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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.
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.

Custom tours and group rates are available for groups of six or more. Tours include all equipment, professional guides, basic kayaking instruction, and a post-paddle snack. 

Tour schedule is subject to change due to weather or safety concerns. Contact us for information and reservations.

 

 
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