Paddle Boston

Paddle Boston operates seven rental locations across Greater Boston, offering kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards on urban and suburban waterways. From the Cambridge Kendall Square location, guided Charles River tours explore a nine-mile stretch with views of the Boston skyline, Esplanade, Zakim Bridge, M.I.T., Museum of Science, and Boston University. Boston Harbor tours and skyline tours also depart from Kendall Square. Additional locations serve the Mystic River (Medford and Somerville), Charles River lakes district (Waltham and Newton), and Spot Pond (Stoneham). The company offers hourly rentals without reservations, guided tours, instruction in kayaking and canoeing, group outings, team-building events, and seasonal passes. A retail shop in Waltham sells new and used kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and accessories.