Explore the waters around more than 60 of Maine’s coastal islands during this self-guided sea kayaking excursion around the Stonington archipelago. Dozens of these islands are open for public use, including camping. Scout them out alone or with a partner on single or tandem sea kayaks. You’re in control of the journey so feel free to wander the islands on foot or paddle around them for hours.

• Journey around the Stonington archipelago on a self-guided tour
• Choose between single or tandem sea kayaks
• Paddle to public islands where you can explore on foot
• Life jackets, paddles, pumps, a map, and dry bags are included

What To Expect

The Stonington archipelago offers some of the very best kayaking in North America, boasting over 60 islands within a two hour paddle from the Stonington Paddle shop. Of these Maine islands, 36 are open to the public and 20 are available for island camping trips.

Children 12 to 14 years of age can be in a single kayak if they are very experienced and the weather is good. Children between the ages of 4 and 12 must be in a tandem accompanied by experienced adults. We do not allow children under the age of 4 in our rental kayaks. No exceptions.

Half Day Trips are offered mornings and afternoons. The water is typically calmer in the mornings so we suggest beginners come early. Morning half day trip time: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Afternoon half day trip time: 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm.