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Sunset Paddle Board Tour in Bar Harbor, Maine
Glide through calm waters as the sun sets on Bar Harbor's stunning shoreline with this intimate paddle board tour. Perfect for all skill levels looking to unwind in nature.
About Acadia Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Guided paddleboarding tours and Class 1 e-bike rentals in Bar Harbor — small groups, full gear, and local route knowledge.
Acadia Stand Up Paddle Boarding, based in Bar Harbor, Maine, provides guided paddle boarding and e-bike experiences across Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. The company operates small-group paddle tours — including Sunset Paddle Board Tour, Harbor Paddle Boarding in the bays of MDI, and guided lake sessions on Acadia’s freshwater lakes — that include safety orientation, on-water instruction, and necessary gear such as wetsuits and boards.
For cyclists, Acadia Stand Up Paddle Boarding offers Class 1 E-Bike rentals (half-day and full-day) and a 4-hour Guided E-Bike Tour. Rentals come with a choice of step-through or step-over frames and a pedal-assist range of roughly 50 miles, enabling riders to navigate the Park Loop Road and historic Carriage Roads with ease.
Tours are tailored for families, beginners, and intermediate paddlers and riders. Guides provide local route knowledge, basic instruction, and on-water or on-bike support to help guests focus on scenery and safety. Small group sizes promote a personalized experience on lakes, harbors, and coastal shorelines, suitable for older teens and adults.
Guests receive ready-to-use gear including boards, paddles, and wetsuits, plus comprehensive safety orientation before all departures. Scheduling options include morning, afternoon, and sunset departures when available, subject to seasonal operating hours in Bar Harbor. Reservations are recommended during peak summer months.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”