint fishing village and paddle to
New Point Comfort Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses on the
Chesapeake Bay. Expect to view dolphins, marine birds and more!
Marshes and
Mansions
3 hours - Suitable for all skill levels. Following a former
steamboat route, we paddle back in time past exquisite mansions, an
historic tide mill and steamboat wharves. Absorb the history behind
these 18th century estates as we explore quiet coves off the East
River.
Poddery Paddle
3 hours - We know how to
"throw" a great tour! Paddle the East River headwaters from a
local pottery; stay for the post-paddle studio tour.
Powhatan Creek Paddle
3
hours - Williamsburg at its best! Journey up this tidal creek and
view centuries old bald cypress, kingfishers, resurrection fern and
more. Great for beginners.
Seashore
Secrets
5 - 6 hours -
This full day tour takes
us through unspoiled and unexplored waterways to a sandy beach where
we indulge in a catered picnic lunch. We forge on to explore
secluded tidal areas teeming with wildlife and breathtaking
beauty. For those who delight in serenity and solitude.
Classes & Camp:
Kayaking Skills Class
3 hours - Learn wet exits, stroke techniques, self rescues, two person rescues
and more. Increase your skills and knowledge (and confidence) with
this course.
Rescue Class
3 hours - Learn wet exits,
self rescues, two
person rescues in an indoor
controlled environment. Build confidence through learning in a
heated swimming pool with a personal instructor.
Kids Kayak Camp
Our three day, full day (9:30
a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) camps this year have a daily theme: Day 1 -
Geocaching, Day 2 - The Wonder of Wetlands, and Day 3 - Amazing
Amphibians. Children 8-13 will learn and practice paddling
skills through on-the-water games. $105.00 for three days.
Participation is limited; call, email or
click here for registration materials.
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