Sea Kayaking in Brunswick: Island paddle with guide

Paddle to an island and back, learning the bay's history and wildlife along the way

Sea kayaking in Brunswick launches from Mere Point for a three-hour morning paddle through Northwest Casco Bay with a Master Maine Guide. You'll learn the basics on land first, then paddle south to the end of Mere Point, cross to an island for a break with homemade muffins and tea, explore the shoreline, and return by a different route. Single and double kayaks are available. No experience is needed, and the guide adapts the route to conditions and your ability.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sea kayaking tour in Casco Bay

• Meet at Mere Point Boat Launch
• Prepare for sea kayaking
• Launch kayak and paddle NW Casco Bay
• Stop on island for snacks and exploring
• Observe wildlife and learn local history
• Paddle back to starting point

The experience

You start on land at Mere Point Boat Launch, where your Master Maine Guide walks you through the basics of sea kayaking before you ever touch the water. Once you launch, the paddle heads south to the end of Mere Point, a natural photo stop, then crosses open water to an island. That's where the tour pauses: you stretch your legs, eat homemade hot muffins, drink tea or lemonade, and walk the shoreline to look for shells and birds. The guide shares the history of the area as you paddle, pointing out lobstermen at work, oyster farms, and the landmarks that shaped Casco Bay.

The return follows a different route, staying close to the islands on the way back to your starting point. Along the way, watch for sea gulls, cormorants, ducks, great blue herons, snowy egrets, osprey, and if you're lucky, bald eagles or a seal. The whole paddle takes three hours and is designed for families and paddlers of all ages and abilities. Single kayaks and double kayaks are both available, so you can paddle solo or bring someone with you. All the gear you need (kayak, paddle, life jacket and safety equipment) is provided, and the guide adjusts the day to match the water conditions and how the group is paddling.

The tour is subject to weather: if wind, rain or rough conditions move in, the operator can move the paddle to a second location with better conditions, or reschedule you for another date or offer a full refund. Infants sit on an adult's lap. You'll need to complete a liability waiver and medical form before launch, and you should wear shoes that stay on your feet, bring a hat and sunglasses, and dress in layers: a windbreaker or synthetic fleece works well for the water temperature.

What’s included

• Sea kayak (single or double), paddle, life jacket and safety gear.
• professional guide leading the paddle and sharing local history.
• snacks including homemade hot muffins, tea and lemonade.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 29 May 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (8 to 12 years) · Child (4 to 7 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 6

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 27 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Alices Awesome Adventures, LLC.

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and adapts the paddle to your ability and the group's comfort, so paddlers of all ages and fitness levels, including families with children, can enjoy the bay without prior experience or worry about keeping pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 12 years); Child (4 to 7 years); Infant (under 4).

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 might I see paddling through Casco Bay?

Sea gulls, cormorants, ducks, great blue herons, snowy egrets, osprey and sometimes bald eagles are common sights. Seals appear occasionally if conditions are right.

Do I need kayaking experience to book this tour?

No experience is needed: the guide teaches you the basics on land before you launch, and the paddle is adapted to your ability and the group's comfort level.

What happens if the weather turns bad on the day of my tour?

If wind, rain or rough conditions make paddling unsafe, the operator can move the tour to a second location with better conditions, or reschedule you for another date or provide a full refund.

What's included in the three-hour paddle?

Sea kayak (single or double), paddle, life jacket and safety gear, professional guide, and snacks including homemade hot muffins, tea and lemonade are all included.

Where do we launch and what should I bring?

You meet and launch at Mere Point Boat Launch in Brunswick. Wear shoes that can get wet and stay on your feet, bring a hat, sunglasses, and a windbreaker or synthetic fleece, and dress for the water temperature.