Established in 2000 on the quiet "Ecological Side" of Mount Desert Island. We are a small professional sea kayaking tour company dedicated to providing our clients with paddles of the highest …
Established in 2000 on the quiet "Ecological Side" of Mount Desert Island. We are a small professional sea kayaking tour company dedicated to providing our clients with paddles of the highest quality. Maine State Sea Kayak conducts Ecological Tours on the remote "Western Side" of Mount Desert Island. Maine State Sea Kayak is independently owned and operated by Robert Shaw, a lifelong year 'round Mount Desert Island native.
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Sep 21, 2024
We had a great time paddling with Claire in mid-September. She's upbeat, informative, and good at spotting wildlife. We did an easy loop around the Mt Desert Narrows and spotted grey seals, porpoises…Full review by AndieKAdventures
Sep 17, 2024
Casey our guide was excellent, knowledgeable , and safety oriented, it certainly helped he majored in Geology , he is full of fascinating information . Highly recommend this company, from the office …Full review by lisajon2014
Sep 12, 2024
We did a quiet side tour with Rob and it was amazing. The weather didn’t look great, but Rob reassured us that he had looked at the radar and even modified the route. We saw so many different animals…Full review by Sarah R
Hi, My son is 10 yr old. Can he go on board with us? I don't know how to swim. Is that required? What is the best time for the trip? Morning, afternoon or evening? Thanks!
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Suggest you contact them directly his age might impact the route they take.
I am an overweight active 60 year old with 2 new knees. How strenuous is this trip?
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Hi, If your knee replacement was more than 6 months ago, then you could kayak, but if it was 1 month ago, then I would advise against it. I signed up for the half-day kayaking tour which …
Hi, If your knee replacement was more than 6 months ago, then you could kayak, but if it was 1 month ago, then I would advise against it. I signed up for the half-day kayaking tour which was 4 hours and we kayaked approximately 7 miles. The intensity of the kayaking really does depend on how rough the water is. You may have trouble getting in/out of the kayak, secondary to bilateral knee replacements. Also, while kayaking, you will have to sit in a frog-legged position, so that may exacerbate some pain. Of note, a tandem kayak provides more stability and balance, whereas the solo kayak requires more balance. You will have a choice. I would call Maine State Sea Kayak if you have anymore concerns or if you would like more information about the trip. Hope you have a wonderful trip!
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What sets Maine State Sea Kayak guide's apart?
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Unlike our regional competitors, we do not solely hire college students looking for a fun summer job! Our model is more diverse. We have veteran guides who return...
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