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Manhattan Kayak Company

Manhattan Kayak Company

Manhattan Kayak Company
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
Welcoming all levels of kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding rentals, classes, tours and events every day of the warm season. Our guides will outfit you and keep you safe. Meet friends over a breathtaking view of NYC. Drop into the boathouse or visit our website for the latest schedule.
New York City, New York

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alisongay
New York City, NY1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
It’s amazing to view the skyline and at the same time experience the expanse of water and sky that seems to be yours alone right in Manhattan. MKC is a great place to do it. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The guides are very knowledgeable and extremely safety conscious. It’s a wonderful community of paddlers of all ages and abilities for those of us who live here and welcoming to visitors.
Written July 23, 2022
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ParisGrandeVoyageuse
Paris215 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
Professional, clean outfit with practical lockers and bathrooms. The novice trip was definitely too basic for us as we have kayaked before so we found the price for a short paddle up the Hudson River - really only about 10 blocks- on the skyline tour was quite high for what we got. Unfortunately, you cannot book more advanced or longer tours without taking lessons or having some sort of certification. A good trip for an absolute beginner though.
Written June 25, 2022
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Jobojoanne
New York117 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
The Hudson is perfect for kayaking and offers great views. If you are a beginner MKC offers easy trips on open kayaks. For the more experienced you can visit NJ and take other more challenging trips. Or you can just rent a kayak or paddle and for $10 and practice in the cove for 45 minutes. The instructors and guides are passionate and patient and make for a great experience.
Written August 29, 2020
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CaraR
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Manhattan is an island, just not tropical. But don't let that part stop you from enjoying Stand Up Paddle-boarding. Manhattan Kayak have lessons and very reasonably priced rentals; they also have the area between pier 84 and The Intrepid to keep you safe and away from the boats on the river.
I enjoyed being on the water and seeing the city as a backdrop. It must be even better in the evening when the city lights are on.

Everyone was super helpful and friendly. They have changing rooms and lockers. It's a good set-up
Written September 4, 2022
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Noviceultrarunner
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Solo
A lot of strong experienced paddlers kayak and SUP there from all over the world to paddle the perimeter of Manhattan or to get close to the Statue of Liberty or paddle along the NY and NJ coastline on the Hudson River to get both views at the same time. This place also provides rescue classes, self rescue and assisted rescues simulating what could be the closest to a real life scenario, although natural waters have their own character that changes all the time and it is not possible to simulate each and every scenario that exists. I've been on 4 foot waves on the Hudson River and depending on where you are, you get a lot of cross waves too. The guides and the group you paddle with are the most equipped with rescue skills compared to other places in NYC.
After talking to other paddlers from different parts of the world, we all agreed that people paddling out of this boathouse are all nice, are fun to hang out with, watch out for each other and this boathouse is the most responsible place that we know of when it comes to safety. Of all the boathouses that we know of in the 5 boroughs, this place is the only place that is properly insured too.
Written August 23, 2022
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BethD0608
Columbus, OH1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
We had a blast on our trip with Manhattan Kayak company! Sightseeing the skyline while paddling the waves of the Hudson was a great adventure. And Jay was a fantastic kayak instructor and tour guide. Would recommend the beginner’s tour both to folks who have been kayaking before and those on their first trip. We would definitely love to visit again!
Written August 12, 2022
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boosibabs
Whitstable, UK13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
We paddled into the sunset and loved every minute. The warm-up was disguised in a clever review of paddle technique, and the sea boats were matched to what we are used to paddling in the UK. A lovely bunch of people to paddle with, great tips and hints while on the water. We always felt in safe hands at all times. Highly recommend the trip to see New York from a different angle.
Written August 16, 2024
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Sally
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
What an awesome experience. Entering the water at dusk and paddling the Hudson in the dark, getting information from the guides regarding where we were at, some history etc...fantastic experience, highly recommend you do this! The team at MKC is fantastic.
Written July 25, 2023
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kmlowe18
New York City, NY3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
Can not say enough about how great our experience was with Manhattan Kayak! Clear explanations of how to use equipment with safety instructions, well maintained kayaks, organized and along the way, guide Jay pointed out NYC sights and shared some interesting NYC info. Highly recommend!
Written May 8, 2023
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Tourist822616
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Solo
Wonderful weekend paddling with Manhattan Kayak Club!.. Saturday did a nice 7 mile trip to TriBeCa , and Sunday paddled 11 miles to and from Ellis island.. Great, safe paddle with good equipment, good group leadership, good paddling companions and wonderful sites and colorful commentary along the way!! Looking forward to my next paddle with them!… Eric Z
Written April 17, 2023
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