BAYFIELD KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Afternoon Paddle: Sea Caves and White Sands of the Apostle Islands
A 3-hour afternoon kayak tour that launches from Meyers Beach and guides paddlers to the Apostle Islands’ sea caves and cliffs — all kayaks, wetsuits and gear are provided.
Afternoon Paddle: Sea Caves and White Sands of the Apostle Islands.
Paddle along the Apostle Island shoreline, slipping past rugged cliffs into narrow sea caves before angling back over the white sands of Meyers Beach. This afternoon tour pairs a short onshore skills briefing with open-water paddling along nationally protected lakeshore, offering a compact, vivid slice of the islands in just three hours.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Paddling the Apostle Island Shoreline
After a brief onshore instruction, you set out along the Apostle Island National Lakeshore, tracing the shoreline and feeling how quickly the landscape changes from sand to towering cliffs.
Sea Caves & Cliffs
The tour’s primary destination is the region’s dramatic sea caves and cliff faces — the places where wind, water and time have carved a different scale of detail into the rock.
Return Along Meyers Beach
After exploring the coastal features, the route doubles back along the white sands of Meyers Beach for a low-key landing and a final shoreline stretch.
What the day feels like
What the Afternoon Feels Like
The rhythm is brisk and focused: a short instruction period, then three hours of paddling that balances sheltered shoreline travel and open-water approaches to caves and cliffs. The outing is compact by design — you’ll see major coastal features without committing a full day.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Afternoon departures meet at Meyers Beach (1:00 pm / 2:00 pm start times are used in the afternoon schedule) and run for three hours.
Wear quick-drying clothing under the provided wetsuit; bring a rain jacket, shoes you don’t mind getting wet and sandy, sunscreen, bug spray, a reusable water bottle, hat, sunglasses and any personal medications.
All kayaks, wetsuits and necessary paddling gear are provided by the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs three hours.
Where and when do we meet?
Afternoon tours meet at Meyers Beach with afternoon start times (commonly a 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm start, finishing around 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm).
What are the age or weight requirements?
Participants must be at least 12 years old OR at least 100 pounds.
Is gear provided or do I need to bring my own kayak/wetsuit?
The operator provides all kayaks, gear and wetsuits; you should bring appropriate underlayers and personal items.
Can I bring a water bottle or electronics?
There are storage spots on the kayaks for a water bottle and other small items; electronics may be brought at your own risk.
How many people are on each tour?
Tours can accommodate up to six people.