I selected this company based on good reviews, but wonder if things have changed during the pandemic 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 read more

This is a harbor tour on a sailboat. The summer of 2009 was their first year in business and they don'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. read more

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We really enjoyed our experience with Captain Don on our Sunday afternoon sail. We were able to bring our 8 year old along as well. They answered any questions we had about sailing with enthusiasm. We were also able to bring our own wine and food to snack on. They even allowed us to walk up to the bow and hang out. read more

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For my girlfriend's birthday I booked a private "voyage" with CSAN for us and our friends. Captain Don and crew were very accommodating and friendly from the moment I contacted them about booking to stepping off at the dock at the conclusion of our two hour tour. The boat comfortably sat all 12 of us along with all the beer and wine we could carry (a pretty great perk that comes with the private tour if you ask me). After boarding we quickly headed out on the bay. Soon after the sails were raised, and with the engine finally cut it was unreal. It was so quiet that you could hear every splash of water, the creaking hull and far away sounds of the city. I loved every minute of it. Plus, once we set sail they allowed us to sit on the bow of the ship two at a time, which I didn't expect and really made the trip unforgettable. At the conclusion of the tour everyone was very happy and a little tipsy. Looking back, I hope we weren't too rowdy, but it was hard not to have a great time. If they'll have us again we'll definitely be back for more! read more

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Our annual trip on the Tupelo Honey has become a much beloved summer tradition for my friends and I. The public harbor sail is a great length and the crew is friendly -- Captain Don is always willing to teach you a little more about the (gorgeous) boat or to let you sit back and dangle your feet in the water. Pro-tip: it's BYOB (and snacks)! read more

Captain Don is Amazing!! He rocked our world! We had a "Goldie Lox Day" just right! No nonsense kinda guy who knows his shit! Thanks Don! read more

Come Sail Away Now - Boating Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Come Sail Away Now rocked it with Van Morrison and the best service on the harbor. If you're considering a private sail, Don(the captain) is your guy. Lots of fun, very professional and friendly the entire time. Worth every penny and more. Thanks Don for a great memory! read more

Come Sail Away Now - Boating Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We absolutely loved our time on Tupelo Honey! Captain Don was incredible- he was so easy going and accommodating, and he made sure we got exactly what we wanted out of our 2 hour sail. We had the best time with him and his crew! The whole booking process was a breeze as well - can't recommend Come Sail Away Now enough! read more

This was one of the best dates my wife and I have ever had. The Captain and first mate were incredibly nice and friendly. The boat is beautiful and has a lot of space on it. I 100% recommend this company to anyone looking for a fun sailing trip! read more

8 of my friends and I took a sunset sail on the Tupelo Honey with Captain Don. Basically - it was amazing. The boat is well kept & very comfortable, the seating area is perfect, Captain Don is friendly & knowledgeable, there's soft music playing on the boat (you can request any music you want). We brought wine and cheese and had an absolutely fantastic time. read more

If you like to bob in the Boston Harbor for 90 mins on a nice boat and bring your own booze or snacks, this might be something for you. If you're looking for a sailing adventure, look elsewhere. Since it took us longer than normal to get to Charlestown at 2 knot average speed, to keep the session within the advertised 90 mins, he motored us back all the way (instead of considering to raise the jib sail for a little additional umpf). Also didn't feel the 15% mandatory gratuity. read more

I recently set up a private sail with the help of Capt Don and Ann. The goal of my private sail was to propose to my unsuspecting girlfriend. With the help of Capt Don and Ann, we planned the most amazing day! Don and Ann were very helpful in planning and helping with the surprise. When on the boat, they were able to provide all of the necessities without being intrusive. Although they were on the boat with us, it still felt very private and was one of the most romantic things we have done in Boston. Not only was it a fantastic sailing experience, but provided the perfect setting for a proposal! Come Sail Away Now is a must-do Boston summer adventure. We are looking forward to planning a group outing in the future, and if we could rate this trip with more than 5 stars, we would! read more

Highly recommend! Captain Don and first mate, Ashley were fantastic and wonderful hosts with great information about the Boston skyline. Our group had a great time! And they also ordered up perfect weather for day!!! read more

What a great find! For anyone looking for a fabulous sailing experience in Boston, this is the place to contact. Don and his wife own Tuepelo Honey and they are incredibly sweet. Four of us (including my one year old son), went for an evening sail. We paid $35 each ( my son was free) for a 2 hour sail, and it was BYOB. It doesn't get better than that! The boat is docked right next to Tavern on The Water in Charlestown so we parked right there. Thank you fellow yelpers for posting reviews. It was the reason I booked it, and I am so happy I did! read more

We had a spectacular night aboard the Tupelo Honey last week and I would highly recommend! Eleven of us set sail with hopes of a fun night and hearing some Van Morrison and our expectations were exceeded! Captain Don was extremely helpful during the planning process and the crew took us on a beautiful trip around the harbor and then worked very hard to drop anchor in the right spot where we were able to hear the concert. The weather really cooperated and it was a perfect night! I would definitely do this again! Thank you!! read more

I went out on the Tupelo Honey last week and had a great time! The captain and his sailing partner were really friendly and put us at ease. They were flexible with timing and the trip we took down the Boston waterfront. They even sailed us back around so we could see the sun set over the Boston skyline. I would definitely recommend Come Sail Away Now if you are looking for something unique for a special occasion or just to have a good time! read more

We celebrated my dad's 70th birthday on the Tupelo Honey. The crew was knowledgeable, warm, and friendly, and extremely responsive during the booking process. We had a gorgeous afternoon and learned about sailing. I highly recommended CSAN! read more

We came from different parts of the country for a bachelorette party and we had an amazing time! We got upgraded to a sailboat and Captain Don was truly fantastic!!! #bottomsup read more

I surprised my boyfriend for his 30th birthday party on the Tupelo Honey! He was surprised and everyone had so much fun! There were 9 of us all together. I was worried about the weather, but it ended up being a perfect night. I would recommend Come Sail Away for anyone looking for something fun and different to do!! read more

We had a great afternoon sail with Come Sail Away Now for my sister's bachelorette evening. Tupelo Honey is a beautiful boat, with comfortable sitting room for the 9 of us and some room to spare. The centrally located table was perfect for our snacks and drinks. The bachelorette herself got to raise the sail, which was fun. Captain Don had what seemed to be a new First Mate, Captain John, who needed a lot of direction, but overall both were extremely friendly and courteous. We would definitely do this again. read more

The captain, crew and weather was fantastic!! It was such a great way to appreciate the Boston Skyline.

Tupelo Honey was fantastic for my group of executives to get out in the harbor and spend 2 1\2 hours of bonding and peace. I would recommend it to any executive team! The captain was "Boston brilliant". read more

Might be a great tour, but we'll never know. I'd seen this boat in the harbor on several occasions and had thought her a beautiful sailing vessel. This weekend I had guests visiting from Michigan, we approached the vessel to speak with the captain and crew and find out a bit about the boat and inquire about a sail. I have never encountered such rudeness. The captain barely looked up when we asked about the type of vessel and by the time we asked a second question he just decided to ignore us completely. I assume since he wasn't on the clock at that moment, he didn't feel the need to turn on the charm. Tupelo Honey - Not on my money!!! read more

For the Groupon - Two-Hour BYOB Traditional Sailing Adventure on Boston Harbor from Come Sail Away Now - if you buy the groupon, the only option is a Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 sail. I will update my rating after my sail on September 14th read more

Wonderful, wonderful night! Capt Don and his 1st mate Ashley were perfect hosts. They were so good to our children, made the trip fun and entertaining. They took us all around the harbor giving us choices where we wanted to go. Very accommodating and very nice. We were a full pay of 12 and were very comfortable on the boat. We will definitely be booking again! Thanks Capt Don!! read more

I went out last night for my first sail on the Tupelo Honey and it was amazing! We did the moondance tour and I loved it. The boat is beautiful, and to see Boston all lit up at night from the water was the best. read more