My first contact with the Lady Bea company was when I called for information in June. I left them a…read morevoice mail; no one returned my call. I sent them an email; no one returned my email. I called again and spoke to someone who didn't know if they would be running their cruise over Independence Day. They told me to leave a message for someone else; that person did not return my call. The only reason I continued to pursue this was because my parents assured me that they enjoyed themselves. I called a few weeks before my boyfriend was going to visit, and made a reservation for two people for a certain day and time. I live an hour away from the boat ride, so I wanted to make sure there would be a spot for us. On the day of our reservation we drove to the dockside. They had no record of our reservation. They also said that the tickets would cost us an extra $10. The riverboat is clean and they have a safety video. There are two crew members in addition to the captain. Alcoholic and virgin beverages are available for cash, as are bagged chips and snacks. We went to sit upstairs, for a great view, and to get away from the very loud, dated, and tacky band. Unfortunately they had an amplifier speaker up-top, too. We asked one of the members of the crew if she could please turn down the music, as my boyfriend and I couldn't hear each other speaking; she said she couldn't turn down the volume. My boyfriend asked If I had any earplugs in my purse, and fortunately I did. If you enjoy Jimmy Buffett songs, perhaps you will find the music edifying. The band has been playing on this cruise for ten years, supposedly; this suggests to me that it will be here when YOU ride on the boat. The singer made absolutely no effort to sing on-key. It was dreadful. My boyfriend said "This was forty dollars and ninety minutes that I will never get back."

We took our second Lady Bea cruise tonight and we were just as impressed this time as we were the…read morelast. This was a charter cruise with a private group. Good refreshments and a friendly, courteous crew made for a very nice trip and the beautiful sunset was a pleasant bonus. We recommend an evening cruise for the breeze, calm on the river and, if you're lucky, the sunset. Great job by the boat crew! Just finished my third Lady Bea cruise, just as good as the first two. My compliments to the Captain for pointing out the Bald Eagle to the passengers.

King Grey nearly ruined our wedding day. We scheduled King Grey to run three laps from pickups…read morespots in Springfield to our wedding venue. After the first group boarded and say that was everyone, the driver took that as that was the whole wedding - and after dropping them off, he went home! We had 100 guests stranded at a hotel waiting on a bus that didn't come back. Neither the driver nor King Grey management provided a day of point of contact so we had no way of getting in touch. fortunately Michael's Limo (another nearly service) agreed to pick up the guests within the hour and saved the day. The worst part was that when I booked King Grey, they told me that other services in the area weren't "reliable". If only I knew they were talking about themselves! King Grey did refund me the full cost of the shuttle for the mistake (thus the second star) but I much rather would have had the wedding go as planned than have gone through this.

I booked with King Ward for a grade school field trip, and experienced great service. The staff are…read moreprofessionals, and respond promptly via fax, phone, and e-mail. Our driver was a professional - friendly and accommodating. The coach itself was immaculate upon boarding. The DVD player worked well, and the seats were comfortable with plenty of foot room. Will definitely recommend them to friends, and will book again in the future.

Today we took a wine and cheese trolly excursion with Scarlet leading the tour and Bernie at the…read morewheel. We made our way through classic New England small towns with a lovely fall view at every turn. For our first stop, we sampled wine and cheese at Hardwick winery while also being welcomed and lead through the historic main house by the owner himself. After a quaint lunch in Hardwick center (a cafe in the post office!), the farmer of Round Table Farm's creamery gave us an educational walkthrough of the facility and "caves". We sample their cheese products and met the cute goats. The trip was well arranged, nicely paced, and filled with knowledge along the way. Scarlett has a passion for her region that she was eager to share with pep and appreciation. Bernie was a pure gentleman and a smooth driver when the roads occasionally became windy or bumpy. Both were sincere and charming in their roles on the tour. Not only would I recommend taking a trip, I'm 1000% going on more. What a great day they made for us!!

From the owner: At Bygone Excursions, we believe in celebrating local culture and supporting small businesses. Our…read moremeticulously curated tours offer an intimate group experience like no other. Here’s what you can expect: 1. Personalized Tours: Each excursion is thoughtfully designed to cater to your interests. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, a craft beer enthusiast, or simply someone who loves exploring off-the-beaten-path locales, we’ve got you covered. 2. Expert Guidance: Our team has collaborated closely with local experts, ensuring that you’ll uncover hidden treasures that even seasoned travelers might miss. Say goodbye to generic tours—this is an adventure tailored just for you. 3. Monthly Departures: Mark your calendars! Our dedicated tours take place monthly, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of New England throughout the year.

I went on one of Steve Brill's foraging tours as part of a company outing and can't stop telling…read moreeveryone I know they need to go on one too! He really involved and engaged our large group. His jokes, drawings, and knowledge really made the tour entertaining, informative, and memorable! Not only did he share which plants were edible but different ways you could cook with them when you brought them home. I'm already looking to book another tour so I can bring my family!

I booked a tour on a whim, my husband and I had such a great time exploring sunken meadow with…read moreSteve, that we booked another tour for the next weekend. Steve is so funny, and also incredibly knowledgeable. We learned so much about a variety of different locally growing plants and edible vegetables. We were lucky to find a small bunch of wood ear mushrooms after the rain. I will definitely be foraging with Steve again in the near future.

I had heard of pedal taverns but never a pedal cruise. What a fun concept. Although most of us were…read moretoo lazy to pedal, we still had a wonderful time. They have 10 seats set up at a bar top style long table where you can pedal away and reach into the coolers in front of you to grab your drinks, which are BYOB. We brought lots of snacks and sandwiches also. Although there are only 10 seats, there are plenty of extra seating areas on the cozy boat. We had 19 guests with us. Captain Dave and first Mate Michelle were great hosts. We hooked up our phone to their Bluetooth speaker to play all our favorite songs. We went on the Sunday afternoon Cruise, which took us out along the shoreline out to the Island area and back. It was a lot of fun, laughs, and an overall enjoyable afternoon.

Bring ear plugs to save your hearing. Bring motion sickness pills to save your stomach. Don't sit…read morein front, cause you will get wet. Really an annoying boat right.

What a fun time! Captain Frank and Erin were such great hosts to our very first expedition on the…read morenew Stamford Pedal Cruise. The name of the boat is the Pier Pressure II. I have been on the Milford Pedal Cruise before and both are just a super fun way to get together with a group of 22 of your friends and have a great time on the water. Here are some things you'll need to know: The Pier Pressure II is Stamford's only pedal powered party boat operated on Stamford Harbor and goes out into the Long Island Sound. It's a 90 minute excursion that is perfect for corporate outings and team building, as well as office, bachelorette, family, friends and birthday celebrations. It fits 26 guests at 12 pedaling stations & benches, a bar table, coolers, has a bluetooth stereo and also a bathroom. Private Cruises begin at $749 and Public Cruises are sold by the ticket, starting at $55, and seat up to 22 passengers. Guests do tip the Captain & First Mate since they rely on it to pay their bills. Suggested tip for Private Cruises: $200-300 and $10-15 per person for Group Cruises. BYOB! Drinks - beer, wine, hard seltzers, ciders, canned cocktails and the like are suggested. Please avoid bringing glass on board. Only guests 21 years of age or older may bring or consume alcoholic beverages. Don't forget some water. Bring Ice - they do not provide ice :) Bing Snacks - keep in mind it can be breezy on the boat. Cups, utensils, plates, napkins, etc - we do not carry these onboard, so please bring what you need and consider bringing reusable items to help the environment and reduce trash. Depending on the time of year and weather, don't forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, rain poncho or jacket. It does get cooler on the water- so bring a hoodie :) Lastly- free parking can be found at the Harbor Point Garage at 855 Pacific Street, Stamford, CT 06902 located between Washington Blvd & Harbor Point Rd. Other parking options include street parking and the lot at 200 Washington Blvd. They highly encourage using Uber, Lyft & taxi services, as well as the Metro North Train, a 15 min walk to the meeting location. Their waiting area is located at 1 Harbor Point Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 down the steps and under the blue canopy. You'll see Pedal Cruise signs along the way. Staff will let you and your group down to the boat through a locked gate when the boat is ready for boarding. Please do not enter through the gate without a Pedal Cruise staff member since it is private property. Cheers and have the best time! We sure did!

From the owner: Sip, Cheer & Chill on the water on Stamford’s only pedal powered party boat operated on the…read moreglistening Stamford Harbor and out into the Long Island Sound for groups of up to 26 people! This relaxing 90 minute excursion is perfect for corporate outings and team building, as well as office, bachelorette, family, friends and birthday celebrations. Our custom crafted boat fits 26 guests at 12 pedaling stations & benches, a bar table, coolers, blue tooth stereo and even has a bathroom! Locations in both Milford and Stamford, CT!

English/Vietnamese speaking…read more The itinerary was well-balanced, offering a perfect mix of sightseeing and leisure time. Tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour both educational and entertaining. The accommodations were comfortable and conveniently located, adding to the overall convenience of the trip. Highly recommended

From the owner: ZiggyWANDER Tour việt cho người Việt…read more Chuyên tổ chức các tour du lịch trong Mỹ và đặc biệt chuyên vùng Đông Bắc. Với nhiều năm kinh nghiệm trong ngành, chúng tôi tự hào mang đến cho quý khách những trải nghiệm du lịch đáng nhớ và tuyệt vời