Great experience! Super easy to rent a boat. We had a great trip around Gloucester. Definitely will…read morerent again.

The team a Gloucester Boat Rental was awesome. We had a great time on the water and they were super…read moreresponsive and friendly. We rented the boat for the day and they gave us clear instructions and made sure we felt comfortable- they're super flexible and knowledgeable. We will happily go back and recommend to anyone.

The crew was very nice and I loved learning about whales and their behavior!! The weather was…read morebeautiful which made it feel even more special!

fantastic! we must have seen 8 whales including a mother and calf. Boat crew were terrific…read more worth every penny.

I am going to join the previous reviewers who said they had a fantastic experience…read more My husband and I took the intro to kayaking course with Kevin and there were 7 other people in our class. I was grateful because there were several other beginners like me. I'm fairly coordinated, but I've never done this before and didn't want to look like an idiot. Before we even got into the water, Kevin talked to us about the boat, sea conditions, and other important safety facts. His instruction was very informative and his funny, sarcastic side made it very enjoyable and entertaining. The water was pretty wavy and it was fairly windy out, but it was easy to paddle and it was super fun being in the water. Kevin taught us different techniques of kayaking and then at the end a "wet exit" which involved dumping yourself out of the boat and into the water. It was about a 3 hour adventure and well worth the money. My husband and I feel very confident to rent kayaks on our own or take a more advanced course, and we will definitely call Salem Kayak again. Awesome job!

You may have seen Kevin and Gillian's car around Salem with the awesome Rock, Paddle, Surf graphic…read more They took over Salem Kayak and gave it a new name and a totally new vibe. They are passionate about kayaking and have taught it and done it for many years. If you are a beginner at kayaking like I am or if you already know how and want to learn some new maneuvers, Kevin and Gillian can teach you. They also have sunset trips and full moon paddles, both of which I someday will have the courage to do. Go down to Salem Willows and talk to both or either of these people and make new friends in the process. Check out their website for upcoming events at www.rockpaddlesurf.com.

This was our second time with Silverlining. Once again it did not disappoint. Captain Jack and Mike…read morewere the best. It has the look and feel of being on a friend's sailboat. I would recommend this to anyone just looking to chill with "friends".

It's going to be hard to put into words what a great experience we had while sailing on the silver…read morelining cruise. First the boat is a museum piece, if you love sailboats this is what all sailboats should measured against. We left the dock and your on this beautiful boat and the captain is yelling you the history of the boat and the what's we were in and the next thing you know your in the Atlantic sailing. The boat is so smooth and stable you can't believe the boat is heeling over. I own a sailboat, this was one of the best days of sailing I have ever experienced! I would highly recommend sailing the Silver lining when in Perkins cove Maine

The Frayed Knot is a family owned and operated charter; Capt. Claude along with his wife and first…read moremate Judy are both experienced sailors. I reserved an evening cruise for a surprise engagement and they were both very interesting, polite and welcoming people. My guests were blown away by the experience and I hit it out of the park with my surprise, my fiance loved it. I spoke with Capt. Claude before hand and even though I didn't need to ask for much I felt that they were welcoming and would do anything to make the experience a memorable one. Even a last minute request made within reason was accomodated. First of all the boat is beautiful, and it's big and I think that 6-10 people could comfortably enjoy a cruise with out feeling cramped. Every one of my guests were excited and comfortable. ..light snacks were provided and drinks were made available even though this was BYOB. Don't worry about utensils like I did, there were glasses for the toast and champagne had i forgotten to get some. I will spare no praises in saying that they certainly made this experience as easy as possible for me and I appreciate it.

Our whole group would just like to send a huge thank you to Captain Claude and Judy for hosting us…read moreon the Frayed Knot for a spectacular afternoon of sailing a few weeks ago! Both Claude and Judy could not have been more kind and accommodating for our large family sailing excursion. The boat is absolutely gorgeous, spacious, and comfortable. Our hosts provided great amenities for our sail, were so wonderful with our 2 small children, who could not stop talking about how fun the sail was -- "best sail ever!" If you are looking for a spectacular, comfortable, educational, and above all, memorable sailing experience for your family or larger group, we highly recommend the Frayed Knot! We look forward to future family sails with Claude and Judy.

This company came highly recommended to us on Instagram, and we definitely see why! We've done…read morethree cruises with them now and always have a great time. Their Halloween cruise was a good date night, complete with ghost stories, tarot readings, and spooky decorations. There's a bar on board and some light snacks like burgers and chowder to keep you nice and warm. We also loved the fall foliage cruise. The views of the bright autumn leaves were absolutely stunning. The crew is incredibly friendly and chatty, sharing great stories that make the experience even better. They also give you a passport to stamp so that you can earn points to get discounts on future cruises which is cool if you live nearby or visit often.

Is there a rating higher than 5? We went of the sunset ride…read moreand could not have been happier. At check-in a wonderful young lady welcomed us and explained the whole trip. The boat had a full bar and there were hot dogs and hamburgers grilled to taste on board. We were with a wonderful group of people, was smooth and scenes were beautiful. Would take this ride again in a heartbeat.

It's just a very serene and pretty place to spend a few hours. Loved the walkable covered bridge!read more

Lake Potanipo (sometimes called Potanipo Pond) is a highlight of the small town of Brookline. The…read morebeach has been cleaned up considerably, and it's open (albeit in a limited way) to the general public. It has a small, charming lighthouse along with a public beach. It's picturesque. A great little place for hikes&leisurely walks. Lake Potanipo is an understated place. Its waters eventually lead to the Gulf of Maine. Not bad for a little quiet country lake.