Top Canoe & kayak rental services in Richmond, United States

Recommend! 10 out of 10! MP/Michael was a great guide! Provided history of the area and some delicious fresh pineapple on our break! The whole trip was awesome and made my birthday trip that much more enjoyable!

RVA Paddle Sports is absolutely incredible! We went last Friday with the whole family, and it was an adventure beyond our expectations. From start to finish, it was everything we wanted and more. Dylan and Justin are the absolute best—super knowledgeable, fun, and they really know how to make you want to come back for more. They made the entire experience unforgettable. My family is already asking when we can book our next trip! If you’re looking for a thrilling and fun experience on the water, look no further than RVA Paddle Sports. Highly recommend!

A very delightful afternoon. Ben was very helpful and forthcoming with lots of requested information about the area. The kayaking was a lot of fun.

Awesome company! I did the intro to kayaking course with them (Bailey was the best instructor!) and rafting. They also helped me with what kind of kayak I’ll need to get to learn more on!

We had such a great time white water rafting, even though the water level was a bit low and the thrill factor wasn’t as high as it could be with higher water. Despite that, our guides Dylan and Patric went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable experience. They were fun, professional, and really made sure we enjoyed every moment. We also got lucky with the weather, but that’s something you can’t control when booking. What you can count on is the RVA Paddlesports making sure you have a fantastic time no matter the conditions!

I am not new to sound bowls with Shanna IG: @sacred_vibes_yoga ✨ but my first experience with sound bowl on the water was one to remember. Thank you WaterfrontRVA for such an amazing experience everyone was very friendly and helpful! 10/10 💗

Fantastic experience! We did the Pump House Park canal trip with Victor and it was so much fun. Victor greeted us with a smile and was very enthusiastic about being our guide. The paddle was relaxing and calm. The canal had trees covering us on both sides so we stayed shaded and cool. Overall a great experience!

This was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend anyone give it a try. The instructor was very patient and informative. The entire journey from picking up your gear, to paddling across the river, to participating in class, and receiving photos of your time on the board, was top-notch. I can’t even explain the feeling of empowerment of accomplishing this activity and how surreal it felt on the river at sunset watching the skyline.

I always have a great time with Waterfront RVA! Whether I’m paddle boarding solo or joining one of their paddle boarding sound bowl classes with Shanna from Sacred Vibes Yoga, I’m in my happy place on The James!

Ben and the entire Waterfront team are friendly, professional, and knowledgeable! I’m looking forward to my next time out on the water.

The Wilson Leadership Fellows from H-SC had a blast paddling the James with RVA Paddlesports! I would highly recommend this company if you want to get out on the water in Richmond. 🤙

My sister and I did the lower James Whitewater Rafting trip today and had the BEST time! Emily was our tour guide and she was very professional and kept us safe while keeping things super fun! She also told us about the history of parts of Richmond as we passed by.
They also have a photographer who takes photos that you can purchase for a very reasonable price!
I would totally go again in the future!

We had a great time with Hugh who has been on the river for years and had a wealth of knowledge and was entertaining ans well. It was a good mix of swimming, floating, paddling and wildlife/nature. Hugh even brought a pineapple to cut up fresh as a snack. Upper rapids were a good start for us but we are definitely ready for lower. Will definitely go again!

Its always a great day when you can get on the water in a spot with the best view of the city. I was on my daily walk, saw the rentals available and was out paddling within minutes. Thanks for making my last day of vacation relaxing/fun!

Such an amazing view! I recommend 2 hours or more. We had the perfect amount of time to paddle upstream and sit and relax and admire the view then paddle back. Also enjoyed jumping off the island. Staff were super nice and helpful!

My experience doing the sound bath yoga on paddle boards was AMAZING!! The two staff were helpful and friendly and the experience is one I’ll always remember. It helped rejuvenate my soul and spirit. Totally work the money!!

Highly recommend!! They are a professional, knowledgeable and creative. We’ve did two paddle board yoga classes and will be back for more!