Bought two tickets for the 8:30am whale watching tour. Was not able to make it and they graciously…read moreallowed my friend and I to join the 2pm tour. Getting there was easy and parking was not bad ($10 cash for the day). You walk to the pier and there's a man with a clipboard you check in with. We left the dock a bit before 2 and the whole trip took about 4 hours. We were lucky enough to see 5 different whales and group of dolphins. The workers were polite and knowledgeable. They do sell snacks, drinks, beer, and some hot food on board (and take cards).

Wonderful cruise and very informative. We saw several whales and a pod of around 20 dolphins…read more Melanie taught us a lot about whales and their habitat s. Would definitely do this again You will not regret taking this tour.

I've always wanted to go out to the Isles of Shoals and last summer, we took a trip out there with…read morethe Isles of Shoals Steamship Company. One of the crew members was a marine biology student at UNH and she sat with my daughters (ages 6 and 8) and a few of the other children onboard during the boat ride and talked to them about different marine animals, patiently answered their questions, etc. That alone was worth the trip. But it was also really great to tour Star Island, including the tiny (and sad) cemetaries. Even being chased by a mother sea gull (we were warned!) was part of the great experience.

Wow! So I lived in Kittery Point from aged 9 to 18 and visited the area frequently thereafter. I…read moreremember going to the Isles of Shoals with neighbors via boat as a a kid, but as an adult, wow, what a treasure this area is! The marina and boat were easy to find and a pretty little drive from where we were staying in downtown Portsmouth. We had bought tickets online for the Isles Tour and Star Island Walkabout, and checked in easily. The ride out to the islands was relaxing and informative. Also, they sold water, snacks and BEER on the ride over and back! Lots of great information during the ride over and a perfect amount of time to wander about once we got there, after the short but informative walking tour. We loved that we were done by 2ish after an 11ish start, so we still had a lot of time to relax and explore the area. HIGHLY recommended for visitors and locals alike! WOOHOO, FIVE STARS, AS GOOD AS IT GETS.

This was our second time with Silverlining. Once again it did not disappoint. Captain Jack and Mike…read morewere the best. It has the look and feel of being on a friend's sailboat. I would recommend this to anyone just looking to chill with "friends".

It's going to be hard to put into words what a great experience we had while sailing on the silver…read morelining cruise. First the boat is a museum piece, if you love sailboats this is what all sailboats should measured against. We left the dock and your on this beautiful boat and the captain is yelling you the history of the boat and the what's we were in and the next thing you know your in the Atlantic sailing. The boat is so smooth and stable you can't believe the boat is heeling over. I own a sailboat, this was one of the best days of sailing I have ever experienced! I would highly recommend sailing the Silver lining when in Perkins cove Maine

*This review is for Jet Ski rentals*…read more I have been going to Hampton Beach my life. And one hour with Adventure Charters warped my whole vision of what Hampton had to offer. What do I know about jet skis? Pretty much nothing. I have a driver's license but I've never driven anything more exotic than a go-kart or a vespa. So when my boyfriend suggesting renting jet skis during our vacation my immediate reaction was to LEAP at the suggestion and then slowly return to reality. 1. I have no idea how to ride one 2. I may get eaten by sharks (I just watched Shark Week!). So we called up Adventure Charters (the only place in Hampton Beach that rents jet skis). They were super friendly and answered all of my questions thoroughly and pleasantly. Since I don't have a boating license, I'd have to fill out a quick test to give me a 14 day temporary license. Then it's $85/hour per jet ski, no matter how many people on the jet ski. That sounds great. Flash forward to August when we walk past all the deep sea fishing shacks. We were greeted by the friendly and genuinely pleasant people working there who explained the little instruction book and test. Test took maybe 15 minutes and cost $20 to take. But no worries, that fee is applied toward the jet ski fee. Then we paid the $500 deposit on each jet ski and the remaining $65 per jet ski. The place provides life jackets, which you must wear, and wet suits, which are optional. I thought we'd need them since NH is notorious for FREEZING COLD lips turning purple water. But not so. The man who took us to the dock was so nice and put all my fears to rest. He even took our pictures on the jet ski and put them on their facebook wall for us to see later. (we couldn't find a water-proof disposable camera on the way there. boo) ZOMG jet skis are my favorite thing in the world. About halfway through our hour, i stopped the jet ski, turned to my boyfriend and insisted that we buy one (ok maybe two) for ourselves. I felt so safe. It was so easy to handle. And we went speeeeding through the waves. An hour was a perfect amount of time. There's a little clock on the "dashboard" next to the speedometer to keep track of when you need to return. We had plenty of time to test our courage and have fun and get back on time. We then walked, back returned the life jackets, got our things (which they were nice enough to keep behind the counter so they were not destroyed). We started planning next year's trip as we walked out the door. Nothing negative to say about this company!

This place is a hidden gem. Tucked away by the marina. The staff is friendly and very helpful. I…read morerented a jet ski here for an hour. I'm not very familiar navigating the seas of the Hampton Beach area. It was low tide, so they made sure I navigated the waters well before going out. They also told me the best spots to go to. I was cruising and ripping through waves the rest of the time and had a great experience! Will definitely be back.

We were seated having lunch at the Oar House when we noticed that a harbor cruise was sailing next…read moreto our dining location. I checked online and was happily surprised that there was room for their next sailing. The check-in process was easy after booking our tickets online. We went to the booth and they handed us our tickets. Boarding was also an easy process and soon we were sailing away. We chose to sit on the left of the boat to have more of a shaded area during our 4 PM sailing. It turned out to be perfect as many of the landmarks happened to be on the left side of the boat. We were also able to see the ones mentioned on the right when the boat turned around as we chose not to get up from our seats during the 1 hour and 15 minutes of sailing. It was a super pleasant day as we enjoyed being out on the water and listened to great commentary. There was a lot of history and general information that was super interesting. Staff was super nice and helpful. This was a great way to end a beautiful day in Portsmouth!

We easily found metered street parking on Russell St (near Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel)…read more Street parking is free until 12pm on Sundays. But we planned to go to lunch afterwards, so I took a picture of the # to pay for parking using the parkmobile app. We arrived 9:40am for our 10am boat ride on a Sunday. There were maybe 8 parties waiting. We picked up our paper ticket. We didn't start boarding the boat until maybe 5 min before our sail time. They sell drinks and snacks on the boat. There's also garbage & recycle bins and toilets. I would recommend sitting outside. There's seating all around the boat. At the very front, there's lack of shade. We sat on the port side (left) of the boat. It was a bit chilly on the water. The captain pointed out sites of interest. You can't really hear him when you're inside. He also pointed out things on the port (left) and starboard (right), so you just end up moving around to see what he's talking about. Definitely bring an extra jacket and hat. The whole ride was maybe 1 hr 15 min by the time we returned to the dock.

We enjoyed an incredible sunset cruise this past weekend. The crew was so kind & very knowledgable!…read moreWe opted for the concert cruise and the music/ambiance of the ride is something I will truly never forget!

What a wonderful way to experience the beauty and history of Portsmouth! Nothing better than being…read moreon the water on a beautiful day! Having women as Captain & 'second mate' was a thrill! What excellent exposure for the little kids on the boat (as well as the rest of us) to see the expert handling of the whole ship. The entire staff was welcoming and knowledgable and very kind to all. What a fantastic afternoon!

Great experience! Make sure to read the details of the meeting point ahead of time, since the bar…read moreaddressed suggested is several storefronts down from where you need to be. The email is helpful. The boat is comfortable and the crew did an amazing job of circling each point of interest both ways, and making sure folks on the "good" side stayed seated so everyone could see at all times. The speed of the boat is amazing. Really a fun experience. You will be reminded to tip MANY times, just FYI.

New England Eco Adventures Portland. Amazing!!!! Up close hump back whale (Mom and calf) Photos and…read morevideo speak for themselves

I took my fourth trip in a month with steaker charters this past Sunday, June 1st and it was better…read morethan the other three trips but ask for were amazing and my fifth trip is this week. Every trip we have limited out in Haddock and caught a variety of other fish adweek to fill our freezer with! Looking forward to many more trips with them and wouldn't go anywhere else! They know how to put you on fish!

From the owner: Steaker Charters based in easy to reach Hampton, NH offers fishing charter trips for Cod, Haddock,…read moreTuna, Stripers and other fish in the Gulf of Maine. Steaker charters will work with you to customize a fishing charter to your needs. Steaker Charters offers a variety of custom six passenger charters to meet your every need on the waters of the Gulf of Maine. Captains Cory Gauron and Derek Gauron have fished together up and down the East Coast and have piled up 48 years of combined experience along the way. They will always do their best to make your trip one to remember. Whether you want to fish for Cod, Tuna, Stripers, or just do some sightseeing, Steaker Charters can put together a trip to meet your needs.

I have to start out by saying that I'm a kayak novice. But with that said, I think any level…read morekayaker (is that even a word?) would love the water access that Esther's offers. The service was seamless, the college kids very sweet and helpful as were the people who were enjoying their boats and/or striking out from the marina. No, 'Hey, this is a no wake zone' jokes shouted down at me. Pierce Island is across from Esther's so you can def make a really lovely day of it!

I love this place so much!! I can't say enough good things about it. First of all, this was one…read moreof the only places not too far away that had both kayaking and paddle boarding, so that was a plus. Second of all, one of the women who works here is super nice. They're pretty laid back here, and have let me go overtime on the paddle board. It's always been crowded here and mostly I've managed to come here on good weather, when the tide is low. Lastly, if you're going to make this an all day trip, please go to BG's Boathouse. You can paddle over there, and there are maps on the kayaks. The owners of Esther's will also tell you how to go. There are also cute, little islands where I've seen people have picnic lunches. Esther's is literally one of the cutest, friendliest places. I'm so glad I found this place.

Best family lobster tour ever! We booked a tour for our three-year-old son, whose sole goal on our…read moretrip to Maine/NH was to go on a lobster boat. This trip did not disappoint. Capt. Jim and Tom were extremely patient and thoughtful with him, letting him measure the lobsters, put on the rubber bands and otherwise get hands-on as much as he wanted (which was a LOT). They also tailored the tour to his (quirky, 3-year-old) interests, letting him fulfill another dream of fishing with a full-size rod (he caught three pogies, and is still talking about it), and circling around a huge navigational buoy he was mesmerized by (Tom: "It's big. It's red. It dings. What's not to love?"). I can't recommend these folks highly enough!

This was an awesome trip!!! Capt Jim and Fist Mate Tom we're professional and full of knowledge!…read more Had a great time and got to keep our catch!! We will definitely be back and be recommending this to anyone. Thanks for a great day Sunrise!!!