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home > tours > Boston Harbor Tour 3 to 4 hour tour Urban Kayaking Great Waterfowl Viewing Boston City Skyline Explore Dorchester Bay Paddle up the historic Neponset River Great South Shore Coastal Paddling Explore the Boston Harbor Islands and it’s National Park Lands on one of our newest kayak tours in Boston Harbor. The paddle starts at our new location at U Mass Boston on the picturesque south shore of Dorchester Bay. This is an Urban Kayak Tour where we get to paddle and explore areas in which the city meets the sea. Come explore this historic coastline via kayak and see the natural beauty that surrounds this area! We will visit Thompson Island and the many beaches that line this diverse coastline. We will also get a chance to paddle up the Historic Neponset River and visit its tidal marshes. Come join us on this diverse and dynamic kayak tour and see Boston from a whole new perspective!

Cost $55 per person Dates June 27 July 10, 15, 25 August 16, 26 September 25 Start/ End 10am to approximately 1pm Meeting Location University of Massachusetts Boston (100 William T Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, Massachusetts) Prerequisite None. Includes Tandem (double) kayaks, paddle, PFD and paddling jacket/wetsuit if needed. 20% discount coupon to Eastern Mountain Sports. Paddlers can bring their own boat and gear. Both need to be equivalent to gear provided, appropriate for class, in good working order and approved by your guide. Please call 800-310-4504 with any questions. Does Not Include Lodging, transportation, meals, personal gear and clothing.

WHAT TO BRING? Shop for Gear! Please come dressed for the weather and prepared with the appropriate gear and clothing for your kayak program. Below is a list of gear and clothing recommended by the Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak School. If you have any questions please call 800-310-4504. Neoprene long or short sleeve top Neoprene is recommended. Any non-cotton material is appropriate as well. Non-cotton pants or shorts This will depend on the weather and season. Wetsuits are available from the Kayak School for spring, summer and early fall paddling. Drysuits are used for cold weather paddling. Water shoes Can be provided by the Kayak School upon request. No open toed shoes please. Food and Water Lunch and snacks (sandwich, chips, bars, etc...) 1 liter or more of water Additional Items Sunglasses Sunscreen Hat Bug spray Camera Dry bag (optional) Extra change of clothes and towel Kayak School will provide You are welcome to bring your own boat and gear. Both need to be equivalent to gear provided, appropriate for class, in good working order and approved by the instructor. Call 800-310-4504 with any questions. Kayak (singles and tandems) Paddle PFD Spray skirt Spray jacket Wet suit Dry suit (seasonal) Missing anything on this list? Don't forget your 20% discount EMS coupon that comes with your Climbing School confirmation letter!