Glide across shallow salt marshes and tidal creeks on a guided 90-minute paddleboard tour of Rehoboth Bay. Perfect for beginners and birdwatchers, this excursion combines hands-on instruction with close-up views of local wildlife.
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Morning light breaks across Rehoboth Bay and the water pushes at the shoreline like a quiet invitation: shallow, wide, and forgiving. Participants meet behind the Bay Resort Hotel, sling on a life jacket, and learn the paddling basics on a sandy spit before stepping onto boards that track easily through the calm estuary.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5 hours (90 minutes)
Fitness Level
Moderate: must be able to balance, stand for short periods, and paddle at an easy-moderate pace.
Wildlife
History
Rehoboth Bay and its marshes have long supported Indigenous communities and later 19th-century resort development; the town of Rehoboth Beach grew as a coastal destination in the late 1800s.
Conservation
The bay’s eelgrass and marshes are sensitive to disturbance — stick to channels, avoid trampling grasses, pack out trash, and use reef-safe sunscreen to limit runoff impacts.
Reserve your spot on the Guided Paddleboard Excursion on Rehoboth Bay today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive Early to Check In
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before launch to sign waivers, get fitted for safety gear, and hear a brief orientation.
No On-Site Restrooms
Use facilities in Northbeach or the Lion's Club Playground before launching; there are no restrooms at the dock.
Protect Your Eyes and Gear
Bring sunglasses with a strap and a small water-resistant bag — straps and bags are also available for purchase at the shop.
Respect Wildlife and Marsh Grass
Stay in deeper channels and avoid paddling through eelgrass beds to reduce disturbance and protect habitat.
Water shoes
Provide grip on docks and protection when entering shallow, sandy or rocky edges.
summer
Dry bag or water-resistant pack
Keeps phone, keys, and snacks dry during splashes or small waves.
Sunglasses with strap
Reduces glare off the bay and prevents loss if you capsize or lean over the board.
summer
Light insulating layer (windbreaker)
Blocks wind on cooler mornings and layers easily as temperatures rise.
spring