Knows fishing, knows the waters, diligent.....works hard to find fish…read more Great guide.

By far my best tidal water fishing experience ever. Peter had us on fish constantly for the entire…read moreday. As soon as the conditions changed, we were on the move and finding new fish. He was happy to share geographical and historical knowledge of the area. I caught lots of fish and learned a ton about why we were catching fish. Learning some of the strategies behind the fishing made it feel like an educational day where we happened to catch fish constantly. I can't wait to get back and catch more stripers with Peter!

Son and I paid for a four hour fishing trip with Capt John on the kennebec river. (600 before tip)…read more Highly recommend. Plenty of parking at the pickup spot. Stepped right into the boat and into the fish in ten minutes. Caught 17-20 stripped bass in the 5-20 lb range. Live mackerel for bait. Mostly used no weight and little tackle between us and the fish - a great experience. Halfway thru the trip we ran from the Bath, ME area.out to the coast near Fort Popham to stock up on more bait l, which was fun too as we had 3-5 of those on one jig a couple times. John was friendly and helpful. His VAST experience in the fishery is obvious. He is on the water he says about 170 trips/year. His boat is well configured with side sonar and station keeping (GPS synced) electric engine on the bow. We experimented with locations a lot. He's got hundreds of marked waypoints on his map. With side sonar out to 150-200 feet he can tell where the fish are holding. If no obvious action after like 20 minutes we move on. I've fished all my life..I'm hard pressed to remember a better day on the water. Stripped bass hit like a a sledgehammer and are strong fighters. This was the only species we encountered. We were able to release most fish due to the magic of the circle hook. We kept one mainly because the foul hook was going to kill it anyway. Go.

I can't speak for all the captains who utilize S.F.C. for dispatch, but our captain was quite nice…read more We had a great time, caught lots of fish, got lots of pictures and memories, and really enjoyed the morning. Will definitely consider this again if we return to Maine for leisure activities.

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.

This was an amazing experience. Seeing so many puffins all around the boat and on their island was…read moreincredible. The boat itself was great. The captain/staff were so friendly and helpful. I would 100% recommend this company and their puffin tour.

Clean, large and right on the water! What more can you ask for at a dog park. Everyone was super…read morerespectful. Cleanest dog park Ive ever been to.Seemed to be busy no matter what time we went during our stay in Bath.

If you're looking for a gem of a dog park, Bath Dog Park simply can't be beat. Tucked right along…read morethe scenic banks of the Kennebec River, it offers so much more than just a place to let your dog off leash--it's a whole experience.

We took Balmy Day Cruises out of Boothbay to Monhegan Island, and it was an absolutely lovely…read moreexperience. We ordered both our outbound and return tickets online ($23 per person per leg of the trip, so for two people - after fees - it was close to $100), showed up to collect them at about 9:15, and got in the queue (I'd strongly recommend showing up even earlier than we did: the best seats are on the top of the boat, and they fill up very quickly). The whole process was super easy! The boat is for passengers only, departing Pier 8 at 9:30am and arriving back around 4:15/4:30pm. The boat ride is about 1 1/2 hours each way. At 2pm they offer a trip around Monhegan Island (it's $5 per person, cash only) that offers spectacular views of the entire circumference of the island; it's narrated with local history and nature facts (actually most of the boat ride to and from is), and when we went the captain also brought us over to Duck Rocks to see dozens and dozens of seals sunbathing. We also saw harbor porpoises on the ride back to the mainland! There are beverages available for sale (including adult options); there are bathrooms on board, as well. The staff is friendly, incredibly safety focused, and very quick to help when there's a sick passenger (after all, you're in the open ocean of the Gulf of Maine). I didn't know what to expect, but was impressed and satisfied with the entire experience. We're already looking forward to our next trip to Monhegan which we'll do through Balmy Day (who also offer harbor tours, private charters, sailing trips, mackerel fishing, and Burnt Island Lighthouse tours... something we're also interested in now too!). What an incredible way to explore coastal Maine from the convenience of Boothbay!

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.

Eros really went all out to display their oysters at the 2025 Maine Oyster festival. I loved the…read moreboat they had with their logo on it. These local oysters were really good. I'm hoping to go back again next year and have some more Eros oysters. I had a dozen and didn't feel a thing. I flew home today and was fine. They really produce a healthy product. Thanks for sharing your hard work with us this year!

Some of the best oysters I have ever had come from this farm. It is very close to where we stay in…read moreMaine every summer. This is U-Pick - there are instructions on a wall before you go down to the dock. Take a mesh bag, pick out your oysters from a crate marked U-Pick, put the cash in the box (or pay using venmo). They also have shuckers you can purchase if you don't have one. They are $1.25 per oyster, but if you buy more, the prices are lower. 4 for $5, 12 for $15, 16 for $20, 20 for $25. We have eaten them raw and chargrilled. Both ways were amazing! They travel well, just keep them cold in cooler or fridge. I have picked on Friday and eaten on Sunday with no dead ones. The owners are very friendly - we had some nice conversations.

My boyfriend and I took a private charter with Captain Carle and it seriously made our trip to the…read morePortland area. Captain Carle is so friendly & knowledgeable. I have never fished (ever!) and felt like I could ask any and all questions without any judgement. He was willing to demonstrate and walk us through every step of the way and multiple times at that. It was clear his goal was to create an enjoyable, memorable experience and he definitely stayed out a little later than planned to make sure we caught a Striper! And we did My boyfriend with some fishing experience and I with none were both so happy we did this. If you add anything to your to-do list while in the area, take a trip with Captain Carle!!!

We had an awesome time - Captain Carle is awesome and knew exactly where to go to find the big…read moreones! Highly recommended!

Came for an Oyster and Cocktail 3:30 cruise. Staff were very friendly. With your ticket you get a…read morefree days admission into the museum. The cruise was over 90 minites and came with a dozen oysters and a drink for $80. They capped the cruise at 22 people to ensure the shuckers can get enough oysters shucked. They show you the oyster farms and give other information throughout the tour. 10/10 worth it and think its a must-do when i

Nice Museum, good bus tour and boat tour. Loved the Boat tour especially, we saw seals and Bald…read moreeagles