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Amazing experiences on the Charles River and along the Massachusetts Coast.  
Skyline & Harbor Tours
Spectacular Skyline Views from Kendall Square
BBQ & Barking Crab Tours
Paddling & Food from Allston or Kendall Square
Moonlight Canoe Tours
Relaxing Evening Canoe Tour from Newton
Sea Kayaking Trips
Trips to the Massachusetts Coast for All Abilities
Custom Tours & Events
Unforgettable Group Outings Just for You
Our Skyline and City Lights Tours offer unparalleled skyline views. From our Kendall Square Location.   Ocean Skills: Five Trips to Build your Sea Kayaking Skills.   We offer custom tours, like Skyline and Barbeque Tours, for your group!
Enjoy a day at the beach! We offer sea kayaking trips for all levels of ability, including our Ocean Skills series.   Barbeque. Kayaking. Need we say more?   Moonlight Canoe Tours at our Newton location.
 
Skyline & City Lights 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.
  • Includes light snacks on the water.
  • Evening "City Lights Tours" are available.
  • Five minutes from the Red Line (Kendall/MIT).
    • 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.
  • Includes light snacks on the water.
  • Five minutes from the Red Line (Kendall/MIT).
    • 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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    Introductory Sea Kayak Trips
    Get your start in sea kayaking by exploring a protected, yet picturesque, portion of the Massachusetts coast. Our
    There's nothing like paddling on the ocean!
    intro. trips are designed for paddlers of all abilities!
  • Perfect for those who have never kayaked!
  • Primary focus is instruction.
  • Trips to Cohasset, Marblehead, and Hingham.
    • Ocean Skills Trips
    Once you have learned the basics, it's time to develop your sea kayaking skills on the ocean.
    Practice paddling in realistic ocean conditions in our Ocean Skills Trips.
    This series of five separate trips builds on the skills learned in our introductory courses
  • Our basic Ocean Skills introduces you to realistic ocean conditions.
  • Experience the challenging conditions of Woods Hole in our Advanced Ocean Skills.
  • Practice navigation in Ocean Skills: Navigation.
  • Build your surf zone skills (and your confidence) in our two Ocean Skills: Surf trips.
    • 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!
    • 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!
  • Six-hour tour from our Kendall Square location.
  • Enjoy a seafood lunch at the Barking Crab.
  • Unforgettable landmarks and skyline views.
    • Sea Kayaking Trips
    In addition to our instructional trips, we offer trips to fantastic
    Explore beautiful coastal location by sea kayak.
    destinations along the Massachusetts coast.
  • Visit locations like Boston Harbor, Cape Cod, and Cape Ann.
  • Our guides are also instructors, so you'll learn while having fun.
  • See our full list of trips.
    • 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.
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