Oyster Tasting and Kayak Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This two-hour tour is the perfect opportunity for those looking to taste fresh oysters, paddle with a trained kayak guide, and observe coastal wildlife.

We will explore Little Bay, a tidal estuary located outside of Portsmouth, NH, near the mouth of the Piscataqua River where there is an abundance of aquatic wildlife from shellfish to shorebirds. Then, we will paddle to Hidden Coast Shellfish's floating farmhouse to learn all about their growing and harvesting process. The oysters you sample will be fresh picked from the ocean!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1. Group welcome and Paddle Introduction (20 minutes) 2. Kayak ~1 Mile along the rocky shore observing wildlife along the way (binoculars available on request) (30-40 minutes) 3. Arrive at the Hidden Coast Shellfish's floating dock to take a break from paddling, learn about sustainable oyster farming, and enjoy fresh picked oysters! For those who do not like shellfish, other snacks will be available. (30 minutes) 4. Kayak back to meeting point, keeping an eye out for wildlife and learning about the history of the area along the way (30-40 minutes) *Exact meeting location and additional details will be shared after registration

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Each participant is welcome to try up to half a dozen oysters. For those who tell us they do not enjoy oysters prior to the start of the tour, we will provide other snacks

Kayak, paddle, and lifejacket are all included in the tour

Options

Oyster Tasting and Kayak Tour

Reviews

5.00

27 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun and relaxing
C5649PEdonnad,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a fantastic day on the water. Beautiful and relaxing. Paul is extremely knowledgeable and the oyster farm was amazin!
Absolutely loved this tour
rondajbh,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best time! PK is so knowledgeable about the birds, wildlife, the Piscataqua River and shoreline. It’s such a beautiful area. He’s entertaining and informative. I had never seen an oyster farm before this tour but we eat a lot of oysters!. The owner was a great host, I learned so much from Joe, like how oysters start out to what makes them different Our family highly recommends this tour. Go do it, you’ll be happy you did😄 Thank you so much!
Gorgeous lesson in oysters
Natalie G,,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We learned so much about the local ecosystem and oyster farming while paddling along in glorious weather through stunning scenery. Highly recommended.
Great Experience
249pegb,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good experience, everyone was friendly and informative. Joe has great knowledge and experience. Very enjoyable.
Awesome experience
D3079MQsamantham,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So much fun. Doable paddle. Got to visit the oyster farm in which I asked so many questions but they answered them all. All staff were super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The oysters were so good and fresh of course! Highly recommend this experience
Easy kayaking on quiet water, delicious and educational oyster tasting.
femif2025,,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful day for a kayak ride and tasting. Our guide was great and the tasting was very delicious and informative by the owners! Bring a bottle of water, wear sunscreen and shoes for a quick forest trail walk to kayaks.
FromThreeCities,,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I had a great time on this tour! Paul was organized and friendly, and shared so much interesting information about the area while we paddled (conservation history, wildlife, etc.). Learning about the oyster farm as we floated right next to it was also really cool (bonus was sampling the freshest oysters I've ever had!)! Overall it was a fun morning led by two hard-working and creative business owners - we wish them lots of success and highly recommend booking this tour!
debbiecJ7011PS,,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was so much fun! I learned so much about oyster farming and preservation! Paul and his friends were very welcoming and so knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this trip!
Did the 10 am trip, Paul...
Tecalli F,,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Did the 10 am trip, Paul [tour guide] was enthusiastic about being there. He was also accommodating to the fact that my kayak had a small mishap, everything was taken of. The oyster farmers were knowledgeable and were welcoming. 10/10 worth going
607zache,,Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
PK Paddle tours was very communicative! Issued full refund do to weather. If I'm ever in the area again I will surely book with these guys.