We were looking for a last minute kayak rental today and they made it super easy and had my…read moreteenagers in the water kayaking about 20 mins after I called! They had fun kayaking out of Bayside not far from the rental store.

So easy! They delivered to our rental and were so nice. Reasonable prices too. I highly recommend.read more

This was a nice outdoor spot with loads of name brands and some nice, new On Cloud ladies shoes…read more Friendly staff and my daughter enjoyed exploring and playing with their stuffed animals.

We recently did a 2hr kayak tour and had a great experience! Our guide (Addie) was fun, funny, and…read moreengaging. Our kids, one of whom has disabilities and anxiety, had a blast largely due to her easygoing affect and clear instructions. We'd absolutely return for another adventure.

If you're spending time up in the Blue Hill/Penobscot/Castine areas and want to get out on a kayak,…read moreThe Activity Shop is perfect! We rented a cottage on the Bagaduce for a week. The Kayak was dropped off the day we arrived and picked up right after we left. The Kayak was perfect. Fantastic service - they made it so easy!

This is our second year in a row getting Kayak rentals from The Activity Shop. Everything is…read moredropped off and ready for use at your arrival. The equipment is in great shape. Talking to Chris is always a pleasure. He is always pleasant, and ready to throw out some recommendations on where to go. We continue to plan to use them for future rentals.

Stopped by to pick up some fly fishing gear... Dan was incredibly helpful and gave me some great…read morepointers for the area-- super nice guy. Didn't catch the name of the young woman at the front counter but she was very personable and friendly as well. Great service and a wide selection of outdoor gear. 10/10 experience

My family and I did a 3 hour e bike tour from rockport to…read moreCamden. I needed to change our reservation and the personnel at the store could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Ethan our guide was amazing. He kept us safe, answered all of our questions and provided us with an education on the area. What a wonderful way to enjoy Maine. I highly recommend!!!!

Beautiful place to spend time hiking and exploring the gorgeous coast of Maine…read more Keep it as is...

Highly recommend this beautiful island. Great for hiking, exploring or spending the day at the…read morebeach. I recommend packing a picnic and making a day trip out of it. You want to be there when it is low tide. There is a cool driftwood fort on the beach. Pick up after yourself. No overnight camping or hanging out after dark. It is pristine and peaceful. They host yoga on the beach as well.

My first interaction with Peter was actually by telephone, accusing him of fake TripAdvisor…read morereviews... turns out, they are NOT FAKE and he is an amazing guy. My wife and I decided to go with him because he was a lot more flexible than his competitors, Old Quarry. First of all, Peter basically catered the tour to our needs. Second of all, his prices were worth the small group attention. Third, Old Quarry has a terrible website and Peter's is great. We have both kayaked before, so we wanted something half-day that would provide a short intro and then get us into some small coves. What we got was wonderful. First, Peter went over sea kayaking safety and the game plan (To be honest, this part needs to be shortened up, but I think that will happen organically as the season progresses). Then, we took the boats down and put into the water at Naskeag Point. We kayaked around and went to Sellers Island for lunch. Peter told us all about the islands and about this cool kayak trail they have where you can camp for free on these small islands. We wandered some more after lunch and started heading back. We asked Peter about his experiences on El Camino - he has some amazing stories! When we got back to his house, he let us shower and stuff before heading to our B&B up the road for dinner. You can book rooms at the house and we would have done this if we'd known about it before we booked our other accommodations. It was really a lovely trip, and we hope to pass through again someday.

We spent the day kayaking with Peter, and it was a wonderful experience for all of us (my husband,…read more11-year-old son, 13-year-old daughter, and me). Peter was so knowledgeable and patient. He did a wonderful job tailoring our experience so that it was the right level for our kids, but was still an exciting adventure for all of us. Penobscot Bay is probably one of the nicest, most beautiful places to sea kayak I can imagine. I am not an expert, but his equipment was top notch, which made the paddling easy and our experience more comfortable. I had been worried that our younger son would lose steam, and he was usually out ahead! I can't recommend Peter enough and we hope we are lucky enough to do another trip with him at some point.

We loved this trip. Harbor seals followed us, we saw eagles, osprey, and so many others. Lunch on…read morethe island was a perfect break. This was our first time in sea kayaks, and it did not disappoint. Mark was a great guide. Highly recommend. We did the Natural History half day tour.

We went on a family kayaking trip and used Breakwater Kayak as our guide and outfitter for the…read moretrip. It was very easy to work with the staff to make the arrangements, and they made the trip happen even though they were not fully staffed for their in-season time. When we arrived the staff had taken the kayaks down to a grassy area in the park. The guide got us fitted with life vests, paddles, and spray skirts, and then it was down to the boats for some quick lessons about paddling technique. We were soon out on the water. The guide did a great level of working with our level of experience and provided clear directions about the paddle. We crossed the bay from the put in location to the Breakwater Lighthouse. While this lighthouse is accessible by walking the length of the breakwater (.8 miles) it was great fun to see it by the water. Once we got to the light, we then paddled down the length of the breakwater to a beach by the Samoset resort. The wind was blowing pretty strong from the shore, so this was a pretty good paddle. Once we got to the beach, we were able to get out of the boats for a few minutes and then we were back on the water. The next leg was a pretty good open water crossing again as we made our way back across the bay towards the shipyards. Here you get to see some of the industrial sides of the water. People who depend on the sea to make a living. There was a fishing dock where large fishing boats offload, there is the coast guard station, and then there is the marina and restaurants. Overall we were on the water for just over 3 hours. Our guide was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable about key subjects and really provided a very educational as well as enjoyable paddle. We heard stories about the lighthouses, we learned the history or the area, the lobster fishing industry and all about the ports. While Breakwater Kayak is a smaller operation than some of the others in the area, you are guaranteed to get a well-trained guide who is really wanting to make sure that you have a safe and memorable adventure.

We took our first kayak excursion yesterday with Rebecca as our guide. She was patient, very…read moreknowledgeable, and a fun person with whom to have a trip. We were given clear guidance from her on how to safely enjoy our trip, and we stopped at a few islands, where she also shared much good information. Highly recommend this place-we will be back! Thank you for a lovely and great adventure, Rebecca!

From the owner: We're a small sea kayak guide service in Stonington, Maine, offering private trips in the…read moreStonington islands as well as other areas on the Maine coast.

We went for a night bioluminescence tour which was magical! It's super cold at night on the water…read moreto dress warm. Feet stay pretty dry so I wished I had worn warmer socks/boots. Some people brought gloves, hats and towels to put on their laps. Our guide was 10/10! Super knowledgeable able and went through lots of kayaking tricks and tips as well as safety protocols. It's very dark and a bit more intense sea kayaking than I had done previously but manageable and worth it to see the bioluminescence!

Excellent experience. I had initially wanted to rent a kayak to paddle around mooring field but…read moredecided to take a tour. Great guides, interesting wildlife and great exercise Would highly recommend signing up for a kayak tour if you are visiting this lovely town of Castine

We have a new inflatable kayak, we were, Let's say having some issues with it. I found Leslie & Ray…read moreonline & felt it in my bones that this was where we needed to go to get guidance! We arrived unexpectedly & Leslie was a godsend. She had somewhere to be but made the time to show us around & give us some tips. We were there for a good 3hrs & didn't want to leave. It was exactly what we needed! Thank you both!

What a gorgeous spot! We rented kayaks and spent the day in Basin pond. Views are breathtaking and…read morethe owner was so helpful. Water was refreshing and kayaking was easy. Watch carefully for the sign or you may miss it and there is a short walk down a trail to get to the water but totally worth it.