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.

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.

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

Statue of 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

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

Aug 8

Speed training on the Hudson until sundown every Wednesday. Training year round until the next Hudson River Cup Race! Stand-up paddleboarding & kayaking coach is Judy Dong @heeyjuude. Photos by Joe Hille @jo.hill.e. Music by @noiagisela.

#standuppaddleboarding #trainhard #nyc #hudson #groupfitness #gymmotivation #hiitworkout #hudsonrivercup #manhattan #racing

Aug 3

Congrats kayak & SUP crew on 33 miles round trip to Alpine New Jersey! Journeying through wide open water and blue skies, we stop at a hidden waterfall nestled along the Hudson River. It burst forth last year. Now it’s a trickle. Riding the ebb back home, the team catches a saxophonist jamming on the West Side Highway.

The next Alpine Trips are October 1st and October 29th’s Fall Foliage Tour.

Guided by @davisjanowski. 📸Shots by Sean @212webers, Clement @marx_photos, Davis @davisjanowski and Joe @jo.hill.e. #nyc #waterfall #hudsonriver #kayaking #standuppaddleboarding #outdooradventures #newjersey #yonkers #fitnessmotivation #outdoorfitness

Jul 18

Manhattan Circumnav Trip: 30 miles around the Island, 12 kayakers and SUPers. Perfect day! The 3 rivers’ currents lined up and we paddled across the NYC Battery without stopping. Congrats to @imconvey on your first Circ, kudos to Davis @davisjanowski the kayak guide, and cheers to the rest of the team. Next Circs are on Sep 17 and October 16. If you’re an advanced or expert paddler 🌏, come join us! This is a world-class trip and a super unique way to experience NYC. Photos by Chong Kim and Irene @imconvey 📸 #manhattancircumnavigation #getoutside #outdoors #nyc #kayaking #urbanexploration #manhattan

Jul 16

Looking for a relaxing way to start your day? Come join SUP Yoga on Sundays from 9-10:30am! Reset for the week with our amazing SUP instructor, Mack. Visit the website in our bio to book. 🧘🏼

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#supyoga #standuppaddleboards #yogaeverywhere

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