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First strokes. Floating fun. Fantastic views.

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Sweeping Manhattan views.
Paddle out for the panorama.

No Swimming Required
Stable boats and expert guides keep you dry.

Everything is included.
Life vests, lockers, changing rooms, and gear.

  • All Welcome

Rent Kayaks & Boards

$12

45 minutes to float and play in our 4-acre sanctuary cove. Stable as a sofa.

Kids 3–5 & Dogs ride free.

Everything Included. All gear, indoor lockers, changing rooms.

Rentals →
  • 🟢
  • 3+
  • 45 min
An expansive view of the 4-acre protected cove at Manhattan Kayak, Pier 84. Scenic kayaking and paddleboarding in a safe sanctuary with the Intrepid Museum and Manhattan skyline in the background.
  • Pure Expanse

Skyline Kayak Trip

$65

Zero crowds. A front-row seat to 360° views.

90-min escape includes a lesson + hour of guided Hudson kayaking along Midtown.

Day, Sunset, or After Dark: We take your free skyline photo.

Skyline Trip →
  • 🟢
  • 10+
  • 90 min
Kayaking the NYC skyline with professional guides on the Hudson: A Manhattan Kayak Co kayak guide leads two beginners in stable sit-on-top kayaks toward the downtown NYC skyline, demonstrating the safe and relaxed pace of guided river trips.
  • Team Building

Your Custom Trip

From $60

See the Manhattan skyline with private guides. Free skyline photos. Brief lesson and stable kayaks.

Stay for lawn games and a waterfront picnic.

Perfect for birthdays, corporate outings, and experienced visitors.

Custom/Group Trip →
  • 10+
  • 90 min
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“The teachers absolutely know what they’re doing and make sure that students learn techniques correctly. They’re attentive, yet foster independence in students.”

  • Endurance Flow

Kayak Basics 1-2-3

$225

Master the skills needed for longer trips with professional coaching.

Customize your gear for power and control.

Learn essential strokes for stability and precision.

Book Kayak Basics
  • 🟢
  • 18+
  • 3x2.5hr
classes
  • Balance & Burn

sup Basics 1-2-3

$225

Stand-up paddleboard (SUP) with confidence and precision.

Build your technique for high-intensity, low-impact workouts on the water.

Small group classes with expert instructors.

Book SUP Basics
  • 🟢
  • 18+
  • 3x2.5hr
An MKC expert leading a SUP Basics class on the Hudson River, demonstrating the hinge technique to maintain balance and core power.
  • ⚡️ TURBO

Personal Trainer

From $175

Flexible 2-hour modules or a 6-hour Basics 1–2–3 intensive.

1:1 coaching for your unique learning style.

Custom drills for your specific goals.

Personal Training →
  • 10+
  • 2 or 6 hours
Personalized coaching in action: A senior Manhattan Kayak instructor provides immediate, hands-on feedback to a couple during a private sea kayaking lesson. They practice boat-to-body connectivity and stable strokes in colorful green and red sea kayaks in the calm Pier 84 cove.

Start Your Journey

Get the Basics 1-2-3 Classes for $225

KAYAK OR SUP | GEAR INCLUDED

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*Life vests provided. No swimming necessary.

Quick Facts

Address: Pier 84 Boathouse, Hudson River Park at West 44th St in Manhattan.

Arrival: Please arrive at the start time.

What to Wear: Clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting splashed! Bring a change of shorts.

Facilities: Indoor lockers, changing rooms, restroom, water fountain, bike racks.

What’s Provided: Life jacket, kayak or board, paddle, quick lesson, expert guides.

Schedule for Beginners

  • Locals’ Escape

2026 Memberships Now Open

50–100% off all classes, trips, and rentals. Free wilderness escapes, socials, and guest passes. Gear provided. Feel at home on the waterfront.

Join Us →
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A lone kayaker is carved in black silhouette against a fiery, copper-orange sky as the sun dips behind the industrial cranes of Bayonne. She executes a sharp, determined stroke to cut through the dark, choppy harbor water, while rippled mackerel clouds catch the last of the intense light overhead. Photo by Regina Nicolardi.