Afternoon Kayaking Experience at Crane Beach on the Crane Estate – from Boston, transportation included!

Enjoy the natural beauty of Massachusetts’ North Shore in the best way – from the placid waters of the Great Marsh!

Stretching from Cape Ann to New Hampshire, the Great Marsh is the largest continuous stretch of salt marsh in New England. The Castle Neck peninsula on the Crane Estate is a vast barrier beach that protects the tidal estuary of the Essex River basin. Running along its back side is the Castle Neck River, a superb location for paddlers of all skill levels to explore these sheltered waters!

This intimate kayak tour that includes round-trip transportation from Boston offers the perfect vantage point to observe the unique environment of the salt marsh and the wildlife that calls it home. Keep your eyes peeled for herons, egrets, and other shore birds—with luck we may even spot an osprey soaring overhead!

Depending on the wind and tide conditions on the day of the trip, destinations may include a beach landing on Castle Neck or one of the various islands in the Crane Wildlife Refuge.
The approximate duration of the kayaking experience is 2.5 hours, you are also provided time on your own after the tour to enjoy Crane Beach.

There is a bath house where you can change out of your wet clothes, a snack bar, and gift shop on site.

Please note: Per the Trustee’s guidelines Participants must be competent swimmers and age 15 or older.

What’s Included:
– Commuter Rail Weekend Pass – valid for unlimited travel along the Commuter Rail lines all weekend long!
– Transportation to/from the Station
– ACA Certified Guide
– Single Ocean Kayak Rental
– Life preserver and paddle