🛶 Charles River Kayaking Guide: Boston’s Summer Bliss 🌞

📱 Booking: Reserve online via Paddle Boston—multiple locations available. Walk-ins okay on weekdays 🚶♂️. Season ends mid-October 🍂. 🚣 Boat Types: Solo Tandem Kids’ boats (6–12 yrs) 🧒 Paddleboards 🏄♀️ 💰 Prices (1.5h | 1.5–3h | 3h+): Solo: 32∣42 | $54 Tandem: 48∣60 | $75 Kids: 16∣27 | $39 Paddleboard: 32∣42 | $54 ⏳ Overtime Policy: Unknown 🤷♂️—staff check your name when you dock 🛟. ⏰ Time Slots: 4 slots/hour . Reschedule via email if late 📧. 💡 Pro Tips: Buddy System: Girls, grab a friend for tandem. Golden Hour: Book 5:30–6:00 PM—less sun, more glow. Sunscreen: Slap it on! 🧴 🛶 Pre-Paddle: We chose Kendall Square (Photo 2). Watch a mandatory 5-min safety video 🎥 (no skipping! ), sign a waiver 📝, and get fitted for a life jacket . 🌊 On the Water: Beginner Struggles: Arm workout at first , but it gets easier! Scenic Routes: Glide under bridges (scary when trains roar overhead 🚂!), then emerge into sunlight ☀️. Relaxation Mode: Chill vibes, gentle breeze, MIT skyline views 🏙️—worth every penny! 📸 Post-Paddle: Explore MIT campus 🏫 or stroll the riverwalk . Perfect combo! #BostonSummer #KayakLife #CharlesRiverVibes 🛶