Kayak, Tube & Canoe Rentals

Experience the best waterways in the Kalamazoo area.

Not ready to buy your own kayak, but want to experience the best waterways in the Kalamazoo area? Call Mainstream to book your rental trip today! We have a fleet of kayaks, tubes, and canoes available for rent. In addition to the various types of watercrafts, our rentals include everything you need for a safe and fun day on the water: paddles, life jackets, and pick up/drop off services. See our pricing list below for details on rental fees.

If you already own kayaks and need a little help with transportation, MainStream can help with that too. Call the shop for further information and pricing.

Kayak & Canoe Rentals

2 Hour Paddle Trip

Down the Kalamazoo River:
Fort Custer public launch to MainStream Future building site.

1/2 Day Rental

Take a trip down the Kalamazoo River: MainStream Future building site to River Oaks Park.

24 Hour Rental

Rent a canoe or kayak for a full 24 hours and make your own adventure – return the next day.

Weekend Rental

Rent a kayak or canoe from Friday through Sunday. Pickup and drop off of kayak/canoe available.

Weekly Rental

Rent a kayak or canoe for the entire week. Pickup and drop off of kayak/canoe available.

$30

$40

$60

$120

$175

Tube Rentals

Per Trip Rental

Take a trip down the Kalamazoo River in a tube and take in the sights, water and weather in a relaxing ride outdoors.

Cooler Tubes

Enhance your trip down the river with a cooler for cold refreshments riding by your side on a tube of it’s own.

$15 (per person)

$10

Book Today

Set out on a trip down the river in canoes, kayaks or tubes or rent a canoe/kayak for up to an entire week with dropoff and pickup to create your own adventure.