Life on the Water

The beaches in the Kennebunks have the perfect balance: not too hot, not too crowded, with just the right hint of ocean breeze. And while a day spent lying on the sand, watching the waves, can be perfection in and of itself, getting out ONTO the water can be pretty spectacular, too.

Rent a kayak and tour the hidden inlets on shore, or test your endurance with standup paddle boarding or surfing. Try your hand at deep sea fishing or go out on a real lobster boat and learn how to pull a trap in.

You can enjoy a smooth sunset sail with a bottle of wine, or take a rollicking ride over the waves on a speed boat.

And here in the Kennebunks you’ll find the only whale watch tours between Portsmouth and Portland, where you can take in the majesty of whales breaching out at sea.