Casco Bay Sea Kayaking: Scenic Island Exploration
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6 Ratings
Brunswick
Experience the beauty of Casco Bay on a guided sea kayaking tour. Explore scenic islands, spot wildlife, and learn about the area's history. No experience necessary!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Merepoint - We will meet and prepare for our sea kayaking tour at the Mere Point Boat Launch. After launching we will paddle on NW Casco Bay, landing on an island for homemade hot muffins, tea, lemonade and a chance to explore. We will be on the lookout for wildlife, lobstermen, oyster farming, and learn the history of the area. We will return to our starting point.
  • Alice’s Awesome Adventures - This is the hub of Alice’s Awesome Adventures.
What's Included
  • Sea kayak with paddle, life jacket, and safety gear
  • Guided by a professional
  • Snacks provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
  • Food and drinks, other than the “value added offers” specified in your guidebook
Additional Information

Get acquainted with the fundamentals of sea kayaking onshore before we set off from Mere Point in Brunswick for a relaxed 3-hour morning journey through Northwest Casco Bay! We often head south to the extremity of Mere Point for a chance to take photographs before we proceed to an island for a break to stretch, eat some snacks, and explore the shoreline. We then return to our starting point by passing another island. Your Master Maine Guide will convey the history of the region while adjusting the tour to the prevailing paddling conditions and the capabilities of the participants.

Sea kayaking serves as an effortless, enjoyable method to tour from the waters. We frequently encounter a variety of sea gulls, cormorants, ducks, great blue herons, snowy egrets, osprey and occasionally bald eagles. We might even spot a seal if we’re fortunate.

This safe, picturesque, historic area of Casco Bay promises to be a delight for paddlers of all ages ! There’s no need for prior experience. Both single and double kayaks are available for this guided tour led by a Master Maine Guide.

  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. Tour may be moved to a second location for more favorable conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, strong winds or rain, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Dress appropriately for the weather and water. Wear shoes that can get wet and stay on your feet, and bring a hat, sunglasses, and a windbreaker or synthetic fleece for warmth.
  • A liability waiver and medical information form must be completed before the tour.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult for everyone’s safety.
  • Current Covid-19 regulations will be shared with travelers at the start of the trip. Travels must sign a waiver at that time.
  • Maximum weight for a participant is 325 lbs.
  • Participants must be able to easily move their lower body to get into and out of the sea kayaks.
  • Not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities without prior arrangements.
  • Due to Covid-19 requirements, all travelers must provide their own face masks, hand sanitizer, water, snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent, and clothing.
  • All participants who are NOT FULLY VACCINATED will wear a face mask on land and whenever social distancing is not able to be maintained. One will be provided if necessary.
  • Proof of Covid-19 vaccination will be required for all to determine mask usage. Bring it with you.
Location
1161 Mere Point Rd
Mere Point Road
Master Maine Guide Alice will be by the sea kayaks on the grassy spot overlooking the boat launch ramps.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kurtg830
Jan 20, 2023
Fantastic Family Memories! - Our family really enjoyed our day of Kayaking with Alice. Highlight of our trip to Maine. Alice loves to share her knowledge of the area and her passion for the area is awesome. Simply put, Alice is good people. The area is beautiful, so it is a great way to spend a day. We paddled through some oyster farms which was really cool to see. Thanks Alice!
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Kimberly_a
Jun 26, 2022
Views - This was a very fun experience. Alice started off the tour with explaining how to kayaks, such as boarding and rowing to keep you at ease. During the whole trip, she pointed out birds, we even saw an Osprey and their nests. We landed an a small cove where she explained the shells that were under our feet. Overall, really enjoyed it and would highly recommend. The one issue we had was in the transportation to the location. We were staying in Portland without a car and Uber/Lyft had minimal service requiring a long wait. So I would definitely recommend bringing your own car.
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Artnbeth111
Nov 30, 2020
This was the highlight of our trip! - Alice is so wonderful and responsible. I was a bit nervous to try sea kayaking but it was so special and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again with Alice. We plan to have more adventures with her in the future as she offers different programs.
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Q1294eiericah
Oct 11, 2020
Lovely experience kayaking! - We did so much in the little time we had with Alice along the beautiful bay. She is so sweet and informative. Looking forward to checking out her other adventures in the future :)
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Jbwogan
Jul 2, 2019
Exercise, history and wildlife all in one - My friends and I took a guided tour with Alice in sea kayaks to Malaga Island. The kayaking itself took less than an hour each way, with mild exertion. Alice brought freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter brownies, which we enjoyed on the island. She was a fount of knowledge about the flora and fauna we saw as well as the social/political history of the island. Among other things, we saw at least half a dozen seals either basking in the sun or swimming nearby and we saw a bald eagle. I expected to be eaten up by mosquitoes, as I had been on two nearby hikes that weekend, but I came away unscathed. Since returning home, I keep recommending this kayak trip to friends and thought I should do so in a more official capacity here on TripAdvisor.
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Lorenzenaaron
Aug 29, 2018
Alice was indeed Awesome! - Had an amazing time with Alice on our kayak excursion. The trip was filled with eagles, education, safety and muffins. I would suggest Alice to anyone looking for an awesome adventure while in Maine!
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