Charles River Canoe & Kayak

Activity Overview

Charles River Canoe & Kayak is an outdoor recreation company in the Boston area. It provides canoe and kayak rentals, guided tours of the Charles River and Boston Harbor, and sea kayaking trips. It also offers kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding classes for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, as well as children's programs and birthday party packages. If you're interested in exploring the beautiful natural spaces around Boston, their four locations can provide you with everything you need.

Things to Do

• Explore the Charles River on one of their guided kayak tours! The Skyline and Sunset Tours from Kendall Square will take you along the Cambridge shoreline to admire the Boston skyline, paddle under beautiful footbridges, and see the Hatch Shell.
• Check out the Barking Crab Tour to paddle through Boston Harbor in order to see historic boats like the U.S.S. Constitution as well as the site of the Boston Tea Party before enjoying a delicious seafood lunch at the famous Barking Crab clam shack.
• If you're looking for a challenge, consider one of their full-day sea kayaking trips!

Charles River Canoe & Kayak Insider Tips

• Families that are already skilled at kayaking and canoeing can also rent kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, rowboats, and paddleboards from one of their four locations.
• Give your child a birthday party to remember with one of their birthday packages! You can either rent boats for kids and adults and use one of their picnic areas or have a guided birthday party that includes a fun water fight.
• If your family is new to canoeing, kayaking, or paddleboarding, you can always take lessons - they're provided for children and adults of all ages and skill levels.