We had so much fun. We saw a bunch of whales. The captain was great about making sure both sides of…read morethe boat could see but you are encouraged to get up and move around to see the whales. The crew is very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the whales and different marine concepts. It was obvious that crew loves what they do and are passionate about ocean conservation. I highly recommend going on these tours.

This was my second trip with Cape Ann Whale Watch, and somehow it was just as impressive as the…read morefirst. You'd think after seeing whales once the novelty would wear off. Turns out it doesn't when you're surrounded by that many of them. We saw more whales than I could count, and I learned far more than I'll ever be able to remember. Our guide, Tina, has over 30 years of experience, and it shows. She wasn't just rattling off facts from a script. She was genuinely passionate, engaging, and had a way of making every sighting feel like the most exciting one of the day. I talked with her for a minute after the tour, and she was every bit as genuine off the microphone as she was on it. You could tell she sincerely appreciated everyone who came out. The trip ran a little over three hours, and I never once found myself checking the time. Between the whales, the scenery, and Tina's commentary, the whole experience kept my attention from beginning to end. One thing I wasn't expecting was the gift shop. Usually places like this charge "you're already here" prices, but everything was surprisingly reasonable, and there was a good variety for kids and adults alike. If you're anywhere near Gloucester and even remotely considering a whale watch, stop considering it and just book the trip. It's one of those experiences that's every bit as good the second time around.

The tour was great! The captain and his son were fun and knowledgeable, and very patient with our…read morenine year old's many questions. The boat was very comfortable and I appreciate that there was a roof covering the seating area to keep us out of the sun. Highly recommend this for ages 9-89.

This IS the thing to do when visiting Gloucester! Caught the first boat out Saturday, about 9 of…read moreus onboard. Owner pointed out boats, historical spots, points of interest, lively old salt with lots of stories. $10 paid onboard with 3 stops, hop on/hop off all day. What a way to see the harbor, learn some history of the port, brush up on nautical terms, points of interest on shore, and be entertained!! Such a value! Very fun & don't forget to get a picture with Cathy. Captain Patrick was entertaining with stories and landmarks, slowed down so we could see Wicked Tuna taping a show. Talked about fishermen bringing in their catch to the auction, very informative. First mate, Decklin did a poetry reading, very dramatic, well done. Well worth the $10!!

My girlfriend and I went for an outing on the Ardelle during our week-long trip to Gloucester and…read morehad an amazing time. My gf is nervous on bigger, rockier boats, but felt this outing was very relaxing and enjoyable. Captain Harold and crew were very Knowles about the history of maritime Gloucester and shared interesting anecdotes whilst out on the water. Overall, we had a great time and would love to come back for a sunset outing!

We had a lovely time sailing Gloucester Harbor in the Ardelle. The ship's builder, Harold - and his…read moreco-captain KD - both were engaging tour guides of the harbor, talking about the history, sights, and their own personal stories. We got to help raise the sails! I definitely recommend this outing. Get there early so you can check out the Maritime Heritage Center exhibits, mini-aquarium, and gift shop!

Great experience! Super easy to rent a boat. We had a great trip around Gloucester. Definitely will…read morerent again.

The team a Gloucester Boat Rental was awesome. We had a great time on the water and they were super…read moreresponsive and friendly. We rented the boat for the day and they gave us clear instructions and made sure we felt comfortable- they're super flexible and knowledgeable. We will happily go back and recommend to anyone.

Beautiful experience, gliding out of Gloucester harbor. Being under sail - actual sail -- is…read moreglorious. Captain and crew are warm, relaxed and absolutely professional.

We were looking to charter or rent a sailboat to sail the Cape Ann harbor and coast…read more We found Schooner Thomas A Lannon. For a low cost, we were able to buy tickets for a 2 hour midafternoon cruise on a large beautiful sailing vessel, a 4 sail schooner. It was easy to find them at Gloucester harbour, parking was a breeze, boarding the boat no problem. The crew was kind and courteous and experienced. We got out of port under engine power, but then the sails came up, with help from all parties who wanted to volunteer. Once they were up, we were off, doing a brisk 14 knots and making turns and changes of course as needed. The cruise was wonderful. You could see everything on the coasts and on the ocean, it was a sunny day, and a sailing breeze greeted us the entire voyage. It was sublime. The voyage finally ended (all too soon) and one of the crew took time to get some merchandise for my wife for our kids. So nice! Very recommended!

New Years Eve Cruise 2024…read more Nothing better than sailing into the new year on aboard the NYE Cruise on the Beauport Cruiseline. An absolute treat of a crowd, an extremely charismatic & charming MC/DJ with a hell of a singing voice that you just could not get enough of. This wonderful cruise also featured delectable hors d'oevres, a delightful Mac & Cheese Martini Bar, a feast of Chinese Food & of course a sparkling Champagne Toast to cheers the new year. My beloved and I had a wonderful time and will be looking forward to seeing what future events they organize in 2024. Thank you Beauport Cruiselines for a magical beginning to the new year.

Went on this boat cruise yesterday with friends. It was a lunch cruise. Boat was large and well…read moreequipped with bar areas on 2 decks. Food was wonderful as well as the service. The whole trip lasted from 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

Take this adventure with your family and friends-you won't regret it! Captains Lisa and Raffi are…read moreincredible. They will literally blow you away during your sail - they will teach your children, share incredible stories while effortlessly wining and dining you the entire time. We are lucky to have experienced several adventures over the years with this expert 2 person crew and can't wait for future trips. We love them!!!

I can't think of a better way then taking off on a private sail with people I love. Everything was…read moreseamless, efficient and safe. You are in good hands so all you have to do is enjoy the wind in the sails and the sun on your face.

We caught 700 pound bluefin tuna and wasn't able to get even a pound of the fish. I have been doing…read moretrips with my brothers for years all over the USA, and we always got the choice to keep our fish. I even asked other Captains in the area and all told me the same thing "the customer is not allowed to profit from the catch" WTH but they do??? I spent $5,000.00 for the charter including 20% tip and we get zero fish? I could write a short story on this trip but I will just say we had great experience catching the fish of a lifetime but the bs we encountered after that was a stain on a beautiful moment. This trip happened two months ago and it took me a long time to write this. I am not the type of person that feels pleasure in bad mouthing others but the boat owners in Boston waters need to rethink their policy. I will give the captain and his mate props for a job well done, they will be remembered for the rest of the four of us brother's lifetime but it would have been a little sweeter story if not for the greed. I know they see it differently and that's their prerogative. But seriously, a 707 pound bluefin tuna and we didn't even get a slice of bluefin tuna to eat or take home. I guess their argument is they're providing us with the experience of a lifetime if we were fortunate enough to catch one, for which we did so there is that. The flipside is we probably could've ended up catching nothing then we would've had a whole different story. So at the end of the day, still feel blessed for the experience and wish those captains and their mates Godspeed and blessings as well. Update: 11/9/25 I stand corrected as pointed out by the captain for which I didn't know it's apparently a federal law that anything over 73" must be sold to a market and cannot be kept for personal consumption. I am a fair person and didn't want anyone to read my review and be discouraged from fishing with Collin and his mate. To be fair I also raised my rating. The experience my brothers and I had will be talked about forever. We are still riding that high as you could imagine. The whole town was amazing as well worth every penny.

I've gone on many fishing charters for striper and I've got to say, this was by far the worst one…read moreI've been on. It's ok that the fish aren't biting, that's the nature of fishing. But on every other charter I've been on the captain actively searched for fish, running to multiple areas looking to find them. The captain here took us to an area and moored to a ball. There was some action, but it died off. He took us to another location about 300 yards away and moored again. With no luck there, he took us to a dock to fish next to while he left the boat to wax another one. If you don't mind a charter where the captain phones it in, by all means, try your luck. But if you want a captain that is willing to work and spend the gas for your money, try someone else. At least the weather was great and in all other respects it was a great time on the water. That's the only reason I graded it a 2.