Touring kayaks (also known as Sea Kayaks) are best suited for larger bodies of water and covering longer distances. Some of these boats however do perform quite well for short paddles on smaller creeks. Some fairly standard features are fully sealed-off storage compartments, deck rigging, perimeter lines, and rudder systems to aid in inclement weather. Polyethylene is still the material of choice for many paddlers, although fiberglass or kevlar boats are available for those who want the best of the best.

Wilderness Systems Tsunami 140 - $1325 - 14' Polyethylene day/weekend touring style.

Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145 - $1325 - 14.5' Polyethylene day/weekend touring style.

Dagger Specter 15 - $1200 - Affordable 15' day/weekend touring style.

Dagger Euro X 16.8 - $1699 - Feature-filled 16'8" polyethylene style.

Necky Looksha IV - $2999 - Popular 17' fiberglass touring boat for intermediate to experienced paddlers.

Necky Looksha V (Regular & Outfitter versions) - $1729 - Roomy 17'4" polyethylene touring style.

Necky Chatham 16 & 17 - $1729 - Responsive polyethylene models with 3 hatches and a drop skeg.

Necky Eskia - $1429 - Stable and roomy 16' polyethylene model.

Necky Eliza - $1349 - 15'3" polyethylene model designed for women or smaller paddlers.

Necky Looksha 14 - $1299 - 14'1" version of the popular Looksha 17, brand new for 2008.