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Kayak the Bay

760 Bayview Ave., Put in Bay, OH 43456
419 967 0796
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Ranked #1 of 10 attractions in Put in Bay
5.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Owner description: Kayak the Bay, Ltd. has single and double sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks in downtown Put-in-Bay, Ohio in Lake Erie. Gibraltar Island is only a few...... more » Owner description: Kayak the Bay, Ltd. has single and double sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks in downtown Put-in-Bay, Ohio in Lake Erie. Gibraltar Island is only a few minutes paddle away with extraordinary limestone cliffs and coves. You can take an easy paddle in the harbor and paddle up to the 3rd tallest national monument, Perry's Monument, or follow the west shore to the Benson Ford or paddle over to Middle Bass Island and a walk around the old Lonz Winery. JULY AND AUGUST GUIDED TOURS STILL AVAILABLE-GIBRALTAR ISLAND TOURWEDNESDAYS 10 A.M. until 1:00 24 hr. Reservation needed plus depositOur guide will take you on a paddle around the harbor and Gibraltar Island and explain some of the history of the area. This educational tour will also include a walking tour on Gibraltar Island that includes Cook Castle, Perry’s Lookout and the glacial grooves. The second half of the island tour will cover an overview of Lake Erie topics, current research, and the Lake Erie eco-system. This will be followed by a Q/A and return paddle to the “big” island. This tour is great for beginners and intermediate paddlers. ($10.00 of this price goes to the summer scholarship program at Stone Lab)$45THERE ARE NOT MANY TIMES THAT GIBRALTAR IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. DO NOT MISS THIS!WATER TO WINE TOUR TUESDAYS 10-Noon OR 6-8 p.m.This is a relaxing and informative guided kayak paddle around Gibraltar island and the Put-in-bay harbor followed by a flight of wine of your choice across the street at the Put-in-Bay Winery~~R E L A X~~(great for beginners-no stress allowed)2 Tours to choose fromSign up at Kayak the Bay, Ltd. 24 hr Reservation & deposit required(minimum group= 4 guests)$40.00 pp « less
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Cleveland, Ohio
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“Thoroughly enjoyed - best piece of our stay there”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2011
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We didn't really enjoy Put-in-Bay, except for the chance to kayak around the rock formations and down the beaches. More

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“Friendly staff, great way to explore the island”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2011

Definitely recommend taking a kayak out in the marina and bay when the weather cooperates. More

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loveland ohio
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“Great time!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2011

Went up the weekend of 8/19/11. It was our first time to kayak!! We had a great time . More

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Westerville, Ohio
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“We had a great time!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2011
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We had a great time kayaking during our stay at Put in Bay. We elected to take a long tour of the island, and paddled until we couldn't paddle any more - about 4 hours. Vikki was very personable and was able to tell us how long it would take to get where we wanted to go. Prices are fair... More

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Chicago, IL
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“A highlight of our trip!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2011

My husband and two kids and I rented kayaks and had a wonderful time. We paddled around an island and got to see birds and other wildlife. It was a good work out too, not too strenuous, just right. We had no real previous kayak experience, but were fine after getting some tips from our attendant. My 11 and 13... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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“Fun!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2011
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My husband was very apprehensive about trying this out, but he did it and loved it! Very relaxing and a nice break from the busy downtown party scene. Vikky was very helpful and had a great attitude. More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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“A great day on the bay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2011

My husband, 14, 12 year olds and I did a tour of Gibraltar Island and kayaked around the bay today with Russ as our guide. We are all novice kayakers. It was a terrific day. Russ was so much fun to be with and was especially great with our kids. He answered a million questions, encouraged us to try new... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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“Enjoyed the kayaking!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2011
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One of my teenagers and husband took advantage of the kayaking on the island. While we were not impressed with the touristy vibe of the island, we did find the kayaking enjoyable. They even rowed up to an island across the bay where they were able to get out and see a mansion on the island. This was really the... More

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Painesville, Ohio
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“Bautiful! Absolutely a must do! adventurous and relaxing at the same time.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2011

Kayak the bay was a little hard to find as a few places had same address. GPS didn't help, But Vicki did! Vicky was an attraction herself with her great sense of humor that others (friends) called.."SNAppy" She directed us toward "The Needle," and the Benson Ford (a ship on a cliff that is visible from water ) . The... More

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“wonderful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2011

This was the first kayaking I have done this year and Vickie made me feel very comfortable getting in and out of the kayak, not so young anymore. So happy we went for it and may go tomorrow.The bay is beautiful, The kayaking is one of the highlights of this trip. Thanks Vicky, See you tomorrow. More

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