Took over 30 minutes for the boat to get to the fishing spot(s) and another 30 minutes to get back…read more It is a 2-hour fishing trip total that left less than one hour for actual fishing time. For this reason alone the whole thing needs to be increased to a 3-hour tour to justify the cost.

We took a 1.5 hour sail in Boothbay Harbor. Perfect length of time with kids, just enough for them…read moreto love it. Knowledgeable captain. Absolutely beautiful sale.

What a fun way to spend the morning. On the Maine coast on a sail boat…read more Not much wind this morning but the crew took care of us. They did provide beverages while sailing. And to time to answer questions about the sights. They have opportunities for people or kids to help out with the ropes and pull the sails. It's two hours so plan ahead especially if you are thinking g about bringing kids. Remember you are close with 25 others not related to you. There is a toilet but believe deck so you have to navigate a ladder. Ordering tickets online was easy and they send you notifications via text and email. There is street parking but limited so plan ahead. Check in was easy and boarding was a breeze. But not enough of a breeze for sailing. Ha ha. Loved it!

What a great experience! I am so glad that my wife booked this trip for us. It was such a great…read moretime. The captain was great as was her first mate. She did a fantastic job sailing, having good conversation, and keeping things fun. She also knew a lot about sailboats in general and explained the differences in the other sailboats we passed. Lots of safety aboard and they do a great job having the visitors help with the needs of the boat. It was absolutely gorgeous that day and we could not have had better conditions to sail. Wind was good. Water was good. Times were good! We got to see a bunch of lighthouses and many wildlife too. All in all, a good way to spend a day on the water. They do sell booze if you want a drink. You only live once, do the things!! I would do it again in a heartbeat!! '26 - 32

Great staff! The puffins are adorable! Next time I will bring gloves and a sweater for the whale…read moreportion though. Great food and good prices!

We loved our experience. The captain and the Audubon Rep were very nice and engaging. Answering…read morequestions as we docked, during the cruise and after. The captain was great and slowed the boat down, when he saw wildlife. Our trip was perfect - perfect weather and so many creatures to see. We saw more birds than I can remember or name. LOL Of course we saw Puffins!! They are very cute, tiny and fast! Bring decent camera if you are going to try to get pictures of them in flight. The boat was buzzing with excitement when we saw them. They slow the boat down and drive slowly around the island so that both sides of the boat can get a chance to see and take pictures of the birds and researchers on the island. During our trip out - we saw a gigantic sunfish and a few pods of porpoises and many seals/sea dogs. So cute!!!! There is a bathroom on board (I didn't try it). They also have a galley, where you can buy food and snacks and souvenirs. We didn't buy anything. There is an upper deck and lower deck. We sat on the upper deck, since it was a beautiful day and there were still seats left. Definitely wear sunscreen and a hat and make sure the hat fits tight or is tether to your clothing. The wind gets pretty strong as they speed up. If you have trouble with motion sickness, you definitely should take precautions. They had staff with vomit bags ready. They prefer kids not vomit over the edge if possible. LOL Total time on the boat is about 2.5 hours. It takes about an hour to get to Easter Egg island. Parking - if you are ok to walk...you may want to try to parking other than where they recommend - which is literally right at the boat dock. The convenience is great - however, it's $50 to park and they pack cars in TIGHT. When we do this again, we will definitely find another lot to park and walk from. There's plenty of cool shops to stop in as well on the way to and from the boat dock. If you like the ocean, boats and wildlife. I think you would like this cruise. We did!

Considering the quality of the experience, the delicious food, the excellent service & the…read morespectacular setting, this was quite the bargain! For $100 (cash or check only), you receive a 55-minute narrated boat tour, a bonafide Downeast feast (fish chowder, 1 lb. of steamers, 2 lobsters, corn on the cob, a baked potato, an onion, a hard-boiled egg, a large piece of blueberry cake & either coffee, tea, iced tea or water). You can purchase sodas ($2) or alcoholic beverages. We indulged in the light & tasty Cabbage Island Aide ($10), with Pinnacle blueberry vodka, pink lemonade & a splash of club soda garnished with Maine blueberries. Only cash is accepted for drinks and gift shop purchases. After finding a picnic table, either indoors or out, your server will take your drink order & bring your fish chowder. Shortly afterwards, the dinner bell will ring & you head down to the pit where the food is cooked to pick up your meal. Our delightful young server, Griffin, graciously offered to pick up our trays & bring them to our table. He remained attentive & solicitous the entire time we were there. We couldn't have asked for better service. There is a gratuity jar on each table. Tip generously! These kids do a fabulous job! We were also pleased that the two Moore brothers who have owned this family business for 38 years stopped by every table individually to ensure that all were having a good time. And at the end of the day, they stood on the dock waving as our boat left Cabbage Island. Such a gracious gesture! I'm looking forward to making this an annual event. Please be aware, though, that parking is expensive in Boothbay Harbor. There is metered street parking, if you can find an open spot, but be prepared to walk a distance to the ticket booth. Close by lot parking cost $50.

OMG, a great day. The Moore family has there clambake down perfectly. Each boat handles 180…read morepassengers. our trip today had 178 people. A perfect day of absolute precision. Food was awesome, views incredible. All help spot on Friendly, Young energetic kids High schoolers, college kids. A great way to spend the summers. Owners meet & greet everyone w/ one on one 1 chats. We met theMoore brothers & there sister Betty the baby of the family. a wonderful woman. 30,000 lobsters eaten per season 20,000 visitors. approximate40,000 medium eggs approximate 20,000 baked doo doos approximate 20,000 onions 20,000 blueberry cakes 20,000 ear of corn. tons of ice tea, soda& water An absolute feast. I can't believe I ate it all except for the egg & baked potato. My wife brought home 1 of her lobsters for me to have a sandwich tomorrow for lunch. Awesome wife Can't say enough of how great the excursion is. Don't forget to tip the kids. Personally I left $10.00 on my table . I think that was appropriate, at least I hope so. Cash only for the trip No credit cards Boothbay Harbor is an amazing place. On the ride into Boothbay there are approximately 150 flags or more attached to telephone polls saluting fallen soldiers. Very sobering y pictures show the rest. R

We booked this lobster boating tour months ago for my father's 70th birthday trip -- the main…read moreactivity he was excited about and something we were all looking forward to. We even confirmed the reservation just yesterday. We're staying at Spruce Point Inn and literally saw the boat leave this morning -- with a different group. We were told it was due to a new scheduling system, and that the other group's trip had been canceled the day before. But it's incredibly frustrating and hard to accept that our private charter, which had been booked far in advance, was the one that got bumped last minute. There was no meaningful apology. Just an offer to rebook us for tomorrow (when the weather looks terrible) or refund us. No real effort to make things right. This was supposed to be a highlight of our trip -- instead, it left us scrambling and disappointed on a very important and personal day. Totally unacceptable. I would not recommend trusting this company with your plans, especially if you're celebrating something meaningful.

A phenomenal experience. Learned a ton about old school lobstering in Maine and saw Boothbay from a…read morenew vantage point. Best thing we did all week and well worth the price. Highly recommended

This friendship sloop is one of the most fun trips out into the harbor in this small resort town…read more It is a replica of a lobster boat from pre-motorized days. The sailor we used to ride with died this past summer, so we can't speak for the skipper anymore (we are very sad to have lost this wonderful young man!!)!! He was great at giving anyone who asked for it; a ride to remember. He was a gifted sailor who could maneuver that boat between boats and buoys like noone's business! This smallish sailing vessel will give you the taste of sailing in Maine as it traces it's route to the outer harbor and back zigzagging between sailboats and lobsterboats. The sailors will tell you about the lobster business at the turn of the century, so it's an outting AND a history lesson.

We had a wonderful 2 hour cruise with the captain and first mate very helpful and fun. The cruise…read moreis around the harbor and it was just enough time to enjoy the scenery. Wind did pick up so we sailed at 5 knots nicely for awhile. It was also much cooler on the water than on land, so a welcome relief. All the sails went up, and the small size of the schooner was perfect. This is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours on the water looking at all the shorelines with houses you would not normally see.

To see the…read moresea The Lazy Jack is a 48 foot schooner that holds up to 14 people. Not exactly in comfort but you can find a comfy place on board to see everything that is going on. And a whole lot is usually going on this ship. The Lazy Jack was built in 1947 and is modeled after the great Gloucester fishing schooners of the last century. It was used for years to haul cargo from Massachusetts down to the Bahamas. Now the great ship is doing the work of hauling tourists around Boothbay Harbor. Under the skilled command of Caption Joe and his son Michael, the ship gives two hour tours around the harbor. Lots of great views of the islands, lighthouses and if you are lucky you might even see a seal, osprey or bald eagle. The two hour tour costs only 32 bucks for an adult and is an very cool experience. Capt Joe just doesn't prattle away the entire trip. He will point out various things of interest and answer all questions but he leaves enough quiet so the passengers can enjoy the sound of the ocean and wind. Unfortunately we didn't have a whole lot of wind so it wasn't as exciting as I hoped but it still was wonderful trip. Just so much to see and learn, the two hours went by so fast. You can bring you own booze and junk food on board and even take a turn at the wheel if you desire. These old schooners take a lot more sail management than the more modern sloops or catboats and just watching Michael and Joe constantly adjusting the sails was quite entertaining and educating. The tour runs from Memorial Day to the end of October and can also be chartered for all day excursions. A fantastic way to spend a couple of hours on the water and easily worth the 32 bucks. We returned all wind blown, a bit wet and a little sore but very, very happy.

Had a great Sushi cruise with Captain Jordan Caron tonight I highly recommend getting a reservation…read morefor one of these cruises lots of options not just all fishing!!

From the owner: We are a private fishing charter company located in Boothbay Harbor. We offer some of the best…read morefishing action around! We have the most comfortable charter boat in the boothbay harbor region and we know how to catch fish and have a lot of fun, giving you the best experience we can.

I chartered a San Juan 21 from Tim for a week and had a delightful experience from start to finish…read more Tim is knowledgeable and helpful - I would recommend West Harbor Recreation for a charter of any duration. I hope to return again soon. Sailing in Booth Bay and Linekin Bay is most beautiful and relaxing. As one of my family members said "sailing here restores my soul".

Highly recommend! Reservations were easy, boat was great, price is more than fair. The owners are…read moregreat and very down to earth, very helpful with giving advice as to where to go for the most enjoyment. Very happy with the day these people made possible, thank you!