Northwest Casco Bay Paddleboard Tour with Oyster Tasting

Two and a half hours paddling to an oyster farm, an island break, and a tasting of briny Maine oysters straight from the shell

A 2.5-hour stand-up paddleboard tour of Northwest Casco Bay near Portland that starts with on-land instruction, then launches from Mere Point for a guided paddle past lobstering and oystering operations to a working oyster farm and island stop where you shuck and taste fresh Maine oysters. The guide leads the route, points out cormorants, herons, osprey and seals, and includes a midpoint break with homemade muffins, tea and lemonade. All gear, instruction and the oyster tasting are included. Children from age 9 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stand-up paddleboard tour and oyster tasting

• Learn paddleboarding basics on land
• Launch at Mere Point, Brunswick
• Paddle around Northwest Casco Bay
• Visit oyster farm for demonstration
• Stop on island for oyster tasting
• Enjoy homemade muffins, tea, lemonade
• Observe local wildlife and scenery

The experience

You learn the basics on land before pushing off from Mere Point in Brunswick. The guide covers stance, paddle technique and safety, then hands you a board, paddle, life jacket and leash. The paddle out crosses protected water where you'll see working lobster traps and oyster operations. The guide explains the history and ecology as you go. Cormorants, great blue herons, snowy egrets and osprey are common. Seals and jumping fish show up often enough that spotting them is part of the rhythm of the morning.

The route heads either north toward Whites Island or south to Mere Point's tip, depending on wind and tide. Midway through, you beach on an island or uninhabited section of Birch Island. The guide sets out homemade hot muffins, tea and lemonade while you stretch and recover. Then comes the oyster farm stop: you'll see how they're grown, shuck a few yourself, and taste them fresh. Briny, sweet, cold from the water. This is the centerpiece of the tour, not an afterthought add-on.

The whole outing runs 2.5 hours on the water and land combined. Weather can shift the route or move the tour to a second location if conditions demand it. If the day turns too rough or rainy, you can reschedule or get a full refund. Bring your own snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent, water and a windbreaker or synthetic fleece. Wear shoes that stay on your feet when wet.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English.
• stand-up paddle board, paddle, board leash and life jacket.
• on-land instruction before launch.
• oyster farm visit and complimentary oyster tasting.
• homemade hot muffins, tea and lemonade at the midpoint break.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 5 Jun 2027

Book up to20h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (9 to 12 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Alices Awesome Adventures, LLC.

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to paddle and taste oysters in the same morning: the farm stop and shucking lesson are built into the route, not an optional add-on. The 2.5-hour length fits a half-day plan around other Portland activities.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 12 years). Children under 9 can't be included in the booking.

What do I need to bring on the paddleboard tour?

Bring your own water, snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent, and clothing suited to the weather and water: a windbreaker or synthetic fleece for warmth. Wear shoes that can get wet and stay on your feet, and bring a hat and sunglasses. The operator provides the board, paddle, life jacket and leash.

Will I see wildlife on the paddle?

Cormorants, great blue herons, snowy egrets, osprey and ducks are common sights. Seals and jumping fish show up regularly enough that the guide watches for them as part of the tour. You're paddling through a working bay, so you'll also see active lobster traps and oyster operations.

How does the oyster tasting work?

You stop at a working oyster farm, watch how they're grown, shuck oysters yourself, and taste them fresh. The tasting is included and happens during the midpoint break on land, along with homemade hot muffins, tea and lemonade.

What if the weather turns bad?

The tour may be moved to a second location for more favorable conditions. If it's canceled due to poor weather, strong winds or rain, you can reschedule for another date or receive a full refund.