What an awesome time with Captain Bill and his lovely wife Captain LoriAnn!!!…read more Went out for Snakefish (they are elusive) but failed but did catch catfish with a bow! First time bowfishing and will not be the last! I have a PSE compound bow but this was just slightly different and definitely more exciting than shooting at paper targets. LoriAnn gave us the run through and encouragement and we were off! Both Captain Bill and LoriAnn were awesome hosts! I say hosts because it was like friends letting you into their boat to fish with them. They were both nice (Captain Bill is retired USMC and my cousin is retired Air Force), accommodating, helpful, knowledgeable and can hold a conversation! It was such a good time and we even got to the VA side. Keep in mind we loaded up and left dock at 8PM and did not get done until past 1AM...So wear comfy shoes. We caught fishes and had an awesome time learning what we could from them both. 9 fish was a nice total with one 15lb, 3 over 7/8lbs and the rest between 3/4lbs...The pictures say it. My cousin and I were happy! So if you have never gone bowfishing, Southern Maryland Bowfishing is who you should do it with! I highly recommend Captain Bill and sprain LoriAnn! They are good people who showed us a damn good time!

Disappointing, uncomfortable experience and would 100% not return…read more We booked a trip with Southern Maryland Bowfishing as a group of three, excited to try bowfishing for the first time and hopefully catch some snakehead (we're optimistic like that). I had assumed based on our communication that our small group would have the small boat to ourselves, which is typically why I pay for extra spots; to keep things private. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were surprised to find that two of the captain's "regulars" were added to our trip without any heads-up, which immediately shifted the tone of the experience. Things only got worse from there. Fewer than five minutes into the trip, the captain commented on how "good" my English was and that I didn't have an accent; clearly implying that, as a Hispanic person, I was expected to speak with one. We quietly noted that we didn't even make it five minutes without a tone-deaf comment, and tried to move on and enjoy the trip anyway. Unfortunately, we didn't. There was very little instruction provided, and we mostly had to ask questions to figure out what to do. Meanwhile, the couple of regulars, clearly more experienced, were set up at the front of the boat catching fish, while we were left to figure things out ourselves or ask a million questions. We felt like spectators rather than participants. To add a final insult to injury, when we returned to the dock and I still tipped the captain out of courtesy, I overheard him in conversation with a small group of men joking about how much he charged. One of them turned to me and commented that I should make sure to come back again (It was clearly implied we had overpaid or been taken advantage of). The captain then offered for us to come back in another season since we didn't catch anything which honestly just felt like a weak consolation. This was an overall uncomfortable and disappointing experience. Between the lack of professionalism, the unwelcoming vibe, and the racial microaggressions, I can confidently say we won't be returning. Luckily, there's no shortage of other bowfishing charters in the area, we'll try one of those once the bad taste from this experience fades. Alternatively we recently chartered a boat for blue catfish fishing and had a completely different experience. Look for that review if you're looking for a good time fishing.

Second experience renting from Solomon's island and no complaints. I believe the preferred method…read moreof communication is via email so try that or leave a VM. Website is correct and yea their prices haven't changed. Boats are slightly dated but nothing a good portable speaker and good friends can't change. Overall it's a simple process, reserve, show up early, and return the same way you found it...yes you get to drive the boat with your new temp voting license...you are provided a map and so forth after taking a small exam for tour license. It's a good experience either way...I recommend the pontoon boat...

Willie was great. Showed up when he said he would. Super nice guy. Throughly went over everything…read morewith me. Clean boat. I appreciated he changed our payment when the weather went south. Thank you

The food was amazing and the menu has something for our various tastes. The beer was good and they…read morehave growlers!

It was mediocre. And over priced. We got take out. So it is convenient if you are staying at the…read morehotel in the same parking lot

Very kind and informative people to deal with the equipment was very new and worked extraordinarily…read morewell for the water conditions I will go again

Went out on the spur of the moment since my boyfriend was in town for the weekend. The owners were…read moresuper nice & friendly, their inventory of sea-doos were great! Well maintained & easy to drive. I'd definitely rent from them again!!! So glad we did this!

Not a fancy place but well run and reasonable prices. I keep my boat here and they do all the…read morerepairs and maintenance. Very happy with Tim the mechanic and Dustin the manager. Customer satisfaction and quality work are priorities here.

Although not located in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Solomons Island, Boatel is just a…read morestones throw away from all that. The perfect mix of professional staff, quality services, and a relaxed environment makes this the perfect place for someone looking to have a relaxing time while enjoying the local water ways. The facilities are nice, with an on-site, in-ground pool that is quiet and well kept. The lounge has recently been updated and houses two bathrooms with showers along with a TV and a place to relax out of the sun. There is an on-site Scuba Dive Shop as well that is well stocked and has all those little things you might need for a weekend on the boat. The on site mechanics are knowledgable and can take care of anything you need to have done. Lou is a pleasure to do business with and she always has a smile on her face. If your looking to keep your boat somewhere away from the busy Solomons area but yet only be a few minutes from the attractions, this is the place for you!

This Marina sits further down in Southern Maryland off of the Potomac River. I went on a charter…read moreout of this Marina with some clients. The marina is very small and parking is limited. There is a restaurant onsite but it was closed during my visit. There is a boat launch and a couple of peers at this location. Not much of any staff I could tell. However, the views are wonderful.

Since God was a baby, The Reluctant Navigator's Meatyard family has been serving up yummy food…read more Tonight, we enjoyed the seafood, ribs, and wings buffet. I went for the steamed-to-perfection shrimp. I also had the fresh fried fish. I wish my tummy was bigger. The sides also shined bright: Hush Puppies so good you'll want to sneak some in your purse. The homemade Mac and Cheese...could've eaten an entire plate of that deliciousness. I could go on, but you can't go wrong. At about $20/person, you will definitely get your money's worth. This is a seasonal restaurant at the marina that always seems to have something special going on, so check out their FB and IG for the latest.

Great charter with Captain Daniel. Nice clean boat and he was very knowledgeable about the history,…read morelocal waters and wildlife. So much to see and really enjoyed our day on the water.

We sailed Ripple around the DelMarVa with Jeff. You will not find a better seamanship instructor on…read morethe Chesapeake Bay. Snack crew

My family and I did the sunset sailing tour with Jeff. We had a lot of fun learning how the sailing…read morerig works and steering the boat. The weather was also gorgeous that day. We would definitely recommend!