Guided river trips in NYC

Amazing views of New York City with friendly river guides

Get jaw-dropping views of NYC’s skyline. Novices use sit-on-top kayaks that are excellent for beginners. They’re super stable and easy-to-use. No swimming or boating experience required. Friendly kayak guides lead the entire experience.

Because NYC waters are complex, no outfitters can rent out boats without supervision. That’s why we offer guided trips. Kids 7-14 ride with an adult. Kids 15 and up can be unaccompanied.

Online reservations required.

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Beginner
Ages 12+
1.5 hours

Skyline Kayak Trip

Get amazing NYC views by kayak. No experience needed.

Beginner
Ages 12+
1.5 hours

NYC After Dark Trip

Watch the NYC skyline transform to full illumination.

Any Level
Ages 7+
1.5 hours

Private River Trip

For anyone from beginner to expert. For 1 person up to 33 people.

Trained paddlers go farther and explore NYC

After finishing kayak or SUP lessons, explore hidden beaches, waterside eateries, and historic sites in NYC. Join 18 trips exploring Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey, and more. Make friends, develop skills, get super fit, and use faster boats. Ages 18+ only.

After completing the Manhattan Circumnavigation, qualify to store a personal kayak or SUP at the Boathouse.

Visiting paddlers who want to join intermediate trips must do an e-assessment before booking.

Intermediate trips for kayakers & SUPers: 2-10 miles

Any Level
Ages 7+
1.5 hours

Private River Trip

For anyone from beginner to expert. For 1 person up to 33 people.

New!

3 miles
2 hours

SpeedStars Trip

SUPs only. Paddle out at the end of the flood and return as the ebb builds.

2 miles
1.5 hours

Golden Hour Trip

Get mesmerized by incredible colors upon NYC’s skyline.

4 miles
2.5 hours

Midtown History Trip

Paddle and explore the history of Manhattan, Hell’s Kitchen, and Chelsea.

4 miles
2 hours

Little Island Trip

Visit a whimsical architectural wonder by kayak and SUP.

4 miles
3 hours

Secret Beach Trip

Kayak or SUP to a sandy beach with the best NYC views.

4 miles
2.5 hours

Hoboken History Trip

Paddle and explore the histories of the Hoboken and Weehawken waterfronts.

9 miles
4 hours

Sushi Trip

Kayak or paddle board to the culinary delicacies of NJ’s Little Japan.

8 miles
3.3 hours

Water’s Soul Trip

View the Water’s Soul sculpture from the water and peruse the JC shore.

10 miles
4 hours

Surf City Trip

A hugely fun trip to the Harbor. Stop for lobster and guac.

Advanced trips for kayakers & SUPers: 8-18 miles

14 miles
5 hours

G.W. Bridge Trip

Relax at the forested beach under the towering George Washington Bridge.

9 miles
4 hours

Downtown History Trip

Paddle and explore the history of the West Village, TriBeCa, and the Battery.

10 miles
4 hours

Jersey City History Trip

Dive into the history of Jersey City from ironclads to early European settlements.

18 miles
6.5 hours

Palisades Trip

Wander along spectacular vertical cliffs by the shore.

15 miles
5 hours

Liberty Trip

Amazing. Get close up to Liberty. Float and behold.

18 miles
6 hours

Lighthouse Trip

Adventure to the NYC Harbor’s historic lighthouse

14 miles
2 hours

Surf Ski & Outrigger Trip

A riverine workout for surf skiers, outriggers, and racing kayaks.

Expert trips for kayakers & SUPers: 15-33 miles

15 miles
6 hours

Red Hook Trip

Paddle the scenic Upper Harbor to a hip seaside village.

28 miles
9.5 hours

Alpine Trip

Visit wild cliffs and look for eagles on the lower Hudson.

25 miles
7.5 hours

Verrazzano Trip

Through the NY Harbor we go. Greet the Atlantic Ocean.

MOST EPIC

30 miles
9 hours

Manhattan Circumnavigation

The best kayak and SUP trip in the world!

Brilliant photo opportunities on our trips! @manhattankayak

May 16

We just kicked off the first Historic Hudson Paddling Trip! History trips are every other Sunday from now until Oct 23rd. @davisjanowski is the whiz, leading paddlers into history of Midtown & Downtown Manhattan, Hoboken, Weehawken and Jersey City from Pier 84 📸 @marx_photos
#hudsonriverpark #historybuff #localsknow #makingfriends #newyork #kayaking #sup #mysecretnyc

May 9

The Manhattan Circumnavigation: an epic 30-mile group paddle around the Island. It’s edgy. NYC exposed from all angles. Expert kayakers and SUPers from everywhere remember it forever. 🌏

If you’re just starting to paddle, this is the trip to shoot for after several months of consistent training. 2022 Dates: May 22, June 19, July 17, Sep 17, Oct 16.
#mysecretnyc #newyorkstateofmind #ilovenyc #newyorkcity #kayak #sup #manhattancircumnavigation

Apr 29

Join the SpeedStars SUP Trip with Judy this Sunday at 11am. A bright warm calm day…perfect for paddling NYC. Borrow our wetsuits and boards. 🏄🏼‍♀️ #feeltheburn #paddleboarding #fitness #outdoors #nyc

Apr 26

The dark days o’ winter are over, water peeps. Sunset is at 7:47pm today. Time to get on the water, weeknights included!

#sunset #kayak #sup #nyclifestyle

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