Wildlife & Heritage 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!
On Pause for Summer 2026.
Book your Guided SUP Tour.
Book your board in advance and meet us at our launch location to join the tour!
Wildlife & Heritage paddle board tour.
Enjoy an amazing opportunity to appreciate Seacoast NH's local wildlife and historical landmarks, while improving your paddle boarding techniques on calm waterways!
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.
Schedule changes daily due to the tides.
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Rates
• Paddlers - $50-65 pp
*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
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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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 2025 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 2025 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.
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GLOW Tour
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