The Independence Seaport Museum is bringing back its summer programming, with some new activities. Kayaking practice will be available throughout the week, along with paddleboats and extended tours of the museum's ship collection. New this year is the Pirate Rum Challenge, an after-hours activity for adults to test sea skills.
Courtesy of/Independence Seaport Museum Independence Seaport Museum s water programs return to the Delaware River this May. Visitors can enjoy kayaking or take a paddle boat out on the water.
Independence Seaport Museum and Cruiser Olympia are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering visitors a chance to explore Philadelphia s maritime history.
Visitors also can experience Independence Seaport Museum s Kayak Excursions and Paddle Penn s Landing.
Kayak Excursions begin Saturday, May 15, and continue on select weekend dates through Sunday, Sept. 26. Excursions range between three to 10 miles, and there are beginner to advanced options.
Guests can choose from four curated excursions created to give unique perspectives of the Delaware River: Three Sisters Shipwreck, Graffiti Pier, Petty s Island and Sunset Paddles.