FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yep — dogs, cats, and yes, we've even hosted a lizard. Pets are welcome on canoes and kayaks as long as they stay leashed the whole trip. Rafts and tubes are a no-go though — too bouncy, too risky for our furry (and scaly) friends.

They sure do! Tiny humans count just like full-size ones. Every body in the boat counts toward the minimum.

Nope — you've got the gear for the whole day, not just the paddle portion. Swim, snack, nap on a sandbar, do your best impression of a lazy river — that's the whole point. Only hard rule: be at your pickup spot no later than 5pm or 6pm (depending on the season) so our shuttle crew doesn't send out a search party.

Please do! Load it up with drinks, snacks, sandwiches, whatever keeps the crew happy. One rule only: no glass on the river. Nobody wants to find yesterday's bottle with tomorrow's foot.

We hand them out, and yes — everyone wears one at the start of the trip, no exceptions. Kids keep theirs on the whole day. Sometimes river conditions or the park service bump that up to everyone-all-day, and when they do, we follow suit. Good news: they also make you look extremely official in every photo.

You'll spot fish, birds, turtles, maybe a deer along the bank if you're lucky. What you will NOT spot: sharks, alligators, piranhas, or anything that wants to eat you. Our stretch of the Delaware is one of the cleanest rivers in the country — let's keep it that way.

Yes — we hate to do it, but yes. Our crew has families and dinner tables waiting too, so the late fee covers the extra time we keep staff on past closing. Watch the clock, make it back on time, and we'll all be happier.

Fishing is welcome in canoes and kayaks — just make sure everyone on board has a valid PA or NJ fishing license. Kids under 16 are off the hook (pun intended). Bring your own gear; we supply the river.

Strongly recommended. Old sneakers, water shoes, Crocs — anything closed-toe that won't float away. The river bottom can have sharp rocks, the occasional fish hook, even a piece of old glass. Your feet will thank you.

Swimming is basically required. Just keep your life vest on and buckled while you're in the water — yes, even for the cannonballs. Bonus: life vests make you look extremely photogenic.

Depends where you stand (or try to). Depth ranges from about 2 feet in the shallows to over 40 feet in the deeper pools. You'll find plenty of spots to touch the bottom, and plenty where you absolutely won't.

Absolutely — some of our best trips happen in a light drizzle. You're already getting wet anyway. If thunder or lightning rolls in, we'll pause operations until it passes. If you're already out there, pull off to the side, wait it out, and you'll be back in the current in no time.

Our stretch of the Delaware is calm 99% of the time — the only rapids you'll hit are Class 1, which is the friendliest class there is. Think "little bumps" not "white-knuckle." Big storms can change things short-term, but we'll always let you know if conditions shift.

Canoes, kayaks, and tubes can all tip — that's part of the charm. That said, most folks stay dry the whole trip. Rafts? Knock on wood: we've never had one tip. Ever.