Price from:
48 USD
Come Enjoy the Sunset
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Duration
1.5 Hours
About
The hour just before sunset is the best time to paddle the waters of Casco Bay. The light is beautiful, the harbor is less busy and the seas tend to be calmer, often creating ideal conditions for SUP. It's also a great time to spot wildlife like seals and loons. Your tour will start off with a quick SUP lesson. Then your licensed Maine Guide will lead you on a leisurely paddle along the Portland waterfront. As you venture onto the open waters of the bay you'll enjoy a panoramic view of the sun setting over the city as you paddle back to the beach. This roughly 2-hour trip is perfect for all skill levels -- including first-time paddleboarders. Be prepared to get wet -- you'll certainly get a little damp and it's always possible you'll lose your balance and slip into the water for a quick dip. We'll provide a dry bag in case you want to bring along a camera, a snack or an extra layer to keep warm. The SUPs we use for our tours are suitable for paddlers weighing up to 250 pounds.
Booking Notes
#We are looking forward to seeing you!
##Important Information
**What to Bring**
- Water
- Clothes that can get wet
- Extra synthetic layers to stay warm
- Sun Protection
- Water Bottle
**YOUTH POLICY:** This tour is open to ages 14 and older. Younger children typically have a difficult time keeping up with the group, and often require equipment that we do not always have on hand. Let us know if you'd like to set up a trip for a group that includes younger children.
**WHEN & WHERE TO ARRIVE:** Please arrive ten minutes before your tour is scheduled to start. You will see our signs at the end of Cutter Street by the East End Beach. Use the map above to find us or view the directions on our website.
**PARKING:** There is free all-day parking within a very short walk of our site. You can park in the lot halfway up the hill on Cutter Street or on most streets in the residential neighborhoods nearby. Most of the spaces directly by the water and our shop are limited to 5 minutes or two hours.
**BATHROOM FACILITIES:** There are public bathrooms and changing rooms that are open during limited hours. We have our own private portable toilet for customers. Most of the islands we visit do not have bathroom facilities, so it’s best to use the facilities before heading onto the water. If you need to go during your trip the best option is to find a relatively private spot along a shoreline.
**TIPPING:** We encourage you to offer a gratuity to your guide if you are satisfied with your experience. Tips are never expected, but always appreciated. A common tip on our day tours is $5-$10 per person. Tips can be given directly to the guide (cash or Venmo) or online via the follow-up email you’ll receive.
**WHEN & WHERE TO ARRIVE:** Please arrive ten minutes before your tour is scheduled to start. You will see our signs at the end of Cutter Street by the East End Beach. Use the map above to find us or view the directions on our website.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel one of our regularly-scheduled tours or lessons, or a rental booking…
- More than 48 hours in advance: You will receive a full refund.
- Between 2 hours and 48 hours in advance: You will receive a 50% refund.
- Less than 2 hours in advance: You will not receive a refund, and we cannot apply any amount paid to booking on another date.
If you need to reduce the number of people in your group within 48 hours of your booking we will reduce your total booking amount by 50% of the cost of each person that is being removed from the booking.
If you have booked out a regularly scheduled tour as a private tour, our private tour cancellation policy applies instead. In order to receive a full refund on any private tour, you must cancel with more than 14 days notice. The full text of our cancellation policies can be found at: https://www.portlandpaddle.net/cancellation-policy/
WEATHER
We will offer the option of a full refund if we decide to cancel your booking due to weather conditions. We usually do not cancel tours due to overcast skies, cool temperatures or scattered showers, but we do cancel when winds are too strong, when there is steady, heavy rain, or when sustained thunderstorms appear likely.
Please keep in mind that the weather along the Maine coast is unpredictable and quick-to-change. Forecasts made several days in advance are very frequently inaccurate, and it is very common for a single summer day to include several hours of ideal conditions and several hours of very poor conditions.
