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!

Joined some friends aboard the Katie Marie for my first PNW offshore fishing trip. Skipper Rob and…read morehis crew were highly competent, well organized and very helpful. We all came home with limits. Going back in August!

At first deckhand and captain seemed friendly, though it would be a fun relaxed trip. Once fishing…read morestarted completely different story. They would yell at anyone that a got a bite and even take the rod out of your hand if you weren't doing it exactly how they want you to. I understand they know better, but paying that much for a charter I want to catch it. It wasn't like they were rooting for you to catch the fish, just wanted hit boats limit as quick as they can. They net the fish before you even get a chance to look at and throw it in a freezer. All fish goes in the same box don't know who caught what. Couldn't be more obvious the crew wanted to finish as fast as possible, felt like the captain wanted you to work for him and not an enjoyable trip.

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!!

Fantastic three days of fishing captain Jeran was great look forward to booking next year. we…read moremight book a late year trip also

We took our son out on a bottom fishing trip for his 18th birthday. Captain Steve and Kaylee were…read moreso amazing and helpful. All front staff ladies were very friendly and knowledgeable. We all had a blast and the fishing was amazing. We would recommend Sea Breeze to everyone.

I was fishing with my husband in Astoria for the Buoy 10 fishery. We had hooked a chinook and it…read moreheaded right under the First Pass Outfitters boat. The guide immediately asked his clients to reel up. Our fish got tangled up in one of the lines and he immediately cut that line so that we were able to get the fish in. We have finished at buoy 10 for many years and run into similar situations several time and the guide was unwilling to pull their lines from the water to help out a fellow fisherman, resulting in a lost fish. I feel that this is the one of the classiest things I have seen on the water. We have friends coming from Toronto next year and I will try to get them on his boat. He impressed me as a quality guide

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.

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!

Outstanding charter. You can stop reading now, book, and I guarantee you'll have the time of your…read morelife. I truly can't imagine anyone doing it more right than Mike and Clark. They make a great team, provide the very best equipment, and do everything to ensure you have a whale (tuna?) of a time. We departed the port very early in the morning and proceeded to blast by all the other charters (including ones that started hours earlier) en route to the fishing. Nobody digs taking your time over the bar and their boat guarantees you don't. Upon hitting the fishing "grounds" (why do they call it that!?), we trolled around for about an hour, had a hit or two to tell us we were getting to the right area, and then suddenly all hell broke loose. The next hour or two was nonstop action with a fresh 25-35lb fish entering the boat every couple of minutes. All hands were tied up as we filled the boat in very little time. Based on radio communication, I believe that not only were we one of the first boats to the target water, but we were the first to find the fish, and I'm pretty certain the first to return to port. As much as I like boat rides, charter fishing is not about the ride, and both me and my body were happy to be back on land in the shortest amount of time. By 5pm our fish had been cleaned, packed, and we were on our way home. Everyone left with a filled cooler and a beaming smile on their face. Random notes: - Lunch and drinks are provided. - Bring your own cooler. - Wear sunscreen. - Wear rubber rain boots. - Overdose on dramamine or get your doctor to prescribe you "the patch" - Pack light - you really don't need much. - Save the drinking for the return. - Jackpole. - There will be blood.