Sunset Sea Kayak Tour on Casco Bay
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Portland, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
Overview
Few things are more beautiful than a majestic sunset. However to see it from the waters of Portland's magnificent Casco Bay is a truly remarkable experience. Whether a first-time kayaker or experienced hand, this 2-hour tour offers phenomenal vistas of Portland harbor and cityscsape. Your only neighbors are your guide, your small group and the wildlife as you leisurely paddle back to shore.
- Family friendly
- Romantic experience, perfect for couples
- All necessary equipment included
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Small-group tour
- Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
What's Included
- Dry bag to keep your phone and other small items from getting wet
- Sea kayaks and necessary paddling gear (lifejackets, paddles, etc.)
- Professional Maine sea kayak guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1 Cutter St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Portland Paddle is located at the end of Cutter Street, where the road meets the ocean. You'll see our sign just after the railroad tracks. There is free parking a very short walk from our site, just up the hill.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Casco Bay (Pass By)
Mackworth Island State Park (Pass By)
Old Port (Pass By)
Fort Gorges (Pass By)
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Each child under age 16 must paddle in a tandem kayak with an adult.
- Please arrive 10 minutes early to check-in. Allow time for parking.
- Minimum age is 10 years old
- Most participants will be given tandem (two-person) kayaks unless they request a solo kayak
- Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. It is usually cooler on the water than on land.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Andrew_K
We had a great time on the Sunset Kayak tour with Portland Paddle. The gear was set up for us and they gave good instruction. The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and made an effort to talk with everyone on the tour. One of our group was a first time kayaker and they gave her some extra help. We would definitely do another tour with Portland Paddle.
Reviews
4.8
based on 103 reviews
Katie_T, Aug 2025
We loved this tour! Joe was super friendly and the kayaks are well taken care of. Also the staff was really kind and they were very accommodating and kept our bags safe behind the desk. Great paddle, would love to come back and do the city line paddle. We did the seal paddle and saw a few.
emma_b, Jul 2025
do not book with viator - they did not send our reservation to portland paddle and we weren't able to go due to them being at capacity. portland paddle handled this with grace and accommodated us to get in as soon as possible but i would book directly through them and not viator.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We agree that it is far better to book directly with any provider than to book with Viator. And we're very sorry that we weren't able to get you out paddling!
Joseph_J, Jul 2025
Tom was a great guide and was able to quickly teach us less experienced kayakers. The weather was great which made for a perfect sunset.
Olivia_H, Jun 2025
Great tour with Sam! Got to go out on the Casco bay and saw some seals and an ospreys nest with osprey in it. Also got to see a porpoise! Sam was a great guide and the weather was perfect. Definitely a highlight for us!
Andrew_K, Jun 2025
We had a great time on the Sunset Kayak tour with Portland Paddle. The gear was set up for us and they gave good instruction. The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and made an effort to talk with everyone on the tour. One of our group was a first time kayaker and they gave her some extra help. We would definitely do another tour with Portland Paddle.
Josh_K, Jun 2025
Joe was an incredible guide! He was so friendly and knowledgeable. If we come back to visit the area we will definitely come here again!
carissanewton, Dec 2024
Loved this! Our guide was very good! And put everyone at ease. Worked with all levels and made the whole day fun!
jeanneoczkowski, Oct 2024
This was a wonderful, memorable trip. We are not kayakers, but our guide, Joe’s, love of the the water was infectious. He shared many interesting stories regarding the history of Portland’s harbor. The staff provides all the gear, and you will get a quick lesson and tips. Then you are on the water. Great fun.
Brooke_A, Oct 2024
As a solo traveler it’s always fun doing tours and meeting all different kinds of people from all over. It was the perfect day to do the tour and the sunset was absolutely beautiful.
Melinda_H, Sep 2024
Joe was a very nice guide, and very knowledgeable about the area, but overall we were very disappointed in the experience. It was a shorter time on the water than advertised, and we only paddled around in a small area. We got to the area where we would be able to see the sunset, but left that area well before sunset. We spent way too much time just sitting on the water while Joe was telling us about the area (interesting, but not what I was wanting to do). The only wildlife we saw was sea gulls.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hi Melinda - Thanks for sharing. I'm sorry you didn't have the kind of experience you were expecting. Our guides try to give their groups as much time on the water as time allows, and they usually are able to cover enough distance to see a variety of wildlife and a range of sights. But every tour is a bit different, and it sounds like your tour might have involved less paddling than most. It's helpful to know that you would have liked more.
I hope you'll try kayaking with us again some day.
Nicholas_K, Sep 2024
Wonderful weather, great guide, really gun to explore the fort as part of the evening. Wouls go again gladly.
Roberto_P, Sep 2024
Joe was an excellent guide. His kayaking skills and guidance were excellent. The pace was relaxed. Even the first time kayakers had no problems at all.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
It's great to hear that you had an excellent experience on Casco Bay with Joe! Thanks for sharing, Roberto!
Jason_W, Sep 2024
Chloe is an outstanding guide and very patient with us kayak newbies. We have never been kayaking before and were worried about our lack of skill. Chloe made the whole experience comfortable and we were able to focus on the beauty of the landscape that Portland has to offer.
Emily_S, Sep 2024
Such an amazing way to experience Portland! Guides are knowledgeable and offer local insights into the city. I will say it was pretty physical, my friend and I are both in our mid twenties with no physical impairments and definitely felt like we got a good workout in. Just keep that in mind but if you CAN do it, do it!!
David_M, Aug 2024
We spent two weeks in Maine and this was one of the highlights of the trip! Michael was a great guide, we saw a beautiful sunset, some seals swam up to within 10 yards of our kayaks. It was a perfect evening!
carla_B, Aug 2024
Great friendly staff, get equipment and I appreciated the apron. I wish they would have offered single kayaks Our kayak did not track well.
Cheryl_R, Aug 2024
Joe did a great job of teaching skills and guiding the tour. Experience level of our group ranged from minimal to moderate and everyone had a great time. Thanks, Joe!
Amy_S, Aug 2024
Tour was great - tour guide knowledgeable, friendly, organized. We saw seals and learned a few things.
Beautiful night!
Lindsey_K, Aug 2024
Had a great time on the sunset trip! Henry was an awesome guide, would highly recommend to locals and visitors.
Ann_k, Jul 2024
Seeing so many seals!!!!!!
Lovely relaxing night with my son, celebrating his 50th. Could not have been more special
Abigail_M, Jul 2024
We got to see seals, a porpoise, and a bald headed eagle while out on the water. It was amazing! Miriam, our guide, was so knowledgeable and kind. She was a great tour guide and very safe, which was good because I'm not an experienced kayaker and was nervous. The whole experience was wonderful. I highly recommend!
carissanewton, Jul 2024
One of the BEST experiences I’ve ever booked! Seamless, easy, and so much fun! We had Gerben as a guide and he was phenomenal! Enjoyed every second of the excursion.
Alyson_L, Aug 2023
This experience was a great way to get out on the Casco Bay and see wildlife. Our guide, Nathan, was personable and informative. Given the number of unskilled participants, he could have benefitted from the help of another guide when preparing the group to get in the water. That said, we still got sufficient time in the water and had a memorable experience.
Caitlin_H, Aug 2023
Our tour guide, Whitney was the best part! She was so funny and easy to talk to. I felt I could trust her. The sunset was gorgeous and we saw a seal
Laura_L, Aug 2023
Josh was a great tour guide! The tandem boats were great and not tippy at all and we especially liked the foot pedal that controlled a rutted to help with steering. I had my 80 yo Mom in front with me in the back and it was great fun & easy.
Ann_T, Jun 2023
Our guide was excellent! It was a little tougher paddling than expected. Very choppy waters which made for a
Challenging adventure.
Elyse S, Sep 2016
My daughter and I had such a nice time with this tour. Our guide was fantastic and kind and knowing she'd been doing this for 35 years was just amazing. Really great experience. - Elyse
Loretta M, Aug 2016
A great time. Henry was a wonderful guide and kept things fun and relaxed. The sunset was beautiful.
Kathleen S, Aug 2016
We loved this experience and, fortunately, the weather and sunset were perfect! Henry was our guide and he was informative, relaxed and a very nice guy. We felt confident with him as our guide. The equipment is solid and in good condition. One of the highlights of our trip to Portland!
Matt M, Jul 2016
This is a great way to experience the Bay. I love to Kayak as a hobby and one of my favorite things is doing it in new settings. The water was calm. Our guide was friendly, personable, and seemed to enjoy letting everyone take in the experience in their own way. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Portland!
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