On-Site Rental Rates & Available Boat Types

Our rental fleet includes Single Kayaks of all shapes and sizes, from stable and maneuverable recreational kayaks to fast sea kayaks. Big or small, we can find a boat that fits you. And if you're under 12, take one of our Single Kayaks (including those specifically designed for children) at our Kids' Kayak rate.

Constructed of lightweight materials like Fiberglass, Kevlar, or Thermoformed Plastic, these top-of-the-line kayaks are what you'll find our guides and instructors paddling. Our rental fleet includes an amazing variety of composite singles, from recreational to sea kayaks, from hard-chine and Greenland-style to British-style skeg boats and ICF racing kayaks, we have it all.

New for 2010! Our Ocean Kayak Torque electric single kayaks are amazingly fun and fast. Scoot around at 4-5+ mph with no effort! If you don't feel like motoring, you can always paddle like a normal kayak.

Faster, more stable, and less susceptible to wind than a canoe, a double kayak is great fun to paddle. And, with our optional kid's seat, your small child can come along as well!

Our double kayaks constructed of Composites or Thermoformed Plastic are true sea kayaks, with separate cockpits and hatches for storage. Take them on an off-site rental — they're perfect for camping and extended trips!

Fun for the whole family! Seats up to four adults, but paddles great with as few as two adults and a child.

Kids love the freedom of paddling their own boat! At Charles River Canoe and Kayak, all kids age 12 and under can rent their own kayak at the Kids' Kayak rate — it doesn't matter whether they fit in a true kids' kayak or one made for bigger folks.

Canoes are the old standby — great for couples, friends, and families. In addition to canoes for two or more, we also have solo canoes available upon request.

Kevlar canoes are lightweight and super-fast through the water. Try one out the next time you're in Newton, or take one on an off-site rental to your favorite flatwater destination.

If the whole family wants to get on the water together, they'll probably fit in our Tripper XL canoe! The Old Town Tripper XL fits up to five adults comfortably.

For those seeking a lazy, relaxing cruise around the river, our pedal boats are perfect! Very stable, these boats are driven by an efficient pedal mechanism. Great for friends, couples, and parent/child pairs.

For those seeking a lazy, relaxing cruise around the river, our pedal boats are perfect! Very stable, these boats are driven by an efficient pedal mechanism. Great for friends and families who need plenty of space and want a boat they can all fit in together.

Rowboats are great fun for the whole family, or for those who want a stable platform for fishing. They can fit up to four adults, and perhaps a small child.

Our Alden Horizon recreational rowing shells are a great way for rowers to get out on the river. Relatively stable, these shells have sliding seats and sculling oars.

New for 2010! For a totally different feeling and a new adventure, try Stand-Up Paddleboarding! This fast-growing sport combines surfing and paddling, and feels like you're walking on water. Our Surftech boards are relatively stable, recreational models perfect for first-timers and experienced paddleboarders alike. There's a good chance you'll get wet, so pick a warm day, wear your bathing suit, and come try Stand-Up Paddleboarding.