What an amazing experience! Captain Mike and his crew went…read moreout of their way to turn rainy, cloudy day into an unforgettable experience. Even a last minute scheduling conflict on our part was dealt with professionalism and understanding.

We chartered a boat for 4 hours and the whole experience was great. The crew were super welcoming…read moreand helpful. We caught a couple fishes, drank a couple beers, listened to some good music. Over all a great experience!

What a wonderful day of fishing! We chartered Tim's boat for a few hours of morning fishing. Tim…read morehad the boat readied for us before we showed up and his assistant Jessica met at the dock to make sure we could find his slip easily. We went out on a beautiful day looking for stripers and flounders. Our short ride to his spots was pleasant and Tim entertained us with fishing tales (who knew bananas are unlucky and should never be brought aboard a fishing boat!). At one of the first few spots, flounders started to hit. We reeled in one after another. Tim put them in a tank with circulating water to make sure they are alive when we return. We hit a few more spots for stripers but alas it was not our day. From the chatter over the radio, it was clear that no one was catching any. Tim felt bad that we didn't catch any stripers and took us to a few more spots (extended our charter on his dime) to catch a flounders. When we got back to the dock, he cleaned all the fish for us and packed them in ziplock bags. The boat was fantastic: comfortable, well-equipped, and zippy. I felt well-taken care of and well-guided. Tim is a seasoned fisherman who is warm, fun, and helpful. I would highly recommend him. You won't regret it!

My wife and I went out fishing with Tim a few weeks ago, and our experience was absolutely top…read morenotch. Tim is an expert captain with a wealth of knowledge of a broad swath of Boston Harbor and the surrounding areas. In addition to that, he's a joy to hang out with on the water. Needless to say, on our trip we were immediately tossed into a big feed, and pulled in a bunch of 30"+ fish, all caught and released. Trust Tim with your Striper fishing guide experience -- you won't be disappointed!

Not to be confused with the Yacht Beaker, which is a beaker full of water that I collected on your…read moreDad's yacht this morning. Um. Right before Corona hit we were touring around Boston and doing a lot of tourist things because Barbie hadn't explored Boston a lot since she was a teenager. There are lots of different options but by far the friendliest people that we found were on this yacht. I'm pretty sure it was this yacht because my memory is not as good as it should be anymore but it seems like it's the same one, judging by the pictures. They're definitely lovely people and it's cheap and it's very awesome.

I have loved traveling on boats since I have been a small boy in Thailand then in Jersey next to…read morethe Hudson River now here in Boston. So I try to get into the water as much as I can. Be it a water taxi, whale watch, private pleasure craft, community Boarding, etc. So when I first found this small privately owned craft called the Yacht Beacon I had my doubt but after the 1st trip they had me hooked. Once a party checks in every person is handed a plastic boarding pass. If you get there early there is access to a clean bathroom & a few benches allow for some really great people watching. Once they are ready to board Captain Ruthie or Mark warmly greet you & lead you down the gang plank. 1st mate Brennen helps you on board & after a few safety messages the boat quickly leaves Rowes Wharf. This 52 foot motor boat is very quiet & can hold up to 44 people. I have been on board for afternoon harbor island, romantic sunset, Boston city lights plus bridge & lock cruises. The captain will dispense a few facts as sights pass on by but if it's never heavy handed. With soda & water gratis plus adult beverages are only $5.00, it is a very economical way to spend a couple of hours. Seeing the city from the water gives it such a difference frame of reference. It allows you to take some of the most breathtaking photos of the city & surrounding points of interest. I recommend to take a ride if you can, it will truly surprise you.

Thanks for a great day of sailing!! It was a wonderful day and a great experience. The boat was…read moreamazing y very comfortable , it seated the six of us comfortably. Emilio is not only an experienced captain but a great host. Boston by sea was something different and dun to do with the family. We will be back. Highly recommend it.

It was an absolutely breathtaking experience. We started…read morewith a friendly introduction with Captain David. Then, we hopped in the boat and started off. For the first ten or fifteen minutes, we took it slow so we got to enjoy the fresh air and amazing views of Quincy from the waters. Feeling the freedom it gives you is incredible. Then, things ramped up a bit and we started going faster towards the city of Boston. Captain David gave us the sailors history of Boston. He was extremely knowledgeable about the waters, islands, and even the local fishing. As we were rapidly going across the water to Boston, he was able to identify multiple islands and give us the fascinating history behind each individual one. As we got closer to Boston the views really started to become breathtaking. We started taking it slow again and sailed next to the city of Boston. Being able to look up and see skyscrapers from the water was absolutely beautiful. He took us around the city, up to the north end, and then kept going up the shoreline. We got to see where the Boston Tea Party took place and got all sorts of amazing history. Eventually, we went back out and sailed around some of the islands. He was able to show us the beautiful history surrounding the islands. Bunkers, training camps, and all sorts of fascinating things. Eventually, the sun started to set and we were given the view of a lifetime. Water was calm, nobody nearby, we were treated with the most beautiful (almost fantasy like) view I've ever had. After stopping for a bit to enjoy the view we were boated back. We rented an AirBnB in Withdrop and took an Uber to Quincy where we met Captain David. After he found out, he decided to boat us back to Withdrop and let us off right next to our house. This completely saved us time and money. David went above and beyond expectations and we were treated to the experience of a lifetime. Due to Covid, he is limiting the number of people on his boat so we had a totally private experience. He also stated he cleans regularly too. Masks are not required on the water so you can still enjoy the fresh ocean air. I had an amazing time and I highly recommend to everybody.

Captain David is the best! Super knowledgeable, considerate, safe, professional, and an overall…read morereally nice guy. His boat was sparkling clean. He led a group of 4 of us around the Boston Harbor for a 3 hour sunset cruise. It was perfect. We had snacks and drinks, linked up with the bluetooth speakers on the boat and took a lot of photos! We already want to do it again! Would definitely recommend for a romantic date idea, or small celebration with friends/family.

They changed out my props a few years ago just ahead of a boating vacation. In and out of the water…read moreby crane with the props changed out in less than an hour. Very professional and no BS. as good as boat repair gets.

I've been boating on and off for over 30 years. My family has done everything from trailering, to…read moremoorings, to private slips at yacht clubs and marinas. We based out of Beverly, Salem and Revere. This year we decided to try something closer to Boston. We found Crystal Cove after hearing from friends about the great management and fantastic improvements to the facilities. We called and spoke with Greg and made an appointment to view the marina. The location is absolutely fantastic. It's a sheltered harbor. The drive in is through a wonderful old town style oceanfront community. There were plenty of Restaurants and stores within walking distance, and a few places actually will deliver to your boat in the slip. The marina sports a large parking area which in the winter is used for boat storage. They have a full service repair shop right by the docks. The docks themselves are in very good repair and a keycard is required for access. There is a full service gas dock with very reasonable prices and even ice bags available for coolers. The restrooms have been completely rebuilt and remodeled , are absolutely gorgeous, and include gigantic showers with plenty of room to bring your clothes and change. The only thing I saw potentially missing - and I'd love to see -would be wi-fi availability from on the docks. The staff has always been friendly and helpful, even to their most new customers like me who they all hadn't even met yet. The biggest shock came when we had an engine issue with the outboard on our boat. I was expecting to have to haul the boat and go through tons of hassles to get an unscheduled in season repair done quickly. Nope, the staff at Crystal Cove Marina saved the day and took the worry completely away. They pulled the motor from the boat right at the slip, had it right into the shop, and got it repaired and reinstalled on the boat without any issues at all. They return phone calls, and are excellent at email communications as well. They have discounts for full payment of slips early in the season with rates that are too good to be true this close to Boston at such a great Marina. These folks will work with you to make sure you're a happy customer. They're now even offering discounts on things like Sea Tow memberships. I highly recommend Crystal Cove Marina for your boating needs. Ray I

I went kayaking in Neoponset river. It is pretty and fun seeing turtles, herons, and other birds. I…read moreappreciate the beauty of nature, but not suitable for kayaking. Very shallow (too shallow for kayaking) and a lot of dead log in the river and hard to cross with kayak. Some kayaking guide book includes this, but situation might change these days.

Nice location on the water. Not many waves, so you don't need sea kayaking experience…read more The website says it is a 3 mile stretch of beach. But the coast guard has limited their range. So now it is only a 1.5 mile stretch of beach. You can't argue with the coast guard. So update your website. It's a small paddling area. I was able to complete the loop in about 45 minutes. You need to drag your own kayak back and forth to the waters edge.