Explore the best of Cape Cod by kayak in 2010 – much of Nauset Marsh's and Pleasant Bay's allure comes form the natural beauty and its unique location within the Cape Cod National Seashore. Our kayak tours are led by owner/guides, permitted outfitters within the seashore marshes and bays.
What Our Guests Said in 2009 ~ Our guests come from all over the world. In 2009, 2,600 people participated in our kayak tours. They represented 8 countries, and 32 states.
"Paddling close to the seals was the highlight of our Cape Cod vacation"~ KM, Ma.
"The half day trip was of top quality. The kayaks were in excellent shape. The guides are very experienced and patient." ~ LF, Ct.
"I was very impressed with your knowledge of Nauset Marsh. It is an awesome place to paddle" ~ CO, Mn.
"Dick, you are like Indiana Jones, but in a straw hat" ~ KB, NY.
Half day trips are excellent for those short on time or tentative about trying kayaking. We offer daily half day kayak tours both in the morning and the afternoon. Since 1998, our professional guides have introduced thousands each season to kayaking in a safe, fun, and comfortable manner. Almost anyone can do kayaking. We offer daily half day kayak tours both in the morning and the afternoon. Each daily kayak tour is designed with safety considerations. Our credentials - a perfect mixture of ACA certified kayak instructors, a licensed earth science teacher, and a family of guides who spend 280+ days on our waters in order to know just where each migratory flock of shorebird is resting, where the herds of seals may be swimming, and where local winds are blowing.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary paddle sports specialist Dick Hilmer demonstrates proper paddle technique. 2009 Cape Cod PaddleSmart event - July 13, 2009
ACA-certified instructor Linda Fisher-Hilmer shows Pat McKinley of Brentwood, Tenn., how to use a bilge pump during PaddleSmart event. Photo, Cape Cod Times, July 2007
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Daily Kayak Tours
For a daily schedule of 2010
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Welcome from the owners
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Seal Tours July and August
Launch into Nauset Marsh and paddle towards the outer beach where the seals gather. We may encounter harbor seals and grey seals bobbing in the water and view shorebirds; including a variety of terns, sandpipers, oyster catchers, plovers and our resident ospreys. |
We will help stimulate your creativity and offer you a half day of FUN ACTIVITY and ADVENTURE for your whole family outing.
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“You do not merely want to The Explore Cape Cod Educational Program |
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For Recreation, Team Building, Excitement of trying something new. |
Sunrise Kayak Adventure
Wed & Fri 6:30 - 8:30 am
This early morning paddle is our favorite. Our Native Peoples Tribe are called “Wampanoag” - which translates to “people of the first light”. |
$39 per person sea-touring tandem includes all equipment, instruction and guide service.
$49 per person sea-touring solo kayak (chosen to match your body size and ability).
Youth organizations and groups of 8 or more are $30 and under per person, depending upon how large the group and how long the tour. Most youth paddles are three hours in length. Cancellation Policy: Half day trips have a 48 hour cancellation policy. A credit card is required to reserve your spot.
Rain policy: We do not consider your vacation to be an extreme sporting event. We believe in "glide and relax" kayaking. We believe your kayaking adventure is about communing with nature and for us, passing along our extensive knowledge of the area. Sea kayaking can be a very enjoyable activity in the rain. Showery weather is common to Cape Cod coastal environs and usually means that there will be less wind. Our policy is not to cancel for rain, however should there be driving rain and wind we will likely cancel. In addition you will be snugly cocooned by your life jacket, and we bring lots of extra clothing just in case.
For more information on how you can book an individual outing, a group or scout tour, a school environmental education program, or a team building activity:
Contact Dick Hilmer directly at dhilmer@explorecapecod.com
Because we spend so much time on the water, email correspondences work best.