A 2 1/2 hour sailing trip on the Delaware on Labor Day afternoon sounded wonderful, peaceful and…read morecalming. I imagined sails unfurled taking us in the replica sailing vessel under the Delaware Memorial Bridge towards Philadelphia or perhaps southward towards the merge with the ocean. Two and one half hours sailing ... 150 minutes of sails billowing perhaps music playing and history being shared. Casual entertainment on the Delaware. We pulled out of New Castle under the ships motors at 3pm and were back unloading at 5pm. By my calculations that was exactly TWO HOURS not the promised 2 1/2 hours and no sailor, the seas were not rough nor the skies stormy. Two hours ... shortchanged by 30 full minutes of "sailing" time. Oh wait, we actually did not sail but several of us were called to duty to pull up the sails only to watch them billow for a couple of minutes before they were brought back down. And, those of us who helped really had to put our muscles and our backs to work to pull those sails upwards. We we're motorized for these 2 hours and actually we sat almost still for about 15 minutes. We never reached the Delaware Memorial Bridge (we headed north for this trip) and actually we did not cover much of the Delaware River on this 2-hour experience. The ship itself is awesome but perhaps some music or entertainment other than having to help the amazing volunteer crew with the sails would have made the cost/trip more worthwhile. We were handed a sheet with a scavenger hunt hinting that we and our shipmates should start searching for the answers but they never provided the answers to the scavenger hunt and there were no winners nor losers. It was as if it was an afterthought. The history narration was interesting but most on board either missed the announcement or couldn't find the docent providing us with insight on the Kalmar Nyckel. The extremely excessively large American flag kept hitting people on the foredeck wrapping itself around them, which was not a pleasant experience (You would think by now they would have purchased a smaller flag ). I felt worse for people with children because there was no energy in this TWO HOUR cruise ... it was calm and peaceful and I burned a few calories pulling ropes. Yelp asks ... "What could improve?" ... MUSIC, MORE INTERACTION by crew leaders, being truthful about how long the trip is, actually using the sails to move the boat, and travelling up or down more of the Delaware, which might lead the trip to last the advertised 2 1/2 hours.

We visited the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Museum and Shipyard yesterday, and it exceeded my pretty…read morehigh expectations. We are visiting Sweden later this month on vacation, and (somehow - I don't remember how), I learned about the Kalmar Nyckel and thought: "Now that is the perfect thing to do leading out to our vacation in Sweden!" So off we went. We booked a sail on the boat - 9:30 a.m. on their opening day of the season. We arrived a few minutes before 9:00 to check in (as instructed when we purchased the tickets). That was great, because the Foundation's building is also home to a surprisingly great museum. The museum is on the upper floor of the building, and you can learn about navigation, sailing, the original Kalmar Nyckel, the replica of the Kalmar Nyckel, the colony of New Sweden (founded just a few minutes walk away from where you stand), and more. I knew nothing about the Kalmar Nyckel (had never even heard of it) and almost nothing about the colony of New Sweden. I got so much out of my visit. The Kalmar Nyckel was built in 1625 and eventually came to be owned by the Swedish city of Kalmar. When Sweden decided to establish a trading colony in the New World, the Kalmar Nyckel was one of two vessels selected to make the journey. The colony of New Sweden was founded in what is now Wilmington when the Kalmar Nyckel and the ship that accompanied it landed at the rocks just next to where the Kalmar Nyckel is docked now in 1638. The ship was sunk in 1652 off the coast of Scotland, but it made three more journeys to New Sweden and so was instrumental in the founding of the colony. In 1986, a group of Wilmington citizens established the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, which designed, built, and launched the replica that you can see or sail on if you visit. After learning as much as we could in half an hour, we boarded the Kalmar Nyckel with around 50 others (lots of children and families) and went out for a sail on the Christina River on the ship. The ship is beautiful, and I spent a lot of time taking in the details (see my many pictures). The sail was lots of fun. The staff volunteers were amazing, answering lots of questions and providing lots of information throughout (there was a pirate story for the kids and a history talk for everyone during our 1 1/2 hour sail). There are opportunities to help the volunteer staff pull some ropes (sorry I can't provide technical language for what we did; not a sailor!). Important info: The Kalmar's sailing season is May-October, but it docks at some other East Coast locations throughout the season. So definitely take a look at their schedule on the website to ensure you're visiting on a day you can see and sail on the Kalmar! This was a wonderful experience. I learned a lot and had tons of fun. And it just felt so unique to this region and to Wilmington. Where else can you go for a sail on a 17th century replica of a Swedish vessel?! Definitely an activity to add to your to do list if you live in or are planning a visit to Wilmington. I was really glad we made this day trip up for our sail.

Sharon is amazing. She helped me pick out and scheduled my tours while I was vacationing in Dubai…read moreand recommended the hotel where I decided to stay. The hotel's food and service were exceptional and the tours were so much fun. Will definitely use her again.

A top of the line experience. Over the top appreciation. Sharon worked tirelessly to get me the…read more best ticket at the absolutely lowest rate in this season for Jamaica. I'm talking crazy low price. Departing and arriving at a decent time. I thought I wasn't going to see my mother for yet another year after seeing how high the fares were. I called Sharon and she told me "you will see your mom, I got you girl." She started her search and found me a price I couldn't say no to. It was unbelievable. Put your travel plans in Sharon' hand; you will go wrong NEITHER will you be sorry. In fact, you'll be raising the roof with gratitude and excitement. And like me, you will be counting the days to your vacation because you just can't wait. A very satisfied customer and a proud niece. Keep doing what you do best aunty, helping others be happy. And just helping in general.

Disappointed and Frustrated with Booking Experience…read more I was really looking forward to celebrating my 21st wedding anniversary with a romantic sunset cruise and was excited to see that Sea Philly had availability on the actual day. I booked through their online system and paid in full -- the money was taken from my account immediately. Unfortunately, I received a phone call shortly after telling me that the date I had booked wasn't actually available, and that the company managing Sea Philly's bookings "messes up all the time." While I understand that mistakes happen, what followed was even more disappointing. I was told a refund had been issued, but five days later, I still hadn't received anything. When I reached out again, I was told by the owner, Georgette Luna, that the refund was now "out of their control" and being processed by the bank. What was supposed to be a special and romantic experience turned into a stressful and frustrating one. I hope others have a smoother experience, but I felt it was important to share what happened. Proceed with caution if you're booking through their current system.

WOW! If you are contemplating this tour while reading this review - think no further! Pull the…read moretrigger, click the purchase button, and get your behind on the boat. Every aspect of this tour is unforgettable. From the couple who owns the business, to the boat, to the charcuterie, to the actual river itself. Of course - this is very much weather dependent, but we were blessed with a gorgeous evening and sunset. It was a very informative trip - learning a lot about Philly and the Delaware River. We headed out to Petty Island, which is where we anchored up and watched the sun set over the city. I won't spoil the story of the boat itself, but it truly is one of a kind. Beautiful, wood, old-school/Italian style cruiser. It was very comfortable with plenty of space. I felt safe the entire time. Also a nice feature is that it is BYO. This really is such a unique experience to have in the city, and I can't speak highly enough about it.

Spectacular mead and cider joint with super cool pop culture atmosphere. We sampled their entire…read moreunique and thoughtful menu. This is definitely the place for those looking for unique flavors and a fun night out getting a group together and sharing multiple flight of meads and ciders is the way to go before settling in on a full size beverage. Be sure to ask Doc about his favorites and quiz him on stories behind the meads. Definitely a place for repeated visits.

If you are looking for quirky and fun ... and a wide variety of meads, ciders and unique specialty…read morecocktails, this is your jam! The small but mighty space has a variety board games and an ENDLESS eclectic mix of vintage/pop culture objet d'art, ranging from kewpie dolls to Mandalorian helmets ... and everything is for sale! The proprietor, Doc, is super friendly and eager to please. In summer, the outdoor area has hatchet throwing and lots of fun events like pinewood derby races! Looking forward to coming back!

This tiny airport is a breath of fresh air, despite hosting Avelo Airlines, the cardboard box of…read moretravel. The airport is bright and welcoming, safe, and offers interesting if not fresh food options. It ain't Philly International, and that's a plus. Come for the surprising transaction and brace for the Avelo flight.

I fly into this airport about annually to visit family. For what it is, it gets the job done…read more Little single terminal aiport with one gate. Security is easy to get through. When we were here in August 2025, it appeared they are expanding as they had temporary walls up. They introduced new chairs as well which appear that they will have power outlets at some point, but currently, charging options are very limited. They have a few vending machines and small restrooms. Will continue to use them as it is convenient and easy.

I would Highly recommend anyone going "ALONE or with FAMILY" to go with Labaik Tours ... You will…read morenot be disappointed ... They go above and beyond to meet your needs ... I truly believe in " Quality over Quantity " and although many suggested Labaik Tours is not that well known, I should go with another well known company. However I am a person that is an experienced traveller who travels 400,000+ miles a year for work, I compared the packages and Labaik Tours was offering SAME if not BETTER for FAR LESS of a PRICE with meeting 5 STAR QUALITY standards !!! After our trip, some did not believe how I stayed in such 5 star hotel and did so much for so Less ... I came to find out - He is not doing this for $$$, infact he is a very successful business man whose passion is to take others to MECCA & MEDINAH so he ensures all guest are treated the same and quality is there without pocketing much profit. The Owner of Labaik Tours Mr Saeed , if you go with him You will NOT REGRET IT ... Best of luck in your trip :)

Assalaamo Alaikom, I…read moream sharing my experience with Labaik Tours for 2018 Hajj. Labaik Tours with the Brother Sayeed took a good care of us overall: From his smiling face, manners, nice words and efforts to make our stay comfortable. Hajj is journey that requires a lot of patience and forgiving from the morning until we go to bed. After all, it is a not a vacation but rather a sacrifice. Having said that, There are areas where Labaik Tours could do better to improve their service such as: leadership skills and communications. For leadership skills: They were about two days staying in Mina where we did not see brother Sayeed in case we needed somethings. Usually, he was with us in the tents until the 10th, but then, he was gone from the tent. For communications: Some of us purchase a SIM card from Labaik Tours to use in Hajj, however, at least one person that made a pre-payment that I know of did not receive the SIM card while in Mecca, because brother Sayeed did not have anymore! Again, Overall the experience was great and Labaik Tours took a good care of us. Finally I am writing my experience with the company and it is an obligation to be honest and list all the pros and cons for future brother and sisters to read! I recommend Labaik Tours! Assalamo Alaikom

Michele is the agent I recommend you touch base with for all your travel needs! She's highly…read morereliable and does her due diligence to make sure the process is as smooth as it can go! 10/10 Recommend!

Although I never met Judy or Maria in person, they are my go to people for vacations. Very…read moreknowledgeable about resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. I just returned from a vacation resort in the Dominican Republic that they suggested. Once again, they were spot on. Beautiful resort at a great price. They were able to share first hand information, as they have visited the resort. In addition, we always manage an upgrade when we book through them. They take care of all the details. Thanks Judy and Maria!