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Amazing experiences on the Charles River and Boston Harbor.  
Skyline & Sunset Tours
Spectacular Skyline Views from Kendall Square
Boston Harbor Tours
Experience the Harbor from Kendall Square
Barbeque Tours
Paddling & Food from Allston or Kendall Square
Moonlight Canoe Tours
Relaxing Evening Canoe Tour from Newton
Custom Tours & Events
Unforgettable Group Outings Just for You
Barbeque. Kayaking. Need we say more?   We offer custom tours, like Skyline and Barbeque Tours, for your group!   Our Skyline and City Lights Tours offer unparalleled skyline views. From our Kendall Square Location.
 
Skyline & Sunset Tours
Revel in the best view of Boston's skyline — from a kayak on the Charles River! These tours
Enjoy this spectacular skyline view during our Skyline Tour.
begin and end at our T-accessible Kendall Square location.
  • Two-hour tour featuring amazing skyline views.
  • Evening Sunset Tours are available.
  • Five minutes from the Red Line (Kendall/MIT).
    • Moonlight Tours
    Dusk is a magical time to be on the water, so what could be more blissful than paddling a canoe by moonlight?
    Experience the bliss of paddling by moonlight in our Moonlight Tour!
    We push off as the sun sets for an evening of relaxation, good food, and conversation.
  • Three-hour tour from our Newton Location.
  • Includes light food and desserts on the water.
  • Learn the rich history and wildlife of the area.
    • Barking Crab Tours
    Combine great skyline views with amazing food during our Barking Crab Tour!
    Combine skyline views with the excitement of paddling on Boston Harbor, add in a great meal, and you've got our Barking Crab Tour!
  • Four-hour tour from our Kendall Square location.
  • Enjoy a seafood lunch at the Barking Crab.
  • Unforgettable landmarks and skyline views.
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    Boston Harbor Tours
    Experience the thrill of paddling in Boston Harbor! See the U.S.S. Constitution and kayak under the Zakim Bridge. These tours
    Explore Boston Harbor, including the U.S.S. Cassin Young, during our Harbor Tour.
    begin and end at our T-accessible Kendall Square location.
  • Three-hour tour passes through the locks into Boston Harbor.
  • Amazing skyline views.
  • Five minutes from the Red Line (Kendall/MIT).
    • Group & Corporate Outings
    Paddling is a wonderful group activity that anyone can enjoy! Our group outings are customized just for your group: the location,
    Create your own perfect group outing at Charles River Canoe & Kayak.
    boat types you choose, guiding and catering are up to you.
  • Group Discounts during off-peak hours.
  • Birthday Parties for "kids" of all ages.
  • Customized Guiding and Instruction.
  • Delivery to Anywhere for any group size.
  • Ten-Person Canoes for fun or for team-building.
  • Catering and Picnicking available.
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    Barbeque Tours
    End your day with the perfect combination of paddling and food! Spend about
    Complement your paddle with a barbeque picnic from Redbones.
    90 minutes on the water followed by a picnic catered by Redbones.
  • Includes a full barbeque meal from Redbones of Somerville.
  • Offered from our locations in Kendall Square and Allston/Brighton.
  • Great way to wind down after work!
    • Eco-Tours
    See and learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the Charles and its shoreline.
    View Great Blue Herons and many other types of wildlife on our Kayak Eco-Tours.
    We'll quietly poke our kayaks into coves and shallows for wildlife.
  • 2.5-hour tour from our Nahanton Park Location.
  • See great blue herons, turtles, snowy egrets, and river otters.
    • Custom Guided Tours
    Your group can enjoy any of our regular guided tours on your schedule!
    Plan your perfect outing, like a paddle to the Museum of Science from our Cambridge location.
    Combine food and paddling for an unforgettable experience.
  • Skyline Tours and Harbor Tours from Kendall Square.
  • Barbeque Tours from all locations.
  • Include customized Catering Packages with any tour.
  • Paddle with or without a guide.
  • See our Custom Tours page for details.
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