Public Kayak Adventures

Your Health and Safety

Artist Boat has always had safety at the forefront of our guided-interpretive tours, and our number one priority is the safety of all guests. Artist Boat is committed to following the recommendations from recognized health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Easily explore restored and natural marshes protecting one of the most pristine  examples of a coastal prairie complex on Galveston Island at the Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve. Participants will come away with a deep understanding of the dynamic methods used to restore and conserve habitats on the Upper Texas Coast. Adventures at this kayak destination begin and end with a short walk (0.3 miles) through the Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve. Two, three, and four-hour tours are offered at the Coastal Heritage Preserve.

Currently, Artist Boat is only scheduling kayak adventures at the Coastal Heritage Preserve on Galveston Island’s West End.

Still have questions? See our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Cost: $75 per person

Price includes a 4-Hour Public Kayak Adventure, Watercolor Demonstration and a time to paint your own work of art.

*All Adventures include tandem kayak, lifejacket, paddles, and guided instruction.

Please Read All Public Adventure Rules and Policies Before Booking Your Adventure.

Registration Requirements

• If you are late for an adventure or do not cancel at least 24 hours in advance, you forfeit your adventure. There are no refunds.
• Registration closes at midnight the day before a scheduled adventure.
• Payment is required at time of booking.
• Address and cell phone are required for your booking contact.
• Pregnant women may not participate in a kayak adventure.

Age Policy

• Children must be at least 7 years old to participate in a 3-4 hour adventure, and 5 years old to participate in a 2 hour adventure.
• If children are under 50 pounds you must provide a Coast Guard Certified Personal Flotation Device.
• Adults with young children should expect to do all of the paddling.
• An adult from the same party is required in the kayak with each child under 13 years of age.
• Children 16 years or older may attend without an adult present as long as a parent or guardian signs the waiver and medical release.

Arrival Policy

• Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the time of the adventure.
• Instruction begins at the time indicated on your itinerary, and is required to participate in the adventure.
• If you arrive late and miss the instruction session it is considered a late cancellation and no reschedule is permitted. There are no refunds.

Reschedule Policy

• There is a $7.50 processing fee for reschedules. Reschedules must be done at least 24 hours in advance of check-in time.

Cancellation Policy

• Early Cancellation – Call our office at least 72 hours in advance of check-in time. You may choose to reschedule or get a refund. In either case their is a $7.50 processing fee.
• Late Cancellation – If you cancel within 72 hours of the adventure you will forfeit the refund and there is no raincheck. In consideration of our other customers we do not wait on you if you are late, and it is considered a late cancellation.
• If We Cancel – We kayak rain or shine. It is a rare occurrence to cancel, but we will not kayak in unsafe conditions. Adventures will be cancelled at the kayak site ONLY at the time of check-in as weather may be inclement at one site but not another. In this case, rain checks are issued and are valid forever. There are no refunds.