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Seal Watching Kayak Tours
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Come explore Narragansett Bay and see the migratory harbor seals!
Join our experienced guides on this popular off season tour
See seals as they “haul out” on the rocks and soak up the sun
Our most popular off season tour in Rhode Island
30 minutes from Providence, RI. 20 minutes from Newport, RI
Great way to get outside for a paddle during the off season
Basic instruction and guidance included to allow you to enjoy your tour
One of our most popular tours!
Join the EMS Kayak School staff as we go in search of one of the most endearing winter residents of Narragansett Bay, the harbor seal. Harbor seals migrate from the Gulf of Maine and Atlantic Canada into Narragansett Bay’s warmer waters in the winter months. Once quite rare in the area, harbor seal populations have rebounded since the passage of the Marine Mammal Protection Act in 1972. Here in the Bay, they are protected from many of their natural predators like orcas and sharks.
Viewing these animals by kayak gives you an opportunity not available any other way; you can look these animals right in the eye, from their perspective, in their environment. There are several locations throughout Narragansett Bay that are regular haul out spots for the seals, and due to tides, winds and the cooler temperatures our launch sites often vary!
The plan is to get out on the water and head toward one of these haul out spots like Rome Point and view the seals without spooking them. The viewing is often done on land during one of our breaks, or an occasional on the water “spy hop” as we are paddling around! These curious creatures are often quite interested in kayaks and will investigate boats from behind, following almost silently. Come out with one of our experienced guides and enjoy one of the gifts of Narragansett Bay!
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Cost
$75 per person
2011 Dates
April 2, 3
Start/ End
10am to approximately 2pm
Meeting Location
Tours will launch from Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Meeting location may vary depending on seal migration. Meeting and launch locations vary due to weather, tides and the location of the haul outs. Traditionally we have visited populations in Newport and in North Kingstown, RI. Your confirmation letter will give you directions to your put in. Please, monitor your emails before this trip due to frequent changes and requests that occur during these off season tours.
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Prerequisite
None.
Includes
Kayak, PFD, paddle, neoprene booties and dry suit (with waterproof socks), professional instruction
Does Not Include
Lodging, transportation, meals, personal gear and clothing. We will be wearing dry suits so please dress appropriately for this tour. Wear base, over- base and insulating layers under the dry suit. Bring and wear thick wool socks, winter hats, scarf’s and gloves, neoprene paddling gloves and things that help to warm you while outdoors in the winter. If there is a question, bring it and we can decide if it is appropriate before the paddle.
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