Miss Chris Marina Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals & Tours

I finally went kayaking and this was the place that made it happen. $ 42 for a 2 hour, 2 person kayak rental. Worth every penny. Chill helpful staff. Great location. Went at 11am on a summer week day. We were on the water in less than 10 minutes!

We just went on a 4 hour deep sea fishing trip here and it was wonderful. All the kids loved it (ages 3,9,11,15) the length of time was just right. The deck hands were phenomenal — knowledgeable and helpful — got your fish off the hooks and explained what type it was and how to identify it. Bonus we saw Dolphins! The captain even showed the kids the inside of the cabin with the fish finder and old fashioned steering wheel. We were able to bring our own cooler and snacks. Rods and bait were included, we did a living social deal, the value is great. It was a little crowded with some novice fishers who let their lines out too loose but the helpfulness of the deck hands to untangle us made it bearable. I am very pleased and we would definitely go out with them again.

If you have to ever held a paddle before, do NOT do the tour. The tour basically consists of three trivia facts:
1. Ospreys have a 5 foot wingspan.
2. The fiddler crabs in the banks have one claw that is bigger than the other.
3. The water tower is a desalination water tower.
Now that you know those bits of information, you are much better off renting kayaks and going out on your own. Use the money you save (around $ 25) to rent a bike in town for an hour, tour the Victorian mansions, and climb the local light house!

We kayaked at Miss Chris in mid June before peak season. We were staying in Wildwood Crest but we heard great things about Miss Chris and decided to make the trip into Cape May to kayak. We were the only 2 kayakers in the bay and it was fantastic! Plenty of space to explore, including the marshlands. There was plenty of wildlife around us, including water fowl, ospreys, and even turtles swimming next to the kayaks! Other kayak places just have you stay in one area close to the dock, but a staff member at Miss Chris handed us a map and gave us some pointers on where to explore. The marshlands were awesome! We went during high tide so we never got stuck in the brush. The water was NOT swamp-​like, if the term «marshland» freaks you out. It is bay water that happens to be surrounded by sea grass, hense marshland. You will not be disappointed if you discover these channels. We went through 3 or 4 of these and then spilled back out into the lovely wide open bay. We spent 2 hours on the water, which went by super fast, unfortunately. We will definitely be returning!

We used Miss Chris because of the reviews on Unilocal.Sigh. The staff was disorganized, but they were friendly. We went on a guided kayaking tour. But our guide, while very nice, did not actually provide a tour. He spoke only a few words, mostly to the hot college girl on our trip. We were looking for an informative tour of the salt marsh, etc with our kids. My dad had been on a different tour a year before (with another company) and couldn’t believe this was called a tour! Nice folks, but this is not an actual tour of anything — just a kayak trip with too many strangers.

First time kayaking and we had a great time. This place was great. The staff was friendly and helpful. We used Groupon and could not pass up the good deal they offered… 21.00 for a 2 person kayak for 2 hours! We will definitely return when we come back to Cape May!

Nice, helpful people. Great experience!

We had a really nice time! Service was great, they were very friendly and informative… they gave my boyfriend and me a quick Kayak 101 overview since we were first timers. All equipment was in great shape and the marina was beautiful! We got to observe birds and their nests… I saw the hugest nest I’ve ever seen here! Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back!

This is the best area to rent Kayaks and the Kayaks are top notch. The folks who assist you are kind and courteous. The boats are always clean and towards the newer side– not beat up, if they need a seat– they have a seat.
Great activity with the kids a great fun thing for all ages– We do this every year.