We had friends up from Connecticut last weekend and did the Oyster Trail Tour, so much fun! Our…read moreguide (Scott) was excellent and we used the multi-person paddleboard as well as single and double kayaks. A great way to explore the islands and spend an afternoon on the water!

We rented a couple of Kayaks from Seaspray rentals and we were very impressed! Megan was extreme…read morefriendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend them and rent here in the future!

Incredibly helpful in helping me find my beginning boat. They were patient, honest and helpful in…read moremaking my dream come true.

I only have great things to say about the owners of this business. We met them at a boat show in…read moreRockland and Bridget was so helpful and answered all of our questions. We loved the boat and decided to purchase one. We couldn't be happier! She and her husband walked us through all the info on our boat when we drove down to pick it up, and they are still eager to answer any questions we might have in the future. I highly recommend North Atlantic Inflatables.

If you enjoy a relaxed laid back(non- commercialized) location with wonderful sunsets with Mt…read more Washington in the background. This is the place for you. Great place for couples & families or a siesta alone. They have several differing sized cottages to fit your needs. They accommodate you to the best of their ability. If you like sailing they have a boat that sails in the area couple times a day. Many places to eat out, or you can eat in your cottage. As well rent boats to get out on the water. Or bike ride or paddle around the island.

Loved our 4-hour sail on the Schooner Alert yesterday. Bethany and Perry are awesome and so…read moreknowledgeable about the area and the wildlife we saw. Can't wait to do it again next year!

Enjoyed a great afternoon with Captain Phil cruising Casco Bay and the islands. After a very hot…read morestretch of weather on the mainland, a cool ocean breeze was very refreshing! Captain Phil was very welcoming and accommodating helping to set up reservations at Diamond Cove. So many options to explore around Casco Bay and a great way to get away from the summer tourist crowds in Portland. He was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire trip and the boat was the perfect size for a party of 5-6. I would highly recommend Maine Coast Cruising and look forward to another family or business outing.

From the owner: Maine Coast Cruising specializing in morning cruise, cocktail cruise, custom excursion trips, booze…read morecruise, sunset cruise, boat charter, family charter boat, bachelorette cruise, bachelor cruise, engagement cruise, casual cruises, cruising excursions, lighthouse cruise,

I highly recommend Casco Bay Custom Charters…read more We sailed with them for a special family event in July 2020. We gathered to release our father's ashes at sea. The team we worked with to plan the event were flexible with our plans including location, departure, and the actual release. They provided helpful information about purchasing a biodegradable urn and how to structure our minimal program - especially as we had young children participating (ages 4-11). They will work with you to create your ideal experience.

Our small family really enjoyed this private charter experience. The crew was super friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable. The boat was comfortable and the tour included some hardy snacks and drinks. Would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a private Charter tour in the area.

I requested their service for shrink wrapping a 43 foot sailboat. They were very responsive,…read morekeeping in touch with me regarding their work schedule. The work was done very thoughtfully and professionally when they said it would be, and was better work at a lower price than my former contractor's. I recommend highly!

I've used Ponce for at least 10 years to take care of my boat and my motorhome. The boat I've had…read morenumerous issues including a motor rebuild in yearly maintenance and pots is always done an excellent job for me. I store the boat and motor home there and that is convenient they wrap and I have had no bad issues at all. I had problems with my motorhome that I had a number of people look at and it was not resolved and the mechanics at Ponce were eventually able to resolve it and my motorhome runs great now and I mean great I could not be more pleased. You can feel confident that they will do the best they can for you maybe not always perfect but they'll take care of things. They also maintain my boat trailers and have even had work done on my truck. The point is I've used them enough over a long period of time for numerous vehicles and can confidently give them a five-star rating.

Such a welcome business to an already talented marine industry offering another quality option for…read morea small, owner operated outfit. I'm loving the solid boat cover they made for me. Right on time (even early) on budget and most importantly, we designed & executed. So happy!

From the owner: Gray Canvasworks fabricates custom marine, commercial and residential canvas, and offers…read moremaintenance and repairs.

Absolutely horrible. They got my boat right in when I was having an issue with my Yamaha. When it…read morewasn't what they thought it was, the clock started ticking. They kept throwing different things at the problem, which of course meant more $$ out of my pocket. Every time I asked how much my bill was up to, they didn't know. After a month (exactly 30 days) they had it fixed. Part of the bill was 8 sea trials, at $200 each. When I took the boat out, I checked my breadcrumbs on my garmin, and they had only done 2 sea trials. When it finally came to paying the bill, they dropped an $8500 invoice in front of me. After I told them I couldn't pay all of that, they basically had me negotiate my own bill. Kept asking me what I thought was fair. Made a big deal out of giving me 10% off the cost of their parts. Then they told me I had a bad attitude! Right in the middle of their showroom! It was OK for them to keep my boat for a month, but not OK for me to be concerned that they didn't know what they were doing. In the end, it ended up being points, something they had checked near the beginning of the process, but thought they were OK. Drag you boat further down the road for repairs before dealing with these guys. What a ridiculous way to do business!

New management is horrible. Poor communication and follow through…read more Damaged my boat last season and fought to not take responsibility. Finally performed a poor repair of the railing. My custom canvas cover that they removed has 5 holes that I didn't find until covering this year. The boat was filthy when I picked it up and finally got it out of there.

What a fabulous fun experience sailing out of Rockport, ME on The Heron. It was the highlight of…read moreour trip. Bonnie did a great job telling us some of the history of the ship and area. Love when the sails are lifted!!! Motor turned off, quiet, smooth ride! So relaxing. It is a beautiful ship. Lots of shinny teak. Delightful with great crew and just a few guests on board. Free parking right by dock. Thank you, Bonnie and Twig for making my sail special. Highly recommend!

One of our favorite things to do when in Rockland is sailing aboard the Schooner Heron. We sailed…read more2x with them in 2020 and the first thing we did when we got back to Rockland this year was to look at the weather and book a trip with them. I picked an afternoon with an expected 14mph wind, so I knew we would sail smartly. I was surprised that Taylor was captaining the boat this trip instead of Twig, but his boat handling was conservative and flawless. Of coarse Bonnie was aboard to do her excellent narration regarding the history of Rockland's lime, timber, ice, shipbuilding and lobster industries and also tell us all about the lighthouse, islands, and seals we saw. Twig and Bonnie's personable adult daughter Rachel was also on board as crew. Bonnie and Rachel handled hoisting, trimming, reefing and tacking the sails as a well-oiled team. We started out conservatively with the fore mast and main mast sails both reefed, but were later able to shake out the reef on the fore mast sail for a little more speed without heeling the boat. We were able to sail near Robinson's Rock and saw that there were several seals sunning them selves there. We sailed midweek on a Thursday and there was lots of room for everybody on board. Taylor and Rachel cheerfully answered my many questions about the boat, the boat's offshore passages to and from the Caribbean each year and about local events. This was the first time sailing for the family seated across from us, but they had a good time. There was another group forward of us that pretty much kept to themselves so I didn't have a chance to chat with them, but they seemed to be enjoying themselves too. I did a bunch of small boat pleasure sailing and medium sized keelboat racing while I was at the University of Texas. I don't own a sailboat so the only sailing I have done since has been on Hobie Wave catamarans at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. I really enjoy chances to sail on bigger boats like the Schooner Heron. The Schooner Heron sails three trips daily from Rockport Harbor: Private morning sail, an afternoon Educational Eco Tour, and a Happy Hour Sunset Sail. Custom charters are also available on request. There is free parking in the harbor lot. Whether you have sailed before or just want to try it on vacation, I highly recommend sailing on the Schooner Heron as a solo, couple or family activity. You will have fun and be entirely comfortable with the ship and crew. They will treat you right. We're back in Rockland in a couple of weeks and will surely sail with them at least once more before heading back to Texas.