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the best of paddleboarding in Maine

SUP Tours & Instruction

Explore Mount Desert Island’s waters with our guided SUP tours. Unforgettable experiences for all skill levels await.

Unforgettable Stand Up Paddleboarding Adventures In Acadia

Explore Acadia from the Water

Premier Paddleboarding Experiences on Mount Desert Island

Come explore the stunning waters of Mount Desert Island with Maine’s premier paddleboarding outfitter. We specialize in small-group adventures and private SUP experiences, offering personalized, high-quality instruction and flexible itineraries for beginners and seasoned paddlers alike.

Our Registered Maine Guides are among the most experienced stand-up paddleboard professionals in Maine. Every 2-hour custom paddleboarding experience is designed around you, your comfort level, interests, and sense of adventure.

Paddle Acadia’s Lakes & Harbors

Our lake excursions are the perfect way to spend a relaxed afternoon on the “quiet side” of Mount Desert Island. Ideal for families and younger paddlers, Acadia’s lakes feature warmer water, breathtaking mountain views, and frequent wildlife sightings.

Looking for something truly memorable? Our harbor and sunset paddleboard tours offer a peaceful way to explore local coves and bays, with golden-hour light and sweeping coastal scenery you can only experience from the water.

Leave the Details to Us

From start to finish, our professional staff handles all the logistics—so you can focus on what matters most: having fun. Whether it’s your first time on a paddleboard you are seasoned paddler this is an experience sure to be a highlight of your Acadia vacation.


Every Paddleboarding Trip Includes:

  • A comprehensive safety orientation and basic on-water instruction covering balance and paddling technique

  • Wetsuits available for anyone who would like one

  • Plenty of time for sightseeing, swimming, playing, and enjoying the water

  • A knowledgeable guide who handles all equipment, loading, and unloading for a seamless, stress-free experience

Want to venture out on your own? 

Check out or inflatable SUP rental options HERE.

Browse Acadia Paddle Boarding Trips

Discover scenic waterways with guided tours. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, we have the perfect paddleboarding experience for you!

Lake Paddleboarding Trip

Acadia National Park

From
$75

Get ready for a fun-filled trip of exploring, swimming, and sightseeing on the beautiful lakes of Acadia. Perfect for anyone looking for an easier paddling environment in warmer water and highly sheltered locations.

Great For
Families & Kids

Ocean Paddleboarding Trip

Mount Desert Island

From
$75

Paddleboarding in the calm bays and harbors surrounding Mount Desert Island is sure to be an unforgettable experience, well suited to beginner and intermediate level paddlers alike.

Most Popular
Trip

Sunset Paddelboard Tour

Shorelines of Acadia

From
$75

Finish your day with an early evening paddle out on one of the picturesque sheltered harbors of MDI. This small group tour (maximum 5 individuals) is designed for older teens and adults and moves at an easy and comfortable pace.

Small Group
Tour