Great experience! Make sure to read the details of the meeting point ahead of time, since the bar…read moreaddressed suggested is several storefronts down from where you need to be. The email is helpful. The boat is comfortable and the crew did an amazing job of circling each point of interest both ways, and making sure folks on the "good" side stayed seated so everyone could see at all times. The speed of the boat is amazing. Really a fun experience. You will be reminded to tip MANY times, just FYI.

New England Eco Adventures Portland. Amazing!!!! Up close hump back whale (Mom and calf) Photos and…read morevideo speak for themselves

Excellent experience with Silverlining. The ship was beautiful and they only allow 6 guests which…read moremake for a more comfortable experience. Captain Jack and his crew were friendly, great with kids, and very knowledgeable. This was easily worth every dollar. They sail at various times and can be tailored towards a more romantic evening or more family experience.

We had a great experience with silver lining sailing cruise! It was our first time on a sailing…read morecruise and a fun adventure!

8-6-25. Went with a group of about 15 people. We took a…read more"lobster tour" cruise which was only about an hour and a half long. Which was perfect because it's not a long off shore whale watching trip where you're going to get bored and possibly not see anything but water. This excursion takes you only a short distance from the shore and you're able to view land at all times. The boat was clean and comfortable. The captain was a friendly fellow and pretty funny. He did a nice job explaining some of the history of the area, pointed out some noteable waterfront homes and who their owners were and pulled up a few lobster traps from the water to get a close up and learn a little more about the delicious crustaceans. The trip is reasonably priced (which is a plus for any family vacationing in the area because EVERYTHING here is pretty expensive). The weather was excellent and my group had a really nice time with the crew and other folks on the tour with us. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking to fill a few hours throughout the day and gain a little local knowledge of the area.

Friendly and personable! The lobster boat tour was fun for our entire family. Well worth the ticket…read moreprice.

What great fun! We took the morning tour a few days ago and loved every part of it. We learned a…read morelot about lobsters, met some really nice people, got a terrific boat ride and came away delighted and maybe even a little better educated about the crustaceans. We highly recommend it. More specifically, we took the 75 minute trip with maybe 15 others on a small lobster boat. It was a breezy day and the boat did a fair amount of rockin' and rollin' to the point that one in our party got seasick. The crew quickly got her a pail, she threw up, and all was fine after that. Passengers are given wrist pressure bands on boarding which helps maybe. Our seasick partner confessed afterwards that she also loved the trip in spite of the brief problem. Watching lobsters hauled on board and learning about their habits was fascinating, and Lauren was a wonderful guide for us. We felt safe always, and just had a blast. The boat dock is located directly behind the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, and you'll have to walk through the resort grounds in the back to get to it. We got lost but only briefly. The trip was $49 per person, which we thought was a bargain considering the fun.

This was such a fun lobster boat ride despite the crummy weather that interrupted the last portion…read moreof our tour. We appreciated the quick actions of the captains getting us back to the marina safely, while still making the tour fun and educational (they were both very friendly and informative). Not only did we learn about lobsters/the lobster industry in Maine, but we also got some background and history surrounding Walker's Point and the Bush family. The parking situation is a little tricky if you've never been. The marina is located behind the Nonantum Resort, which has private parking for resort patrons. You CAN park here even if you're not staying at the Nonantum. Once parked, you'll walk around the back of the property to the marina. The pool for the resort will be directly behind you (surrounded by a white fence). There are also bathrooms just beyond the pool fence (toward the resort and away from the marina) that you can use before or after your tour. We'd definitely do this tour again and I'll be recommending it to friends and family who visit the area.

We enjoyed a good lobster boat tour with First Chance. The cruise is on a pretty large boat that…read morehas both covered and open seating. They pack about 40 people on each run, but we had plenty of room to walk around and view everything. Our guide was very funny and kept us all engaged during the tour. The captain did a good job of keeping us on track. You get to see a whole lot of Kennebunkport on this tour. The boat passes the Bush compound for some cool shots along with many other huge estates. The pace is comfortable and you have plenty of time to take pictures or ask questions. Two lobster traps are picked up and we got like 7 lobsters on our tour. They are rubber banded and we are allowed to play with / photograph them. It is a very cool experience and you learn a lot about the laws and rules in place to sustain the lobster population. Very good tour at a good value. Check it out!

Of course, no whales are *promised* on this cruise, but we did happen to see a few mini-breaches…read morewhen we were the farthest out we could really go. The drawbacks are that it's a hike to get to Kennebunkport. Its a tourist town and crowded AF in the summer... all the things I don't like. That comes with the territory. The vessel, while not overly crowded, does not have the best seating in the world. If you have a bad back, as I do, there is limited seating that has adequate back support. All the demanding hags will claim as many of the seats as they can for non-present family members. Advise you to get there as early as you can, get in the queue, and push all the Karens out of the way so you can get your claim to the best possible seat. Lots of little scamps running around (in the summer) too. That being said, the whales do not have scheduled showing on certain sides of the boat. We were lucky to see the first breach on our side... but in total the number and scale of the breaches was a little underwhelming. The commute for the vessel in/out of the harbour and to/from the farthest point was major sleepy time. I would not do it again. They do offer vouchers that are (supposedly) infinitely good to come back if there were no whale sightings. The price is not so bad though. If you want to experience a lengthy boat ride, then this is for you.

We had an absolutely fabulous time with Captain Joe over 4th of July weekend. Perfect date night…read moreactivity! Very pleasant ride up the Saco River and back down to the ocean. The views were amazing. Joe was so personable, accommodating, and knowledgeable. We loved learning all the fun facts he had to share with us. Would definitely go again next time we visit Maine.

The whole package, love, love, love! Joe is probably one the friendliest and knowledgeable people…read morein Maine. As a native he knows a lot of the local history and loves to share it with his passengers. He truly has a passion for boating and entertaining. Joe offers the sweetest boat tours. My boss rented a boat just like this for a corporate event and it was a huge hit! Tips: Fishing poles are provided but let them know about fishing in advance so the best bait can be supplied. There's an emergency bathroom on the boat but a better bathroom to use is at the marina and he's able to make stops. Let him know before you get on if you want to swim and he'll take you to a great swimming spot. I use a floaty in the water because I get nervous and it was fine. The boat fits comfortably four adult guests and five if one guest is a child. The boat ride was quite relaxing. We stayed in the river and only ventured into Saco Bay once Captain Joe determined it was going to be a comfortable for everyone.

We had a great time. Jim and Katie were knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about the…read morearea and sailing. We booked in March for a sail with 5 people in June. We were scheduled for 4 PM when we booked. We ended up getting bumped to an earlier sail due to some impending inclement weather. I was happy that they were able to bump us up to an earlier sail instead of cancelling us completely. Although the sea was calm before the storm, I wish the sun had been out! Get there early so that you can get the seat of your choice!

If you want a no frills sail, then the Pineapple is for you. We had a gorgeous mid -day sail on the…read morewater with Captain Jim and Connor. As you sail, they told us about some of the sights, such as the Bush house (you get pretty close to it!) and some of the other large homes (there are many!). Seas were calm on our trip so we didn't really get to use the sails, but it was great to get to relax on the water. Tip: Bring a sweatshirt as it can get chilly. Would definitely recommend to people looking for a nice day out on the water.

If you looking for a very relaxing time with a well run operation this would be a trip for you. 2…read morehrs so not long but long enough to see some beautiful cost and we went by the Bush compound stunning.

Never again! I had a CONFIRMED reservation per text. It was denied due to a previous…read moreweather-related cancellation. Despite PROVING the re-scheduled date and time, we were denied our trip. It ruined the entire day. These people are amateurs. Everything is done with pencil and paper. There are better options close by!

I was heading to Maine and wanted to try some nighttime striper fishing. I reached out to Capt…read more Mike Baker and scheduled a trip. Well, needless to say, I wasn't disappointed. Capt. Mike will put you on the fish! His passion for fishing is evident, and he creates a safe and fun environment for fishing. His knowledge of the waters is impressive and I can't wait to hit the water with him again this summer! Mike - Vermont

My 7 year old son and I went out with Mike. We were both on our own pedal kayaks. We have been on a…read morelot of fishing charters on both boat and kayak, and it is important to me that the guides I choose are patient and good with kids. Mike is both, and he is also a Maine local with lots of local knowledge and experience. My son had a blast as we were able to catch some very nice stripers and learn some new techniques on how to target them. Looking forward to the next trip!

This was amazing. I'm so glad we decided to go down the coast and take this walk. We decided to go…read moreat sunrise. Although there was overcast, it was still a beautiful walk. I imagined the people who walked this jetty every single day and I was jealous. We didn't tour the lighthouse but we've seen plenty of lighthouses. We've never seen one out a mile though. Don't miss this gem! Be sure to use the bathroom before coming here as we did not see any portapods. Also, wear shoes with hood support. We saw a few wearing flip flops; so t know how they did it. I wouldn't take the risk of tripping.

The ending to a perfect day in Maine? Watching the sunset from a jetty of course!…read more After spending the day exploring coastal areas in southern Maine, we decided to walk the jetty near Wells Harbor/York Beach. We didn't know what to expect when we discovered this spot - so when you come know that there are two jetty's. One you can access from the elongated, sandy parking area on Foster Ln (which was free to use and deserted when we came in early November); and, one you can access from a bigger, concrete parking area at the end of Atlantic Ave (beyond Sage Fishing Charters - it's pay to park here, but I don't know if that's just during the height of the summer season). These jetty's are long (I read somewhere that they're over a mile) stone breakwaters that stretch out relatively far from land into the Atlantic. It's beautiful to walk down and back as you get stunning views of Wells Harbor, the beach on either side, and great for bird watching too (we were captivated by some sanderlings!). It's important to be mindful when walking on jetty's though - these big boulders have crevices between them, so "mind the gap"; if the ocean is rough, you might also get soaked from waves crashing against them! Absolutely worth seeing, especially in the shoulder season when it's got that much more serene, humble feeling to it!