a BYOB Brews Cruise around Boston Harbor?! Yes, please!…read more Cycleboat Boston, based in Charlestown, is a family-owned company providing both public tours and private charters for up to 20-26 guests. Each boat has a central table with ice-filled coolers that is surrounded by 12 bike seats for passengers to pedal to power the boat but don't worry! You don't have to pedal, there is an outboard motor. And if pedaling isn't your thing at all or there's more than 12 of passengers, each boat has a comfy lounge area in the back that is set up for conversation, sipping on your drink and drinking in the views! All cruises are BYOB (cans only and no hard alcohol - a craft beer lovers dream) and you can also bring food/snacks on board! For our cruise, we enjoyed charcuterie cones from Kured.co and Scuba & I obviously had to bring along some on-theme beers including Cushnoc Brewing's 'Can't Buy Backbone' IPA, Wormtown Brewing's Summer Ale and a pounder of Montauk Brewing's Summer Ale (all purchased at Dion's in Waltham). As someone who is happiest in/on/near the water with a beer in hand and has so much pride in my city; this was a dream! I am actively looking for any excuse to get back out on a Cycleboat!

What an AWESOME experience we had with Cycleboat Boston!!! We did an afternoon cruise on "Rosie the…read moreRiveter" and it was a blast! Our captain and his daughter were great hosts and tour guides for this group of 10 celebrating a bachelorette. BYOB and of course someone from your group gets to be DJ! Highly recommend for a large group outing on the harbor!

I booked a kayak at the Kendall Square location and landed here. I should have gone the other…read moredirection - the most difficult part was near this location, and I was paddling against the wind and current most of the way. Other than that, it was a great trip! It's a nice mix of peaceful trees and city views. I also paddled through a sailing team practice, which was cool. The boats were in great shape. The life jackets were showing their age, but I guess that's what you get with rentals. They estimated 1.5 - 2 hours for this trip, and it took me about an hour. I docked a star from this location, because the workers didn't really seem to know what was going on when I returned the boat. I needed to let them know I came from the other location and the responses were "that's cool" and "okay" and "I don't know what to do with that". Turns out you have to check out in a trailer at the end of the dock and tell them, but no one seemed to know. Still a great trip!

TL;DR - Paddle Boston at Kendall Square is my go-to for kayaking on the Charles. The staff is…read morealways friendly, prices are fair, and the views of Boston and Cambridge are unbeatable. Their season passes and Fourth of July rentals make the experience even better--highly recommend! _______________________________ I love being outdoors, especially on the water, and Paddle Boston has become one of my favorite spots in the city. I discovered them shortly after moving to Boston and working in Cambridge, and it has been a go-to ever since. Their kayak rentals are fairly priced and offer an amazing way to enjoy the Charles River with unbeatable views of both the Boston and Cambridge skylines. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Their kayaks are perfect for the calm waters of the Charles, not overly advanced but not basic either, just right for a relaxing paddle. I also love that they offer season passes for frequent paddlers and special rentals for the Fourth of July Boston Pops Fireworks, which is truly the best way to experience the show. While I typically take the T to get there, parking nearby on Main Street has never been an issue. If you are looking for a fun and easy outdoor activity in the city, I highly recommend Paddle Boston at Kendall Square.

A must see activity when in Boston! The swan boats allow you to sail around the lake in the public…read moregarden at a leisurely pace and enjoy the sights and scenery, for the cheap price of 4.75. The swan boats themselves are actually boats with a swan statue on them (i had thought they were entirely swans but actually not).

This is a must stop in Boston. Corny, cute and fun. It's…read moreless than half and hour of your day but a fun ride around the Boston Common pond. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views.

Bought a new Pyranha Scorch small kayak! Order went well with delivery within a few weeks. Jim…read moreanswered all questions and was very knowledgeable about kayaking was buying! Transaction went smoothly! This was a 2nd kayak after 45 years with same brand!

Steve was our guide for white water rafting and he was awesome. Truly an expert on the route and…read moregave perfect instructions. All staff were very friendly. They even accommodated our dietary restrictions. 10/10 recommend!

Fantastic crew, fantastic weather, fantastic trip. Thank you. If you are thinking of taking a trip…read moreround Boston harbour, I thoroughly recommend you try Liberty Fleet of tall ships.

If you love sailing, appreciate history, and enjoy "life at sea" you need to book an excursion on…read morethe Fame or Liberty Star or both as I did! The captains and crew are great, and the feel and sights are excellent. Me and my walking stick were welcomed and helped every time I sailed with them over a period of six days while staying in Boston for the 4th of July!!! I could be a seriously be a stowaway. Read about each ship online, book your cruises and ENJOY!!! Photos: sail "with" the USS Constitution July 4th, reflection of our tall ship in the glass (sorry I do not remember name of building), the sails and rigging! Photo 1 in review by J Diane Farris Photo 2 in review by J Diane Farris Photo 3 in review by J Diane Farris

Planning a special event on the water? Don't look any further! Ann at Boston Yacht Charters was…read moreAMAZING in helping me plan a surprise private charter for my boyfriend's bday and our anniversary! Not only did she coordinate an amazing afternoon on the harbor with Captain Don on the Indiscretion, she became my Boston tour guide helping me plan the perfect trip and walked me step by step through transportation, restaurants, neighborhoods, live music venues, etc. She is a true Bostonian, LOVES her city and should be named Boston Ambassador Extraordinaire! Ann made sure we had our favorite snacks, champagne, glasses, etc. and Captain Don had a cooler full of beverages and even offered to cook on the grill for us while on our 3 hour trip around the harbor. We visited Boston over Halloween weekend 2021 which was late in the season to charter a yacht. Ann communicated with me almost daily leading up to the trip and worked with various captains to ensure I would be able to surprise my boyfriend with a special day on the water...we even worked together to move the timing of the charter during our trip ensure we had the best weather for our excursion. Ann met us at the dock, took photos and took care of all the details, making it a wonderful surprise, within our agreed budget and helpful in every way. Huge thanks to Ann for her OUTSTANDING customer service and genuine interest in helping me plan a day that my boyfriend (now fiance) and I will never forget, and a special trip that we will always cherish.

Recently booked a company outing with Ann at Boston Yacht Charters and everything worked out great…read more We booked a 2.5 hour harbor cruise on the Timeless through Ann who coordinated everything for us and worked within our budget. All we had to do was show up at the dock. There was plenty of food and drink (both of which exceeded expectations) and the staff of the Timeless were extremely friendly and accommodating. This was our 3rd time working with BYC and i foresee us returning again.

Very happy with my custom cover for my 2002 Glastron sx175. Both Jim jr and sr are great to work…read morewith and have built a very nice business. I would absolutely recommend them if u need any kind of custom canvas work, boat or otherwise.

From the owner: -Custom Boat Covers -Custom Bimini Tops & Frames…read more-Custom Pontoon Seat Covers -Commercial and Residential -Canvas Repair of all Kinds

Captain Riccardo and Judah did a great job with us. They worked hard, got us on fish and scored…read more Awesome job, looking forward to getting back on the water with Trinarcia again. Thanks for a great day on the water.

I get nervous in the water whether it's on a boat or swimming...only because I can't swim and I…read morehave anxiety. My family and I had so much fun on Rick's boat. His boat is clean and steady. We went lobster fishing. The boat is so steady, it wasn't rocking around too much. Rick gave us each a job to do. One was to record how many lobsters in the trap, which were keepers and which we had to throw back because it was either female (breeder) or too small. I had the job of measuring the lobster for size. Rick taught us that if it's a breeder, you clip the tail to indicate that it's a breeder. My sister in law was recording the number caught in each trap. My brother in law helped with steering the boat (he has a boat too.) My husband helped with gathering the lobster trap with a pole. I didn't know pig skin is used as bait. Although I was nervous, Rick kept me busy with putting bands on the lobster claws. I became an expert at it. At the end of the day, Rick put our catch on the grill. Let me tell you, grilled lobsters are the best! Especially when it's fresh out of the ocean. There was also a small crab in the catch too. I had forgotten about being nervous in the boat. Definitely book a trip with Rick, he makes boating fun! Even for people with anxiety being in the water. I want to go boating again with Rick this summer! I'm not anxious with Rick. He's great! Maybe this time I'll learn to fish!