Deep Creek Landing Marina is the only marina in Newport News, Virginia offering kayak and paddle board rentals to the public, giving visitors an easy way to paddle the serene waters of Deep Creek or venture out onto the majestic James River. The rentals are designed as a family-friendly activity suited to all ages, with life jackets and detailed safety instructions provided before every launch.
Rates run $15 an hour or $45 for a half day (4 hours) on a single kayak, $18 an hour or $54 for a half day on a double kayak, and $20 an hour or $60 for a half day on a paddle board. Single kayaks and paddleboards are rated for 300 lbs, while double kayaks are rated for 595 lbs. For regular paddlers, a 3-Month Unlimited Kayak Launch Pass runs $100, letting guests who already own a kayak launch and recover from the marina’s docks during business hours, and dedicated kayak and paddleboard storage racks are available for $25 a month.
Reservations are required, since the marina also runs a summer program that uses the same kayaks and operates with limited staff; guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork, with payment due at booking. Renters must be 18 or older, though children 9 and up can use a single kayak or paddleboard, and kids 5 and up can join a double kayak paired with a parent. Rentals are weather-dependent, requiring air temperatures of at least 70 degrees and winds under 12 knots, given the water itself typically runs in the 40s to 50s.
Seasonal availability runs April 11 through October 31, with hours varying by month and typically running from 9:30am to between 3:30pm and 5:30pm depending on the time of year and day of the week. Cancellations made at least 48 hours ahead receive a refund minus a 10% fee; cancellations inside 48 hours or no-shows are non-refundable.
For visitors to Newport News looking to paddle Deep Creek or the James River, Deep Creek Landing Marina offers the area’s only public kayak and paddleboard rental, with flexible hourly, half-day, and seasonal pass options.
