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Family Paddleboarding Adventure

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Get ready for a fun-filled couple hours of exploring, swimming, and sightseeing on one of the beautiful lakes of Acadia. For kids aged 6 and up a guided session with one of our professional instructors is sure to be a highlight of your time on Mount Desert Island.

Learn, Play, explore & Swim with acadia sUP

Private Family Paddleboarding in Acadia National Park, Maine

Our private family stand-up paddleboarding tours in Acadia National Park are one of the top-rated ways to get kids active, engaged, and having fun on the water. Perfect for families visiting Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island, these guided SUP experiences sure to be a highlight of a Maine family vacation.

A Perfect Paddleboarding Experience for Kids & Families in Acadia

Whether your family is brand new to paddleboarding or already has experience, the calm, pristine lakes of Acadia National Park provide an ideal setting. Located on the peaceful quiet side of Mount Desert Island, these sheltered freshwater lakes offer:

Warmer water temperatures than the ocean
Stunning mountain views unique to Acadia
Frequent wildlife sightings like loons and bald eagles
Calm conditions perfect for kids and beginners

These serene locations make our family paddleboarding tours near Bar Harbor safe, relaxing, and fun for all ages.

Kid-Focused SUP Instruction from Local Experts

Our professionally certified paddleboarding instructors are patient, encouraging, and skilled at working with children. We meet your family exactly where you are, moving at your pace to ensure a safe, confidence-building experience. From first paddle strokes to refining skills, every lesson is designed to be supportive, educational, and fun.

Private Paddleboarding Tours Customized for Your Family

Every child (and adult) has a unique comfort level, learning style, and physical ability. A private SUP tour in Acadia National Park allows us to fully customize your experience around your family’s needs and goals.

Safety is always our top priority. From lake selection and pacing to instruction and equipment, every detail is thoughtfully planned to be age-appropriate, low-stress, and family-friendly.

Youth-Specific Paddleboarding Gear You Won’t Find Elsewhere

We’re proud to be the only paddleboarding outfitter in the Bar Harbor and Acadia area that specializes in teaching kids. We also provide properly sized, youth-specific paddleboards and gear, which we believe is essential for building confidence, success, and a lifelong love of the water

Every Trip Includes:

A thorough orientation designed to make sure your kids know how to be safe and are set up for success.
Youth sized boards, paddles, and other gear properly fitted for your children
Patient on-water instruction from your instructor catered to your childrens level of development.
Lots of time for playing, swimming, learning "tricks", and having fun on the boards
All the unloading/loading by our staff and all the necessary gear, you need for a quality and safe experience

Additional Information

Private (2 People)

($90 each)

$ 180

Private (3-6 People)

per person (6 + years old)

$ 75

Private (7-8 People)

per person (call for custom booking)

$ 75

      
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   VJF 
 
 
 
 Verified Best day of vacation!
Breathtaking, spectacular, awesome. It is not to be missed. I was concerned about our fitness level (we are in our 70's). But the bikes made the 20 mile lake route quite comfortable. Riding the carriage roads with no cars was relaxing. The staff at Acadia Stand Up Paddle Board were fantastic at answering 1,000 questions with humor and patience.
  
 
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   Amy Cary 
 
 
 
 Verified Perfect itinerary and e-bike experience!
Terrific way to see Acadia National Park in places where a car cannot travel!
  
 
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   Peggy S 
 
 
 
 Verified Awesome E Bike Adventure
Awesome experience with focus on safety and great sight seeing. The Carriage Roads were amazing! Lee, our guide, was knowledgeable about Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Great experience for beginner e bike riders.
  
 
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   Kelly S 
 
 
 
 Verified Highly recommend
Smooth and efficient! Loved riding the trails and stopping for popovers. Great way to see the leaves! Highly recommend this company.
  
 
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   Jill M 
 
 
 
 Verified Perfect!
My husband and I (ages 58 & 60) had never been to Acadia or ridden e-bikes before and we had a wonderful time! We lucked out with probably one of the prettiest fall days of the year and rode for over 20 miles. The staff was great, brief instructions were helpful, and their map connected us to the carriage roads. The bikes were easy to operate. Definitely recommend!!
  
 
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   Angela M 
 
 
 
 Verified Great option for Acadia bike rental
Friendly and helpful staff. Did a great job of explaining how to safely use the e-bikes. Bikes were well maintained and easy to operate. Directed to Acadia carriage roads were easy to follow. Maps were provided.
  
 
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   Karen P 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing e-bike tour! Well worth it!!
Lee was an amazing guide! Funny and provided education at our stops. He was always mostly concerned about our safety though. This is an absolutely beautiful and fun way to tour the park without having to deal with traffic as much and parking.
  
 
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   JRCx4 
 
 
 
 Verified John & Jan
Lee was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and passionate. We had never rode E-bikes, Lee got acclimated quickly. We changed normal route and did tour on Carriage Roads.
  
 
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   Frank M 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing ebike tour with great guide
This was an amazing e-bike tour of Acadia National Park! Our tour guide, Lee, was fantastic and so informative. I’ve ridden an ebike before, but some people on the tour had no prior experience, and Lee did a great job explaining everything and making everyone feel comfortable This was an awesome way to get an overview of the park and see so much in a short amount of time. Pro tip:** Bring gloves if you’re visiting in October because it can get a little nippy. There’s also time for a lunch break at the only restaurant inside the park, or you can pack your own lunch if you prefer. Overall, I had an amazing time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to cover a lot of ground in a short period of time. We covered 22 miles in roughly 4 hours, and it was totally worth it!
  
 
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   Amy S 
 
 
 
 Verified Must do!
We had a great experience! The carriage roads were beautiful and the E bikes were great to ride and gave a different view of the park! Service was great—efficient and professional!
  
 
  
  
 
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Family Paddleboarding Adventure

Quick Details

Learn, Play, explore & Swim with acadia sUP

Private Family Paddleboarding in Acadia National Park, Maine

A Perfect Paddleboarding Experience for Kids & Families in Acadia

Kid-Focused SUP Instruction from Local Experts

Private Paddleboarding Tours Customized for Your Family

Youth-Specific Paddleboarding Gear You Won’t Find Elsewhere

Every Trip Includes:

Additional Information

Private (2 People)

($90 each)

$ 180

Private (3-6 People)

per person (6 + years old)

$ 75

Private (7-8 People)

per person (call for custom booking)

$ 75

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