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 depart from the same location. Additional guided trips include ocean and sea kayaking tours along the Massachusetts coastline. Beyond rentals, Paddle Boston provides instruction in kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding, group outings with team-building and corporate event options, kids' summer programs, and fitness paddling including Wednesday night races. The shop sells new and used kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and accessories.