Ahoy Rentals.

Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Rentals

Ahoy rents 10' 8" Inukshuk SUPs — broad and stable enough for first-timers and steady on chop. Hourly rentals start with a one-hour minimum and round to the nearest 15-minute interval after; full-day rentals run from open to close. Staff handle board prep, launching, and retrieval at the dock in front of the building. Phone case rental $2.

$18/hour (1 hr minimum); Full Day $65; 2–4 days $60/day; 5–7 days $55/day; 8+ days $50/day (HST included)

Canoe Rentals

Two 16' Kawartha canoes by ClearWater Design — stable on lake or river, with a 750-lb capacity. Multi-day rentals can be taken offsite; Ahoy supplies straps and foam blocks at no extra charge. Safety equipment is included, and staff help with prep, launching, and destination suggestions for paddling out from the Kingston waterfront.

$25/hour (1 hr minimum); Full Day $75; 2–4 days $70/day; 5–7 days $65/day; 8+ days $60/day (HST included)

Early Morning Paddle

A guided early-morning kayak or SUP outing along the St. Lawrence shoreline. Each session is roughly an hour; pass holders can arrive any time inside the window and need to be back at the dock by 9am. Online booking required — walk-ins are served after paid bookings. Weather cancellations are credited toward future sessions.

Drop-in $18; June Pass $65 (4 mornings); July Pass $75 (5 mornings); August Pass $65 (4 mornings) (HST included)

Kingston Bike Tours

Nine guided routes — Queen's Campus, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, Inner Harbour, RMC, Kingston Tour, Waaban Loop, Fort Henry and RMC, and others — covering campuses, parks, the lakeshore trail, harbours, and Kingston's prison and military landmarks. Choose 1, 2, or 3 hours; helmets, rear baskets, and lock are included. 12 hours' notice required for any tour booking.

Contact for details (booked online; HST 13% added)

Bike Rentals

Cruising, hybrid, tandem, electric, trail-a-bike, children's bikes, and a kid trailer rentable from the waterfront shop, with locks, bike maps, and helmets included. Hourly through multi-day rentals available May 16 – October 4 (full-day and multi-day pre-bookable from April 1). Bikes cannot be returned after hours. Contact for current rates.

Kayak Rentals

Single and tandem kayaks plus Gaspé and Beaufort sea kayaks (rudder-equipped, foot-controlled steering) available May 16 – October 4. Sea kayaks may be taken offsite for multi-day trips with straps and foam blocks supplied. Multi-day rates run $50–$60/day; hourly and full-day rates by contact. On-site change rooms, washrooms, parking, and a complimentary valuables drop.

Rideau Canal Paddling Shuttle Service

Pickup and drop-off at most lockstations along the 200 km Rideau Heritage Route between Kingston and Ottawa, supporting up to four passengers plus gear and boats. Kingston-to-Ottawa direction is recommended for prevailing winds. Bookings are confirmed by callback; cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable, 25% fee beyond.

Kingston to Smith Falls $175; Merrickville to Ottawa $350; kayak cart $25 (HST included). Equipment if renting: kayaks $50–$60/day; canoes $60–$70/day

Sailing Charters

Three guided options: Sunset Sail, Picnic and Sail, and Hourly or Full Day Charters across the Kingston waterfront, May 16 – October 4. Sailboats stay onshore when winds exceed 15 knots. Bareboat charters are handled through a separate sister site (ahoysailingcharters.com). Contact for charter pricing.

Paddling Instruction (Learn to Kayak / Canoe / SUP)

Small-group lessons in kayak, canoe, and SUP, weekdays only — paddling instruction is unavailable on weekends. Group size is kept small for safety and feedback. Contact for current pricing and scheduling.

Sailing Rentals & Sailing Instruction

Sailboat rentals across a fleet of Laser 1, Hobie 18, Hunter 140, Topper Topaz Uno, and Hobie Cat Wave (plus a Block of Sailing Hours package), launching from the public ramp across the parking lot. No certification is required, but renters need sufficient prior sailing experience. Learn to Sail is offered in 1-Person and 2-Person formats for newcomers. Sailboats stay in if wind exceeds 15 knots. Contact for rates.