Saltmarsh Paddle Tours on Broad Creek
Guided kayak and paddleboard tours and rentals on Broad Creek, launching from dry ground behind the Old Oyster Factory.
- Where: Behind the Old Oyster Factory
- Guided tour: 90 minutes
- Hours: Mon–Sat 7 am to sunset, Sun 10 am to sunset
Saltmarsh Paddle Tours launches from Marshland Road, behind the Old Oyster Factory on Broad Creek. Reviewers say you get in and out on dry ground, which suits children and older paddlers.
Saltmarsh Tours and Rentals
Guided kayak tours: 90 minutes, up to four times a day, with a morning tour Monday to Saturday. Single kayaks and tandems for two adults, or an adult and a child 12 and under.
Paddleboard tours: guided stand-up paddleboard tours on the same water.
Fireworks tours: in summer, Tuesday evenings, timed for the HarbourFest fireworks.
Rentals: kayaks and paddleboards by the two-hour block, then by the hour, to take out on your own.
Finding It
The launch is on Marshland Road, on the calm upper end of Broad Creek. Check the tide before you rent on your own, since the upper creek is shallow at low water. Our kayaking guide compares every tour and rental on the island.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Saltmarsh Paddle Tours kayak tour?
The guided kayak tour is 90 minutes, and it runs up to four times a day.
Can children go on a Saltmarsh kayak tour?
Yes. A child 12 and under can share a tandem kayak with an adult, and you get in and out on dry ground.
Does Saltmarsh Paddle Tours rent kayaks?
Yes. Single and tandem kayaks and paddleboards rent by the two-hour block, then by the hour.
Where does Saltmarsh Paddle Tours launch?
Behind the Old Oyster Factory at 101 Marshland Rd, on Broad Creek.
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