SHIPPING

General Shipping Info
Shipping Rates and Timelines
International Orders
Kayak Shipping

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FREE SHIPPING!
Now get FREE UPS Ground Shipping on orders over $49 to the lower 48 states. Excludes oversized or heavy items.


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GENERAL SHIPPING INFO

If your order is shipped via UPS, you will receive order tracking information via email. The prices below exclude oversized and heavy items. The shipping charge for ground delivery of oversized and heavy items within the lower 48 states is designated on the product’s information page. If your shipping address is a P.O. Box or APO, your order will be delivered via USPS.

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SHIPPING RATES AND TIMELINES

Lower 48 States:                                       Time in Transit:*
UPS Ground (orders over $49)     FREE!      3-6 Business Days
UPS Ground (orders under $49)     $6.95      3-6 Business Days
UPS 3 Day Select                         $12.95     3 Business Days
UPS 2nd Day Air                          $19.95     2 Business Days
UPS Next Day Air                         $32.95     1 Business Day

Alaska,  Hawaii,  U.S. Territories:                Time in Transit:*
USPS Priority Mail                       $7.95       2-3 Business Days
USPS Express Mail                    $19.95       1-2 Business Days

Timelines
Orders are typically shipped out in 1-2 business days. Most products ship from our warehouse in TN (see UPS Ground Time-in-Transit Map), but some may ship from locations on the west coast. If this is the case, your order may arrive in more than one package; however, you will only be charged once for shipping.

*UPS and USPS do not count the pick-up day as a day in transit. The average time in transit for UPS Ground is 3-6 business days, but please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery.

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INTERNATIONAL ORDERS

Canada:                                           Estimated Time in Transit:*
UPS Standard                     $15.95     3-5 Business Days

All Other Countries:                           Estimated Time in Transit:*
UPS Worldwide Expedited     $59.95     5-7 Business Days

* Orders are typically shipped out within 1-2 business days. Please note that UPS does not count the pick-up day as a day in transit. 
 

International Customers please note:

  • Duty, Taxes, and Customs are the responsibility of the recipient and are not included in shipping costs. International customers may be subject to fees and/or import taxes by their own country’s government. We cannot be held liable for fees applied to your shipment upon arrival.
  • We perform Address Verification on every credit card. Your order could be delayed or cancelled if your bank does not provide Address Verification Service. To expedite your order, please use a credit card issued by an American bank whenever possible.
  • We reserve the right to refuse shipment to countries with high incidence of fraud.
  • Oversized and heavy items may incur additional shipping charges and in some cases may not be shipped internationally. You will be contacted if additional charges apply.
  • A small portion of the products on our site ship directly from the manufacturer. These products may not be available to ship internationally. If this is the case with a product in your order, you will be contacted by our customer service department.
  • Restricted Brands: Due to contracts with our vendors, we are unable to ship The North Face, Oakley, Arc'Teryx, and Merrell products to destinations outside the U.S.; we are unable to ship La Sportiva products to destinations outside the U.S. and Canada.

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KAYAK SHIPPING

At Rock Creek we do our very best to keep kayak shipping charges to a minimum. In fact, we pay a large portion of the shipping cost for you. And unlike other online stores, we don't charge any hidden wrapping fees.

  • No Sales Tax Outside TN
  • No Hidden "Wrapping Fees"
  • 10% Off Paddling Accessories When You Buy a Boat

The shipping charge for Ground Delivery to a Business Address in the Lower 48 States is noted on each boat's product page. If you prefer your boat to be delivered to your home, there is an additional Residential Delivery Charge of $50.

Boats are securely packaged and shipped within 1-2 business days. The average time in transit is 2-7 business days depending on location. Expedited shipping is not available for kayaks or one-piece paddles.

We have over 20 years of paddling experience, so if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us or call one of our boating experts at 1-888-707-6708, 8:00-5:00 EST 7 days a week. We're always happy to help.

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If you have selected an expedited shipping method and your order needs to ship on the same day that you place it, please call us at 888-707-6708 before 9am EST. We will be happy to accommodate you to the very best of our ability. Some of our products ship directly from the manufacturer, so items may arrive in more than one package; your single packing slip will reflect the total cost of your order, including shipping.