Ethan and John were so friendly and shared lots of history and info as we sailed. Captain Eric gave…read morea smooth cruise and steered us around to some great views. We really enjoyed being able to help raise the sails. The drinks and snacks were great. This was our first time on a sailboat and we would do it again.

We had a beautiful sunset cruise on the Alliance II out of Yorktown. The crew was great, letting us…read morehelp with sails, being very informative, and offering drinks and snacks for purchase. Yorktown has free, simple parking so we enjoyed a scenic walk on the river walk, a delicious lunch, and cute shops in the town before hand.

Big Difference since they changed management. friendly,…read moregreat service & its a much better experience dealing with the new staff and they have much less turnover than before some upgrades could be made but I'm sure that would raise the fees

An older, but fairly well maintained, full-service storage and transit marina, located at the end…read moreof Sunset Creek, a tributary of the Hampton River. The facility's main business is dry storage for power boats up to about 40 feet, but they also handle daily or extended in- or out-of-water stays from transient boaters, and those local boat owners wishing to perform maintenance on their boats, both sail and power, up to about 60 feet. The marina has all the normal amenities, including both gasoline and diesel fuel, a very nice Ship's Store, a selection of bait and tackle for fisherman, on-site mechanical and rigging service personnel, bottom cleaning and painting capabilities, fiberglass repair services, and full electrical and water services for both in-water and landside slips. Short or long-term storage contracts are available, and range from one-day visits to yearly dry storage contracts with provisions for on demand in-and-out-of-the- water hauling included. Sunset is located in a fairly quiet part of Hampton, and is a short walk or tender ride up the Creek to the center of the city and all the commercial action, hotels and restaurants. But, aside from the peacefulness of the place, one of the benefits of its location is that prices here are a bit lower than at those spots further up the Creek and closer to Downtown. And, for whatever reason, the folks that frequent Sunset seem a bit less plastic than those at the more "sophisticated" marinas at the head of the Creek. And whether that's good or bad, of course, is entirely up to you.

Amazing new owners! This is the perfect spot to boat, kayak or fish. We had a kayak rental for a…read morerelaxing outing and highly recommend.

Family owned marina. New ownership that is already at home in the neighborhood. Keep my boat here…read moreand live near by. Best ice in town, buckets and bags. Snacks and beer. Good collection of bait and tackle, live eels, chum. Daily maintenance parts.Marine service. New fish cleaning station and carcass recovery freezer too. Nice deep ramp with member cards. Curt and Pamela have really made this place an integral part of the neighborhood.

A fantastic tour. We arrived early for the tour and Rachel…read morechecked us in. We had a short wait before the captain said we could board. Rachel made us feel comfortable. We talked with her while we waited for others to check in. Captain Charlie let us board on time. No surprises or delays. Bev and I used the walkers to get down the ramp. Captain Charlie with the whole crew greeted every passenger at the bottom of the ramp. They helped us over the step onto the tour boat. Adam assisted the captain in getting us on our way. He wore his life vest as he was out front on the boat. We were indoors. Bev and I sat down on a table right in the front. Most passengers went upstairs to the next level. We did not think we could manage so many steps so we sat in the room we came in. Hudson also assisted throughout the event. He answered many questions we had about the trip. Captain Charlie's voice came over the speakers and shared many facts about the area. We were looking left right and front. Captain Charlie is so friendly and naturally funny. Bev and I enjoyed his commentary. Bev had questions about specific things as she lived in this area for 23 years. Hudson answered all of them. He is very knowledgeable about the area. Adam took our order for drinks so we did not have to go upstairs to the bar. He kindly brought them to us. We also asked for snacks. Cookies and chips to go with our drinks. I gave him my credit card and he returned with everything. Adam checked on us often. He is so friendly, kind and has a great sense of humor. Bev and Adam would banter back and forth. Both have a quick wit. We were taking everything in. It was such a beautiful sunny day with a slight breeze coming across the Chesapeake Bay. On the way back to the dock we saw so many dolphins. They were swimming and jumping out of the water. So beautiful and exciting. I'm sure the joy in my heart was seen through the smile in my eyes. Once we docked Rachel was right there to welcome us home. Time flew by so fast with so much to see. Rachel was joined by Captain Charlie, Adam and Hudson to see us safely to shore. We loved this trip don't just take our word come check it out for yourself. Thank you Willie n Bev.

The boat was clean and comfortable and the commentary was interesting. Several years ago I…read morepurchased the Hampton Sea to Stars combination ticket. We were saving, the cruise, the best for last. The first Miss Hampton operator retired, so there was a three-year delay from when I purchased to when we could do the cruise. We appreciated the new owners who were gracious and honored our Sea to Stars Combination ticket. The staff was friendly and helpful. It was a very hot day. The staff recommended that we would probably be the most comfortable at the bow of the boat where there was a cool spray and a nice breeze.

What a great day. Stuart is a great captain, his boat is perfect and Nelly, his yellow lab is a…read moregreat co captain! We booked our trip one day in advance. Stuart is so accommodating, he made it a great morning of fishing. We will definitely be making this our GO TO fishing charter.

Me, my husband, and my dad went on a half day fishing charter with Reel Blonde and had so much fun!…read moreNot only was Captain Stuart ready, professional, and pumped for the day, he was also very accommodating to my visually impaired father. I would highly recommend Reel Blonde to anyone looking for a charter. Thank you for a good time!

We went out on a 2 hour trip with my family and had a great time. Good memories. Big thanks to the…read morecrew.

Myself, my fiance, and a couple of our friends decided to go fishing a few weeks ago, but had never…read morebeen in this area. Finally settled on Four Winds and was not disappointed. Captain took us out even though half the party he expected bailed, and he wouldn't be making much on the day. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that comes through and makes for a better time. Both Captain and First Mate were very helpful and attentive, and we caught more fish than we could keep. Boat was in great shape, and the whole day was a blast. Definitely looking forward to heading out with them again soon!

I have kept my boat at Bell Isle 3 seasons now, this is my second boat at Bell. I must give the…read morestaff 5 star rating, they are very helpful and go out of they way to help. The docks and bathrooms are well maintained, I have yet to have a bad experience there. Jeff Fletcher is top notch, the rest of the staff follows his lead. Thanks Jeff and Chris

I have been going to Bell Isle for 10 years and have had NO issues of any kind. I have performed a…read morebottom job on my 30' sailboat during the 'Off Season' which took 5 months and also I kept a 23' runabout boat at the marina inside the fence on a rack due to the hassle of trailering. Their Forklift puts it in and takes the boat out & hoses it down after use. Then places it on my designated wood rack again. No hassle. Now (June 2019) I'm waiting for my Va, boat registration transfer from N.C. to Va. so I can change the numbers (& state) off the hull and take my new(er) Center Console boat down for the boating season. Back River is a great area to fish, relax and pull up to Factory Point and enjoy family time. I highly recommend Bell Isle. John