My mom, husband, and I wanted to go on an impromptu sailing charter and we were so lucky that Eric…read morewas available to take us for a tour to The Thimble Islands on his beautiful boat. Eric is a wonderful host and tremendous human being. He made us all beautiful espressos and let us use his glorious boat hammock. It was a truly memorable day and can't wait to do it again soon!

We sailed in Branford around the Thimbles for my husband's 70th with our children. It was nothing…read moreshort of fabulous! I highly recommend Eric and his magic sailboat. Clean, safe and just great. Will do this again and again. Maria

This was a great cruise. Affordable and had a very nice guide who provided great history on the…read morelighthouses. We saw like 7 in total and it took like 2 hours. They sell great cocktails and regular soda at the snack at and plenty of inside and outside seating. If it's cooler than 85° a light jacket is recommended. Would definitely recommend to visitors!

I've gone on the Cross Sound Lighthouse Tour several times, and each time I learn something new and…read moreinteresting! Here's the scoop on this cool way to experience and explore Long Island Sound... The Cross Sound Ferry (which provides ferry services from New London to Orient Point, NY) also operates a separate "Lighthouse Cruise" tour out of the New London ferry terminal. Tickets can be purchased in advance online. The tours generally run June through mid-October. The cruises 2-hours long, and generally depart at 2PM. There are two cruises that depart from New London, the Classic Lighthouse Tour, which navigates towards Orient Point, NY, and the Lights & Sights Tour, which navigates east to Rhode Island. There is also the Long Island Lights Tour, but this departs from Orient Point, NY. No matter which tour you choose, you'll get to enjoy a relaxing cruise on Long Island Sound, learning the history of about 8-9 different lighthouses, as well as some other notable landmarks. I recently took the Lights & Sights Tour on the last day of the season, which was Columbus Day. It was a little chilly so the boat wasn't that crowded. The tour guide was really good and informative, I learned a lot! The ship, the Cecilia Ann, was clean and comfortable, and they even have a small snack bar where you can get light snacks and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Parking is available in the ferry terminal lot for $5. When you go inside the building to get your tickets, you pay the $5 and they give you a parking pass to put on your dashboard. There is also a municipal parking garage located directly across the street from the terminal. Overall I would highly recommend the Cross Sound Lighthouse Cruises! Not only will you get to enjoy a relaxing boat ride, but you'll also learn a bit about some maritime history!

One of best party and charter boats operation in NY and the entire Northeast. It's run by a family…read morethat show a lot of respect for their customers. That matters more to me than anything else. They love what they do and it shows. They maintain a super clean ship, awesome gallery and superb mates. Especially Kyle. Sandworms are sold aboard which is a lifesaver when you can't get to the tackle shops. They also give you free clam baits. There's ample parking that seems to be free for now. Not sure what post pandemic conditions will bring. I love these guys, I try to fish with them anytime I can. I hope they never change. They also catch fish and put in the extra effort to do so.

Looking for a fun family fishing trip, my aunt booked us on the shamrock for a 6 hour excursion. As…read moreit is also BYOB, We brought a few coolers for fish and beer. The fish of the day to catch was fluke. Everyone in our 6 person party caught one along with about two dozen sea robins. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and Captain Peter was in high spirits. Besides the many stops, we got a great view of the city and Long Island. For lunch they had a decent amount of drinks and fast food for sale (burgers). The price (around $80pp) is a little on the steeper end, but it was worth the trip for sure. At the end of the trip one of the crewmen filleted any fish you caught for you (tip the man!). I would recommend checking out these guys if you are in the NYC area and want a fun day trip.

Great alternative to get around. Reasonable. Easy on/off. Free parking. The boat isn't all that…read morecomfortable /hard seating. But, if you need an easy way to get around, avoid 2 hr meter parking - which is a real drag, this is a great option. All day pass $12. Limited tour so be clear on where it stops/goes to. The loop take approx 45 min. Easy for families/strollers & large groups. Bring water or pay $2.

We went on the Revolution Ghost tour with Evan as our guide. We had a great time! Even our 12 year…read moreold really enjoyed it! I learned a lot of history and got to hear some haunting stories while on the trip. Evan did a great job of keeping us entertained and the scenery was lovely. It was interesting and relaxing. If you go, try to sit at the back or in the middle of the boat. We sat at the front and struggled to see what was being talked about. It was a great length of time at 75 mins and parking was easy in the parking garage. If you are looking for something different where you can walk away relaxed and more knowledgeable, take the tour! You won't be disappointed!

I'm sorry it took me so long to review, but my party boat experience couldn't have been better. My…read morehusband and I were here last September and only 4 other people showed up. You know that generally a party boat won't sail with so few, because of the price of gas, but the captain took us out anyway. The mates were first rate, the captain moved the boat whenever needed to keep the catches coming. Everyone got blues. At 3 each, my husband and I had the fewest catches in the boat! Someone pulled up a striper, and at lest one person, maybe 2 caught their limit. Easily the best party boat experience I've ever had

NEVER again, and I would give 0 stars if that was an option. First of all it is marketed as a…read more"party, fishing boat". It was neither a party and no one was catching fish. Start out showing up like any other charter fishing trip. Old man in parking lot yells that there "better not be any alcohol" in the cooler we had. Well, you probably should have told us that when we called & by the way we are 40 years old and had a couple cans of beers in the cooler. Not 21 years old with beer bongs. Anyway, the 3 beers were under all the ice and under our food,pop, waters so we left them and planned on not drinking them. Later at noon we went to get our sandwiches and the staff had sneakily went through the cooler and took them. Really? We didn't care that it was a dry trip, but very pissed someone would go through my belongings without me present. Last, I realize the charter can't necessarily guarantee catching a fish. However, no one was catching and it was advertised as a bass & blue fishing trip and then was changed to a fluke trip when we got on board. Here's a tip: change the name from "party fishing boat" to "sneaky rip off".

My husband and I had planned a two hour cruise in Mystic on the Argia on the day we were…read morecelebrating with our family visiting from California. We were looking for an activity that would be fun for a multigenerational group of 23 people with toddlers, seniors, and everyone in between. We had been in communication with Oliver for months in advance. About two weeks before the big day, we saw that the forecast called for showers throughout Memorial Day weekend, particularly the Sunday of our planned cruise. We monitored the weather and decided to make a decision closer to the day. Throughout the entire process of planning, Oliver was responsive, reliable, accommodating, and kind. On the morning of the trip, Oliver gave us multiple options and worked with us to make sure that we could cancel and get a full refund due to the inclement weather. He provided us with agency up to the last hour of decision making. On a day that could have been really stressful, Oliver alleviated some of that stress. That is exceptional customer service, and that is the reason we will be coming back to the Argia for another special occasion. Highly recommend working with Oliver and his team if you get the chance!

We had the privilege of witnessing the pure beauty and raw power of the majestic wind and sea on…read morethe sail boat in Mystic going into the Long Island Sound for Father's Day!! It was the most eye opening and glorious day and experience! It was such a spectacular view on the water. The captains provided such insight and history of the residents and homes in the vicinity. The captains were highly knowledgeable and talented.

I've been chartering with Captain Kevin and the folks at Reelin Sportfishing Charters for the past…read more4 years and every trip has been a blast. Last week a family member and I brought our kids (3 10-year olds and a 13 year old) on a 5 hour trip and we caught over 25 stripers (5 keepers, a lot over slot), our kids were completely exhausted by hour 4 and most had passed out in the cabin. The first mates we've had have always been fantastic, but on this trip Jessica was next-level. She was amazing with the kids, knew what she was doing and was unbelievably personable. From booking the the trip with Admiral Amy, to talking with Captain Kevin and working with the first mate, every part of interacting with Reelin Sportfishing Charters is a pleasure. There's a reason that I keep coming back. Keep in mind that this is fishing and some times the fish are finicky, but Kevin has always managed to put us on the fish! You can't go wrong with Reelin.

Wow! I can't say enough good things about Captain Kevin and Jessica!!! They really made this trip a…read moreonce in a lifetime experience for my Aunt and I. We were able to catch a bunch of fish thanks to their guidance, and got to take home a few beautiful fillets, which were prepared for us on the way back. Kevin is an exceptional captain and really does his best to make sure you are catching keepers! Jessica was an excellent instructor and helped us understand what we needed to do. I don't think I ever want to go deep sea fishing without them!!! Jessica and captain Kevin, thank you SO much for making this experience unforgettable. I will always recommend your company!!!

Beautiful state park and free to walk about. It's something about that fresh crisp ocean air here…read more I love to just come here and walk around. It's really peaceful here. They also have public restrooms available during season.

Another informative historic site. There is also a waterfront walk and fishing pier on site. Part…read moreof the park was blocked off and required an admission ticket, but the site still offered up some nice views. On site parking too which was a nice surprise. Nothing too substantial here, but if it's free it's for me and I enjoyed walking the grounds.