Enjoy a private 2-hour ocean paddleboarding tour on Mount Desert Island. Explore Acadia’s scenic coastline at your own pace with friends or loved ones on calm, beautiful waters.
Guided Lake Paddleboarding
About Tour
2-Hour Private Guided Lake Paddleboarding
Our popular 2-hour Guided Lake Paddleboarding Experience is the perfect spring, summer, or fall adventure on the water. Designed for all ages and ability levels, this private guided tour welcomes first-time paddlers and those looking to refine their skills.
Set on the calm, pristine lakes of Acadia National Park, you’ll explore the peaceful quiet side of Mount Desert Island in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Perfect for Families & Younger Paddlers
Acadia’s lakes offer ideal conditions for family paddleboarding, including:
- Warmer water temperatures
- Stunning mountain backdrops
- Frequent wildlife sightings
- Calm, sheltered waters
These gentle conditions make this experience especially well-suited for families, kids, and beginner paddlers.
Friendly Guides & Flexible Stress-Free Fun
Our knowledgeable, patient guides are attentive and encouraging, helping you feel confident and comfortable on your board. You’ll learn essential paddling techniques, safety tips, and insider advice to make your time on the water enjoyable and successful. Each session is customized to your group with a flexible itinerary designed around your skill level and desired level of activity. Plus, there is also ample time to swim, play, and explore.
With small, private groups and all logistics handled by our professional staff, you’re free to relax and focus on what matters most — having fun and making lasting memories.
Additional Information
- Minimum Age: 8 years old (as young as 6 years old with prior approval)
- We are dog friendly on our tours on a case-by-case basis. There is an additional fee to bring your dog on a tour. Please call to inquire about SUP with the pup!
- Duration: 2 hours
- Group Size: 6-8
- Ages: 8+
- Live Guide: English
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Suitable for beginners
Professional local guide
Safety-First Experience
Highlights
- Safety orientation with some basic on-water instruction on proper balance and paddling technique
- Lots of time for touring, sightseeing, playing, swimming, and having fun on the boards
- A guide who will do all the unloading/loading and provide all the necessary gear you need for a quality and safe experience
Do I need prior paddleboarding experience?
No — this is a beginner-friendly tour with basic instruction and safety orientation included. All skill levels are welcome.
Can children join the tour?
Yes! Kids as young as 8 can join private sessions (even younger with approval), but public group tours require participants to be at least 16 years old.
Chris Strout
CEO / Founder
About the operator
Acadia SUP & E-Bike is a premier outdoor adventure outfitter based in Bar Harbor, Maine, specializing in stand-up paddleboard (SUP) tours, lessons, and rentals on the beautiful lakes and bays of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. Since 2011, they’ve been helping visitors of all ages and skill levels explore Acadia’s pristine waters with confidence — from calm lake paddles to scenic harbor excursions — guided by experienced instructors and outfitted with high-quality gear. In 2025, the business expanded to include e-bike rentals and guided e-bike tours, allowing guests to traverse Acadia’s famous carriage roads and scenic routes by bike as well. The company also operates a full-service surf and paddle shop inside Sand Beach Outfitters with gear, apparel, and accessories for water and land exploration.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 3 reviews)
Our group of four took an...
January 26, 2026
Our group of four took an E-Bike tour thru Acadia National Park with Lee and it was so interesting and fun. Lee’s passion and knowledge for the geography, wildlife and history made our tour so memorable! We HIGHLY recommend this tour company AND LEE!
Easy, helpful, and laid back. We...
October 28, 2025
Easy, helpful, and laid back. We had a great time in the park and the bikes worked great. Included a helmet. Definitely would use this business in the future
Staff was welcoming and helpful. E-bikes...
October 28, 2025
Staff was welcoming and helpful. E-bikes were in perfect working order. Prices were the best we found after comparing several companies. We had a great time and highly recommend Acadia Stand Up Paddle and E-bikes for your next adventure.
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