Nashville Kayak Rental: Best City Views on Water

Experience Nashville’s skyline from the water with our award-winning kayak rentals. Escape the crowds and enjoy nature downtown. Free mermaid sticker included!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Meet at our River Queen Voyages black & white tent next to the Bridge Building at 2 Victory Ave Nashville TN 37213 for check-in. .
You will then be shuttled upriver to Shelby Park by our crew and our crew will outfit you with a kayak, paddle, and life jacket and give you a safety orientation and kayaking 101 overview. You will paddle three (3) miles…

What's Included
  • Use of kayak, paddle, life jacket
  • Kayak 101
  • Shuttle ride to the put-in location
  • Safety Tips
What's Not Included
  • Guides are an add-on product and not included in rental price
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Our kayak service stands out with its ‘Best View of the City’ accolade! It’s a rare opportunity to witness Nashville from a waterside viewpoint. Take a refreshing break from the bustling city life and enjoy Mother Nature’s embrace right within downtown Nashville.
As Nashville’s Preeminent and Award-Winning City Outfitter, we have been offering…

Location
2 Victory Ave
Victory Avenue
Travelers meet the River Queen Voyages shuttle van in Cumberland Park for the Skyline paddle.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(149 Ratings)
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Brian_m
Sep 19, 2024
Leisurely kayak trip - Beautiful and easy kayak trip down the Cumberland River. Saw lots of turtles, birds (including one magnificent great blue heron). Very relaxing and easy trip, suitable for novice kayakers. About 90 minutes total time on the river if you take it slow.
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Madison_l
Sep 19, 2024
Really great experience - This was my first time kayaing and it was truly beginner friendly. The staff was very kind and explained everything well so I felt very comfortable going into it. Me and my best friend had a really great time doing this and it was great to see the Nashville skyline in a different way.
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Travis_s
Sep 8, 2024
Fun & stress free - The weather was beautiful for this experience. First time I’d ever been kayaking. I was nervous but the staff assured me I would be safe & enjoy it! They were right. Me & my wife both had a blast doing this. We plan to definitely do this again sometime in the future. We did this for our 7 year wedding anniversary & I’m glad we did it!!!
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Kelsey_f
Aug 24, 2024
Great views and calm water - Kayaking was great. The view of the city was nice. The wRer was so calm and easy to paddle. Saw at least one turtle and a bunch of birds. There was a bit of a mishap at the end when we went to get one of our phones back from the van but the staff went above and beyond to help us. Would highly recommend and very thankful for the staff!
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Stacey_l
Aug 10, 2024
Fun and easy 1-2 hour kayaking experience - This was the perfect 1-2 hour easy activity to do with friends or family. Very friendly and helpful staff and a positive experience. Will definitely recommend to others. Thank you for a fun morning!!
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Rbowers99
Jul 28, 2024
See the city from a new angle - Staff was very friendly and gave us options. Equipment was clean and well maintained. Easy to find them on the riverfront.
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Megan_h
Jun 18, 2024
My husband and I loved... - My husband and I loved our experience kayaking! They provided everything for us, helped us get in the water, and made the experience so easy! We truly had a blast! :)
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Nicole_d
Jun 10, 2024
10/10 - Great beginner-friendly kayaking experience. Only takes about an hour and is simple to navigate. Me and my friend had so much fun and saw lots of wildlife. Highly recommend!
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Lisa631
Aug 24, 2023
Great Time - We were looking for something different to do in Nashville and booked the Kayaking with Shuttle. We crossed the footbridge and saw the tent just as we were instructed in the email. The van took us up to the drop off point, gave us life vests and instructions and we were on our way. The people running this operation were super friendly. Not much in the way of scenery (a couple of turtles and 2 pretty Blue Herons ) until we were about 2/3 way down the river. It was a good work out, we definitely had to paddle. I would do this again but would probably just rent the Kayak downtown without Shuttle.
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Larry_m
Aug 19, 2023
Nashville kayaking - We had a good time on the river. My wife and I were able to work in some time away together and kayaking was something we like doing when given the opportunity. Saw quite a few turtles and the weather was great fortunately. Staff was great. Very informative on the local area and places to check out nearby.
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