Kayaks, Hourly Kayak and SUP Rentals and Tours on Portage Bay and Lake Union.
Frank the turtle says come on down to Portage Bay and rent a kayak or paddleboard! The weather is fine and our ‘yaks and SUPs are calling. And don’t forget we are still running our August special of $20 an hour for paddleboard rentals… The cheapest in Seattle!
08/10/2026
August Special: Rent a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) for $20/hour....that’s the cheapest rate in Seattle to get out on the water, and you’ll be at the center of the action on Portage Bay!
08/10/2026
August Special: Rent a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) for $20/hour....that's the cheapest rate in Seattle to get out on the water, and you'll be at the center of the action on Portage Bay!
08/06/2026
We are closed today due to poor air quality from wildfire smoke. We will be open again on Friday August 7 so come on down to paddle then.
A Bald Eagle catches a fish in Union Bay. Filmed from one of our kayaks by the great Emma … see if for yourself from one of our kayaks today!
Duckies enjoying our pond! Come on down for a paddle!
Duckies say come down to Portage Bay and rent a paddle board or kayak … last rentals leave the dock on this sunny Sunday at 4:30 pm for 6 pm close.
The weather is great so come on down to paddle! Last rentals leave the dock at 4:30 to be back for 6 pm close.
05/12/2026
Join photographer & guide Roddy Scheer on a 2-hour paddle tour through Portage Bay and into the Arboretum’s Duck Bay focusing on photo opportunities! Tours leave Friday mornings at 10:30 am. We’ll look for houseboats, great blue herons, wood ducks, turtles and other curiosities of the Emerald City's inland freshwater waterways. Whether you have professional camera gear or just a smart phone, let Roddy guide you to the best spots for iconic Seattle city and nature pictures. Tours only run if a minimum of 6 guests sign up, and each one is capped at 12 people. Guests will share double kayaks and all kayak rentals and paddling gear is included in the price of the tour ($100 + tax). Sign up for one of these unique tours via aguaverde.com...
| Monday | 11am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 7pm |
| Friday | 11am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 6pm |