Sunset Cruise Experience!…read more We recently went on a sunset cruise with Bay Spirit Tours, and it was absolutely fantastic! Captain Jake and the crew were a pleasure to listen to--knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely fun. The tour around Hyannis Harbor was beautiful, offering stunning views as the sun set over the water. The boat itself was spotless and very comfortable, and the whole crew was incredibly friendly and welcoming. It felt like the perfect way to spend a summer evening--relaxing, scenic, and well-hosted. I'd definitely recommend Bay Spirit Tours to anyone visiting the area. A top-notch experience from start to finish! They have been around for many years at the harbor. Have had great experiences on the lighthouse tours as well.

The crew is amazing, friendly and the tour was informative and interesting! The vessel is so…read morecomfortable whether you go ride inside or outside. Highly recommend and would love to take another tour when we return to the area.

July 2021- This year we went with two bow-riders (18' & 20') with a total of 15 people. We rented…read morethe tubes as well which were well worth the extra $60. We had great weather. The depth finder was working perfectly which was very helpful since the bay varies, a lot, from 1' to 15' (easy to destroy a prop if not paying attention). One thing different from the party boat (which we rented last year) was the option to go into the greater bay (up to two miles out). That allowed for a different perspective. Four hours was plenty of time on the water for us. The guys at the desk were plenty helpful. We were able to park two fairly large vehicles in their small dock area. Otherwise you can pay to park right across the street in the ferry lot. It would be nice if they had newer equipment. But being one of the very few places you can actually rent a boat...

I put the wrong date down on the one line application. All Cape Boat rental gave me a 100% refund…read more Quality people. I will be sure to rent from them next year!!

Do not hesitate to book this trip. I booked a sunset cruise last minute, and we had such a…read morephenomenal time! 2 hrs long, BYOB, the naturalist doesn't go over board on information , but gives you highlights about what you're seeing and passing. The sunset was incredible, and with it being Covid limited capacity and each group spread out. Captain Joe and the naturalist are happy to take any picture you want, and have a great restaurant recommendation next door to marina, Mattakeese Wharf. Great for couples, kids, and an evening night out!

Hard to overstate how great a time we had on our trip! We were two families with 4 children…read morebetween 5 and 10 on the sandbar trip, which is geared toward kids. From the moment we arrived at the boat, our guide Andrea had all the kids completely engrossed: she had a table set up with live shrimp, fish, sea squirts, etc. ready for the kids to look at under magnification. After a 15 minute ride out to the sandbar, Andrea led us around on foot for about an hour and it was fascinating! Her ability, with almost every step, to identify creatures with interesting stories was a blast for kids and adults alike. Her knowledge is encyclopedic, and her manner is pure enthusiasm. Get on the boat!

Great trip. Beautiful harbor highly recommend great views of the Kennedy compound Captain was…read morevery knowledgeable about the area

Came home with a hysterical 7-year-old who was not allowed on the boat by the captain. Another…read morechild was allowed on, but he took one look at us and assumed we were city people. I'm not arguing with someone who doesn't want us on his boat, so I'm not going to tell him we spend multiple months each winter in Costa Rica and are incredibly familiar with the water; we also have done extensive boat trips off the coast of Ireland, which is incredibly choppy. Getting a refund took forever. A waste of a day. When I told the people at the ticket office they should make it more clear that the captain takes kids at his discretion I was told "the website can not go through every possible scenario." Incredibly rude and unwelcoming; families avoid at all costs!

I fished on the Starfish boat in Cape Cod Bay, out of Barnstable yesterday morning . We had good…read moreweather/sea conditions. The boat was full at 12 anglers. A lot of them were newbies.The target was winter flounder (was Memorial Day weekend), but the listing for the trip said they would target tautog upon achieving a boat limit on the flounder. Capt Mike was very helpful with pointing out the basics to everyone and pointed out safety features on the boat. Mate Jeff was attentive with help with the bait, untangling lines, re-tying lines lost to break offs, and unhooking fish/bleeding them for best table fare. Though I caught my 8 fish limit on flounder, not everyone did. So we didn't go elsewhere looking for tautog. The guy fishing next to me said he's fished that boat a fair bit and never seen them target tog, even if the boat limit on flounder was caught. That's BS to list the tog option if they never pursue it. They didn't have crabs for bait to try for tog even if we wanted to. I'd say this is a good, clean, safe boat, run by a good crew (Capt Mike and Mate Jeff) if you want to chase winter flounder on a headboat setting in Cape Cod Bay. But don't plan on trying for tog like they list as a possible option.

My family has held an annual trip to cape cod and fishing in the Helen H is the heart of this trip…read more This year is our 10th and we couldn't be happier with the staff, service and safety of the vessels! Love you guys!

Good prices. Friendly staff. Went out with the family including two children (6 and 4). Nice…read moreleisurely stroll from 28 to lower county along the river. Currents were not overwhelming and plenty of private docks around in case of emergency. Obviously some had no docking signs but a nice peace of mind in case of a true emergency.

We had such a great experience here! The staff was very friendly and helpful and set us up for a…read moregreat experience on the water. The scenery was beautiful and calming from all the crabs to the birds. We rented Kayaks ($20 a person for 1.5 hours) and they provided us the option to go down to the beach (1.5 miles) or up to the lake (1 mile). They had life vests for all ages. They educated us on which way the River was flowing so we knew what best suited us. Overall made for a very pleasant morning.

We went on the Kayak The Creek Nature Tour in East Sandwich. It was a perfect trip for beginning…read morekayakers! Kyle, our guide was great!

Rideaway Adventures - Mashpee, Cape Cod Boomsauce Score: BS +++ (Amazing location! now that's…read moreboomsauce!) Tried booking through TripAdvisor--bit funky. So I went straight to the source and connected with Mike Morrison, who was not only professional and honest, but genuinely invested in making our family kayak dream happen. He even dropped a discount code like a true Cape Cod MVP. The experience? Unreal. We paddled out to a private beach only accessible by boat--and it was to die for. Calm waters, untouched shoreline, and the kind of peace that makes you forget your inbox exists. I still can't believe people get to do this regularly. It was truly memorable, and Rideaway made it seamless. They also offer sunset tours and paddle board rentals, which we're already eyeing for next time. The staff? Mostly young, but super informative, professional, and full of good vibes. Rideaway doesn't just rent gear--they curate moments. Boomsauce Scale B- basura (trash) BS basic (come on! Try harder) BS + better (Yo! That's better) BS ++ best (alright! Alright! Alrightttt!) BS +++ Amazing location! now that's boomsauce!

YRSC is great. Most instructors are young college students who have gone through the program…read morethemselves. The very young beginners start out sailing in knock abouts to learn the ropes. Those looking to race will sail two-up in 420's or singly in Lasers. Many of the racing instructors have experience racing for their high school or college sailing teams. Friendly, safe, warm, inclusive atmosphere. Good equipment, usually decent wind, and clean water on Lewis Bay.

This summer I signed up (myself, my wife and two kids 7 & 10) with Yarmouth Recreational Sailing…read moreprogram and the great experience has far surpassed all of my expectations! We were 100% beginners at the start, but were sailing by the end of our first day! All the students received an opportunity to learn at their own pace and some became very proficient. One of the pleasures of this program is that the learning is done on Cape Cod Knockabouts - a classical boat with terrific sailing characteristics. Depending on the skill level the sailing will take place closer or farther from the Lewis Bay mooring field and on several occasions some boats went as far as the Hyannis Harbor. The best feature of the program has to be the Instructors who by their teens have more sailing experience than most adults. They typically started sailing when they were 5 or 6 years old and by the time they are instructing they are seasoned veterans, experienced in all sorts of sailing and racing. They are like all the kind of kids you wish to raise - responsible, smart, kind, intelligent, dedicated and professional. An important feature of the program is its flexibility. The students who progressed to more advanced stages were challenged with more advanced topics. The parent aged students were given an opportunity to study with more experienced instructors when appropriate. There were no idle moments and the mentoring atmosphere was very reassuring to every student. Yarmouth Recreational Sailing organizers and administrators deserve high praise for offering such a wonderful program to the community. A program with this many moving parts that runs this well is a testament to the skill and dedication of the entire staff. Very well done! Many Thanks!!!

Got fuel recently. No one wearing a mask including the owner. What the hell is wrong with these…read morepeople? At the fuel dock i told the kid I needed fuel and water. He motioned to the water hose and walked away. He couldn't hand me the hose? Hard to blame a kid- who trained him. Sadly, only place in Hyannis you can get fuel.

It's a little tight for a big yacht, but we made it in no problem. We were greeted by the friendly…read moredock staff immediately and the place just has an overall cozy feel to it. Conveniently located to The Ocean St attractions as well as Main St. And, cheap(er) fuel prices!