We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 58 Bar Harbor Attractions »

Aquaterra Adventures

One West Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
877-386-4124
Ranked #12 of 25 attractions in Bar Harbor
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Other
Update attraction details
Write a Review

13 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    9
    3
    0
    1
    0
Date Rating
Rapid City, South Dakota
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I did the Porcupine Island paddle. There was only one other kayak and the leader, so we were able to paddle a good distance (~5 or 6 miles) and spent nearly all of the time in the water. It was the first time we'd ever sea kayaked, and my husband was nervous, but the weather and tide... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Chicago, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Went on a Kayak trip with Aquaterra near the end of the season. Very professional, yet laid back. Everyone in our group was pretty atheletic so the trip went a bit longer (farther) than normal. Seems like every trip is somewhat customized to the abilities of the group. They also had a great knowledge of the fauna and history of... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by JimCon23 for Bar Harbor
NJ
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I went on the Sunset Kayak tour, which was from 4:30pm to 6:30 pm. The cost was $37 per person. Our tour guide was great. He was knowledgeable and funny. After putting on gear and getting instructions, we didn't hit the water until a little after 5pm. The combination of the lavender sky as the sun was... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by tishiz2fly for Bar Harbor
Cinnaminson, New Jersey
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2011

They provided everything from footwear, water jackets, kayak skirts and gloves (if you wanted them). Dave gave a terrific safety briefing and taught us how to sit in the kayak to keep it stable and not have our legs fall asleep. We had a small group with good paddlers so he took us further than normal. We spotted some seals... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by sjkate for Bar Harbor
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Top Contributor
70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2011

We booked the Porcupine Adventure for a Saturday afternoon, our final of three kayaking trips during our ten day stay in Maine. We were a little nervous that Aquaterra would be more "touristy" than we would want to deal with. But all our fears were calmed once we met our guide, Jeff. We were lucky enough to be the only... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by tuffy0317 for Bar Harbor
New York
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Went with my apprehensive wife on a 2-hour kayaking trip earlier this week. Was a beautiful day and we took advantage of the weather for some activities - ran across Aquaterra down by where all the excursions set off at the end of town and very glad we did. Our guide was Jeff - very knowlegable, outgoing and personable, exactly... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Columbus, Ohio
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We decided upon Aquaterra Adventures after visiting 2 other sea kayaking tour companies in Bar Harbor. I was afraid to kayak in a cold ocean so we were looking for a shorter tour with a great safety record. Aquaterra was the only company with 2 hr tours and availability for the day and was recommended by one of the other... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Pennsylvania
Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 13, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We booked the Discovery Tour with Aquaterra after a lot of research and frustration. My 9 year old son is 4'3". Many of the outfitters would not take him due to height restrictions. Aquaterra has this Discovery Tour during low tide in the harbor that will take smaller (size not age) children on a tandem kayak with their families. It... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 6 more reviews by auroraarielella for Bar Harbor
Milbridge, Maine
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2011

I kayak a lot on area lakes, but there is nothing like what they offer here, experienced staff and convenient location makes it the best tour I have ever been on. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Princeton, New Jersey
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2010
1
person found this review helpful

The two-hour harbor tour is only one hour on the water as they take forever to equip and instruct everyone and launch the boats. Our guide spent most of the time cracking (not funny) jokes and praising his company and trashing the competition, instead of focusing on what we were seeing, which wasn't much since he was very focused on... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by adventuretraveler64 for Bar Harbor

Travelers who viewed Aquaterra Adventures also viewed

Mount Desert Island
5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Bar Harbor, DownEast and Acadia Maine
Shore Path
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Bar Harbor, DownEast and Acadia Maine
 
Ocean Trail
5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Bar Harbor, DownEast and Acadia Maine
Mount Desert Island Oceanarium
4 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Bar Harbor, DownEast and Acadia Maine
 

Been to Aquaterra Adventures? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Aquaterra Adventures, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing
See all sites
Cruise Critic

The ultimate cruise resource: cruise reviews, deals, news and advice.

SeatGuru

The world's most comprehensive source for airline seats, airline info, & in-flight amenities.

Family Vacation Critic

The best family vacations start here.

Best beach houses of 2012 »