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Season Passes 2010
Explore all our rental locations with a season pass from Charles River Canoe & Kayak!
If you plan to rent frequently, a season pass might be just the thing! You get unlimited on-site rentals at all our locations, discounts on off-site rentals and equipment purchases, and the opportunity to get out on the water whenever you want.
Plus, for those who want to take a vacation or two and explore New England's beautiful and varied waterways, we offer a season pass with up to 15 days of off-site rental. Scroll down to select a pass that's right for you.
 
Canoe Season Pass individual $139 :: family $199
Includes unlimited on-site use of standard canoes at all our locations. Kevlar canoes, five-person canoes, kayaks, rowboats, paddleboats, and rowing shells can be rented on-site at half price (family pass includes use of one five-person canoe).
with 15 days of off-site boat rental: individual $235 :: family $399
 
Kayak Season Pass individual $275 :: family $449
Includes unlimited on-site rentals of plastic and composite kayaks, racing kayaks, standard and Kevlar canoes, and rowboats at all our locations. Rowing shells, quad kayaks, five-person canoes, and paddleboats, can be rented on-site at half price (family pass includes use of one five-person canoe or quad kayak).
with 15 days of off-site boat rental: individual $375 :: family $639
 
Rowing Season Pass individual $299 :: family $499
Includes unlimited on-site rentals of the Alden Horizon recreational rowing shells at our Newton Boathouse, plus unlimited on-site use of canoes (excluding five-person canoes), single or double kayaks, and rowboats at all our locations. Quad kayaks, five-person canoes, and paddleboats can be rented on-site at half price (family pass includes use of one five-person canoe or quad kayak).
 
Buy Online Now!
Sign your release online, purchase your passes online,
and you'll have your pass by mail in no time!
Season Pass Policies
  • Season passes are not transferrable — only the person whose name appears on the card may use the pass.
  • Season passes are non-refundable.
  • Season passes are valid for the 2010 boating season during our regular hours of operation.
  • All passes include a 10% discount on off-site rentals and equipment purchases (excluding boats and sale items).
  • An "individual" member can bring guests in the boat they are renting at no charge as long as the boat rented can accommodate the number of guests (for example, an individual kayak member and a guest may rent one double kayak at no extra charge).
  • A "family" membership includes boats for an individual, his/her spouse, and their children up to age 25 living in the same household. Pass with off-site rental includes 15 days off-site rental for each passholder (not transferrable within the family).
  • Guests who wish to rent a boat of their own receive a 20% discount on their rentals. Limit two additional boats per passholder per visit.
  • Not all boats are available at all locations. See the boat types available at our Boston, Cambridge, Newton, and Natick locations.
  • Off-site rentals are picked up from and returned to our Newton location, and are handled as described in our off-site rental policy.
  • Buy Online Now!
    Sign your release online, purchase your passes online,
    and you'll have your pass by mail in no time!
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    Single Kayak
    NUMBER OF BOATERS: One Adult
    RENTAL RATE: $15 per hour (Kids 6-12: $7 per hour)
    FOR RENT IN (subject to availability):
    Our rental fleet includes Single Kayaks of all shapes and sizes, from stable and maneuverable recreational kayaks to fast sea kayaks. Big or small, we can find a boat that fits you. And if you're under 12, take one of our Single Kayaks (including those specifically designed for children) at our Kids' Kayak rate.
    If you've never been in a kayak before, work with a Dock Hand to pick out the boat that's perfect for you — and ask them to give you a few paddling tips as well.
    Or, if you've paddled a few times, think about upgrading to a Composite/Thermoformed Single Kayak — faster, prettier, and oh-so-smooth in the water.
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    Composite/Thermoformed Single Kayak
    NUMBER OF BOATERS: One Adult
    RENTAL RATE: $18 per hour
    FOR RENT IN (subject to availability):
    Constructed of lightweight materials like Fiberglass, Kevlar, or Thermoformed Plastic, these top-of-the-line kayaks are what you'll find our guides and instructors paddling. Our rental fleet includes an amazing variety of composite singles, from recreational to sea kayaks, from hard-chine and Greenland-style to British-style skeg boats and ICF racing kayaks, we have it all.
    Composite and Thermoformed kayaks are ideal for an off-site rental where you'll be lifting it onto and off of your vehicle. And they're perfect for training or fitness paddling (especially our ICF kayaks available for rental!).
    If you've paddled a few times, treat yourself to one of these beauties. Their light weight and stiffness create an incredibly fast, smooth ride.
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    Double Kayak
    NUMBER OF BOATERS: Two Adults
    (plus a small child with the optional kid's seat)
    RENTAL RATE: $18 per hour
    FOR RENT IN (subject to availability):
    Faster, more stable, and less susceptible to wind than a canoe, a double kayak is great fun to paddle. And, with our optional kid's seat, your small child can come along as well!
    Our rental fleet includes recreational double kayaks (with a single, large cockpit for both paddlers), and, by special request in Newton only, a plastic double sea kayak (with two separate cockpits) with a retractable rudder. You can also upgrade to a lightweight composite double kayak (Newton only).
    Doubles are perfect for friends, couples, or families, so drop by and take one on the water today.
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    Kevlar Double Kayak
    NUMBER OF BOATERS: up to Two Adults
    RENTAL RATE: $20 per hour
    FOR RENT IN (subject to availability): Newton
    Our Kevlar doubles are true sea kayaks, with separate cockpits and hatches for storage. Take them on an off-site rental — they're perfect for camping and extended trips!
    While these boats are made for trips at sea, they are also great on the river. Composite doubles are faster and handle better than our plastic doubles (especially when using the retractable rudder).
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    Quad Kayak
    NUMBER OF BOATERS: up to Four Adults
    RENTAL RATE: $22 per hour
    FOR RENT IN (subject to availability):
    Fun for the whole family! Seats up to four adults, but paddles great with as few as two adults and a child.
    Our quads are very stable sit-on-top kayaks perfect for families and groups of friends, and they're much faster than our double kayaks.
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    Single Kids' Kayak
    NUMBER OF BOATERS: One Adult
    RENTAL RATE: $7 per hour for kids ages 6-12
    FOR RENT IN (subject to availability):
    Kids love the freedom of paddling their own boat! At Charles River Canoe and Kayak, all kids age 12 and under can rent their own kayak at the Kids' Kayak rate — it doesn't matter whether they fit in a true kids' kayak or one made for bigger folks.
    As long as you are comfortable giving your child instructions (and rescuing them if necessary), we recommend Kids' Kayaks for children as young as six, depending on their maturity level. Come down and try it out!
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    Standard Canoe
    NUMBER OF BOATERS: up to Three Adults
    or Two Adults & Two Kids
    RENTAL RATE: $16 per hour
    FOR RENT IN (subject to availability):
    Canoes are the old standby — great for couples, friends, and families. In addition to canoes for two or more, we also have solo canoes available upon request.
    If you are taking a canoe off-site, consider our lightweight and efficient Royalex canoes, available at our Newton location for a small additional charge.
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    Tripper XL Canoe
    NUMBER OF BOATERS: up to Five Adults
    RENTAL RATE: $24 per hour
    FOR RENT IN (subject to availability):
    If the whole family wants to get on the water together, they'll probably fit in our Tripper XL canoe! The Old Town Tripper XL fits up to five adults comfortably.
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    Paddleboat for Two
    NUMBER OF BOATERS: up to Two Adults
    RENTAL RATE: $18 per hour
    FOR RENT IN (subject to availability):
    For those seeking a lazy, relaxing cruise around the river, our pedal boats are perfect! Very stable, these boats are driven by an efficient pedal mechanism. Great for friends, couples, and parent/child pairs.
    You can also take it out for fishing, as the deck makes an amazingly stable casting platform, or, for those who want to pedal hard, a great workout.
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    Paddleboat for Four
    NUMBER OF BOATERS: up to Four Adults
    RENTAL RATE: $20 per hour
    FOR RENT IN (subject to availability):
    For those seeking a lazy, relaxing cruise around the river, our pedal boats are perfect! Very stable, these boats are driven by an efficient pedal mechanism. Great for friends and families who need plenty of space and want a boat they can all fit in together.
    You can also take it out for fishing, as the deck makes an amazingly stable casting platform, or, for those who want to pedal hard, a great workout.
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    Rowboat
    NUMBER OF BOATERS: up to Four Adults
    RENTAL RATE: $18 per hour
    FOR RENT IN (subject to availability):
    Rowboats are great fun for the whole family, or for those who want a stable platform for fishing. They can fit up to four adults, and perhaps a small child.
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    Recreational Rowing Shell
    NUMBER OF BOATERS: One Adult
    RENTAL RATE: $20 per hour
    FOR RENT IN (subject to availability):
    Our Alden Horizon recreational rowing shells are a great way for rowers to get out on the river. Relatively stable, these shells have sliding seats and sculling oars.
    Rowers interested in using our shells must have previous sculling experience.
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