I took sailing lessons with Atlantic Charters a number of years ago. Captain Alan is a wonderful…read moreteacher. He is very patient and really knows his stuff. I was a bit hesitant on the tiller at first, but after my lessons, I'm now very comfortable and have become an avid sailor. After I learned to sail with Atlantic Charters, we rented sailboats from them before we bought our own boat. We also went on a charter on their Friendship "Resolute" which is a lovely sailboat for small charters (up to 15 people). Capt. Alan shares his love of sailing and knowledge of the waters around Marblehead and Salem. If you've always wanted to learn to sail, this is a great way to get on the water.

From the owner: Currently booking private sailing events for up to 15 people beginning in early Aprilread more

This was easily my favorite thing I did while in Salem!!!…read more This sunset sail was so fun, and the crew was amazing! They knew the history of the boat and were great to chat with. You could walk around and even go below to see some old photos. (They also have a bathroom down below) On this trip they let you help with getting the sails up, it was so fun to hear from them and see how much work it takes. The views were breathtaking and although it was a bit cloudy, the sunset was still gorgeous. We got to see a full moon rise as well! Overall: I came to Salem for witchy stuff but am so thankful I decided to add a sail to my itinerary!

It was smooth sailing aboard this vessel. The crew members were knowledgeable and fun and friendly…read more They were so eager to teach us about the boat and sailing. The views were stunning, and the drinks were good.

Tiki Hut Boats is so much fun! With wonderful hosts Capt…read moreScott and Karen, the time aboard had smooth sailing, pretty views, great music and delicious drinks! Definitely will book another trip!

My wonderful son and daughter-in-law(this was their third time) invited us to go on a harbor cruise…read moreon Tiki Hut Boats. We were joined by my daughter and son-in-law. Tiki Hut can take groups of up to six on their boats (they have two). As mentioned in previous reviews they open their calendar in January and they book up for the entire season very quickly(days). Captain Scott and his wife Karen are great business people and excellent hosts. They work together as a well oiled team. They offer light snacks and amazing drinks. The drinks are well thought out with tons of personality!! I'll leave the rest to visitors to experience so as to not cheapen their first experience. Our early afternoon cruise was a lightly choppy day in the harbor but they as great hosts made it the best possible experience we could have. Cruises are 90 minutes in duration.

Just ate here for the second time this season (first year as members of the DYC). Everything was…read moregreat! They have painkillers and a couple of varieties of mojitos - all drinks are excellent and strong. Diverse menu with options for everyone. Had the swordfish the first time and carne asada the second - both cooked perfectly and delicious. Also very accommodating for kids. There is no set kids menu but the chef will make just about anything for them. Food is great, drinks are excellent and the view is amazing.

Incredible staff, wonderful atmosphere and the food is to die for. Hats off to the chefs.read more

I am going to join the previous reviewers who said they had a fantastic experience…read more My husband and I took the intro to kayaking course with Kevin and there were 7 other people in our class. I was grateful because there were several other beginners like me. I'm fairly coordinated, but I've never done this before and didn't want to look like an idiot. Before we even got into the water, Kevin talked to us about the boat, sea conditions, and other important safety facts. His instruction was very informative and his funny, sarcastic side made it very enjoyable and entertaining. The water was pretty wavy and it was fairly windy out, but it was easy to paddle and it was super fun being in the water. Kevin taught us different techniques of kayaking and then at the end a "wet exit" which involved dumping yourself out of the boat and into the water. It was about a 3 hour adventure and well worth the money. My husband and I feel very confident to rent kayaks on our own or take a more advanced course, and we will definitely call Salem Kayak again. Awesome job!

You may have seen Kevin and Gillian's car around Salem with the awesome Rock, Paddle, Surf graphic…read more They took over Salem Kayak and gave it a new name and a totally new vibe. They are passionate about kayaking and have taught it and done it for many years. If you are a beginner at kayaking like I am or if you already know how and want to learn some new maneuvers, Kevin and Gillian can teach you. They also have sunset trips and full moon paddles, both of which I someday will have the courage to do. Go down to Salem Willows and talk to both or either of these people and make new friends in the process. Check out their website for upcoming events at www.rockpaddlesurf.com.

This company came highly recommended to us on Instagram, and we definitely see why! We've done…read morethree cruises with them now and always have a great time. Their Halloween cruise was a good date night, complete with ghost stories, tarot readings, and spooky decorations. There's a bar on board and some light snacks like burgers and chowder to keep you nice and warm. We also loved the fall foliage cruise. The views of the bright autumn leaves were absolutely stunning. The crew is incredibly friendly and chatty, sharing great stories that make the experience even better. They also give you a passport to stamp so that you can earn points to get discounts on future cruises which is cool if you live nearby or visit often.

Is there a rating higher than 5? We went of the sunset ride…read moreand could not have been happier. At check-in a wonderful young lady welcomed us and explained the whole trip. The boat had a full bar and there were hot dogs and hamburgers grilled to taste on board. We were with a wonderful group of people, was smooth and scenes were beautiful. Would take this ride again in a heartbeat.

Hands down, the best guy I could have ever possibly found! Responsive and worked under non-ideal…read morecircumstances in a cold boat helping sort through and correct bad wiring everywhere. Our goal was to get some heaters going so the boat didn't freeze. Seth exceeded my expectations with his knowledge! Wow! We then the installed new batteries and a charger while fixing faulty wiring, winterized everything and drained the water tank. Amazing! Hands down the best boat guy I have ever worked with. Call him. You'll be glad you did!

Very helpful. Right before vacation my starter went on my best boat mercury. He drove over to my…read morehouse early in the morning. Fix it with no problem.

My family and I had a wonderful time cruising with Captain James and First Mate Cam. Both are real…read morepros, and were just thoroughly pleasant guys throughout the whole experience. The 42-foot Arcadia was comfortable, clean, and well maintained. Everything was top-notch.

While I was the least experience sailor on a three day intermediate sailing course with Captain…read moreJim, I had a fabulous time, learned a tremendous amount. Very enjoyable crewmembers and Captain Jim is an incredibly patient teacher on his beautiful Hunter 33. We were lucky enough to sail in lots of weather, pea-soup fog, bright hot sunny skies. Becalmed only briefly. Can't help but mention the whale and the porpoise we happen to view! Would I do it again? Absolutely positively looking forward to it!

Everybody there is kind and helpful. Nice blend of boats & boat owners. Totally down-to-earth…read moreenvironment. We've been happy floaters for several years. We feel like part of the family at BPM.

I've been using Beverly Port Marina for several years now, and I honestly can't say enough good…read morethings about them. Every season, they handle the haul-out and bottom paint on my boat, and the quality of their work is consistently top-notch. A special shoutout to Frank, who has always been incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and just a pleasure to deal with.