Too many people onboard for the size of the boat. Too crowded to enjoy. Say they take up to 14…read more This cruise was 11. A $$$ making machine not customer friendly.

This is a MUST. It was an amazing experience. For only $50 per person, there's no reason not to do…read moreit. The boat is the perfect size. There is plenty of space for you to sit on the boat. The owner and his daughter are great. They're very nice and knowledgeable. It was wonderful to experience a sailing excursion at an affordable price. This was definitely one of our favorite activities. Would do again!

Really enjoyed our trip with Nantucket by Water! We were a Bachelorette Party group of 11 and took…read morethe cocktail cruise on the Minke boat. We did multiple loops of the harbor with John who pointed out interesting sites along the way and a seal in the water! They provided a Bluetooth speaker and cooler with ice for our BYOB, which was great. They were easy to schedule with and reassuring when the weather was touch and go. Really appreciate Rachel and John - we had a great time and I would definitely recommend for a fun group outing on the water!!

We had a great private harbor tour on the Waupum with captain Max! Max took our group to the most…read morepeaceful private beach and was a great host! We can't recommend Nantucket by Water enough!!

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.

Despite its rating on Yelp, we had a great experience with Hy-Line…read more We were able to buy our tickets ahead and reserve parking online. Parking was easy, there was a quick shuttle to the boat. Loading luggage was even easier - they do it for you about ~20min in advance and you collect it when you exit on the other side. The ship was on time, fast, not too choppy - I really feel like we couldn't ask for more. We ended up swapping our return to an earlier time and they were able to accommodate and print out new tickets. Recommended as transportation to Nantucket from the cape!

Located in the Nantucket pier, it sells tickets on the high-speed ferry to the mainland (Hyannis)…read moreand also directly to Martha's Vineyard (Oak Bluffs). We were taking the midday ferry to Oak Bluffs ($42 per person), but got there a bit early, so hung around in the Air Conditioned benches until the ferry was ready to board. The boat was pretty empty, so I had the opportunity to stand outside at the stern while the ferry was going at top speed, and it was real enjoyable experience (the air conditioning fans are right there, so you feel the warm air from that on your left, the passing breeze on the right, and a bit of sea spray). The boat can really go, and will take you to Martha's Vineyard in about an hour (cuts the time in half vs taking the normal ferry). It has two levels of passenger seating, with snack bar with alcohol and washrooms in the lower level.

While we did not get to go out due to a Small Craft Advisory, I'll say that we had no difficulty…read morewith the refund. This reduces the risk that weather imposes.

My family and I rented a very nice 19 foot boat from this business a few days ago and spent an…read moreabsolutely fantastic afternoon on the water exploring the harbor and the beaches nearby. It was a really special family afternoon and we could not have done it without this rental agency. Honestly before this summer I did not know that you could even rent a motor boat on Nantucket. Fortunately I walked by the stand and got the idea. The service was awesome. You sign up online and pick the boat you want. When we showed up they had upgraded me to a bigger better boat. Then after the first hour of the trip it was clear the engine wasn't working perfectly (but it was OK) and so I actually had the cell phone of Brandon, the guy who helped us at the dock, and he literally came out and swapped out another bigger and better boat for us! Talk about customer service! The boats are solid and sturdy but nothing fancy. Honestly people rent them every day so there's no way you could possibly get a fancy brand spanking new boat through a rental agency. But they are solid and they work and it's just a fantastic way to explore Nantucket Harbor and the surrounding beaches. Truly an amazing day and again the customer service by Brandon was absolutely 10 out of 10. He could not of been a more helpful guy.

Amazing option for affordable sailing on ACK. Our kids had a blast renting SUPs & kayaks on Jetty…read morebeach. So glad NCS exists! Thanks for a great experience!

From the owner: We have a lot of fun!read more

Great time! The captain is very knowledgeable and his mate was super helpful. We all caught fish,…read moreno time wasted untangling any lines. Definitely would recommend for everyone! Thanks!

Captain Carl put us right in the middle of the fish for two days of inshore fishing. He's a great…read morecaptain with a great boat, especially if the sea's a rocking. The downeast style boat keeps you dry even when the swells are ripping through. We caught stripers, blues, and albies and our rods were always hooked up with fish. Couldn't recommend a better boat for fishing off of Nantucket.

Steve is an excellent charter captain, and his skills as an instructor are outstanding! I hadn't…read moresailed in many years. I'm 68 now and wanted to start again I thought my old skills would be beyond rusty. Steve inspired confidence in me from the start! He had me feeling comfortable a feeling more confident in no time! Thanks Steve.

Perfect morning sail despite the overcast skies. Captain Steve took us on a relaxing, fun sail in…read morebuzzards bay. He is a master and he makes it look so easy! Fun time!