We moved in 2025! All rental and tour operations are now housed with our retail store Sand Beach Outfitters at 113 Main st.
Our passion is paddleboarding, but we’re happy to guide you to the best sea kayak tours. Experience Acadia’s waters with expert local outfitters.
We’re often asked if we offer kayaking tours in Acadia. Our answer? Why sit in a seat when you can stand on your feet? While we love all forms of paddling, Acadia SUP focuses exclusively on stand up paddleboarding because we believe it truly offers something for every age and ability level. That focus has made us a leader in paddleboarding in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park for more than 15 years.
Stand up paddleboarding is an exceptional way to explore both inland lakes and protected coastal waters around Mount Desert Island. It’s low-impact yet a full-body workout, offers complete freedom of movement, and gives paddlers flexibility in how they experience the water. Stable and dynamic, a SUP feels like your own personal floating dock—perfect for paddling, swimming, wildlife viewing, and soaking in Acadia’s incredible scenery.
Sea kayaking in Acadia National Park, however, is also a truly special experience. The dramatic granite coastline, offshore islands, sea caves, and abundant marine wildlife make Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island one of the premier sea kayaking destinations in Maine. Kayakers often encounter seals, porpoises, seabirds, and working lobster boats while exploring sheltered coves and island-dotted waters. For paddlers seeking longer coastal journeys, tide and current exploration, or a more traditional seated paddling experience, sea kayaking offers an unforgettable way to connect with Acadia’s wild ocean environment.
While our passion and expertise remain firmly rooted in stand up paddleboarding, we’re always happy to recommend a few trusted, top-quality sea kayaking outfitters in Bar Harbor, Maine. They’ll ensure you have a safe, memorable experience exploring Acadia’s coastline and wildlife from the cockpit of a sea kayak.
With locations in both Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor they are sure to delight with ecological tours on the remote western side of Acadia.
Offers the majority of their tours right in Bar Harbor in the beautiful waters of Frenchman Bay amongst the stunning Porcupine Islands. Offering sea kayak tours since 1982 they are the oldest outfitter on the East Coast.
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