I've taken the 3-hour sunset cruise twice, 3 years ago and then just yesterday. I can't say enough…read moreabout Captain Tom and the whole experience. His storytelling and pointing out many of the things we were passing by is just so informative. Even though my girlfriends and I live in seattle, it was just so magical. Of course it didn't hurt that we had a spectacular day but the whole experience was wonderful. Heaters on the boat, blankets, it was just the best experience and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. If I could give Captain Tom 10 Stars I would!

My daughter(8yr) and I recently experienced the sunset cruise, it was 3hrs and absolutely what I…read morehad hoped for. The crew is friendly and the captain very personable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to get out on the water, relax, and take in the views. It was perfect. Almost like a mini vacation. Easy to book and surprisingly affordable

Came to Seattle for our mini-honeymoon! Had such a great experience with Justin! Very friendly and…read moreeasy to talk with! Had quite a few action and ended with two beautiful salmon (of course the wife caught the bigger hog!) Definitely coming back in the summer for some crabbing with Justin!

Can I just say that my family and I had the best experience with Captain Justin? We did a morning…read morefishing trip and caught Lingcod! Justin was a fantastic captain--super easy to talk to, very informative, and had answers to all my questions about fishing and sea life. We had an amazing experience on our fishing charter today! Justin is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. He made sure our lines were set up perfectly, helped us with casting, untangled any issues in no time, and was super patient the whole trip. His guidance made the experience smooth and enjoyable, especially for those of us who aren't expert anglers. The boat was clean and comfortable, and the views were incredible. It was such a fun and relaxing experience--definitely a highlight of our day. Highly recommend!!

Mark and everyone were a great team of people to work with. Handled Lullaby with extreme care.read more

Since the beginning Gig Harbor marina has changed engines, gear boxes, exhaust and designed it how…read moreit should be. They try and get us out asap so we are able to boat. Latest, 2 mths and they gel coated the top of the boat. We went on vacay while the boat was in dry dock and came home to a beautiful boat. Patrick is the best, yard ran perfectly. The office gals are friendly, helpful and communicate well.

In early June 2021 we took a 10-day cruise on the Gyrfalcon, including to Glacier Bay National…read morePark. It was the trip of a lifetime, both for the sights -- glaciers, whales, bears, sea lions, seals, mountain goats, porpoises, and sea otters, most of them too numerous to count--and for the atmosphere and company. The Gyr itself is a treasure: an 88' wooden boat built in the early 1940s to conduct marine surveys of the Alaskan Coast for the US Government. Nancy and Peter, the Gyr's loving owners, have carefully and thoughtfully restored what can be restored and updated other facilities to adapt them to 21st century travel. Nancy and Peter have equipped the Gyr with everything one could want for an Alaskan expedition: kayaks, zodiacs, fishing equipment, crab and shrimp traps and binoculars and spotting scopes. The Gyr's leisurely pace allows for close examination of wildlife and quiet contemplation of the majesty of Alaska's mountain ranges; her size allows Captain Nancy to take her into stunning anchorages that crown the day's cruising and delight the eye in the morning. Chief Engineer Peter (who styles himself CEE, or Chief of Everything Else) not only keeps the Gyr's engines, winches, generators and hydraulics functioning, but is an excellent chef. Creative and delicious dinners are shared at the large table in the Pilot House, surrounded by views of the Alaskan wilderness. The staterooms and visitors' bath are comfortable, as is the salon on the main deck. But most time is spent in the Pilot House, in comfortable chairs, viewing the wonders of Alaska as Nancy or Peter steers the boat on her course. The fantail--the rear deck of the boat--is a perfect spot for dropping a fishing line or just sitting with a glass of wine to enjoy the evening. Most of all, Nancy and Peter are perfect hosts. They know this is your cruise and they do everything to exceed your expectations.

Ever since we traveled to Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage, and Denali, we had been talking…read moreabout going to southern Alaska's Inland Passage. The choices were numerous - we could take a cruise aboard a big ship, take the inland ferry, or perhaps a small boat. The advantages of a small boat were clear: we could get close to the animals and stop when we see them and travel close to shore. The question was, how small? After reading about the various options, we narrowed in on smaller boats and eventually chose the TFI's MV Gyrfalcon, a 3 cabin + 2 crew, 88-foot historic wooden vessel. The Gyrfalcon is owned and piloted by Captain and wildlife photographer Nancy Everds and CEE (Chief of Everything Else: Engineer, chef, expert birder, and itinerary planner)Peter Mann. As we quickly learned, we could not have made a better choice. Our 7-day trip from Juneau to Sitka was amazing in every possible way. Peter and Nancy were incredible at spotting wildlife. They were also wonderful to get to know! Peter is also a skilled chef; every meal was a gourmet delight. The accommodations were confortable; the trip was smooth. If you have any questions about why we chose the Gyrfalcon or this trip, feel free to message me!

I just moved to the area and I wanted to charter a sailboat and a Captain to take my Dad and I…read morearound the Sound for a few hours. Finally I found Captain Sherry! She met us at the Port Orchard Marina, gave us the Safety brief and within a few minutes we were under sail. Though the Western (her boat) had seen her share of rough weather she could certainly catch the wind like a beauty and tacked on a dime! Captain Sherry was great and we had a wonderful time! Her prices were very reasonable. Sailing lessons are $55 per person for 3 hours and then $20 for every additional hour. We ended up being out there for about 4 hours. We were all having so much fun that no one had their eye on the clock. She also has an all day sail that includes dinner and a few other destinations which is only $150. I'm looking forward to doing this again very very soon.

I took this trip because I thought it would be a nice trip for my friend. Well big mistake, this…read morelady is greedy, all she cares about is money. Her sailing skills are "okay" her boat has definitely seen better days and I wouldn't recommend this lady to my enemy. She makes up stuff as she goes along. I have never in my life met such a woman who will lie and able to get away with it because she's "the boss." Yeah she seems friendly at first but looks are deceiving.

Had an absolute blast on the Christine W. Guests are still mentioning how much fun they had…read more Smooth, beautiful ride around Lake Union and LW. It was a perfect day. Captain Jack is a legend. He was signing autographs of his book by the end of the charter.

We had such a great time having one of my wedding events on the charter boat!! Great team to work…read morewith and we appreciate them letting us decorate the boat!! Highly recommend :)

Great experience and even better people. Very professional service and flexible scheduling. Will…read morefor sure be using this company again.

My family and I highly recommend Sangria Maria Charters. Captain Andrew was informative and great…read morewith our twin boys. He is very patient and knowledgeable. We can't say enough about our amazing experience. Don't think twice about it, just book it. You will not regret it.

So I called on Sept 18th to book a charter for a gift, sent a message in the morning no response…read more.. called in the afternoon left message... called a little while later and big king picked up the phone. I explained I wanted to book a trip for 2 people and he asked the dates I gave him 3 days and he also said the boat will only go out with 3 paid, I said I'm happy to pay for a 3rd if he didn't have one. Waited for his respond that was coming later that day. In the evening I text that I was on the way to the birthday party and wanted to know what of the 3 days we could fish!!! Folks it's NOW OCT 13th the party is over the month ended and the fish are gone but I'm still waiting for a call back. So what is the point of this review ? Because I would not pay someone for a trip And wait at a dock at 5:30am hoping my skipper shows up to fish.

My 16-year-old son told me that he wanted to go fishing so I asked my friend, John S., whom to call…read moreand he recommended Big King Salmon Charters. He and his friend, Bob, had just fished with them last week. My son and I had the opportunity to go fishing for the day with Captain Chris and were fortunate enough to have the boat to ourselves. It was a beautiful day. My son caught one King (which we had to release since it was not King Season yet) and two good-sized Coho. Mission accomplished. Thanks to Chris for a great day on the water.