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3 reviews for Aquaterra Adventures
3 reviews in English
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Review from Christina S.
Alexandria, VA
8/22/2011
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 ones signed up for the tour that afternoon, so our trip turned into a 3.5 hour adventure led by this great guide. The wildlife we saw was excellent - bald eagles, seals, porpoises and a lot of birds. We paddled a total of eight miles through crazy wind and high seas and had the time of our lives!
I have no doubt that even if we hadn't been the only ones on our trip, it still would have been a great experience. Beginners should know that Aquaterra did the most thorough safety instruction we've ever had on a tour, including practicing how to get out of the boat if it tips over.
Kudos to them and Jeff for a great end to our vacation! -
Review from Susan S.
Chicago, IL
7/15/2011
I took the 8am tour. There were 10 of us..a full tour. You spend about 1/2 hour learning how to paddle, about the gear, talking about where you will go, getting in the kayak, what to do if you have problems, etc. etc. All in all, not bad for the comfort level some people might need. Anyway, we were so lucky because the water was like glass that day. We kayaked around the porcupine islands and our guide was just wonderful. A teacher off season at the local high school and a California transplant. He was so pleasant and nice, he made the tour! A great way to start your morning.
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Review from Andrew H.
Arlington, MA
7/31/2010
I went there with my family to rent kayaks for a guided tour of the harbor. Do yourself a favor and show up 30 minutes late. If you had the same guide that we did you will hear 30 minutes worth of the most painful self-promotion pitches, cliches, and/or time sucking stories that you could ever imagine. We didn't actually touch a kayak until 1 hour after the tour was supposed to start. So unless you are mentally challenged and/or have the patience of a saint, skip the intro if at all possible.
Once we got out on the water we had a perfect day and a beautiful kayak tour. The gear is all relatively new and, if not, very well maintained. No gripes there.
If you have kayaked a lot before or own your own kayaks you will be severely annoyed at the pace of the introduction and tour, but I can't entirely blame them as they are catering to the lowest common denominator as far as experience and athletic ability. And there aren't many other outfitters (if any at all) that leave right from the main dock in the harbor.
