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Six World War II Era Forts in Portland To See From a Kayak

See the Historic Sites of WWII-Era Casco Bay By Sea Kayak Our recent post titled €œSix Historic Forts You Can Visit By Foot or Kayak€ covered some of our favorite forts to visit while kayaking on Casco Bay, including Fort Gorges and Fort Scammel. In this post we’re shifting our focus from these forts built…

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April 4, 2024

Six Historic Forts in Portland You Can Reach By Foot or Kayak

Forts of Casco Bay: Part 1 – European Settlement to the Civil War We’ll follow up this post soon with another featuring the fortifications surrounding Portland harbor that were built after the Civil War.  The sites of Portland’s earliest defensive structures are all a short walk or paddle from Portland Paddle’s site by the East…

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March 12, 2024

Endangered Gray Whale spotted in New England!

An Exciting, but Potentially Troubling, First Sighting Gray Whales were once common in New England waters – photo courtesy of New England Aquarium The New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life aerial transect research team recorded a grey whale feeding 30 miles off of Nantucket this week, the first time this species has…

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March 6, 2024

Fort Gorges Sea Kayak Tour
  • Offered daily!
From $75

Kayak across Portland harbor to visit one of the most fascinating historic sites on the Maine coast. This 3-hour guided sea kayak tour includes a stop on a small island and the chance to explore Portland’s legendary Fort Gorges. As you venture into the inner islands of Casco Bay you’ll spot lighthouses and wildlife along its rocky coast and you’ll experience the fascinating sights and sounds of a true working waterfront.

Sunset Sea Kayak Tour
  • Most Popular!
From $55 per person

Glide across Casco Bay as the evening sun begins to set and witness the colors of the golden-hour sky over Portland’s islands! This 2-hour sea kayak tour involves a leisurely paddle along the Portland waterfront and onto the open waters of the bay to enjoy the panoramic views of the sun setting over the city as we paddle back to the East End Beach. Along the way you’ll look out for seals and seabirds as your expert guide offers paddling tips and shares their local knowledge of this unique place.

Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour From $85

Venture further into the gorgeous islands of Casco Bay during this 4-hour tour to visit some of the most stunning spots in the region. This trip offers an island-hopping adventure in the archipelago of islands that lie between the open ocean and Portland harbor. As you paddle closer to the mouth of the bay your chances of spotting wildlife like seals, porpoises and eagles increases, and the coastline becomes more wild and rugged.