Overall good experience! The cruise was well run and organized. We started out with the Pirate; he…read morecame over to us on a boat and the kids were able to quirt him with their squirt guns. The kids did get wet when the pirate squirted them with his squirt gun. My 4-year-old thought the pirate was real and was actually scared. My 8 year old enjoyed squirting the pirate in the eye with water. They pulled a treasure chest out of the water and were able to each grab some coins. Pulling the treasure chest out of the water was a big hit. The boat itself does not look like a "ship" with any kind of special pirate type decorations. They also had a crab trap in the water and let the kids handle the different types of crabs. On the way back to shore they had a limbo dance contest with the kids, and they all had fun. Overall, worth the money!

Friendly crew! We went on the Clambake at Sea and it was amazing. From the local seafood to the…read morescenery and the captains knowledge on some local history. Great time will be back again for one of there other cruises!

I thought that the staff was extremely knowledgeable and I learned quite a bit on the whale watch…read morethis week. I appreciated the care that the team took to give the whales some space while they were doing their essential feeding. I do recommend bringing some anti-nausea measures with you.

Our whale watching experience here was absolutely fantastic! The crew on the boat were a pleasure…read moreto be around and they made the experience educational and fun. Our reservation time got changed due to the location of the whales, but they informed us early enough to make reasonable accommodations and it worked out even better for us. We got to see so many animals, and we even saw a fin whale and her calf. The food on board was surprisingly good as well, although if you want to save a couple bucks, you can always bring snacks with you. I highly recommend giving Captain John Boats a shot if you're interested in seeing whales

Sunset Cruise Experience!…read more We recently went on a sunset cruise with Bay Spirit Tours, and it was absolutely fantastic! Captain Jake and the crew were a pleasure to listen to--knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely fun. The tour around Hyannis Harbor was beautiful, offering stunning views as the sun set over the water. The boat itself was spotless and very comfortable, and the whole crew was incredibly friendly and welcoming. It felt like the perfect way to spend a summer evening--relaxing, scenic, and well-hosted. I'd definitely recommend Bay Spirit Tours to anyone visiting the area. A top-notch experience from start to finish! They have been around for many years at the harbor. Have had great experiences on the lighthouse tours as well.

The crew is amazing, friendly and the tour was informative and interesting! The vessel is so…read morecomfortable whether you go ride inside or outside. Highly recommend and would love to take another tour when we return to the area.

So underwhelmed by this experience. I'm not sure why they call it a "family cruise" when there's…read morenothing geared towards families? The mediocre at best band - Leah and Colleen- singing as many songs they could find about "being high (and even giving up on notes they couldn't hit on one of those songs about being high. Wow.) Not a single announcement for interesting things to look at (I know it's not a tour but there's maybe 4 things the entire cruise, the rest of the time there's nothing to see so felt like a softball.) No water for sale a half hour before docking...yeah, just overall very meh experience and would not recommend.

We booked with Bay Spirit, excellent short cruise, the staff were awesome. Drinks were flowing and…read moremusic was great.

We booked the COASTAL QUEEN CRUISES & NEWPORT HELICOPTER…read moreTOURS - it was fantastic. People were great coordinating flight and cruise dates. Cruise ship left out of Newport Bowen's wharf great comfortable ride out the east passage moderator was very informative, beverages and snacks available during the cruise.

What a festive experience! Easy booking online, we decided on the 3:00 cruise with live music from…read moreThe Very Merry Dickens Carolers. The boat was roomy and had plenty of seating. The staff and crew were delightful. Well worth the price. Full bar with decent pricing. 10/10-loved it and cant wait to book another cruise in the summer.

Loved everything about this tour. Capt. Tom and Helaine are wonderful and welcoming hosts. They let…read moreyou design your cruise based on your interests. We went out for 2.5 hours and had lovely encounters with seals, pulled a lobster pot, and learned a lot about the Cape. Highly Recommend!

If I could give Tom and Helaine ten stars, it still wouldn't be enough. A group of friends and I…read moretook a Bachelorette Weekend Trip to the Cape in September of 2017, all six of us agreed that this was our FAVORITE part. We researched several charters in the area and theirs was the most reasonably priced-and I am not convinced anyone could have given us a better experience. Being from the south, we weren't sure what to expect, and we were blown away by the afternoon we spent with Tom and Helaine. The day before our charter, they actually cancelled it because the weather wasn't going to be great. When we woke up the next day, the forecast had changed so we called to ask if they would consider taking us out after all-they were so excited to hear from us and emphatically agreed! As we entered the Nantucket sound, Captain Tom spotted some seals and brought us in for a closer look. As we idled, the seals swam and played feet away from us!!! Amazing! When the bride-to-be got cold, Helaine zipped her up in one of Captain Tom's heavy duty jackets-this is just one example of the continued kindness and hospitality they showed us on the charter. When we reached the traps, Captain Tom and Helaine patiently taught us what to do, and we hooked and pulled the traps from the water all on our own! We left with eight (huge) lobsters and an experience we will never forget. Going out on a charter with Chatham Boat Tours was so much more than a touristy experience. I felt like Tom and Helaine invited us into their lives, and enjoyed sharing the experience with us as much as we enjoyed them. They treat their customers like family, they catered to us specifically, and Helaine even sent us off with two sticks of butter, cups to melt it in, lobster crackers, and some freshly baked potatoes! So sweet, above and beyond! I encourage anyone considering taking a lobster charter in the area to give these amazing people your business. (I can't stress enough how wonderful Tom and Helaine are!!!) Their friendliness and eagerness to make sure we had the best time possible was what made this so special for us. You will not leave disappointed! Thank you Tom and Helaine for everything!!

Our boat charter was fabulous! Marie's boat was comfortable and spotless. She was very informative…read moreabout the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Marie.

Captain Marie and her crew provided an amazing tour of the East Bay and it was a wonderful…read moreexperience for our family! Our five year old daughter had never been on a boat and she loved it. Great views of light houses, Providence, and Pawtuxet Cove. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a private tour on the coast of RI. I will definitely be doing another one soon!

Wow! Amazing! Fabulous staff, Molly was so nice and easy to work with. Captain Phil was awesome…read more The gentleman who works on the bus, classic. We did a private seal tour and we were able to bring our dogs. This is by far the best boat tour on the cape and so reasonably priced. We're booking again next month.

My family loved this experience. The boat was small, only about a dozen passengers. Captain Chip…read morewas friendly and informative and was calling our kids by name by the time we finished. Saw dozens of seals in different locations. Check-in was easy and efficient. A great morning on the water!

Jeff and Wendy were such amazing hosts! They are both extremely knowledgeable about the Cape Cod…read morearea and told us so many facts and tips. We booked them to go seal watching and they were extremely conscientious of what we felt comfortable with and made sure we where having a great time. Wendy was very responsive when we were booking the trip and accommodating. We could not have asked for a better time and their boat is AMAZING and gorgeous. Their pricing is also very reasonable for the level of service. You need to book them for your next trip!

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