Such a great deal for a beautiful kayak/canoe ride in Acadia. They're also very dog-friendly so it…read moremade for the perfect kayak trip. The views are great and the water is very calm. If you want to switch up your hiking excursions, this is a great spot to go to do so.

****Please read until the end. *** Called ahead to reserve…read morea canoe, immediate pick up and worker was helpful. Check in was easy, plenty of parking. Porta potties conveniently on the way to the lake. They have push trailers to get the boats down. The lake was beyond gorgeous. The price was set right $38 for 3 hours. This is the perfect activity to experience Maine. So where this company really shined was the staff going over and beyond for our family today. I had the tragic luck of dropping the rental car keys into the lake a mile out from the launch site. I could not see the keys in the dark water. I luckily had my phone on me and the attendant was quick to help. He said they have a rescue boat and they could come and help. The owner of the company and his employee Andy came in a motor boat to save the day. Andy offered to jump into the cold water and try to find my keys. It was too dark for him to see very far in front of him with the googles but I was beyond appreciative for his efforts. My panic set in as I was now stranded in the middle of nowhere with two kids and no idea what to do. They patiently waited for me to contact the rental company to figure out next steps. They offered to pull the canoe back to the front so we could figure out our rental situation. When we got back Andy pulled our canoe in, which usually you have to bring in your own boat. Again, over and beyond. Later, the tow company let us into our vehicle to get our personal items but I still had no way back. I downloaded Uber but I could not find a ride. I asked the tow driver if he could drive us and he said he wasn't going that way. The owner of National Park Canoe offered to drive us himself about 20 mins back to our motel and saved our day again. I could not appreciate these Angels more. Not only are you receiving a great experience at National Park Canoe; you are supporting a small business that has warm, kind, generous souls that deserve your business. I cannot thank these men enough for helping in any manner they could think of. Thank you thank you. If we ever come back to Maine we will certainly be back and I recommend this company whole heartedly.

Shaun is a business owner that gets it. His insight and service is top tier. A true professional to…read morethis area and industry. We rented two tandem kayaks for our family vacation from him and couldn't be any more satisfied with the equipment and service we received. Take a look at his website and you can see the dedication he has put in to mastering this area to be able to help guide people to having a great experience. Next time we visit this area we will 100% be calling Shaun for equipment!

Very pleased with the service and equipment we received from Kayak1. My wife called numerous…read moreplaces and struck out. They all had rentals but you had to use them at their "lake." Kayak1 delivered to our doorstep. Because we prepaid via PayPal, we did not have to be at our rental when the kayaks showed up. We got a text saying everything was delivered. Included the kayaks, life vests, paddles, and dry bags. The equipment was great quality and even had metal rudders which we were not expecting. The six of us had no real issues in getting around and probably the biggest problem was getting them back up to dry land and they are heavy! Overall, we had a good time using the kayaks and the customer service was top of the line. We would recommend if you're in the area. $130 per tandem kayak for two days. $20 delivery charge. $410 total.

Rented 2 kayaks from Dan. He delivered and picked up. He totally accommodated all our requests…read more This guy does business the way business should be done. If your in the area and looking for a kayak or SUP I highly recommend.

Was very excited to rent a kayak up in Camden, so I googled it and Ducktrap came up with great…read morereviews. Called a few days prior to our trip and was told I couldn't reserve in advance since we only wanted to rent for the day, but the woman on the phone asked if the owner could call or text me the morning of. I told her that was fine but never heard from anybody. Drove up there and the place was locked up tight. Sign said to call or text to make an appointment. Thought I had done that when I called prior to my trip up there. I guess a one day rental for two kayaks wasn't worth his time.

Hazel and Joe are a young husband & wife team, both certified Maine guides. They organize fun and…read moreeducational nature outings throughout Downeast Maine. Hazel recently took our family on a walking tour of Hollingsworth Trail in the Petit Manan Wildlife Sanctuary. She was very interactive and engaging. We had a wide range of ages 10-46 in our group and she pointed out lots of interesting ecology for all of us. If you have a small or large group and want someone with a lot of local knowledge to explore Downeast Maine with, call them and ask. They know their stuff and this is their full time business, not a side hustle. We will definitely plan another activity with them next time we're in Milbridge!

From the owner: Maine Outdoor School, L3C provides custom outdoor education opportunities for schools,…read moreorganizations, and individuals or families. The Co-Founders are Registered Maine Guides who specialize in nature knowledge, standards-aligned outdoor school programs, collaboration with mission-aligned organizations, and fun hiking, inland water paddling, fly tying and fishing, and knitting experiences. We believe that resilient, nourishing communities are rooted in the careful study of our history and natural surroundings by lifelong learners of all ages, backgrounds, and occupations.

I went on their group lesson/tour and had a great time. There were only two of us on the tour and…read morewe were both experience paddlers so we spent the whole time paddling on Long Pond with the instructor. Long Pond is gorgeous and our guide was prompt and very professional. Highly recommend!

We had so much fun paddle boarding on Little Long Lake with our guide, Nell. She was super patient…read morewith our 9 and 13 year old girls. She gave us a super informative lesson prior to getting in the water and then more instruction once we got in (but not so much we got bored!). We played games on the water, did a little yoga and practiced some tricks. We had a fabulous time and would recommend for anyone visiting!

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

Wanting to go back!! The last time we went lobster fishing…read morewith Jonathan was one of the best experiences we have EVER had!! It was a lifetime dream of doing this to experience FRESH lobster and it far exceeded our expectations ! WOW Moon Dog excursions was sooooo easy to book, on time, and flexible to our needs/questions! We loved the time on the water and the knowledge of our Captain .....who made it super fun AND successful ! Thanks guys, you have a great team !! We can't wait to come back!

Been out with moon dog excursions several times and always had a great time! Jonathan is a great…read morecaptain and tour guide! Very knowledgeable of the area

Miles runs a modest but excellent rental service for kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. He delivered…read moreour kayaks, vests, and paddles promptly, and they were in excellent condition. All too often, you'll get a kayak whose foot-pedals no longer work or vests that are faded or showing signs of wear and tear, but everything looked great. We had a wonderful time exploring the coves and inlets of coastal Maine knowing that our equipment was, well, ship-shape. It's also good to know that we're supporting a family-owned local business.We will definitely keep Acadia Paddle top of our list for our next visit!

I had a great experience here! We called in the morning to reserve 4 kayaks, it was so easy to…read moreschedule and we were out kayaking by the afternoon. They do recommend that you book as early as possible though. The kayaks were in great condition and we had a fantastic day! Thank you so much Miles and Danielle!

Went on another cruise and his past week on the Stephen Taber. The fog finally cut on our second…read moreday. The winds and sun decided to bless this beautiful schooner with great sailing winds ! The food by Chef Juice, they call him was absolutely 5 stars ! From the best cheeses from around the world hand picked by Capt. Noah and his wife Jane were absolutely fantastic ! They take pride in their appetizers before a wonderful meal ! All the meals are hand made and out of this world ! The trip was almost fog free and we went around many of the Maine islands and had the wonderful lobster bake on Russ island, a favorite of Captain Noah's ! The crew on this trip was absolutely amazing ! They were absolutely spit on with detail and did everything they could to make you feel welcome on such a special schooner cruise. If you haven't taken a schooner cruise, I highly recommend that you give it a try! 3/4 of my sons have gone and they loved it ! Once again, I give this trip a 5 star review !

Wonderful trip. Still talking about it. Food was amazing. Staff were wonderful and knew what they…read morewere doing. It doesn't have the comfort of a cruise, but if you're someone who likes camping spaces, this is your next adventure.

Midcoast Kayak is awesome. They were very accommodating. We had some experience kayaking so we…read moredidn't ask for a guide. They delivered a kayak to us in the South Bristol area on time with kids and adult's paddle and life vests. Then picked the equipment up on time, also. It was a fabulous outing. We will definitely use Midcoast Kayak again when we are in the area.

The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. They get you going on your adventure quickly and…read moreeasily.