Upstate Kayak Rentals
& Upstate Pontoon Charters
Welcomes You Back 2024!
Upstate Kayak Rentals
& Upstate Pontoon Charters
Welcomes You Back 2024!
Upstate Kayak Rentals
Staffed Walk Up Locations.. Self-Serving Kayak Rentals.. Paddle/Pedal excursions..
Upstate Kayak Rentals wants you to explore all the various beautiful waterways the Capital District has to offer in the most convenient way possible and we have 15 different locations for you to explore! In addition to kayak rentals, we also offer paddle/pedal excursions and self-guided tours through Waterford's Flight of Locks. Please click over to our traveling page to see more information about our other excursions!
Upstate Kayak Rentals offers 2 staffed locations (Waterford Boat Launch and Mohawk Harbor) and 13 easy to use self-serving rental sites along with various traveling adventures throughout the season.
Visit our different locations and/or excursions throughout the season for a new and exciting paddling experience. Every year we add something new.
Let Upstate Kayak Rentals cater your next private event, meeting on the water, fund raiser, work or group outing. Simply call, text, or email us to plan your next group event on the water!
Upstate Pontoon CharterS
AND BOAT SHARE
Upstate Kayak Rentals has partnered with Upstate Pontoon Charters! Enjoy a slow private relaxing scenic cruise on the Historic Erie Canal/Mohawk River between Locks 6 and 7 with Capt Donna.
We'll start our cruise at the Halfmoon Crescent Kayak Launch located on Terminal Road on Rt 9 and head westbound under the Rt. 9 and Twin Bridges and around the Island. Enjoy a different perspective from the water! Feel free to bring a small cooler or snacks. No red wine please.
Cost: $200 for 2 hours (up to 4 guests) or $250 (up to 6 guests).
We'll start our cruise at the Halfmoon Crescent Kayak Launch located on Terminal Road on Rt 9 and head westbound under the Rt. 9 and Twin Bridges and around the Island. Enjoy a different perspective from the water! Feel free to bring a small cooler or snacks. No red wine please.
Cost: $200 for 2 hours (up to 4 guests) or $250 (up to 6 guests).
***bOAT RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE***
Interested in learning to operate a pontoon boat? Sold your boat? Boat slips, rentals and sale prices are on the rise and trailering a boat is timely. Here's your chance to enjoy summer on the water with friends and family without the headache or hassle of owning a boat at a reduced rate. We have a 20' 50hp pontoon boat, perfect for those slow relaxing cruises, beaching on islands, anchoring, traveling to local restaurants right here on the historic Mohawk River/Erie Canal. Located at Blains Bay Marina, Latham, NY. For an extra delivery fee, we will deliver the boat to Mohawk Harbor (Schenectady) or Waterford Harbor (confluence of Mohawk River, Hudson River and Champlain Canal).
USCG Capt Donna will teach you the Rules of the Road, Docking, Anchoring, Beaching and how to safely go through a lock. Once you have been cleared and feel comfortable driving and docking our boat, simply reserve your your pontoon boat and and enjoy a day out on the canal.
Training Cost: $150.00 per person or $200.00 per couple for training (approx 2-3 hours on the water time training). After completion of training, boat rental fee is $250.00 for half day or $400 full day (plus fuel).
USCG Capt Donna will teach you the Rules of the Road, Docking, Anchoring, Beaching and how to safely go through a lock. Once you have been cleared and feel comfortable driving and docking our boat, simply reserve your your pontoon boat and and enjoy a day out on the canal.
Training Cost: $150.00 per person or $200.00 per couple for training (approx 2-3 hours on the water time training). After completion of training, boat rental fee is $250.00 for half day or $400 full day (plus fuel).
CONTACT UPSTATE KAYAK RENTALS / UPSTATE PONTOON RENTALS FOR MORE INFORMATION AT INFO@UPSTATEKAYAKRENTALS.COM OR TEXT (518) 209-1063