Essex River Basin Adventures
Gilligan Tour

THE GILLIGAN TOUR

A "three hour tour" of the beautifully scenic Essex River Basin. Explore nature and discover wildlife paddling around islands or within the winding salt marshes. Perfect for the beginner or intermediate paddler. Our most popular tour.

COST 3 hour trip | $54 per person
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Moonlight Tour

MOONLIGHT TOUR

Paddle to Crane's Beach in the evening sunset. Watch the moon rise over the Basin. Enjoy a beach campfire, smores, hot chocolate and coffee. Paddle home in the light of the moon. Offered four nights around the full moon each month.

COST 3 hour trip | $59 per person
TIMES Paddle with us in 2012!
Sunset Tour

SUNSET TOUR

End your day with a peaceful paddle at dusk. Who doesn't love a good sunset?

COST 2 hour trip | $44 per person
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Family Paddle

SATURDAY FAMILY PADDLE

A leasurely two-hour paddle for the whole family. Explore the River Basin, dig for clams, or play some fun kayak games.

COST 2 hour trip | $44 per person
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Sunrise Paddle

SUNRISE PADDLE

Wake up earlier with us and get on the water pre-dawn. Watch the first light and color of the day as the sun creeps up over the horizon. It's a great way to start your morning!

COST 2 hour trip | $44 per person
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Choate Island Tour

CHOATE ISLAND HIKE & PADDLE

Combine a paddle, short hike, and picnic at the Trustees of Reservation's Choate Island. Learn about the deep natural history of the island and its former inhabitants. Hike to the top for the island's glorious views and paddle home to complete one of our favorite trips.

COST 5 hour trip | $76 per person
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Dunes

DUNE TRAILS HIKE & PADDLE

A vast network of trails exists with the dunes of Crane Beach. Join us as we paddle to the beach, explore the dune trails to see where they lead, and learn about barrier beach ecology.

COST 4 hour trip | $65 per person
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Circumnavigate

CRANE BEACH CIRCUMNAVIGATION

Experience the beauty of the North Shore's most scenic barrier beach through kayak circumnavigation. A paddle around Crane Beach takes us ten miles in ocean waters, winding salt marsh, and tidal river currents. Paddling experience is required.

COST 5 hour trip | $70 per person
TIMES Paddle with us in 2012!