Double Kayak Rental Cape May: Salt Marsh Paddling

Paddle calm waters and watch osprey hunt over the salt marsh.

A double kayak rental on Cape Island Creek in Cape May lets you and a partner paddle the calm salt marsh waters behind the city at your own pace. You choose between a 1-hour, 2-hour or 3-hour rental. Paddles and the kayak are included. Wildlife (osprey, diamondback terrapins and other marsh residents) are visible from the water.

The experience

Cape Island Creek sits in a protected salt marsh ecosystem just behind Cape May, where the water stays calm enough for paddlers of any experience level. You'll launch with a double kayak (a two-person boat) and paddles, and the route is yours to set: some paddlers stick to a small loop near the launch, others explore deeper into the marsh. The real draw is the wildlife. Osprey hunt overhead, and diamondback terrapins (the only turtle native to salt marshes on the Atlantic coast) surface regularly. The marsh itself is the landscape: cordgrass banks, tidal channels, and the quiet that comes with being off the main roads.

The rental window is your choice: pick the 1-hour slot if you're testing the water or have a tight afternoon, the 2-hour option for a real exploration, or 3 hours if you want to paddle without watching the clock. The kayak seats two adults comfortably, or one adult and children (infants must sit on an adult's lap). Public transportation stops nearby if you're traveling without a car. No experience is required: the creek's calm conditions and the kayak's stability make it accessible even if you've never paddled before.

What’s included

• Double kayak and paddles for your rental period.
• calm-water paddling on Cape Island Creek in the salt marsh ecosystem behind Cape May.

Options for this experience

3 options

1-Hour RentalUp to 1 people · Available from 10 May 2027Rental of the double kayak for 1 hour

2-Hour RentalUp to 1 people · Available from 5 Jun 2027Double kayak rented for a 2-hour period

3-Hour RentalUp to 2 people · Available from 20 Aug 2027The double kayak rental lasts 3 hours

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 10 May 2027

GroupUp to 15 · max 2 per booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Miss Chris Fishing Center LLC

Is this one for you?Pick the rental length that matches your schedule: one hour for a quick afternoon paddle, two hours to explore the marsh without rushing, or three hours if you want to linger and watch the wildlife without time pressure.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wildlife will I actually see on Cape Island Creek?

Osprey and diamondback terrapins are the most common sightings. The osprey hunt over the marsh throughout the day, and terrapins surface in the shallow channels. Other marsh birds and occasional fish are visible depending on the tide and season.

Can I take my young child in the double kayak?

Yes, children can paddle with an adult. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the rental. An adult must accompany all children on the water.

How do I choose between the 1-hour, 2-hour and 3-hour rental?

The 1-hour rental works if you have a free afternoon and want a quick paddle. Two hours gives you time to explore the marsh without rushing. Three hours lets you paddle deeper into the creek and take breaks without watching the clock.

Is any kayaking experience needed?

No. Cape Island Creek has calm water and the double kayak is stable, so beginners paddle comfortably. The rental includes paddles and the boat. You just need to be comfortable sitting in the kayak for your chosen duration.

Where do I pick up the kayak?

The launch point is on Cape Island Creek behind Cape May. Public transportation options are available nearby if you don't have a car.