RENTAL INCLUDES
Tandem kayak, kayak or paddle board, life vest, paddle, pre-paddle orientation and overview of your route

TOUR DURATION *approximations
Old Town Petaluma, round-trip: 3.5 miles / 1.5 hours  *this is a half-day rental, 3-4 hrs                 

Lakeville Landing, one-way trip:  6 miles / 2 hours           

Tomales Bay Bioluminescence: 4 miles / 2-3 hours

ACTIVITY LEVEL
Varies based on wind & tide. The Old Town Petaluma route is very approachable and ideal for families & kids.  Lakeville Landing can also be suitable for kids.  Tomales Bay is not for beginner paddlers and prior experience is required for night-time paddling.  Call for details. 

PARKING

Lakeville Landing:  Make sure to enter property at second driveway (southern entrance) into ‘boat yard’ and park at fenced picnic area or open space immediately upon entry.  Upon retrieving your car, merge onto highway via right-hand turn, southbound lane; then take first exit using left turning lane (if heading back north)

Tomales Bay and Petaluma Marina: Plenty of parking.  Tomales Bay parking lot will get busy on Saturday nights in the summer months.

LOGISTICS & SHUTTLE SERVICE
Lakeville Landing:  For one-way paddlers we advise leaving one car at finish prior to launch and carpooling. 15 min commute from Lakeville to Downtown. 

NVP will handle all rental equipment on both ends.  Drivers may be shuttled by NVP prior to launch for $20 with advanced notice.

Advanced paddlers may paddle round trip to Downtown and back (to Lakeville Landing).

WHAT TO WEAR *consult local weather prior to launch
Petaluma: Water shoes are not essential but are preferred by many of our guests. Others prefer flip flops or paddling barefoot. Dress in layers and synthetic clothing (it will dry faster than cotton). 

Tomales Bay:  Details on landing page, click "Book Now" under Bioluminescence description above

WHAT TO BRING
Petaluma: Drinking water, sunscreen, towel.  Dry sack or ziplock bags are recommended to protect cell phones, cameras and other valuables.

Tomales Bay: Details on landing page, click "Book Now" under Bioluminescence description above

CANCELLATION POLICY
Petaluma:  Reservations cancelled up to 48-hours before your scheduled launch will be refunded.

Tomales Bay:  Refund available for reservations cancelled up to 14-days prior to your tour date; $35/cancellation fee applies.  In the event of adverse weather conditions, we will issue a rain check and reschedule the tour for a later date.  Although we've always refunded customers do to weather-related cancellations upon request, refunds are not guaranteed.