Enjoyed a very pleasant, smooth and efficient ride to Monhegan. Staff very friendly and helpful!!…read more The commentary was very nice. The bonus $5 extra was a ride around the island before taking off to Boothbay and very nice.

Great Captain honest day. The cocaptain was training a new hire. They were very emphatic on making…read moresure we were back well in time not to miss the trip. The water was safe safe and smooth. Entertaining dialogue from the captain throughout the cruise. It was a absolutely fun and rewarding day on the island.

It's nice that they have a puffin and whale watching combo cruise. Being short on time, it was nice…read moreto have the opportunity to do both in one half day. We had a naturalist/animal guide who was knowledgeable and very attentive at identifying birds. There were a decent number of puffins, though they didn't really get close enough to make out the finer details by naked eye, but there are binoculars for rent (not sure how helpful they are because I had my own camera). We unfortunately didn't see any whales, but we were each given a standby ticket for a future cruise. The instructions in the email confirmation weren't completely accurate -- it instructed to go to a different pier where the cruise was actually going to be. Thankfully, I was able to reach staff over the phone and clarify this quickly. Definitely dress in layers, because once the boat starts powering out of the bay, the wind chills the temperature down a good 20 degrees. They did have blankets available but I'm not sure if they're an additional cost. The inside of the boat is nice and toasty, but the views aren't as crisp. I'd heard parking was rough, but if you go before June 1, I noticed some lots nearby were free, and there is free 4 hour parking a short 6 minute walk away that is just long enough for the cruise.

Did the 'puffin' tour with them. The ride was nice and peaceful, and we got to see a large number…read moreof puffins, more than usual, according to staff, as they were all hanging around the island. The tour also offered some educational insight and was well worth it. Staff were great overall, and you just need your name at the ticket booth don't worry about having the code on your phone.

What a great experience! I am so glad that my wife booked this trip for us. It was such a great…read moretime. The captain was great as was her first mate. She did a fantastic job sailing, having good conversation, and keeping things fun. She also knew a lot about sailboats in general and explained the differences in the other sailboats we passed. Lots of safety aboard and they do a great job having the visitors help with the needs of the boat. It was absolutely gorgeous that day and we could not have had better conditions to sail. Wind was good. Water was good. Times were good! We got to see a bunch of lighthouses and many wildlife too. All in all, a good way to spend a day on the water. They do sell booze if you want a drink. You only live once, do the things!! I would do it again in a heartbeat!! '26 - 32

I took my 1 year old grandson (and his parents..lol) on the Eastwind. We wanted a short trip…read moredue to his age and attention span. He had the best time and even got to steer the boat!! (long enough for a cute picture) Skipper and mate were amazing and the mate was an encyclopedia of local knowledge. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area.

We had a wonderful 2 hour cruise with the captain and first mate very helpful and fun. The cruise…read moreis around the harbor and it was just enough time to enjoy the scenery. Wind did pick up so we sailed at 5 knots nicely for awhile. It was also much cooler on the water than on land, so a welcome relief. All the sails went up, and the small size of the schooner was perfect. This is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours on the water looking at all the shorelines with houses you would not normally see.

To see the…read moresea The Lazy Jack is a 48 foot schooner that holds up to 14 people. Not exactly in comfort but you can find a comfy place on board to see everything that is going on. And a whole lot is usually going on this ship. The Lazy Jack was built in 1947 and is modeled after the great Gloucester fishing schooners of the last century. It was used for years to haul cargo from Massachusetts down to the Bahamas. Now the great ship is doing the work of hauling tourists around Boothbay Harbor. Under the skilled command of Caption Joe and his son Michael, the ship gives two hour tours around the harbor. Lots of great views of the islands, lighthouses and if you are lucky you might even see a seal, osprey or bald eagle. The two hour tour costs only 32 bucks for an adult and is an very cool experience. Capt Joe just doesn't prattle away the entire trip. He will point out various things of interest and answer all questions but he leaves enough quiet so the passengers can enjoy the sound of the ocean and wind. Unfortunately we didn't have a whole lot of wind so it wasn't as exciting as I hoped but it still was wonderful trip. Just so much to see and learn, the two hours went by so fast. You can bring you own booze and junk food on board and even take a turn at the wheel if you desire. These old schooners take a lot more sail management than the more modern sloops or catboats and just watching Michael and Joe constantly adjusting the sails was quite entertaining and educating. The tour runs from Memorial Day to the end of October and can also be chartered for all day excursions. A fantastic way to spend a couple of hours on the water and easily worth the 32 bucks. We returned all wind blown, a bit wet and a little sore but very, very happy.

Deep Boat Hard to…read morepass up a boat ride to see some adorable puffins while visiting Maine, so we decided to give Hardy Boat Cruises a go on their "Puffin Watch" tour. The Good: *About a twenty minute drive from gorgeous Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. *Staff was friendly *You're not stuck in your seat for the entire journey as you're free to move about once the boat gets going. *About as close as one can get to the puffins without going on the island they hangout. *Overall, it was a really fun boat ride and you get to see some neat stuff. The Meh: *It's not cheap at $51/adults (13+) and Kids (2-12) *They have a representative from National Audibon on the boat which is awesome--but you can't hear a weird she says thru their archaic "sound" system. Between the waves and engine noise, she could've been reading the dictionary for all we know. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The Meh: *Their "off-site" parking lot is definitely just that--off-site! It's a good 10min walk from the parking to the pier, but that's not even the worst of it. You have to walk on a two-lane road with almost no shoulder and lots of curves, so definitely be aware of your surroundings. Or it'll coy-tains for you, see? Coy-tains! *And--as if the above wasn't bad enough--they have the gall to charge you $20 for the pleasure of parking there. -_- Conclusion: Fun ocean adventure to see the puffins--but be prepared to crack open your wallet for this pleasure.

The puffin tour was super informative and fun! We saw so many and the staff pointed out what other…read morebirds we were seeing too. Very good overall. The storefront/gift shop at shore is a bit rundown looking but don't let that fool you. The boat is the main attraction area. They got close, but not too close to the birds. We even saw harbor porpoises on the way back in!

Cabbage Island Clambakes is my families get together every summer. We have my aunts, uncles,…read morecousins and grandparents hear every year. It's been an amazing experience every time and now that I'm in my twenties, I'm sharing the experience with my partner and friends to let this tradition live on. I swear every time I come here the food gets better and more delicious than the last time, and we've been coming since I was 10 years old! The service is always a level 10, and my family have been recognized by my servers, the owners, and staff for years now and they always make sure to make us feel at home. Make Cabbage Island Clambakes your family tradition!

This was a great experience with an abundance of food. All of the servers were friendly and…read moreattentive. The lobsters were larger than we expected. The meal was all generously portioned. The boat ride was enjoyable and everything was well-organized down to the last detail. Cool island setting with fantastic views.

Great marina, terrible mechanics. They installed the…read moreincorrect starter in my boat, destroyed the inboard motor. Finally agreed to fix everything yet it still cost me a $1000..... Don't trust the mechanics!!

I had such a great time on the Wind's Will with Captain Stanley! It was my first time sailing and…read moreit couldnt have been better! We went on a sunset sail over to squirrel island. Captain Stanley made my entire group feel comfortable and welcome. Id definitely reccomend this to anyoney in the area!

Going sailing with Captain Bob on Wind's Will is a more personalized alternative to the "tourist…read moreboats" out of Boothbay Harbor. If you've never been sailing before, you will get a great introduction, and if you have been sailing before, this is the best way to go to get out on the water in this area. Guests can do as much or as little as they'd like to contribute to the sailing experience, and Captain Bob's stories will keep everyone entertained. Recommend bringing your own sunscreen and snacks (especially if you have food allergies); water is provided.

We've been members at Carefree boat club in NC for over 6 years, and absolutely love it! It seems…read moreas if it is too good to be true, but it's not! You reserve a boat, it's clean and ready when you get there, you boat happily for the day and you grab your things and walk off the boat! No cleaning, no maintenance, no storage! We use boats at different Carefree boat clubs around the country and everyone is always so welcoming and kind! Ed and his dock hands Oliver and Griffin at Carefree boat club in Boothbay were no different! We had an awesome day on an awesome boat and were treated like family! If you are a boat lover SIGN UP TODAY!!! You won't regret it!

Wow, talk about a 5*, AAAA, A++, First class experience. From the initial phone call confirming the…read morereservation followed by the greeting at the parking lot Ed Bernard, the owner, was a pure professional (a class act), with the utmost pride, care and accommodating nature. I was a last minute request right after the recent tropical storm, and Ed went out of his way to make sure we had a pristine boat cleaned, fueled and ready to go without a hitch. Ed met us right at the parking lot (free parking by the way!) with his deckhand Griffin (also fantastic) and they helped haul our gear down to the dock and load it on to the boat and in to the coolers. Ed gave us a nice tutorial of the brand new electric throttle vessel.. and within minutes... get this.. they shuttle us out of the narrow slip to the open edge because it is tight quarters. Never quite seen such service! Me and one of my best friends were out for about 6 hours and had a fantastic time. Griffin (the deck hand I mentioned) met us at the edge of the slips and took care of ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING. They of course meet you on the way back in as well because they don't want their members to stress about docking in the tight slips!! I was amazed. We only had to take our phones and our backpack. No worrying about trash, empties, fuel nothing. Thumbs up guys! Look forward to next time!!