Eagle’s nest tour.
1h 30min | All experience levels!
Explore calm waters and appreciate the local wildlife, while improving your paddleboarding technique with the support of our seasoned Guides!
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Wildlife paddle board tour.
Come see why we’re NH’s favorite destination for wildlife paddle board tours!
This daytime excursion offers the perfect combination of coaching on stand-up paddle boarding techniques while exploring breathtaking and calm back waterways.
We begin on land with a brief introduction to your gear, followed by a guided tour around the islands of New Castle and Portsmouth, NH.
Explore calm waters and appreciate the local wildlife, including herons, cormorants, deer and our resident bald eagles.
Tours are offered both publicly and privately, with schedules changing daily due to the tides.
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Rates
• Public Tour - $60 pp
• Private Tour* - $60-$75 pp
Save 10% on public tours when you book at least 7 days in advance with code PADDLE10! Blackout dates: 5/27-5/29, 7/1-7/4, 9/2-9/4.
*Rates vary depending on group size and tour date.
What’s Included
• Premium VESL paddleboard
• Leash
• Carbon fiber adjustable paddle
• Personal floatation device (PFD)
• Guides
Requirements
• All participants must know how to swim
• Minors < 16 must weigh at least 80lbs, have a signed Parent/Guardian waiver, and be accompanied by an adult chaperone
• For questions regarding minors < 12, please contact us
Join a public Eagle’s Nest Tour.
Book your board in advance and meet us at our launch location to join the tour!
Looking for a private tour? Click here.
Prepare for your SUP tour.
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• Waivers must be completed by each participant prior to arrival
• Our launch location and directions will be provided upon registration
• Please arrive at least 15 min prior to your activity to secure parking
• Carpooling is highly recommended due to limited on-site parking
• Each board is equipped with a deck net where you can stow belongings • Plan to stow your valuables and keys in your vehicle or on your person -
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Hat
• Water
• Rash guard / light layer
• Sunglasses / glasses (only if properly secured to your person)If you choose to bring your phone, camera, sunglasses or glasses it is at your own risk. Please ensure electronics and other valuables are attached to a floatation device as these items will sink when submerged in water. Complimentary photos taken by our guides can be emailed or texted to guests upon request after tours!
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• Face masks are optional while on-shore
• Face masks must be removed on the water for safety reasons
• Please follow NH State Guidance regarding self-isolating or self-quarantining if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed to someone who has tested positive within the last 10 days. -
Portsmouth Paddle Co. reserves the right to cancel any activity due to dangerous weather or water conditions. In the event of operator cancellation, customers will receive a credit for use during the remainder of the 2023 Summer Season, or a refund, less a 10% processing fee, if rescheduling is not possible.
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All purchases are non-refundable and non-transferrable to others. Purchases and credits are valid during the 2023 summer season.
Customers will receive a credit if notice of cancellation is received at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. All reservations cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the start of the activity and no-shows will be charged as attending. In the event of unforeseen circumstances due to COVID-19, refunds may be issued, less a 10% processing fee, at the sole discretion of the company.
Related paddle boarding activities.
Golden Hour Tour
End a hot summer day out on the cool, calming water with our early evening “golden hour” paddle board tour around the islands of Newcastle and Portsmouth, NH.
Sunset Tour
Unwind and catch up with friends with a sunset paddleboard tour. We’ll explore serene waterways as the beautiful sun sets over the downtown Portsmouth skyline.
GLOW Tour
Join us for the ultimate paddle boarding experience! Have every sense stimulated during our after dark GLOW tour. Explore under a star-lit sky with your board surrounded by a halo of light.