I selected this company based on good reviews, but wonder if things have changed during the…read morepandemic and encourage you to proceed booking with caution as my experience trying to get on the boat was terrible and they held 50% of my total payment illegally. We originally planned to set sail, however, due to inclement weather reports on the day of the charter, we jointly decided to reschedule for another time and did not set the reschedule date at that moment because my party size was large, 15, and I needed to repoll the group on another feasible date. My group worked together to select a reschedule date, which the company made for a Saturday. The Tuesday before, we found out that one of our co-workers has COVID. As a result, all of us were potentially exposed. Out of concern for the safety of the crew and captain, I reached out by text message on Wednesday to inform them of the situation and figure out how to proceed. My coworker who had COVID also tried to contact you to find a resolution but could not reach them by phone. We received an email stating they unable to reschedule on this charter, and could do a cancellation that would result in a partial refund. They did not offer the option to reschedule to a fee, and said short of canceling, the charter would be scheduled to take place on Saturday with full awareness of the situation I expressed. I responded saying that we would like to proceed with Saturday in this case. I again emphasized that we had been exposed, and they cancelled without calling or communicating. After repeated calls and emails from Saturday to Wednesday, and finally a warning to report to the FTC for poor business practice, only half of my payment was returned. Nothing in the contract allowed them to retain it. So- beware. If you book, make sure you are going and don't expect your money back if you need to make a change for anything reasonable like being honest about a COVID exposure

This is a harbor tour on a sailboat. The summer of 2009 was their first year in business and they…read moredon't sail in the wintertime. The sail boat, called the Tupelo Honey, can carry up to 12 people. I'd lived in Boston for several years but had never been on a sail boat there. I had previously been on boat cruises around the harbor. We were back in town for a visit and I saw an advertisement for this harbor tour. I absolutely love sailing and wanted to try it out. I called a day before we hoped to go on a sail and asked if they had any times available. Generally, the cost is about $25/person. But because we didn't have a large group, only two of us wanted to go, there was a minimum price to take the sailboat out. That was $140.00, which was fine with us. We had an absolutely fantastic time! The captain and other crew member were very hospitable, friendly and really easy-going. They asked us if we wanted to stay near the buildings to see the scenery or to go further out into the harbor and let us make the decision. I would definitely do this again and it was well worth the money. It couldn't have been better. Call at least a day in advance to make sure that they have room to take you out for a sail. Their website says that you can take a T-Boat (affiliated with the MBTA subway, the T) to a nearby pier and walk.

Charlie, Hannah and Eric were amazing. Great fun, great service and lots of fun. This is worth your…read moretime in Boston!

Dante, Claire, Charlie, & Matt were a FABULOUS crew!! So willing to be helpful and incredible…read morefriendly. You can tell they really love what they do. Thanks so much for a memorable first sailing experience!

We have an annual girls cruise and for the past two years went with the boat Trilogy. This year we…read morehad a larger crowd so we went with Champagne Lady. Both boats do not disappoint. Lily who was my point person was beyond accommodating. Whenever I called about any of my questions be it; WiFi, increasing my group or changing from two hours to three she was delightful. It's a cash bar with a huge wireless speaker, plenty of seats, two levels, in side and outside seating, two bathrooms and you can bring your own food. We will be back it was a night full of memories.

You can rent the Trilogy, a Broward 103' cruising yacht privately by the hour for weddings,…read moreparties, business outings, overnight, multinight excursions, etc. sunsetyachtrentals.com. The rental price is hourly with a 2 hour minimum and includes the captain and one crew member. She is cleaned and sanitized after each charter trip and staff wear masks and maintain safety precautions throughout the trip. Plenty of room for setting up food, we had half catered and half our own. Restaurants at the dock happy to accommodate. Lots of space on this yacht to sit, wander and enjoy the ocean views. Bring your own download music from spotify or apple they have a music system. Captain Kevin and crew were very accomodating. Captain is highly experienced with Boston Harbor and crew helped set up the food and was all around a help and pleasant. Very understanding to the different needs of clients from parties to business meets. The sail was smooth and wouldn't know you were on a yacht no rolling or rocking, just beautiful views everywhere. We couldn't ask for a better trip. I booked through an on line site which eventually was routed to Sunset Yacht Rentals, they have a website. The rental was easy with documents signed through edoc ,deposit with credit cards, easy smooth transaction. The yacht has a mini hot tub, 4 bedrooms, indoor and outdoor seating venues on the yacht, full bathrooms. A cart at the dock made it easy to load the food and beverages. There is parking on Victory Rd. up to 2 hours, we were out for 3 and had several vehicles. None of us had a problem. Also a parking garage about a 10 minute walk. I rented the Trilogy for sea burial of ashes for my father. Will come back next year and rent for a party with family and friends once co-vid is more manageable.

My first time staying here, and I'm so glad I did! The room was gorgeous, impeccably clean, and…read morevery comfortable. Beautiful view of the harbor. The staff went above and beyond to be of assistance, and were so kind. Absolutely wonderful experience, will definitely be back.

Unfortunately big families with kids and strollers (non gamblers) take advantage of the free…read moreshuttle. After waiting 45 mins we were sent into the bottom of the boat. It's hot down there and there's certainly no ocean breeze. I'm sure it's nice when it's not so crowded and you can sit on the main deck.

" Sailing is made a breeze " Growing up in East Boston…read moreseeing piers park sailing center is an honor . Not in my wildest dreams would I have thought Eastie would come this far . To induce a sailing center . Being young I would sail at the Charles river and you didn't see as much diversity. Being Hispanic American to see others like myself sail is but an honor . I can't wait until next summer to sail once again .

I love this place but wish they had a more advanced adult program, maybe with a few cruisers that…read moreproperly certified members could take out maybe overnight. if you are considering taking learn to sail classes at either piers park or courageous do yourself a favor and sign up at piers park, the parking is free, the instruction is superior, the staff is more professional and friendly. The dock facility is much nicer. And their learn to sail boats are newer sonar boats vs old tired semi broken Rhodes 19. The floor boards on the Courageous Rhodes sometimes come lose and if you step on them they will spring up and slam your shin, like out of a Tom and Jerry cartoon, once almost cause a serious collision. Not an issue on the Sonars as they have a solid fiberglass/plastic floor, they also have more room. And the rudder is build into the boat and offer more responsive steering.

The Frayed Knot is a family owned and operated charter; Capt. Claude along with his wife and first…read moremate Judy are both experienced sailors. I reserved an evening cruise for a surprise engagement and they were both very interesting, polite and welcoming people. My guests were blown away by the experience and I hit it out of the park with my surprise, my fiance loved it. I spoke with Capt. Claude before hand and even though I didn't need to ask for much I felt that they were welcoming and would do anything to make the experience a memorable one. Even a last minute request made within reason was accomodated. First of all the boat is beautiful, and it's big and I think that 6-10 people could comfortably enjoy a cruise with out feeling cramped. Every one of my guests were excited and comfortable. ..light snacks were provided and drinks were made available even though this was BYOB. Don't worry about utensils like I did, there were glasses for the toast and champagne had i forgotten to get some. I will spare no praises in saying that they certainly made this experience as easy as possible for me and I appreciate it.

Our whole group would just like to send a huge thank you to Captain Claude and Judy for hosting us…read moreon the Frayed Knot for a spectacular afternoon of sailing a few weeks ago! Both Claude and Judy could not have been more kind and accommodating for our large family sailing excursion. The boat is absolutely gorgeous, spacious, and comfortable. Our hosts provided great amenities for our sail, were so wonderful with our 2 small children, who could not stop talking about how fun the sail was -- "best sail ever!" If you are looking for a spectacular, comfortable, educational, and above all, memorable sailing experience for your family or larger group, we highly recommend the Frayed Knot! We look forward to future family sails with Claude and Judy.

Get Tight Fishing is the real deal. I've been out with Brian twice now and caught absolute giants…read more I learn a ton just talking with him while we're out there too. I will absolutely be out there with him again and recommend him to everyone. Every step of the way was dialed, from pre-trip communication to lines in the water to landing huge fish.

Captain Brian Coombs took my friends and I fishing in Boston Harbor this May. He is a professional…read moreand knowledgeable Captain and we had the opportunity to catch many stripers and flounder. We had a sensational day and will be booking another fishing trip. Thank you Brian! So glad Al Gags recommended you. Shawn B.

Had my wife's 40th Birthday aboard the Secret Love - We had a blast. The captain and crew were very…read moreaccommodating from the menu to just making sure everyone was having a great time. Nothing like pulling up near logan airport and feeling like you can reach out a grab a plane - definitely a unique experience. If you are looking for a great way to celebrate any milestone keep the Ship and crew of the Secret Love in mind.

We hosted our son's graduation party on Secret Love and had a fantastic time. The captain and crew…read morewere professional but fun and the food (as well as its presentation) was fantastic. We chose to have an open bar and three food stations, as well as seven passed hors d'oeuvres and two yummy desserts. The three hour tour took us around Boston harbor, allowing our guests a unique view of Boston while being entertained by planes arriving into Logan directly above our heads! Exciting! I highly recommend Secret Love for your next group outing!