Quick Details
Person on our kayaks
$ 100
Person on our SUPs
$ 100
Your own kayak or SUP
For boathouse storage owners only
$ 50
Paddle and Explore the History of Downtown Manhattan
Discover lost eras of Lower Manhattan from Native American settlements to the oldest surviving pier in NYC. We start with an hour presentation at the Pier 84 Boathouse Classroom that’s free to the public. Then, Advanced-Expert paddlers hit the water with a guide and paddle downtown to Pier A and back. Float and explore the history of the West Village, TriBeCa, and the Battery. There will be snack time on the water and no stops on land. We cover 9 miles round trip.
Important
- This is an Advanced tour. Before booking, complete 4 Intermediate tours this season or get pre-screened. Each season, start with shorter tours and work up to longer tours.
What To Bring
- Your own lock for the lockers
- Dry bag with water bottle and snacks
- Quick dry clothes suitable for the day and extras for after
We Provide
- 1 hour presentation on land and 3 hour paddle trip
- Touring kayak or paddle board, life jacket, paddle, and tour guide
- Restrooms, lockers, outdoor shower, changing rooms