Apostle Islands Kayaks-Madeline Island 690 Fort Road, La Pointe, WI 54850

"Did this tour with 6 people last year and another tour this year. Ed works alone and gives little instruction / guidance. Two in our group fell behind and were trailing from the start. After a couple miles he finally gave them a tip which helped but he still didn’t wait even after telling stories of how kayaks can be slammed into the rocks. This year our tour had one guide in the front and another in the rear. Much safer. Do not recommend. In addition, you leave from public Propery (you could literally see what he shows you on your own), need to portage your kayak (not easy for kids or older people) and you cliff jump from a location easily accessible via car. Much better options and having experience both couldn’t be less impressed with Ed. In addition to a lack of interest in safety or instruction, he allowed one kayak to be so far behind they were taking on rain water while he rested on the shore. He would allow the group to rest so they could catch up then leave again immediately when they arrived. If you have less experienced people in your group Do Not Trust Ed with your loved ones."

"Worth every penny, and reasonably priced. The owner is a local who has been doing this tour for years, and kayaking many more before that. He is intentional in everything - from how he interacts with everyone, to the kayaking lessons he gives, to the planned stops along the tour, all the photos he takes along the way to help you remember your experience, and more. Stops on the tour include a beach and a swim, sea caves, and a place to cliff jump. Sometimes you pay for an experience and feel like you didn’t get your money worth - that’s not the case with this tour. It was an awesome experience that we’d do again in a heartbeat. Plus, kid friendly, and a limited number of participants on each tour means you get to know the people you’re with. We had a great experience all around - would recommend to anyone looking for a kayak tour in the area."

"Ed returned my call in the evening; better service than expected! Ed obviously wants everyone to have a good time. Both when we were in the kayaks on the water AND the next day when we were NOT SORE because Ed taught us how to paddle correctly. Highly recommend."

"Fantastic kayaking experience. Ed is a wonderful person. Very friendly, great with children, full of fascinating stories and knowledge of the Apostle Islands. I highly recommend booking a kayaking excursion with him."

"Ed's kayaking tour made our vacation! He's a genuine, people loving person with years of experience to show. He brings along a camera so you don't have to worry about bringing your own, and he's an excellent photographer. My girlfriend and I came a few days before tourist season so the waters were cold so Ed gave us wet suits and gear at no extra charge. He also had our safety in mind as the wind was picking up in some areas. We didn't get to see the Sea Caves because of this, however Ed knew how badly we wanted to see them and gave us a fantastic discount for our next visit which we are already planning on. What we did see was a bay area with plenty of wildlife. On our trip we saw crane ducklings and their parents guarding them closely. Highly recommend taking this tour!"