Team & Private Outings

Swap Forks & Phones for Paddles

Every private outing includes our signature Skyline Kayak Trip — outfitting, lesson, sixty minutes on the Hudson, and group photos along the skyline. All trips are ninety minutes door to door. You can choose a focus to make it yours.

Your 90-Minutes of Skyline Kayaking

Enter our serene boathouse with a refreshing river breeze and full amenities. On arrival, we fit each guest with a life jacket and paddle.

Circle up outdoors for a 15-minute lesson, then go kayaking for 60 minutes along the towers and canyons of Midtown. While the skyline evolves with each stroke, the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty remain rooted.

At the climax of your journey, the guides capture your most joyful moment. The way back feels intuitive. Newcomers leave with a versatile skill and the confidence to kayak again.

You’re done 90 minutes after arriving. Use our rinse station, private restrooms, and changing rooms. We’re a short walk from Kings of Kobe, Hudson VU, and Restaurant Row. Or, choose our Social Hour (below) to picnic at the boathouse.

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Gearing up for a Manhattan kayaking adventure.

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Tailored for You

For Parties of 1 to 4

Skyline Toast Add-On (Free): For birthdays and special occasions. We’ll stash your BYO treats and drinks for a mid-trip toast and photo op. 90-min total experience.

Power Trek Add-On (Free): For trained paddlers. Skip the intro and use a sea kayak, surfski, or SUP.  Your guide matches your pace for the 90-min total experience.

For Parties of 5 to 30

Team Building Add-On (Free): For teams. 90-minute total experience includes outfitting, an energetic kayaking lesson, 60-minute guided kayak trip along Midtown, and group photos of high-fives and paddles up!  We use kayaking icebreakers to seat everyone into single and tandem kayaks. Or, decide your own pairings in advance to break silos or reinforce mentorships. Read more about the Top 5 Rewards of Team Kayaking below.

Social Hour Add-On (+$395, +60 min): Extend your outing with an hour at the boathouse before or after your trip. Order food delivery and play cornhole, giant Jenga, and Codenames on the waterfront. An alcohol and caterer-free space.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Unfiltered joy on the Hudson.

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Top 5 Rewards of Team Kayaking

The benefits of getting together on the water are numerous. From breaking silos to battling burnout, here are the top five ways we transform your relationships.

1. Flatten The Hierarchy: Everyone’s a Beginner

Connect more authentically by trading your city attire and cellphone for gym clothes and a paddle. Because it’s most people’s first time, it’s a level playing field where everyone shares vulnerability. This novel, low-judgment environment fosters rapport that boardrooms and bar tables can’t replicate.

2. Relieve Burnout with Easy Outdoor Activity

Stroke by stroke, even the most wound-up of us feels their body and breath start moving. Instead of flat blue light, we have endless blue skies and the original air conditioning of an Atlantic sea breeze. On hot days, it’s consistently 10 degrees cooler on the water and beautiful. Come for sunset to see the city turn gold.

3. Give a Wellness Perk with Global Value

Feel the satisfaction as your stroke turns into a smooth glide. The learning curve is short but rewarding. Within an hour, your team gains the skills to handle a sit-on-top kayak—the same craft they’ll find at almost any waterfront in the world.

4. Break Silos in Ultra-Stable Tandem Kayaks

In a tandem kayak, the person in front sets the pace. The person in back matches their rhythm and provides strength. It’s a lesson in mutual reliance: the front stays steady, while the back follows and supports. This synchrony creates camaraderie you can’t build around a table.

5. Share a Real Peak Experience

Is your social fabric fraying? Lifting your paddles together–Paddles up!–is the climax of collective joy. You’ve reach the peak of your teamwork when you’ve trekked to the summit of the Manhattan skyline. You return to the city with a sense of triumph and unity.

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Stability, smiles, and skyline vistas.

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The Perfect Outdoor Outing

• Corporate & Professional Offsite: Company outings with a team wellness focus.
• Summer Intern Programs: An engaging, fun, and easy orientation activity.
• Birthdays & Celebrations: An unforgettable outdoor party or anniversary toast.
• University & Graduate Programs: Mixers, networking, and summer parties.
• Discerning Soloists & Pairs: The active alternative to NYC sightseeing boat rides.

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Turning coworkers into a real crew.

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NYC’s Top Private Outings

For 30 years, we’ve tailored custom outings for world-class companies, schools, and families. With 26 certified experts and a #1 ranking from USA Today, we don’t just fill seats—we guide every step of your Hudson River adventure.

The Full-Service Boathouse

The Pier 84 Boathouse is an open-air oasis in Hudson River Park. We provide everything you need for seamless transitions: lockers, changing rooms, restrooms, an outdoor shower, and a shaded lounge.

With over 100 boats and boards—from beginner kayaks to sea kayaks, surfskis, and SUPs–we equip everyone.
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A peaceful glide through a sea of city lights.

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Planning Your Outing

All Levels Welcome: No kayaking or swimming experience needed.

Ages 10+: Young paddlers (10–14) share a tandem kayak with an adult.

Weight Limit: For guests between 225–250 lbs (102–113 kg), let us know ahead.

Full Refunds: We offer 100% refunds for weather cancellations or for guest changes made at least 72 hours in advance.

Online Booking: Every available 2026 time is available online. View the calendar and book for your approximate party size.

Large Events (31–100 people): For groups exceeding our 30-person trip capacity, we offer Split-Wave outings and multi-activity events. Contact us to co-create a custom event.
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The freedom to bring your favorite picnic spread.

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