Sea Cave Kayak Guide – $80/Tour + Free Sailboat Lodging (Bayfield/Washburn, WI)
Seasonal position through September
Pay: $80 per tour | Up to 3 tours per day | Free sailboat lodging
We’re hiring adventurous, friendly people to guide sea cave kayak tours in the beautiful Apostle Islands on Lake Superior. You’ll also have the chance to lead assisted boat tours — a jet-ski-style experience where guests drive their own small boat while following you in your own guide boat.
No experience? No problem. We provide training. If you love the outdoors, the water, and meeting people, this could be the perfect fit.
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What We Offer:
$80 per tour
Up to 3 paid tours per day
Free lodging on a docked sailboat in Bayfield or Washburn
Work in one of the most scenic places in the Midwest
Flexible schedule and plenty of time on the lake
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Location:
Based in Bayfield or Washburn, Wisconsin — guiding along the iconic Apostle Islands shoreline and sea caves.
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What You Need:
Must be 18 or older
Comfortable on the water (kayak and small boat training provided)
Friendly, outgoing personality
Physically able to assist with paddling and basic equipment handling
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To Apply:
Send your name, availability, and a few sentences about your interest or outdoor experience. We’re hiring now and positions are limited.
Kayak and Boat Tour Guide – $80 to $100 per Tour + Free Lodging
Location: Bayfield and Washburn, Wisconsin
Seasonal through September 1st
Love being on the water? We’re hiring adventurous, people-friendly guides for kayak and boat tours along the sea caves of the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior.
You’ll be leading both sea cave kayak tours and assisted boat tours — where guests drive their own small boat (like a jet ski tour) and follow your guide boat along the shoreline. We offer paid training, free lodging options, and one of the most scenic jobs in the Midwest.
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What We Offer:
$80 per tour (kayak or boat)
Up to 3 paid tours per day
Bring your own boat and earn $100 per tour + gas reimbursement
Free lodging on a docked sailboat in Bayfield or Washburn
Alternative lodging: Shared campsite at Thompson’s West End Park or Memorial Park Campground in Washburn
Flexible schedule with lots of lake time
Paid training and mentorship
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About the Tours:
Kayak tours explore the legendary sea caves by paddle
Assisted boat tours are guided from your own boat
If using our boat: 14-foot aluminum fishing boat with a tiller-mounted motor
If using your own: Must be safe and seaworthy — we’ll bump your pay and cover your gas
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Requirements:
Age 18+
Comfortable on water — kayak and boat training provided
Friendly and outgoing
Physically able to assist with gear and paddling
Boating experience a plus, but not required
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To Apply:
Send your name, availability, and a few sentences about your outdoor experience or interest. We’re hiring now and positions are limited.