First time fishing and almost everyone caught at least one sea bass. The boat itself is ok, the…read morefishing rods are placed very close together so make sure you are near people you know! The mates were pretty helpful in putting the bait on the hooks and they measured each catch to see if they were big enough to keep. The only negative I would say is there is no prior instruction on safety, no clue where the life preservers were located and we could barely hear the captain over the PA. And if you get seasick, as a dozen of us did, dramamine doesn't help and 5 hours on the boat is too long!!

I took my kids and my best friend on this fishing boat. It's a good sized fishing boat for large…read moregroup. Only about 18 people on board including the captain and 2 crew members (that we noticed). The Captain decided the ocean was too choppy, so we stayed in the bay and inlet. We did more looking than we did fishing. The 2 crew members didn't seem to want to be there and didn't help anyone too much. It was ok but there are a lot of other charter fishing boats to try first.

I've had the privilege of fishing Black Bottom Charters quite a few times and each time Capt. Tommy…read morehas made it a trip to remember ! His dedication and expertise in finding fish even when it seems nobody else around is catching is Bar none. He's literally not satisfied unless you are catching your limits. Now let's be honest, no matter how hard you try you can't always catch but you can always have an enjoyable trip. That is what Capt. Tommy does on a daily basis. I will definitely be fishing with him again and I certainly recommend fishing with black bottom charters.

I got the biggest fish on the boat and won $70.00 and I was so happy . It paid for my trip and I…read morehad money left.

Love this boat.I've been going on it for years.The captain Joe always takes you where the fish are…read morebiting, the mates are great Jess, Eric and the young guy with sunglasses I didn't get his name.When you get stuck, tangled or have a fish you can't get off there right there to help.If you don't catch fish here believe me no boat is catching and a side note the bathrooms are clean

Captian and crew were great. So was the live music. We had the perfect weather for a beautiful…read moresunset!

We were unexpectedly enjoyed the boat trip. We were thinking that it would just be a boring ride…read morethat the tour guide will explain about the places we will be going. The ladies band music added to the great experience. Now I understand why the price of this water taxi tour is almost same of riding the bigger boat in the area. Music is light, ride is smooth, privacy is observed, drinks are provided ( for a fee of course!). We were educated of what we were seeing during the ride and the sunset view experience was amazing. Will I come back ? Sure , why not.

Don't pay any mind to any of the negative reviews! This was such an awesome experience! We went…read morekayaking at 6:30pm and it was an absolutely perfect time to go. The sun was a bit lower in the sky but just over the trees and was beautiful to look at as we kayaked through the bay. If you're any bit of a nervous nelly there are boats that also come through the bay but they did tend to stay further away from us. The staff are quite friendly too. And there is a place right nearby called Coopers Bluff where we had went to grab a frozen drink after and watch the sunset. Overall a great time and great date night!

Can't believe this was my first time at The Waterfront Center! Have been going to this beach for…read moreyears and I've never rented a paddleboard or kayak and I will for sure be back. So easy to make a reservation and get the kayak! The kids at the dock were super friendly and even though I tapped out early cause my arms were sore, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience!

Another great evening, it is 12 years we have chartered a boat with Fistale Charters and Capt…read moreChris, he and his crew do a wonderful job taking care of our group and doing his best to find fish for us to catch. I would easily recommend this boat to take care of your group

Chartered an afternoon fishing trip with coworkers. Although we didn't catch many fish, many of us…read moredid catch a decent buzz. The staff hustled around the boat the entire day and really did a good job. If you're thinking of running a trip out of Captree, I would suggest inquiring with these guys.

I had the first time pleasure of renting a boat from Empire Boat Rentals 2 Empire Boulevard Island…read morePark NY- just around the corner from Peter's Clam Bar. Since I was hosting my family including grandchildren I had a number of questions even as an experienced boater. The team there answered my multiple questions and we set out on Monday, August 4th. John greeted us for the 4-8pm rental and went over every safety regulation including checking my grandchildren's safety vests for Coast Guard approval. John is an enlisted member of the coast guard. Right there you are dealing with a safey conscious boating company. And we had precious cargo on board. John gave clear instructions on boat usage with maps and boating travel limits. We followed every rule and created family memories forever. Upon return we were met by Sean and owner Joe inquiring about our trip. That's impressive. Highly recommend Empire Boat Rentals for a 4 hour or longer excursion along Reynolds Channel with stops for lunch or dinner at water front restaurants from Island Park to Point Lookout. Thank you Empire Boating Team. 5 stars. Ps light fishing allowed

Angler Fleet - Port Washington Yesterday, June 7th, we took…read morethe one-hour bay trip with Angler Fleet and it was a nice, relaxing day for a boat ride. The crew was friendly, the boat was comfortable, and we enjoyed beautiful views of the bay. It's a great short cruise, perfect for families or anyone who wants to get on the water without a long commitment. They offer a variety of options including private charters, kids summer fishing camp, open boat fishing, and special themed tours. One of the tours they mentioned is the Great Gatsby tour, which is not always available. The tour guide is a book writer who has written many fiction books and has a great ability to provide interesting details that make the experience much more engaging. Overall, it was a pleasant trip. If you're in the Port Washington area, Angler Fleet is a solid choice for a bay cruise or fishing adventure. We'll definitely consider them again for longer trips or one of their special events.

My son and his friends had the best time! Captain was great and they caught a ton of fish! Highly…read morerecommend