Oyster Farm & Complimentary Tasting Sea Kayak Tour in Casco Bay
Overview
Tasting oysters just harvested from the ocean is significantly different and better than eating them at an oyster bar. Freshness counts! This is a sea kayaking tour that teaches you the basics of sea kayaking on land before launching at Mere Point in Brunswick to visit a working oyster farm in NW Casco Bay! After visiting the oyster farm, we'll stop on an island for a stretch break, tasting, and shoreline exploring. Learn about aquaculture in Maine and how it improves the health of the bays.
Sea kayaking is an easy, fun way to sight see from the water. We often see different kinds of sea gulls, cormorants, black and mallard ducks, eider ducks, great blue herons, snowy egrets, osprey and bald eagles. If we are lucky, we will see a seal.
Paddlers of all ages will love exploring Casco Bay in this protected, scenic, historic area! No experience is needed. Single and double kayaks are used on this eco-guided tour by a Master Maine Guide.
Sea kayaking is an easy, fun way to sight see from the water. We often see different kinds of sea gulls, cormorants, black and mallard ducks, eider ducks, great blue herons, snowy egrets, osprey and bald eagles. If we are lucky, we will see a seal.
Paddlers of all ages will love exploring Casco Bay in this protected, scenic, historic area! No experience is needed. Single and double kayaks are used on this eco-guided tour by a Master Maine Guide.
Inclusions
- Professional Master Maine Guide
- Local Guide
- Sea kayak (single or double), paddle, life jacket and safety gear
- Snacks - Fresh Oysters on the half shell for tasting with sauce choices.
What to expect
Itinerary
After meeting at 8:15am to get outfitted and learning how to paddle our sea kayaks, we carry our sea kayaks down to the water and launch. We will paddle as a group in NW Casco Bay to one of these two oyster farms: Mere Point Oyster Company or Love Point Oysters based on weather conditions and tides.
While heading to the oyster farm we'll be looking for wildlife, lobstermen hauling, and learning about the history of the area. Photo opportunities are everywhere and your guide will take some candid photos.
After learning all about oyster farming and how the oysters help clean the water, we will stop for a break on an island where everyone will get to taste raw oysters either plain, with citrus, hot sauce or Alice's Awesome Adventures Maine Blueberry Mignonette Sauce. There will be time to explore the shoreline or enjoy the views. We will return to our starting point, carry our kayaks up and debrief.
If conditions at normal starting point are unsafe, the tour might be need to be adjusted. Be sure to check your email or texts. Tips are customary at the end of the trip.
Stop At:
• Alice's Awesome Adventures, 17 Webb Field Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011-8107
After meeting at 8:15am to get outfitted and learning how to paddle our sea kayaks, we carry our sea kayaks down to the water and launch. We will paddle as a group in NW Casco Bay to one of these two oyster farms: Mere Point Oyster Company or Love Point Oysters based on weather conditions and tides.
While heading to the oyster farm we'll be looking for wildlife, lobstermen hauling, and learning about the history of the area. Photo opportunities are everywhere and your guide will take some candid photos.
After learning all about oyster farming and how the oysters help clean the water, we will stop for a break on an island where everyone will get to taste raw oysters either plain, with citrus, hot sauce or Alice's Awesome Adventures Maine Blueberry Mignonette Sauce. There will be time to explore the shoreline or enjoy the views. We will return to our starting point, carry our kayaks up and debrief.
If conditions at normal starting point are unsafe, the tour might be need to be adjusted. Be sure to check your email or texts. Tips are customary at the end of the trip.
Stop At:
• Alice's Awesome Adventures, 17 Webb Field Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011-8107
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. Tour may be cancelled for unsafe paddling conditions. You will be given a different date or full refund.
- Dress appropriately for the weather and water. Wear shoes that can get wet and stay on your feet, and bring a hat, sunglasses, and a windbreaker or synthetic fleece for warmth.
- Stroller accessible
- A liability waiver and medical information form must be completed before the tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult for everyone's safety.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Pregnant women should have permission from their medical caregiver.
- All travelers NOT FULLY VACCINATED will be required to wear face masks or coverings.
- Maximum weight is 325 lbs for a participant.
- Participant must be able to easily move their lower body to get into the sea kayak.
- For everyone's safety, bring your own water and snacks.
- Face masks must be worn by anyone NOT FULLY VACCINATED or feeling ill whenever we are on land or when social distancing is not possible. If needed, one will be provided.
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination will be required for all to determine mask usage. Bring it with you.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
parslowdeborah
June 2018
This was the most amazing activity on my entire trip! Alice is amazing! She took the time to give great instructions and make me feel comfortable in the kayak. (Kind of afraid of small places and was afraid I would flip the kayak and not be able to get out) Told Alice of my fears and she made...
This was the most amazing activity on my entire trip! Alice is amazing! She took the time to give great instructions and make me feel comfortable in the kayak. (Kind of afraid of small places and was afraid I would flip the kayak and not be able to get out) Told Alice of my fears and she made accommodations for me and I was quite successful. It was a blast! The snacks were great. Kayaking is something I will definitely do again. Thanks Alice for an exciting awesome experience!!Kathleen P
August 2018
This trip was super fun and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Alice was a fantastic guide - we could not have asked for a better experience. Unbelievably fabulous picnic of homemade peach muffins and mint-infused lemonade aside, she told us a ton about the history of the area (cultural, geologi...
This trip was super fun and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Alice was a fantastic guide - we could not have asked for a better experience. Unbelievably fabulous picnic of homemade peach muffins and mint-infused lemonade aside, she told us a ton about the history of the area (cultural, geological, anecdotal) and we learned a lot about the local marine wildlife and native plants. AND we got to see a full-grown bald eagle swoop down pretty close, scoop up a snack, and return to the tippy-top of a nearby pine tree to share the meal with another similarly-sized bird. 10/10, highly recommend.Onna_L
September 2021
Alice was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. We had such a great time! We look forward to booking many more adventures with her.
Alice was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. We had such a great time! We look forward to booking many more adventures with her.Lori_F
August 2021
Alice leads a top notch tour. She is very knowledgeable, funny and a great guide. I brought my 11 yr old and we had a great experience!
Alice leads a top notch tour. She is very knowledgeable, funny and a great guide. I brought my 11 yr old and we had a great experience!Rachel_S
July 2021
What a great experience. We wanted active and hands-on experiences on a trip to Maine, and this fit the bill! Alice knows her stuff! As we paddled out to the oyster farm, she told of history of the area and talked about the local culture. We would highly recommend this tour/activity!
What a great experience. We wanted active and hands-on experiences on a trip to Maine, and this fit the bill! Alice knows her stuff! As we paddled out to the oyster farm, she told of history of the area and talked about the local culture. We would highly recommend this tour/activity!Ellery_S
June 2021
Fantastic trip! Alice knows so much about the area. The weather was perfect, we seen seals, birds, and had amazing fresh Oyster!
Fantastic trip! Alice knows so much about the area. The weather was perfect, we seen seals, birds, and had amazing fresh Oyster!