Kayak the Bay, Ltd - Put-In-Bay, Ohio

Erin K.

This is the best place to kayak on the island if not in the world! We loved it! So laid back. Easy process. Nate was informative and helpful.. no restrictive areas to stay in. Beautiful day!

Diana L.

We had a great time kayaking at lake Erie. Kayak the bay was a great experience. Definitely worth the trip. Gibraltar island is beautiful. We also kayaked to Middle Bass Island. Kayaks were stable and comfortable and easily maneuverable. Exceptional value for the money!

Ryan O.

This is a great location for a kayak rental business. The kayaks provided and the time period were adequate for paddling by the nearby park, circling the very scenic Gibraltar Island, and exploring the Put-in-Bay. It was a good time to people watch among the moored boats in the bay, as well as check out the Jet Express ferry boat taking off and a large Coast Guard ship that happened to be docked that day.

The rental kayaks all appeared to be sit-on-top style with bottom scupper holes open. They are adequately stable craft and will naturally drain water, but the drawback is that there is always some amount of water at your feet and in your seat. This is quite common for rental kayaks on open water like this, but just be prepared with a bathing suit or change of shorts. The nearby park provides restrooms for changing. Also, they sell camera and cell phone sealed cover bags, which are highly recommended since pants pockets will get wet. You might be comfortable using a doubled-up plastic Ziploc bag and possibly take an older digital camera with wrist strap. There is always the possibility a wave surprises you and lose grip of the camera.

In any case, a great place for kayaking, though my only tweak would be the pricing and kayak inflexibility. Now, a flat rate for 2 hours probably covers a large majority of people, so it does make sense to only offer that. Two hours was a good amount of time to see the bay, and it is called "Kayak the Bay". That being said, I was somewhat hoping to see a selection of sea kayaks and extended hourly rates that could allow a hop over to Middle Bass Island for more experienced kayakers. Then again, this would probably increase the risk the business would have to take on.

Overall pretty good kayaking trip.

Monica K.

A great experience lavatories right nearby parking close by as well six in our group and they had enough kayaks for everyone to go around, also very dog friendly the ladies working the desk were extremely helpful with different levels of experience on our trip

Chelsey M.

We had a bit a situation with our jet ski today and Kayak the Bay went out of their way to help us and get us back on the water! They are exceptional people and are running a great business! Highly recommend.

Mike J.

Service was horrible, lady was very condescending and after we came back in she informed us that Mastercard was not working some how and then and these are her words “ she would hold our debit card hostage “ while we looked for an atm to get cash out. Hi genius if you keep our debit card we can’t get money out. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. Rudeness and better than thou attitude is off the charts.

Thomas G.

No better place on the Island. Vicky was extremely helpful. About more than the kayak trip but the island as well. And can't forget to mention hysterical as well. I wouldn't go anywhere else but to KTB.

Brian S.

Friendly workers. Dog friendly. Great fun when the waters are peaceful.

I recommend going around Gibraltar (Stone Laboratory) at least once to look at the rock cliffs. Paddling out to Benson Forge is a long haul when the waters are choppy, so pick a day that less windy if you want to go out of the bay.

Be sure to wear sunblock!