For all you land lubbers, city slickers, or couch surfers, if you're in the Port of Ilwaca, go see…read moreLarry & Cindy at Skywater Boat Tours. Incredibly friendly, very accommodating, and affordable for a few or more hours out on the water! Their charter boat, Maiden Heaven, is comfortable, two bathrooms, heated interior, great view on the upper deck, and so much to see out on Cape Disappointment, the mouth to the Columbia River, history, possible shipwrecks & marine animals to view! Larry explained he has over 50 years of maritime experience so you'll be in good hands. Cindy was very friendly and even provided a custom, signed photo of me and my friend upon docking at the Port of Ilwaca after our ocean/bay/river voyage. The treats were nice on the boat, bottled water, and nature provided the sunshine for our trip (I can't guarantee it for your trip). Larry and Cindy. FIVE STARS!

Had a private trip on our boat. Our group of guys limited on salmon and scraped up some lings/bass…read morefor 3 days straight, we had limits early and brought our fish in to be packaged. A couple guys in our group were tasked with getting the packaging figured out. They were yelled at, disregarded, and told "our boat is coming in soon so we'll do yours when we get to it". The only person who helped answer a question was one of the guys cutting, the lady up front was nothing short of unprofessional. By the time we got fish back half of the packages had a broken seal. I understand they have a sign advertising fish cutting, if you only want to treat your charter clients then I'd suggest taking your sign down. Myself as well as the group of guys I was with are lifetime fisherman with a large network of people, we will not be recommending this charter or their additional services to anyone. Within an hour of getting back home I pointed a buddy of mine to coho charters and told them to have their fish packed at tre fin specifically because of this experience.

Took a trip on the Westwind and the crew was great. These guys are awesome. Good at getting you on…read morethe fish and showing you how to catch them. I would recommend a trip with them.

My mother lived in Astoria as a teenager in the 1940s and early 50s and she fondly looked back as…read morethe best times in her long life. Her request to have her ashes strewn in the Columbia River at the foot of 15th street was accomplished thanks to Mark and his beautiful tug! His knowledge of Astoria along with the boat ride made for a wonderful memorial for our group to send my mother off.

Our friends arrange this experience and we loved it. The tugboat is in wonderful condition and…read morewell maintained. The captain and crew are very knowledgeable about the local area. It was extra special to see the container ship pilot exchange up close. The views of Astoria and surroundings were great to see---drives home how oriented to the water this city is. Also had some great bird sightings.

t was a beautiful evening tour. Capt Bruce points out historical points along the way and shares…read moreintersting stories. It's nice to see Astoria from the river and then travel through tucked away areas you can't get to by car.

We went on a 3 hour tour with Captain Bruce on Saturday morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. He was…read morefunny and super knowledgeable without feeling overdone tour guide-like. So much great information about the river and shipping!!! We saw a harbor seal, sea lions, a bald eagle, a crane and lots of seagulls and other birds. It was a little chilly so we were glad for our coats, hats and gloves. Watching from below wouldn't have been nearly as fun as being up on the deck. I have two suggestions for improvement and would have given 5 stars: 1. The boat needs some tidying up. Even if someone lives here sometimes, put things away, dust, vacuum, etc. so the first impression upon boarding isn't one of entering a messy dorm room. 2. Offer bottled water or some sort of light snack and beverage. It's a 3 hour trip. Sure we brought our own but it would be a nice touch. I imagine some of the local companies would give you a deal to offer their products and help spread the word about their delicious beer, chocolate, baked goods, etc. Well worth the cost and a great way to really see Astoria and understand this river town.

Awesome place! Great in every aspect! Will use them again! They make sure your line is always…read morefishing. We went so my 9 year old grandson could catch a salmon. They treated him like a king and he caught 4!​

Butch and the whole crew were amazing. Awesome salmon trip. Highly recommended. Put us on the…read morefish and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Will definitely be back. Thanks!!

I have been fishing with Sea Breeze Charters for salmon exclusively since 1979! Our boys learned to…read morefish for salmon when they were young there and this year our grandson, Wyatt, also came out for 3 days and fished. Every boat crew has been great, and I have never been disappointed with their fishing abilities, gracious attitudes, patience, and joy when seeing people enjoy their trips(s) while getting fish. Most recently we were on the Four Seasons (12 PAX boat), the Legacy (larger 6 PAX boat, and the Bluefin (6 PAX boat) last week for three days on the ocean. Although the larger boats are just as amazing in catching fish and having a wonderful time on the water, the great thing about the 6 PAX vessels is that you are normally back much earlier as there is a smaller limit needed before returning. Having said that, we are often back by 11:00 in the morning, even on the larger boats. The ladies in the front office are wonderful and work with you not only in scheduling boats that meet your needs but also when your schedule changes. I normally make reservations about 9 months early and adjust as we get closer and they have always been most helpful. I will continue fishing with Sea Breeze Charters exclusively for the salmon seasons until I am no longer able to do these trips.

One of the most pleasant fishing trips I had due to Steven and Kylee doing an amazing job with…read morefinding fish and being a great crew. I was unable to take a decent photo on the boat due to being focused on fishing every chance we got to fish with live bait. I would highly recommend Sea Breeze Charters, especially with those 2 on board. I can't speak for the other captains because I only have been on the Salty Dog with Steven. I am sure everyone else is great if he is running the show. Thanks you Steven and Kylie for a great trip!

Curtis is a first rate guide. I can recommend him highly. I have been out with him three times in…read morethe last eight years and always came back with a fish.

My cousin Booked the whole boat for Salmon fishing, (August 15th 2025). The weather was not in our…read morefavor... Heavy Wind, Lots of Rain, Spotty Sea conditions, ETC... Curtis didn't bat an eye and rather than canceling the trip he approached it with can do attitude "Lets GO"! We had 3 adults and 3 "kids" 10, 14, and 14. Curtis was professional, courteous, and friendly. It was a great trip. We limited out and enjoyed the day regardless of the conditions. As someone who has worked in the boat industry, I can attest to the quality, maintenance, performance, and attention to detail Curtis has put into his boat. Keep up the good work and we are looking forward to future trips!

Conclusion first: book your tour and enjoy the beautiful scenery, wildlife, history and warmth of…read moreCaptain Mark and the crew. At first glance, I worried that the tour was too expensive. However, I also knew we had been to Astoria so many times over the decades and I was curious about what more I could learn from the riverside of this awesome area. Turns out, the pricing is fair. Here's what we experienced: --friendly, informed captain and deck hand for thus two-hour tour --eagles --sea lions and lots of wildlife -- history of the geography of the river / islands east of Astoria , into the John Day River --cold drinks (NA) --into the fish processing / fish vacuums, just under the Astoria Bridge --awesome slide show of Astoria's history Simply book your tour. This was a highlight of another awesome Astoria weekend for us.

Had a wonderful tour today along the Columbia River on the Arrow No. 2. The boat has been…read morebeautifully restored. We learned a lot about Astoria's history during the tour. And best of all our kids had a lot of fun.

Amazing trip! These guys literally went the extra mile to get us on fish. Super impressive…read morewatching them use their experience along with their electronics to fine schools of tuna. The gear was right and tight. Can't say enough about the program and crew!

The "Shake N Bake" is about as good as it gets for sport fishing here in the PNW!…read more This 42ft sport fishing yacht is fast (twin turbo diesels) and smooth as it cuts through the waves taking you to where the fish are biting. Nothing but the best equipment and the deck hand takes care of everything. You can just enjoy catching fish!