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Yes! The kayaks we use are the Necky Looksha T’s. Their wide design and the fact that they have a rudder make them very stable. We primarily use tandem sea kayaks for their stability and convenience on the water!
If you are uncertain that you will be comfortable in one of our kayaks you can stop into the Bar Harbor office and try out our demo kayak! 24 hour cancellation applies.
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Maine State Sea Kayak has an impressive record of finding wildlife. Bald eagles, osprey, cormorant, harbor seals, loons, gulls, terns, and harbor porpoise are the primary sightings on our kayak tours. Please bring a camera on your tour.
Celebrating our 22nd season we are excited to announce that we are offering a Wildlife voucher for any of our “Aqua Safari” tours during this season which do not see any of our “Top 3” Harbor Seal, Harbor Porpoise, or Bald Eagle. This voucher will be good for a complimentary tour during our upcoming season! (Given upon request of customer)
We are the only Sea Kayaking outfitter on MDI offering this! So book your excursion and enjoy our beautiful routes, passionate guides, and be confident you will see some Maine wildlife!
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Paddling with Children (under 16 years of age):
- Child must be in a kayak with a responsible person from YOUR party at least 16+ years old
- Child must be at least 56″ for Aqua-Safari.
- Child must be at least 6 years old for Hadley Point Family Tour
**Maximum paddler weight is 250 lbs.**
If there is a question on whether or not someone is OK to go on a tour, please stop by our shop (39 cottage street Bar Harbor) in person.
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Generally, 1-2 weeks prior to your Acadia vacation you should book online.
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Water temps range from high 40s to high 50s through the summer season (June-Sept.). Yes, it is brisk. Air temps are 60s and 80s (daytime highs) and 50s and 60s (night).
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We always recommend that you avoid cotton and opt for synthetic layers! Also, it is a good idea to bring along a windbreaker/rain jacket. Additional items: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, binoculars, water/juice, snack, and please bring stable, wet water footwear. No flip flops!
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Please see the parking link under our “More” tab!
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Generally, no… However, under some circumstances we occasionally have the opportunity to make this possible so let’s chat!
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Researching Maine sea kayak tours and not sure who to go with? By keeping the following items in mind, it can help you find the right sea kayak outfitter for your tour:
Ask about the company safety record.
Ask about experience levels with Registered Maine Sea Kayak Guides.
Ask if the outfitter is insured.
Ask about the time length of sea kayak tours.
Ask about the maximum group size.
We look forward to paddling with you in 2023!