Kayak Tours in Newport, Oregon
Book A TourExperience the Historic Newport Bayfront
The perfect adventure for your family vacation at the Oregon Coast. Our guided kayak tours offer an incredible opportunity to get up close and personal with the wildlife, fishing community, and landmarks of Yaquina Bay and the Newport Bayfront. Our tours run from the end of June through Labor Day.
- $60 per person.
- No experience necessary.
- No special gear required (We provide life jackets, pants, and jackets).
- Ages 6 and up (Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult).
Our 2-hour tours run Tuesday through Sunday starting at 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM. Our 6 PM tours are by request only and we'll need at least 4 participants and 48 hours prior notice. Whether you want to go for a quiet morning paddle or watch the sun set behind the historic Yaquina Bay bridge, we'll help you craft an unforgettable trip.
What To Bring
Our guided kayak tours run “rain or shine”, so you'll want to be prepared for the conditions on the day of your tour. Your feet will definitely get a little wet. Paddle jackets and pants are provided (in limited sizes). We recommend the following items:
- Sunscreen.
- Footwear that can get wet.
- Quick dry clothing (cotton is not recommended).
- Extra layers (a windbreaker or rain jacket/pants).
- Waterproof case for your smartphone and/or camera.
- Gratuity for your guide (optional, but appreciated).
How To Find Us
Our tours launch from our boathouse located at Port Dock 7 in Newport, Oregon. Public parking is available on SE Bay Blvd. Be sure to check the signs on that street as some areas require parking fees. Please note that the parking at the Port of Newport is now permit-only, so you will be ticketed if you park in their lot.
Once you have arrived, simply go down the access ramp to the docks, and take an immediate left at the bottom of the ramp (at the seafood barge). Walk past the sailboats and we're the first boathouse that you come upon.
Cancellation Policy
We require at least 24 hours cancellation notice prior to your scheduled tour, or we cannot provide a refund. All of our tours are weather dependent, and may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other unsafe conditions. If your scheduled tour is cancelled due to weather or safety concerns, you'll receive a full refund.
Common Questions
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Yes. All guests must sign a liability waiver in order to participate. Parents will need to sign a waiver for any guests that are under 18 years old. We recommend signing the waiver electronically ahead of time.
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Public parking is available on SE Bay Blvd. Be sure to check the signs on that street as some areas require parking fees. Please note that the parking at the Port of Newport is now permit-only, so you will be ticketed if you park in their lot. Refer to the image below for where to park and how to get to our boathouse.
Parking is available on SE Bay Blvd. Our boathouse is located on the dock at Port Dock 7.
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Our kayak tours run “rain or shine”, so you'll want to be prepared for the conditions on the day of your tour. If your scheduled tour is cancelled due to weather or safety concerns, you'll receive a full refund.
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Yes. We have lockers available and someone will either be present at the boathouse or it will be locked during your tour. You are welcome to bring your own padlock if you prefer a bit more security.
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Yes. Individuals weighing more than 300 lbs should not participate. This is because our life jackets are only rated to provide buoyancy for persons up to 300 lbs.
The kayaks we use are Ocean Kayak Malibu Two tandems, which have a usable weight limit of 362 lbs per boat. We suggest that anyone over 200 lbs get in touch with us prior to booking. If you and your paddle partner together weigh more than 350 lbs we may put you in a boat by yourself. We'll work with you to accommodate as best we can.
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While we understand that many people enjoy paddling with their furry friends, we do not allow any animals in our kayaks.
In accordance with ADA guidelines, we do allow service dogs that are individually trained to assist a person with a disability in our boathouse.
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No. Since there are other people on the tour, we do not allow fishing or crabbing gear on our tours. However, the route that we take isn't the best fishing or crabbing location anyway 😀.
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Unfortunately, we do not rent out our kayaks. However, there are other options. Both Ossie's Surf Shop in Newport and Oregon Coast Kayak Connection offer kayak and paddleboard rentals.
