We were planning this trip for the longest time, it was the first time for me to be able to take a…read moreweek of in the summer and take a decent trip with our boat. We left Haverstraw marina around 6:00 AM on Saturday 8/6 and arrived to Pilots point about 6.5 hour later. From the moment we got there to the moment we left 2 days later I was nothing but impressed with the dock hands, the dock master and the marina. Beautiful clean bathrooms, BBQ all over the place, nice pool, brand new club house and all around great facility. I want to mention again the dock hands that unlike in other marinas actually know what they are doing! Also they were all very nice and friendly. The marina have deep water so I hat was not an issue as my boat draft 4.2 foot. We got slips right by the fuel dock and there was plenty of space for all 4 boats. The fuel dock is by far the busiest fuel dock I have seen. We will surly be back to Pilots point!

We payed 1450 and this was supposed to be for 7 hours fishing time, we left an hour late..roughly 3…read morehours of fishing time because that's where the fish was at. Towards the end they tacked on an extra $190 that we did not agree to , because we stayed an "extra hour" and then they have the audacity to attempt to guilt us into tipping 20%... the blonde was not cool.

Went on a sea fishing trip recently using Captain John's services. I think they charged $150 per…read moreperson for a 5 hour trip. They take out 6-8 people per trip. I went on the night trip. I had a nice time but realized the fishing rods were exactly heavy and it wasn't as relaxing as I would have imagined it to be. The fishing process was complicated, you had to drop your line down at the exact same time as others if you're late then you get all tangled up. You don't get to fish the entire time you're on the boat, you switch off. Summary: Rain boots are a must because water gets into the boat and once your feet is soaked it becomes uncomfortable. I didn't dress properly so I was cold the entire time. If you plan on going on a trip, day trips are best because fishing in the dark just feels as if you are on a fishing boat trying to make a living.

I had a friend visit me from out of town and we thought this would be a perfect day trip, as we…read morewere walking towards the mystic bridge we decided to check into a harbor tour. The captain was great, funny, full of knowledge of the surrounding areas and all of the history it has to offer. You are allowed to bring coolers on the boat and yes alcoholic beverages included. The tour is around 40 minutes and worth the money which was $25 a person

A fun little cruise. It was so much I wish there was an opportunity for a longer cruise. Captain…read moreCarl was a great host and guide. Very informative with local sailing history, sights and little bits of info. Great boarding staff and a worthwhile value.

Third time on a fishing trip with friends and Captain Wayne. Absolutely 6-star experience, as…read morealways. Captain Wayne ALWAYS strives to make sure his guests are thrilled with their experience. Captain Wayne knows how to find the fish and makes sure you have every opportunity to have a productive day fishing. The first mate was a joy to interact with and we all had a fantastic time out on the water. If you want a great fishing experience, Islander Sport Fishing Charters should be you first and only choice.

No nonsense straight up fishing. Captain Wayne is going to put you on the fish and 1st mate Steve…read moreis going to make sure you catch them. Be prepared for a workout, it's one set right after another. By the end of pulling in average 20-30 pound Stripers I had nothing left in my arms. None of our group of four had ever gone deep sea fishing, but Steve drilled us like a fishing boot camp. Snap! Snap! Quarter turn! Bring a decent size cooler with ice for your filets. All your fish is skinned and bagged in freezer bags. Bring sunglasses, sunblock, water, beer, snacks, Dramamine, hats, and dress lightly because your going to get hot jigging and reeling. Don't forget to tip the 1st mate. Captain does not get a tip, He gets cash or a check. This is not a scenic ocean cruise, or time to play on your phone, it's about catching big ass fish.

You will not find a nicer marina on the CT river! The crew is helpful, you are protected from the…read moreweather from almost all points of the compass, and are on an island in a very safe environment. A complementary ferry service is available on demand to take you into downtown Essex where you can visit the iconic Griswold Inn, the Black Seal and a number of other fine restaurants all within easy walking distance. Two marine repair facilities are within 100 feet of their docks. I just finished the Americas Great Loop and have seen a lot of marinas. I really don't know how anyone could want for more than Dauntless Essex Island Marina.

This is the second year in a row they've pulled the bait and switch on us. They over promise and…read moreunder deliver. They totally screwed us with dockage. We were 3 boats suppose to be together on the river side. They threw us in the back of the marina where there's no view and no wind. You literally have to cross over mud piles to get to the pool. They put one boat in front of a launch and promised to move us all to the front of the marina then only moved the one boat only because they needed the launch. Lied. we look at mound of dirt and machinery . It's filled with bugs everywhere and the crew straight up lies to your face. The marina has huge chunks of wood floating everywhere. The restaurant is barely a restaurant and the hours they are actually open are ridiculous. I will never come back again. Ever!!!

Yes Tom's 77th Birthday was AMAZING. Going on Captain Seth's Boat, the Otter, was so much fun and…read morewe were acompanied by Ethan, the Mate. Each of us caught several fish. Threw back all except the ones in the photos. Tom and I have been on many times over the years. This was the best! Ethan was by our sides the whole time coaching, encouraging, teaching, and helping. We were laughing and smiling. Ethan made us feel like we were pros (Lol).Captain Seth knew where to go to get fish, and maneuvered the boat to help is reel in fish. Equipment was in very good condition. Ethan filed the fish beautifully. We had a great dinner with some of our Stripers. And wonderful memories. Thank you.

This marina is now under new management, and it shows in a positive way. They have brightened up…read morethe grounds and cleaned up the place nicely. The staff are friendly in the guys that get the boat ready and bring them in and out of storage are quick, friendly and very knowledgeable.

Looking for a place to live, Summer and Winter. It was good last summer with a nice cool breeze…read morecoming up the river.

Good company wasn't just good, it was great!…read more I had a fishing charter planned for my father for quite some time, and we finally the bullet and took the trip Doug and Chuck (first mate) were great! I booked directly with Doug over the phone and paid the rest in cash on the day of sailing. We departed for an early morning 530 5 hour trip, watched the sunrise and slowly sailed pass for Trumbull, a few light houses, and into the New York waters. We started fishing for stripers for about 40 minutes with no luck and then moved onto a different spot where we started fishing for smaller fish. We ended up catching a lot of Porgies and Black Sea Bass and ended up having over 65 fish by the end of the trip. One of the highlights of this trip was catching a small sand shark! It was so fun and made my whole trip! Chuck, the first mate, gave us all the pointers and tips on how to fish, and even gave us some entertainment when the seagulls would catch the chum from the boat! He filleted all of the fish, and although there were a LOT of bones left in it, we still bought home a good amount of fish. I have never been deep sea fishing before but Doug and Chuck made it very easy. From the history lessons from the local surrounding areas, to the fun facts of the fish we were catching. The boat was clean, there were bathrooms onboard and the cabin was big , however the boat was a little dated. There was no soap in the bathroom or anywhere on board. We had to use hand sanitizer for a lot of stuff.