Fantastic way to spend an afternoon. I was in a kayak while my teenage daughter was on a Stand up paddle board. Saw several families with small children e joying themselves too. Fun, active affordable and safe. Between the 45 minute rental, getting set up and out, we spent about 1:30. Very friendly and efficient team on the dock. Great for New Yorkers and visitors!

Definitely worth it! This was my first time kayaking and I had the time of my life. It was organized and we had guides that helped us throughout the trip. They explained everything to us and even took pictures of us. My experience was amazing and Im definitely going kayaking with them again.

Rented a double kayak for my daughter and I. We had a great experience. The staff was friendly and informative. They were very responsive and attentive. The boats were clean and well maintained. We will definitely be visiting again!!!

Soooo much fun! Super organized and located next to a small little cute park! My friends and I had a blast and they showed us everything we needed to know! Definitely going back!!

I taught myself stand up paddle boarding by doing it on vacations.But I decided I love stand SUP enough that I wanted to learn good form. Now realize how much Ive just been muscling through it.I took the four pack lesson and its been enlightening. The instructors are awesome. A special shout out to Judy whose great at breaking down the mechanics and videotaped me to showed me what I needed help with.

12 of us were on a Skyline private trip and we enjoyed every minute of it! Every staff, Suzy, Jay, Pauline and Jennifer, they are just absolutely fantastic, responsive and thoughtful! If only there could be more other routes for first timers to try out. Anyways, it is totally worth it!

My wife and I, Brooklynites, took a kayak trip for our 17th wedding anniversary. Fun and a little challenging. We went rowing up the Hudson getting about 15 blocks and then turning around. Liked the instructors and invigorating to see NYC in a different way, perhaps a foot above the river.

Great experience learning and practicing SUP skills! Ive taken several classes and done a few rentals here, and its always been a smoothly run and educational experience. The instructors are great, class sizes are small, and the bay gets just enough waves to keep things interesting. And its wonderful having a few of the Intrepid and the skyline.

I’ve done SUP with friends and their dogs here. It was a bunch of fun! Love how dog friendly they are here. I also did the skyline kayak tour and it was chill. Everyone went at different places and the view was beautiful

My first beginner class was yesterday and it was a wonderful experience. Instructor Jay was patient, detailed, experienced and absolutely not pushy or hurried. It was a safe environment inside a defined area to practice as part of the class. Every personnel involved was friendly and relaxed. The small but clean facility is comfortable. A mini New England feel in the middle of NYC. Would absolutely recommend a try.

My first experience with them was a guided Kayaking tour on the Hudson river after work with my team. I was so delighted to find that they had a kids summer program and signed up immediately. 2.5 hours on water sounds exhausting but this program included other fun activities in the boathouse and both my kids looked forward to this class every week!Very friendly staff and clean facility. The kids were able to learn the basics of kayaking and SUP with a few cool tricks and now theyre so comfortable on them both.

The companys second time gathering here - always a pleasure to come to this place. The team is always so helpful and knowledgeable. Cant wait until next time!

What a wonderful way to spend 45 minutes! Great upper body exercise... something needed after this past year. The people are so nice and informative, ready to answer any questions and eager to teach the finer points of paddle movement. Ive booked for the season and am looking forward to intermediate level. Definitely worth the time and cost!

I love paddle boarding here. The staff are all super nice - theyd be able to answer any questions I have. They are also very reliable with email communications too. Highly recommend for a great SUP experience in NYC 😊

Came here for a kayak rental with a few friends a couple of days ago and didnt know what to expect as we had all never done something like this before! The staff here is so sweet and so patient with every person that comes through. I think it was a girl named Pauline who helped us out on the water, and she was super sweet and helped us feel safe and ready. Couldnt have asked for a better experience! Its a small area to paddle but definitely worth it. Will be coming back!

My wife had me book a day of kayaking on a whim and I’m so glad she did. Neither of us have any boating experience but the staff made us feel comfortable. While our excursion was limited to the pier inlet, it was fun to try something new. Manhattan Kayak also has larger group classes as well. All in all it was a nice thing to do on an afternoon.

It is not only great exercise, the staff are great and very informative. They want to ensure you are safe and well equipped. Feels like escaping the city. Water is my happy place, found it the week I moved to NYC almost two years ago and havent stopped getting involved.

Very nice and helpful staff! Super quick customer service, quick training and getting us started. Great care in gently pushing our kayaks into the water so calming any fears. Thanks Andre!

I had a fantastic time with them! I was so new to Kayaking and that was the first time in my life that I did kayaking. Both the instructor and other staff members who were with us on the water were super patient, supportive, and friendly. The weather was rainy and windy, which was actually kinda fun because I could feel the waves around me and it made kayaking more challenging.

I had an AWESOME time! I usually dont kayak in the big city, and usually avoid these places in general, but Bailey gave great advice on where to go. After a conversation with her I felt ready to take on the mighty Hudson. And boy oh boy what a trip it was! 11/10 would recommend!

Totally recommend MKC. My first lesson was comprehensive and fun. Lorenzo was a great instructor and everything ran smoothly and professionally. Everyone who worked there was helpful and courteous. Manhattan Kayak Co is a gem in a concrete jungle.

This place is great. The staff is very helpful, polite and friendly. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because we weren’t allowed to go beyond the deck area (which is pretty small - kayaking back and forth gets several times in the same small area gets super boring). But other than that, the whole experience was GOOD! And prices are super cheap.

Great for beginners. Extremely safe. Great staff. Dont forget to bring your own lock. Some may get sea sick from the waves generated by the boats passing at a safe distance.

Brilliant on everything, so far I enjoyed SUPaddling (if thats a word) and yoga. The teachers are overly welcoming, patient and motivated! Shout out to Mackenzie and Carey for their amazing classes!

Great summer activity for the kids on the Hudson. The instructors were very welcoming and made sure the kids had a good time. Adults classes also available.

Nice location. Small but safe paddling area. Good views. Cheap. Good service

So much fun! Staff is friendly, rental s are affordable, view is great. Very fun experience :)

Amazing experience! Took a private SUP lesson, Eric was a knowledgeable and encouraging instructor. He explained everything really well and helped meImprove my paddle boarding skills. Looking forward to going back and highly recommend!

So far have been here twice. Once for a beginner SUP rental and once a SUP lesson. Staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. There’s a lot to learn, and the instruction is excellent, with a shoutout to Shannon and Carey. The place itself is a cool hang; more like Maine than Manhattan. Prices are less than you’d expect for midtown Manhattan. I’m surprised it isn’t more mobbed. Plus there’s something sort of thrilling about paddling next to an aircraft carrier.

It was so much fun! And they also have a cute little area whith a hammock where you can chill out and watch the other kayaker. There is also a cute little park along g the side of it. A great day!!! My new favorite spot

Really great experience for beginners to kayaking! Andre was a great instructor and communicative. Will absolutely book again! ^^

Fantastic experience with the instructors at Manhattan Kayak. Super knowledgeable, engaging, friendly and professional. Took the SUP Classes 1-3 this weekend and feel infinitely more well informed and comfortable in the water now. Highly recommend MKC to anyone interested in getting out in the water!

Andre was amazing and very helpful today. Was a great experience and I expect to visit again very soon.

I recently completed the Kayak Basics course and took my first guided tour. My experience with MKC has been fantastic--the instructors are very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. I always feel like my safety, and the safety of all of the paddlers, is their priority. Looking forward to my next trip!

Great place to paddle board, kayak, and take yoga classes. Mackenzie is an amazing instructor and I would highly recommend trying to get on the water with her!

Best place to do kayaking in New York city thank you Manhattan kayak for such a great experience staff is friendly and professional it’s their safety measures for COVID-19 is so good it’s completely safe to go for kayaking or paddle boarding i wanna say thanks to my coach Jay cartagena because it was my first time in kayak but he explained everything soo good

There are few more enjoyable things to do in New York City than to take a Kayak out to view the city from the water. These guys do an amazing job organizing trips for people, even if you’ve never kayaked before. The owner, Eric Stiller, is a legend and one of the nicest and most knowledgeable guys around the river. This is one if those must do things in New York City, in my opinion.

Loved it! I’ve been to nyc over 20 times, but my first time kayaking down the Hudson. Knowledgable & friendly guide. Took great photos of us & didn’t charge us $ for the photos. Highly recommend as a cool way to see nyc. And Jay the tour guy was absolutely lovely

Great and memorable experience.My friend fell in the water and he was helped very quickly for that. I appreciate you.

My KB3 lesson was outstanding. Excellent instructor.

I’m usually pretty scared of going outside and on the water, but the friendly staff at Manhattan Kayak made me my experience great! The cove between the intrepid and Manhattan Kayak is a great place to get out on the water while feeling safe and secure!

It’s my second home and family. I’m a lifelong paddler, waterman, scuba diver, spear fisherman, Eagle Scout and native Floridian who is trapped in New York by life. The time spent learning new skills (I tried to teach myself to paddle board, ohhh how little I knew), working out, and paddling to destinations N and S on Hudson keep me sane and human. Not to mention I’ve made a bunch of new and now close and like-minded friends.

Great staff. Awesome experience. Im looking forward to going back soon!

Andre was extremely helpful very patient and kind with instructions. Will be coming back again!

Staff was friendly and wonderful. Would definitely come back again, it’s a lot of fun!

Nice and fun activity, even if you scare

MKC is a treasure. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and they want you to have a great experience on the water. Whether youre a total newbie or an expert paddler, they support you at the right level. They have something for everyone -- practice sessions in the protected cove, short jaunts up and down the river, longer trips across the river to Jersey, and more.And there is nothing like being on the Hudson, open skies above you as the light reflects off the Manhattan skyline. Its an amazing adventure (and a pretty good workout to boot!)

I was looking for a fun activity to do that would also allow me to be safe and socially distanced during covid and MKC was the place! The staff was accommodating, friendly, and COVID SAFE! Best outdoor activity in New York!

The dock support is very helpful, informative and have great energy when you talk with them!

Gorgeous location and chill people. What more could I ask for?

The staff was very responsive and helpful, and my kids had an AMAZING time kayaking in the Hudson River! We would definitely do this again!

Jay and the rest of the staff at Manhattan Kayak work hard to ensure all have the best experience. This is the perfect experience to escape the city without leaving it.

Fantastic set up in the Boathouse on Pier 84. High quality equipment and for my Manhattan Circumnavigation they even a NDK Romany kayak as I said I have one back home in the UK. Suzy went to great lengths to ensure I was capable of doing the 30miles around Manhattan and our guide Jay made the tour truly great. It’s hard work in very choppy waters, lots of boat traffic and just plain hard work. 6hrs 32 mins of hard paddling and a return to the dock at 9.30pm. I have not had such a great Saturday for a long. For you experienced kayakers and paddleboarders I can warmly recommend this trip. Bring your best and be prepared to have a great day with Manhattan Kayak Co. I certainly did. Dan

I had the most amazing first time kayaking experience! Thanks to our very professional and knowledgeable instructors JAY and David. As a first time kayaker (as in first time to ride a kayak and paddle), theres nervousness but Jay assured me that everythings gonna be ok and it did! Thank you Jay, youre a very effective instructor! Looking forward to complete my training!

This place is great, and my favorite place to kayak! Totally recommend!

First of all, I dont know how to swim. So the whole experience being on the water in a small kayak was terrifying for me. But I gave it a try.Now I feel confident and having so much fun! It’s truly a life-changing experience!The team is very knowledgeable and patient. They help you to build this skill step by step. Very supportive and atmosphere!You are the best!

Best place on the west side to do kayaks, sups and sup yoga and tons of other water activities. For some kayaks you dont need prior experience. You can just sit on it and paddle. Great thing to do is the NYC skyline and NYC after dark tours.

Learned to SUP here. Would definitely go back.

Had a great time there. Very friendly and professional staff.

Stable water, easea kayaking. Water is a little bit more corrupted

Best place to SUP and kayak in the New York area. Very well situated close to all must see attractions in Manhattan. Very friendly and dedicated staff.If you get serious about your paddling, you could even store your board in the boat house

I’ve taken Basic Kayaking 1 and 2 there so far, and am really impressed. The teachers absolutely know what they’re doing, and make sure that students learn techniques correctly. They’re attentive, yet foster independence in students. Going out on open water in a small boat is something that should be taken very seriously, and that’s exactly how they approach it. Kayaking is pretty challenging, but learning from dedicated, educated instructors makes it that much easier.

Fantastic place to Learn to Kayak or Paddleboard. They have a great list of trips from beginner to advanced. Great community of folks

My wife & I greatly enjoyed our rentals at Manhattan Kayak. Making an online reservation was quick, easy, and super affordable. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and very kind to our two small dogs. The equipment was top level, and the cove was amazing. We cannot wait to go back and make this a regular family summer activity. The staff strictly enforced social distancing and sanitation. Everyone wore masks until after launching and the equipment was immediately put into cleaning stations when we were done. They are very dog friendly which is always a plus!

So happy to have found MKC. They are professional, friendly, have great instructors and river guides. Its a wonderful place to experience paddling in a safe and friendly environment!!

Amazing location, very friendly managers and staff, a gem for practicing kayak/ stand-up paddle in NYC with great professional advice, great for physical and mental well-being! Nice socialising as a plus!

Staffs was awesome, knowledgeable, fun, and friendly. Great education provided as well as a great kayaking experience. Would totally do this tour again.

This place is awesome. Staff is super nice, friendly, and accommodating. Im excited to go again when things get a little better. I feel like with social distancing being super important this year, doing activities like SUP would be ideal this summer!

The best place to get your paddle in around NYC! Friendly staff that helps you improve your paddling skills and knowledge of the local waters with a focus on safety.

An amazing place with people in love with all things water paddle sports! They have seasoned and experienced staff that will take you from novice to an expert in SUP and kayak!

World Class! Storage options are available for surfskis, outriggers, kayaks, canoes, SUPs, or prone paddleboards. Instruction in kayaking and paddleboarding is excellent with time devoted to land instruction as well as on the water instruction. The tours are a great way to socialize and see iconic New York and New Jersey locations. The Hudson, Harlem, and East Rivers are all unique and worth seeing. Private, tailored options are available. Mr. Stiller was born into the paddling world and continues to share his passion with the world. Go give it a try!

Bailey is so professional and knowledgeable!

Awesome trip with these guys!

Awesome experience last night! A friend and I attended the “After Dark” tour and it was crazy to see the city in such a different way. Lou was our instructor and was great the whole time. Living in the circumstances we are in it’s a great way to be socially distance safely and have an adventure. Thanks so much Lou and MKC we will be back again soon!

Manhattan Kayak + SUP is a wonderful outdoor oasis in the midst of the concrete jungle that is New York City. Eric Stiller, the staff of Manhattan Kayak + SUP, and so many of the other paddlers make every paddle outing feel like a party with your best friends. Absolutely top-notch instruction where safety is their number one priority. Whether youre looking for a casual outing and a chance to see Manhattan from a completely different and unique view, or youre looking to take your kayak or SUP skills to the next hardcore level, Manhattan Kayak + SUP has you covered. Eric Stiller, and Manhattan Kayak + SUP have given me the gift of a lifelong love of kayaking which I am so grateful for.

Im usually scared of water but Bailey helped me work up the courage to get in a boat and paddle around. 10/10 would go again

My partner and I had a great experience on the high line tour. Our instructor was great and had a great attitude for this kinda thing. I don’t recall her name but she was blonde with a cut on the bottom of her hair. She was great though and fun. We will for sure Be back to take classes.

Ive been a member of MKC for a couple years now. If youre looking for a way to get a great workout and have exciting outdoor adventures without leaving NYC, this place is great.MKC takes safety very seriously and offers a range of conservative, easy tours for all skill and athleticism levels, which are a fun and unique way to see part of the city most people never get to see.For people with formal training at kayaking or SUP, MKC does group trips of progressive difficultly and adventurousness. Want to take a SUP to the Statue of Liberty? Thatll be a couple hours of hard paddling in waves, chop, and traffic - NOT for beginners. Its definitely worth going through the training courses MKC offers to get to go on these cooler trips. Being a member and doing these kinds of trips every weekend has become my favorite part of summers in the city!

Kayak boat water fun time city fun

The staff here could not be any friendlier...when we left our phones back in the lockers, one went out of her way to take photos of my group from the best angle and then sent them to us after. We had such a wonderful experience and cant wait to come back

Friendly people who are also amazing paddlers

As a novice SUP user and visitor to NYC, I was nervous to embark upon a journey onto the Hudson. But what a great experience! Not only were my MKC crew helpful on SUP technique and experts on the area, they stressed safety first, which made my group more comfortable and confident. An awesome guided tour all around.

Did both the Skyline and night tour in a single day. Dale was my guide both times and he consistently professional, safety minded and engaging even six hours later. Great place to learn or just enjoy kayaking.

It was my first time kayaking, and it was wonderful, and my teacher Robyn was terrific in all ways. I will be going back- Robyn also explained all kinds of different trips and activities - Go! It is a Cuomo approved social distancing outdoor activity that is delightful. No face mask needed when you are in your own kayak out on the water. (I did go during the week, so I am not sure how busy it is on the weekends.) Signing up online is easy!

What I love most about MKC is that every single member of their team wants to share their love of paddling with you.The team helps you develop your skill set so that you can have an awesome experience out on the water. MKC offers a variety of exciting adventures that can accommodate the first time paddler and impress a K1 Olympic competitor.The dock is conveniently located next to the Intrepid which is one of my most favorite iconic NYC destinations.Your safety is prioritized throughout the entire experience. Everything is sanitized and the protocols in place are adhered to by the patrons and the staff.This place is the best of the best and it is such a joy to be out on the water. I highly recommend you book your next trip ASAP!

Good pickles with a great view

Manhattan Kayak is the perfect summer social distance-ing bucket list activity!!! The family like atmosphere here makes everyone feel welcome because they are so friendly. Not only that the instructors are extremely experienced and knowledgeable. They gave me and my dad tips on proper form and technique when it was our first time paddling in NYC waters. It’s not easy (my balance isn’t the best!) but I felt comfortable because I had the right guidance. The second time I paddled was even better than the first because I was starting to get the hang of it. Not only is the paddling (and kayaking) an awesome experience, the boathouse itself is beautiful, clean and comfy. Id say this activity is great for those who already love paddle/kayak, those who want to try out a new fun summer activity, and/or those who are missing the gym and need some sort of workout fix 😁(the gyms wont be open for a long while so this is a great alternative in the mean time !) I can’t wait to come back here to enjoy a nice summer paddle with great views & company :)

Last year I took kayak lessons and went on an excursion. This year Im adding SUP to the mix. Staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and professional.

I love this place! It is so well run and inviting that you can focus on the pleasure or adventure of your experience on the water and know that you are in good hands (they have also done a fantastic of job making the experience accessible during covid times). You can be a recreational kayaker / SUP-er in protected waters or go for more adventurous tours after lessons. I decided to do the lessons this past summer after being an on-and-off recreational kayaker here for a few years (paddling around the embayment and also doing one of their beautiful sunset tours). After the kayak / SUP basics class series I went on guided group paddles in the Hudson with their encouraging and helpful staffers and have recently learned how to cold-water kayak safely and go on longer, more physically challenging group trips. Just an amazing activity with a great group. Highly recommend!

The best instruction, the best tours and the most fabulous location in NYC! And run by a living legend, Eric Stiller!! A must if you want to do something wonderful and memorable while in New York.

Brought a couple of inexperienced kayakers and Stephanie really hooked us up, she recognized who needed the most attention and kept the experience fun for them. Jay was also very cool and friendly. Would definitely recommend for groups!

Being an inexperienced kayaker I was nervous about being out on the water. The staff eased my nerves and never once made me feel unsafe. Extremely well trained and dedicated employees. I would definitely return to give them my business again!

Great place, Highly recommend it! They have different options for Paddleboarding and Kayak. Go to their website for reservations.

Had such an amazing time here with my coworkers and I. For someone who had not been on the water in a while, this was the place to start again, our instructor was informative & helped us all along the way. If you’re looking for a great workout, a great view of the Hudson & a good time overall, Manhattan Kayak Company is the place to do it!

An absolute blast out on the water!

I was really anxious about going on to the water as I am not a good swimmer, but shoutout to Stephanie for being really calm and patient with showing me how to paddle and not tip the kayak. Im also a bit of chatterbox when nervous and Stephanie is such a good listener. If new, seek her out, shell show you the ropes and lend an ear!

Came for a New York After Dark and didnt know what to expect. Staff at the front desk, specifically Maggie was very informative and had a great energy to her. You can tell that these people care about sharing with you what theyre passion about and making you love it too- and arent looking to just make money. The tour was amazing and very nice on the eyes despite the small rain.I am working on my skills to do the Sushi Tour next and Im very excited.

Excellent spot to paddle in Manhattan. THE spot, in fact. Guides are great. The boathouse is phenomenal. And seeing Manhattan from the river on paddle board or kayak is an exceptionally unique thing. Great exercise if youre there for that purpose, and wonderful fun if youre just keen on having a relaxing paddle on one of the easier tours. Very professional place.

This is one of my favorite places in the entire city. Its a great venue to learn new skills and have incredible new adventures. There are also some amazing communities of generous and interesting people here. After you get off the water, its wonderful to hang out on the patio.

Great spot! The views of the city from the water are a must see and the staff was awesome 👏🏽