Kayak Bateman, also known as Bateman Island Kayak & Canoe, delivers kayak, canoe, paddleboard, pedal boat, and swan boat rentals directly to the water’s edge at the Bateman Island boat launch at Wye Park in the Tri-Cities area. Rather than picking up equipment from a storefront, renters meet the business’s yellow box truck right at the launch, where staff handle waivers, life jackets, and whistles on site.
The rental lineup covers a wide range of options: a 1-person sit-in or sit-on-top kayak, a 2-person or 3-person canoe, a tandem kayak, a standard paddleboard, a giant paddleboard (750 lb weight limit), a 2-person pedal boat, and a 4-person swan boat. Every rental includes a paddle or oars (where applicable), a life vest, a whistle, a phone protector, and a bottle of water, with hourly rates starting at $24 for a single kayak or paddleboard (2-hour minimum) up to $45 for the giant paddleboard or swan boat, and all-day (8-hour) rates ranging from $80 to $190 depending on the craft.
Delivery to the Bateman Island launch is always free, and all-day rentals include free delivery to any boat launch within the Tri-Cities. Reservations can be made online or by phone, with at least 1 hour of notice appreciated and same-day, on-the-spot rentals possible depending on equipment availability. Launch times run as early as sunrise (with advance booking) through the latest slot at 6pm. Child and youth-sized life jackets are available, and payment is by credit or debit card only.
Weather-related cancellations can be rescheduled depending on equipment availability, though a 15% cancellation fee applies to all cancellations, and no-show reservations are non-refundable.
For Tri-Cities visitors looking to kayak, canoe, or paddleboard around Bateman Island without hauling their own gear, Kayak Bateman offers a convenient, delivery-based rental service that meets renters right at the water.
