Guests of our boutique Kennebunkport hotel Captain Fairfield Inn visit Southern Maine to enjoy the bustling village of KPT, as it's called, and the coast's natural beauty. Getting out on the water is a great way to explore the coast and see it from a different perspective. Grab a paddle and SUP or kayak around the area's rivers or try your hand at catching a wave with surf lessons in Kennebunkport. Check out the shoreline, look for whales, seals, and birds, and soak up the sun as you kayak, SUP, and surf in Kennebunkport.
Coastal Maine Kayak and Bike | 8 Western Ave, Kennebunk | (207) 967-6065
This kayak rental shop is located in Kennebunk's Lower Village, right next to the Kennebunk River. A variety of kayaks are available for rent, from ocean-going to sit-on-top for beginners in calm water. Stand-up paddleboards and single and tandem kayaks can be delivered, for a fee, to a residential address. Guided kayak and SUP tours are available, up the Kennebunk and Mousam Rivers or out to Cape Porpoise, among the islands of Stage Harbor with a view of the Goat Island Lighthouse.
Kayak Excursions | Kennebunkport | (207) 204-8888
Instead of having a physical location, this kayak, bike, and SUP rental company will bring your adventure equipment to you. Its website has maps for popular paddling routes in the area, with all the info you need for a successful launch and paddle. Paddle around Goose Rocks Beach, Biddeford Pool, Wells Harbor, or call and ask for a recommended trip. This kayak and SUP rental in Kennebunkport will deliver everything you need to the spot, so all you have to do is show up ready to paddle.
Aquaholics | 166 Port Rd, Kennebunk | (207) 967-8650
Kennebunkport's only surf shop and lesson company, Aquaholics has rentals for those who can catch a wave on their own, or surf lessons if you need a tutorial. Lessons meet at the shop, housed in a renovated church, and then head to nearby Kennebunk Beach where the waves are gentle. Surf camps are also offered in the summer, a fun way to spend a half-day learning the basics. Kayaks and paddle boards are also available to rent from this Kennebunkport surf shop.
