Had such a fun day with Captain Ted aboard the Reel Thrills Too. We had a last minute booking for a…read more3 hour tour...a threeeee hour tour (Sorry, I couldn't resist). He fit us in on an early morning excursion and we couldn't have asked for a better time. The weather was perfect and Capt Ted was like your favorite Uncle, great with the kids, full of funny jokes and interesting facts as we boated around the Essex River and Cape Ann. The boat is no frills but has a private bathroom down below with some seating and one comfy rotating chair up top. Be prepared to stand or sit on your cooler that you should bring. The cooler with food & drinks is the only thing you need to bring. He supplies the fishing stuff (poles, bait, etc) I would suggest you bring your own life vests if you have them. Kids must wear them at all times. At our first stop, my son caught a gigantic fish! Sadly that was the only one of the day. Capt Ted was kind enough to filet it for us. We took it home and grilled it and it was delicious! We also checked 2 lobster traps but no lobsters, in there (boo!) but we saw some cool looking crabs and horseshoe crabs. Parking isn't great as you have to drop your stuff off at the boat ramp behind some apartments and then park down the street.

I never take the time to write reviews but I just had to share our experience so that it helps…read moreanyone looking for a one of a kind family friend fishing adventure. I am 6 months pregnant and wanted to surprise my partner with a fishing trip for his 40th birthday. He's always wanted to learn but anytime he'd been on the big water adventure trips it's been all thrill and no lessons. I reached out to Agawam based on a recommendation from another captain. Ted, the captain and owner, contacted me immediately and assured me that we would have a fun, educational, relaxing and beautiful day on the river. He did not disappoint! Ted is incredibly knowledgeable of the area and its deep history. He played wonderful music and taught us how to fish! By then end I might have even been more hooked than my hubs. And yes, we caught a big one! What was most surprising was the stunning terrain. I never expected a river to look like that. Gorgeous marshes, birds and fish everywhere, sandbars and beaches....I cannot wait to go back and bring my 9 year old.

Bostons Best Cruiser to try and see the Boston Harbor while dining and enjoying your favorite…read morebeverages! This 600 person Vessel truly is a marvel to board! And they views on board around Bostons Harbor very spectacular!

City Experience,…read more This was from Sinday August 9,2026 I am writing to provide feedback regarding our recent dining cruise experience. I attended the cruise with another church member who was considering booking a future event, but unfortunately, several operational issues negatively impacted our evening. First, the seating arrangement was poorly organized. Our table was placed too close to the exit, creating a bottleneck as guests went outside to take photos, despite ample open space on the other side of the room. We ultimately had to relocate the table ourselves. Second, there was a 20- to 30-minute delay in opening the buffet because the DJ failed to make the announcement. As a result, the food was cold by the time we served ourselves, despite being first in line. When we brought this to the manager's attention, she explained that the air conditioning cooled the food down. This explanation is concerning, as properly functioning warming pans should keep the food hot. Because of this, I lost my appetite, and my colleague was discouraged from planning her event on this vessel. Additionally, we believe the cruise should separate adult and family dining areas. Children were running around the buffet space, which posed a safety hazard given the potential for accidental burns from hot food equipment. Based on these factors, we rate the food a 1 out of 10 and the DJ a 6 out of 10. Despite these significant issues, the service we received from two of your staff members was exceptional. Our waitress, Ms. Fiona, demonstrated outstanding professionalism, compassion, and initiative. She frequently checked on us, apologized for the issues, and even brought us a well-done steak and dessert to ensure we had something to eat. Similarly, Ms. Dee went above and beyond her duties with her kindness and helpfulness to ensure we still enjoyed our evening. Both Ms.Fiona and Ms.Dee deserve a 10+ rating for their exemplary service. I hope this feedback helps improve future cruise operations. Best regards,

Great day on the water with a local family business! Very comfortable boat and many fish caught!read more

Great time on the harbor with Captain Mike. He was great with my kids, they all caught a flounder…read more Similar to Nantucket Critter cruise, but easier to get to;) Right next to Boston Garden, just over the bridge and plenty of parking. Can't wait to book a week day trip this Summer with my out of town guests, show them Boston from the harbor.

My girlfriend and I went for an outing on the Ardelle during our week-long trip to Gloucester and…read morehad an amazing time. My gf is nervous on bigger, rockier boats, but felt this outing was very relaxing and enjoyable. Captain Harold and crew were very Knowles about the history of maritime Gloucester and shared interesting anecdotes whilst out on the water. Overall, we had a great time and would love to come back for a sunset outing!

We had a lovely time sailing Gloucester Harbor in the Ardelle. The ship's builder, Harold - and his…read moreco-captain KD - both were engaging tour guides of the harbor, talking about the history, sights, and their own personal stories. We got to help raise the sails! I definitely recommend this outing. Get there early so you can check out the Maritime Heritage Center exhibits, mini-aquarium, and gift shop!

I will be honest. I tend to get motion sickness. If you knew me, the last thing you would imagine…read moreme doing is going deep sea fishing. I did on the Subdivider and it was awesome! Captain Johnny and his crew (Ira and Stan) were fun and patient with a boatload of novices (and some of us nauseous) passengers. They set us up, cheered us on and we caught 25 fish that we could take home (not counting the fish that had to be released, if we factored that in it would probably be at least 40 to 45 fish caught). They know what they're doing and taught us a great deal, all the while making sure everyone was having fun and was safe. We got to see a shark, we heard a lot of great stories and each one of us are determined to go again. The boat was clean and comfortable with a working bathroom and even room to take a quick nap if you want. If you are a hardcore fishermen they will give you a great trip as well, since they have decades of experience and know the waters like the back of their hand. They are passionate about what they do and take pride in making sure you have the fishing experience you want. To make a great day even better, when we got back Captain Johnny had arranged for a local chef to cook some of our catch and he even threw in fresh lobsters. The hardest part of the day was figuring out what to do with all the fish we caught. Give them a call, let them know what kind of trip you want and I guarantee they can arrange it.

Captain Johnnie Johnson is the best! Had a great day of groundfishing with him, we caught so many…read morehaddock we got tired of pulling them up. Crew was friendly and attentive, simply a fantastic day. Got to go back out with him so we can haul in a giant blue fin.

Great experience! Super easy to rent a boat. We had a great trip around Gloucester. Definitely will…read morerent again.

The team a Gloucester Boat Rental was awesome. We had a great time on the water and they were super…read moreresponsive and friendly. We rented the boat for the day and they gave us clear instructions and made sure we felt comfortable- they're super flexible and knowledgeable. We will happily go back and recommend to anyone.

We had an amazing private sail with our family of 4 on Father's Day. Captain Al was so patient and…read moreinstructive to our kids who are 12 and 9. We brought on our own picnic lunch and beverages. Highly recommend!!

Good time on the Emma Rose. Captain Al was great. Easy pickup and drop off location. Got to check…read moreout some racing while we were out. Plan on going back to get in on the racing.

Amazing time, again! Was introduced to Scott last year on a group trip and decided after an amazing…read moreexperience I had to get my father out on the boat. Today was our fathers day outing and WHAT A MORNING! Eric and John are awesome and we had a hell of a morning on stripers even with incoming weather! Another fantastic trip! We will be back, hopefully for a tuna trip! Highly recommend!

Couldn't have gone better. Scott and his mate took my 10 yr old son, 11 and 13 year old nephews,…read moreand my babysitter. They had an amazing time, and did not once complain about getting up and out the door by 5:15 AM during summer vacation! I can vouch for the size of the fish, as tons came back home for grilling. I'm so happy they filleted it for them. Not something in my skill set... The boys all told great stories about their half day adventure. They clearly loved it and were very comfortable aboard the boat. They said they had help when they needed it but learned a lot too about fishing for "big fish" versus the small ones off our cove on the Cape. Scott's responsiveness surpassed my expectations and the booking process was a dream! I highly recommend this option if you wish to fish in Boston Habah...well technically, you go a bit beyond this famous waterway to get to the fishing spots...