Paddle Cape May: Guided Kayak & SUP Tours
Explore Cape May Harbor, tidal marshes, and Pine Barrens with expert-led clinics, youth camps, and family kayak and paddleboard tours.
Tours & Experiences
Seven guided kayak and stand-up paddleboard trips for families, beginners, and nature lovers.
About Aqua Trails
Aqua Trails operates in Cape May, New Jersey, offering guided sea kayaking, sit‑on‑top kayaking, and stand‑up paddleboard (SUP) experiences. The company runs a three‑hour Aqua Trails Kayak Clinic for adults that covers kayak equipment, water conditions, and essential rescue techniques for beginners. A youth Aqua Trails Kayak and Paddle Board Camp serves ages 12 to 16 with instruction in sea kayaking, sit‑on‑top kayaking, and stand‑up paddleboarding led by expert instructors. Stone Harbor Kayak Tours run on Thursdays and Fridays and provide 2.25‑hour family kayak outings with single and tandem options. Daily Tidal Marsh Kayak Tours depart at 9:30 AM and offer 2.5‑hour family paddles. Morning Standup Paddleboard Tours are naturalist‑guided, last 70–90 minutes, and start at 8:45 AM. Full Moon Kayak Tours offer 2.5‑hour evening paddles with solo or tandem choices. Belleplain Pine Barrens Ecology Kayak Tours are 5.5‑hour expeditions through interior waterways. Across programs, participants use appropriately sized kayaks and boards, learn safety practices, and benefit from guided interpretation of local habitats. Activities suit beginners through experienced paddlers, and family‑friendly scheduling appears across multiple trips. Booking information, exact meeting locations, and age or fitness requirements are available through Aqua Trails' official reservation channels. Photos, specific routes, and real‑time availability can also be confirmed at booking.
Local conservation topics are discussed on naturalist tours, and participants regularly receive pre‑trip safety briefings and rescue practice during instructional sessions.
Book a Kayak or SUP Adventure in Cape May
Reserve spots for clinics, family tours, full-moon paddles, and ecology expeditions — check availability and book through Aqua Trails' reservation channels.