No, we offer about 30 minutes of instruction before every tour and have had guests of all levels of experience. With that being said, we do require some level of physical fitness and both paddlers need to be able to endure 4+ miles(equivalent to 4 miles of hiking) while on the water.

Yes, absolutely! The Apostle Islands hold some of the longest stretches of sandstone sea caves in the world. Meyers Beach and Devils Island are home to two of these. This is weather and wave dependent but most tours will be able to explore 5-10 sea caves along with many other beautiful sandstone features.

We offer 100% refund due to wave or wind cancellations made by your guide. You are also able to move your booking to a different time slot or day depending on availability. We also offer a voucher to be able to book at another time. We do not offer refunds for any other reason. No ExceptionsTo be fair to every guest and because we operate with such limited capacity, we do not make exceptions to our cancellation policy for:Illness or injuryCOVID-19 or other contagious illnessesTravel delays or cancellationsMissed flights, ferries, or other transportationVehicle problems or trafficWeather that guests consider undesirable when the tour is operatingChanges in personal plans or scheduling conflictsForgetting a reservationChoosing not to paddle after arrivingFear of weather or water conditions when guides determine conditions are safeAny other personal circumstances outside of Stevie Waters Adventure Kayaking's controlWe strongly encourage guests to purchase travel insurance if their travel plans may be affected by unforeseen circumstances.

Yes, we provide top of the line gear and have everything you need for your adventure. We suggest bringing your own water and snacks if needed.

Light, breath-able clothing that dries quickly is recommended. A swimsuit is needed for under wetsuit during early and late season. Extra layers and a wind/waterproof jacket is also helpful as the weather can change very quickly. Comfortable shoes or sandals that can get wet also help, but most guests go barefoot.