Blue Moon Paddle at the Weekapaug Inn

Blue Moon Paddle at the Weekapaug Inn invites guests onto the water for a guided nighttime kayaking experience beneath the glow of the seasonal Blue Moon. Launching from the inn’s boathouse at 9 p.m., the evening combines moonlit coastal scenery with the peaceful rhythm of paddling through the calm waters surrounding Weekapaug. With the shoreline fading into darkness and the moon reflecting across the water, the experience feels equal parts outdoor adventure and quiet nighttime escape.

Blue Moon Paddle is led by the inn’s resident naturalist, who guides participants through the evening journey while helping even first-time kayakers feel comfortable on the water. The event includes everything needed for the excursion, including a kayak, paddles, a life jacket, guide, headlamps, glow sticks, and bug spray. The paddle eventually leads guests to a secluded beach where everyone gathers for a celebratory champagne toast while taking in the sight of the Blue Moon rising over the Rhode Island coastline. The combination of open water, moonlight, and shoreline silence gives the evening an almost surreal atmosphere.

What makes the experience especially appealing is how approachable it is for beginners while still feeling memorable for more experienced paddlers. Guests do not need prior kayaking experience to participate, making it easy for couples, friends, and adventurous visitors to enjoy something outside the usual dinner-and-drinks routine. Between the glowing headlamps, the gentle movement of kayaks across the water, and the champagne waiting at the shoreline stop, the evening captures the kind of coastal New England magic that is hard to replicate anywhere else.

Ticket Information

• $25 for Weekapaug Inn guests
• $45 for non-guests