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Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals by the Intrepid 🟢

The easiest way for every New Yorker to get on the water. No experience or swimming required.

Quick Details

Price Per Person

Single Kayaker

👤 Sit solo

$ 12

Tandem Kayaker

👥 Sit together. $12 per person

$ 12

Paddleboarder

🏄 Stand solo

$ 12

Age 3–5

👶 Sits with you. Choose any boat

Free

Dog

🐶 Sits with you. Choose any boat

Free

How it Works: Your 45-Minute Escape

Most of our guests are first-timers, so we have everything ready for you to relax and enjoy.

  • Check-in without waiting when you reserve your $12 spot online.
  • Safe indoor lockers and private changing rooms are ready for you.
  • A quick lesson on land from our staff shows you how to use the paddle.
  • We fit your lifejacket with special sizes for adults, kids, and dogs.
  • Staff helps you in and out of the boat so you stay dry and steady.
  • Float and play by the USS Intrepid while our team stays on watch.
  • Finish with a rinse at our outdoor shower before heading out.

 

A couple riding a tandem sit-on-top kayak in front of the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier on the Hudson River in NYC.

Try your teamwork in a tandem kayak!

 

Peace of Mind on the Water

  • Everyone is welcome here, even if you don’t know how to swim.
  • Our boats are steady as a couch and don’t tip over unless you rock them.
  • Lifejackets are provided for all, including special sizes for kids and dogs.
  • Stay in our protected Sanctuary cove where there’s supervision but no pressure to paddle.
  • We test the water weekly and only operate when it is safe.

 

 

a woman and her dog on a stand-up paddleboard by the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier

Sit or stand on a paddleboard. Kids and dog join too.

What to Wear & Bring

Your seat and legs will get wet.

  • Bring a full change of clothes and, if you can, a towel.
  • Wear gym clothes or a swimsuit.
  • Shoes can be bare feet, hiking sandals, or water shoes.

 

You are welcome to simply float for the entire time.
Close your eyes, take a breath, and feel the water move you.

Book Your Rental Here

Select your date and time 👇