Cambridge
Walk up anytime or make a reservation – Rent a Kayak in Cambridge and Paddle in the heart of the city from our location in Kendall Square! Take in the great views of the Boston skyline and the Esplanade, as well as other nearby landmarks like the Zakim Bridge, M.I.T., the Museum of Science, and Boston University.
This nine-mile stretch of river has no current, allowing for easy round trips. You can paddle in the Esplanade Lagoon and out into the river, the view changes at every turn! Check in with our staff on the day of your rental for a suggested route.
Our Kendall Square location also hosts our spectacular Skyline Tours and Harbor Tours — a wonderful way for anyone to see the river.
One Way Rentals
What could be better than a one-way trip on the Charles River between our locations on Soldier’s Field Road in Allston/Brighton and Kendall Square in Cambridge!?
It’s just a 5-mile trip between the two rental centers, and you can travel in either direction. On the way, you’ll pass Harvard, Boston University, the Esplanade and Hatch Shell, MIT, and the classic Boston skyline view of the Hancock and Prudential Buildings and the State House Dome! Be sure to paddle through the Esplanade along the way.
Paddling Maps
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Boston Paddling Map #1 
Boston Paddling Map #2 
Boston Paddling Map Mileage
On-site Rental Rates
| Boat | 0 - 1.5 Hours | 1.5 - 3 Hours | Full Day |
 Single Kayak (1 adult) | $35 | $45 | $57 |
 Double Kayak (2 adults) | $51 | $64 | $78 |
 Kid’s Kayak (age 6-12) | $17 | $30 | $41 |
 Paddleboard (1 adult)* | $35 | $45 | $57 |
 Kid’s Paddleboard (age 6-12) | $17 | $30 | $41 |
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Location
15 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142
Parking: 350 Kendall Street, Cambridge.
Parking is only validated at 350 Kendall St. on Mon-Fri if you enter after 4pm. Sat-Sun validation all day. With validation, $2/hour for first 3 hours; $12 for longer than 3 hours.
Regular Rates
Private Boat Storage
Learn MoreLessons & Tours at Cambridge
1–1.5 Hours
Canoeing, Kayaking, Kids & Teens, Paddleboarding
Private Instruction: Canoe, Kayak or Paddleboard
Event Planning
Planning a birthday, team outing, or group paddle at our Cambridge location? See our group activities, then email or call (617) 965-5110 for more info.
Picnic space is available for before or after your paddle.