It was a truly fantastic day here all around on the lunch buffet cruise during 4th of July weekend!…read moreAs we have out of town guests, I was looking for a fun activity for the holiday weekend to show off a New England feel. We thought that this event sounded fantastic and even though the weather forecast was iffy, we chanced it. And what a great choice! The staff was perfectly kind and friendly, as well as knowledgeable. There were captains and plenty of staff on hand, so all was well handled. It was super fun and the food was delicious! They cook it right there in the little brick grill and provided a buffet of New England clam chowder in mugs, basket of fresh soft rolls, three lovely fresh salads, and grilled chicken main or vegetarian. We were kept well hydrated by self serve coolers of water or lemonade and a huge ice chest. Even the picky little one ate! The watermelon fruit salad was especially stellar. Check out my pics. Well, the weather cooperated (they WILL sail rain or shine) and we so enjoyed the day. It was comfortable, relaxing and fun. What a beautiful late morning and afternoon. They don't get enough buzz around they're business. If your looking for New England sailing/cruising, this is just the best! A class act all the way. I would definitely do it again.

I did a Mystic Whaler Sunday Brunch Cruise, which leaves at 11 am and lasts 3-hours…read more Overall, we enjoyed the cruise along the Thames River and saw a few lighthouses. It was a nice sail with 50 other passengers and about 8 crew members, who were all very friendly. We were expecting slightly more from something touted a "Sunday Brunch" cruise, which cost $80/person. The food was very average. There was only one hot entree and the rest were cold Quiches. The hot entree was egg and sausage, and since I don't eat sausage I didn't have any choices for something hot. It was nice to have several options for salad and fruit. For a 3-hour cruise, I'd rather pay less money maybe around $40-50 bucks and forgo the Brunch. I've done other River cruises, but this one wasn't worth $80, in my opinion.

Dock hands, family-business attention, friendly boaters, and a great location on the Thames River…read moremake for a really good, low-cost marina. Fixed docks do make for some challenges, especially at low tide, but I'll absolutely come back. Love it here.

Great Marina! Great Friends! Great Lobsters delivered weekly! Yum.read more

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!

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!

Absolutely the best Charter fishing boat I've ever been on. Always puts us on the big fish and the…read morefirst mate and Captain make every trip enjoyable. From bringing my family out to bringing my employees everyone has an awesome time and makes the best memories.

This was the best charter I've taken in the east coast. 5/5…read moreacross the board. Caught a bunch of good fish and absolutely everything under the sun was handled and provided upon arrival. Extremely clean and organized boat and our fish were even portioned into fillets for us. The guys were such great hosts and beyond accommodating. I absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful day on the drink. Will be booking again at the end of the month. -Ian G 07/29/2020

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 took a sunset cruise on the Argia, which is the last commercial sailing ship left in Mystic,…read morewhen we were visiting Mystic with a couple of friends on the Fourth of July. The boat has different seating options - wooden benches and cushion seats without backrests. We reserved two of the cushioned areas and showed up ready to check in on time (they ask you to show up about 30 minutes before boarding to check in). You board at the dock just next to the bridge in Mystic, so it couldn't be more convenient if you're exploring Mystic for a day or a weekend. The Argia allows you to bring alcohol (wine and beer) on board (although they ask that you not bring large coolers - there's no room for them), so we brought a couple of bottles of wine bought from the great wine shop down the street. The sail is partly narrated. Our sail was two hours long, and the staff narrated for some of the sailing time - pointing out historic and interesting sites along the sail (islands with an interesting history, homes with interesting architecture, etc.). Between the gorgeous scenery, some narration of fun and interesting facts about Mystic and its harbor, the great wine we'd brought aboard, and great company - it was the perfect way to spend a couple of hours in Mystic. What a beautiful way to enjoy Mystic and its harbor!

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".

Serge has been my go-to guy for fiberglass repairs, bottom work, and shrink wrapping. His gel coat…read morework is unnoticeable from the surrounding areas. I look forward to seeing him in his new facility, where I'll have more significant work done.

Contacted Sergey about detailing compounding and waxing a 26 ft RV They came to my house to…read moredo the job, initially it looked great however within a couple of weeks all the oxidation started to bleed through the wax they put on showing all the swirling from it. I contacted him several times to no avail he would not come out to rectify the problem. I do NOT recommend this service at all! Very poor job overall!

The best fishing charter i ever been on! My son and i get to…read morego every couple of years and Skipper Mike NEVER DISAPPOINTS! If you have a family, who loves to fish! This is the guy! Oh and if you listen carefully, he hands out great fishing advice.

We go out 4-5 times a year and every time it's the Tarten. I HIGHLY recommend this boat and it's…read morecaptain.

Great experience on the Block Island Express ferry. Very easy to book tickets, very easy to park…read moreand board and it was a smooth quick trip over to the island. We went on a cloudier day so there was plenty of seating.

First time experience. Get here at least an hour early to secure a parking space. It is $10 for…read morethe day on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend. The Cecelia Ann ferry left 42 minutes late due to mechanical trouble. They needed a "part". A pre-recorded safety drill played with no video or live demonstrations. BRING YOUR PORTABLE CHARGERS to charge your electronic devices. There are NO USB/C ports, understandably due to the risks of exposure to malware. People had to plug their devices into several outlets interspersed throughout the bottom of the ship's walls, and on island I witnessed some people going into stores, looking to buy portable chargers. Indulge in one of the East Coast's best Bloody Mary's. The waves were calm, so I heard few complaints about sea sickness. They had no Dramamine anyway. There was none available to purchase. They ran out. There are gender neutral restrooms. Overall, it was a positive experience. The four stars is due to the lack of a high-speed ferry leaving from New London. That ferry leaves from Point Judith, Rhode Island.