This was absolutely the highlight of our trip! I've been trying for three years to get out to Salem…read morein the summer and sail on the Fame, and found out two weeks before our trip the Fame had moved to Boston. Quick change of plans: bought tickets for Sunset Sail on the Malabar X. My mom was a little freaked out that we'd get seasick, absolutely no one had that experience. Gorgeous weather, gorgeous boat, super friendly crew, and now I know why my cousin loves sailing! Bonus was one of the brand new crew members was being trained so we positioned ourselves close by to hear all the instructions. It was SO INTERESTING!! Crew member Kass (I hope I spelled that right) was freaking awesome, she was so informative and clearly loves her job. We don't visit Salem often in the summer, but when we do we will be on this boat. Side note, the bathroom on the ship wasn't working and the public ones on land were closed when we got there for the sunset cruise, so plan accordingly.

Beautiful sights, with amazingly kind, warm crew who accommodated my Bachelorette party perfectly…read more Truly was the highlight of the trip for everyone who attended. And they let me hoist the sails! Ugh, so fun.

My wonderful son and daughter-in-law(this was their third time) invited us to go on a harbor cruise…read moreon Tiki Hut Boats. We were joined by my daughter and son-in-law. Tiki Hut can take groups of up to six on their boats (they have two). As mentioned in previous reviews they open their calendar in January and they book up for the entire season very quickly(days). Captain Scott and his wife Karen are great business people and excellent hosts. They work together as a well oiled team. They offer light snacks and amazing drinks. The drinks are well thought out with tons of personality!! I'll leave the rest to visitors to experience so as to not cheapen their first experience. Our early afternoon cruise was a lightly choppy day in the harbor but they as great hosts made it the best possible experience we could have. Cruises are 90 minutes in duration.

My friends and I had such a fun time on this Tiki Hut boat ride. I think our captain was Judd and…read morethe bartender, Ashley who made very yummy drinks.

Just ate here for the second time this season (first year as members of the DYC). Everything was…read moregreat! They have painkillers and a couple of varieties of mojitos - all drinks are excellent and strong. Diverse menu with options for everyone. Had the swordfish the first time and carne asada the second - both cooked perfectly and delicious. Also very accommodating for kids. There is no set kids menu but the chef will make just about anything for them. Food is great, drinks are excellent and the view is amazing.

Incredible staff, wonderful atmosphere and the food is to die for. Hats off to the chefs.read more

I am going to join the previous reviewers who said they had a fantastic experience…read more My husband and I took the intro to kayaking course with Kevin and there were 7 other people in our class. I was grateful because there were several other beginners like me. I'm fairly coordinated, but I've never done this before and didn't want to look like an idiot. Before we even got into the water, Kevin talked to us about the boat, sea conditions, and other important safety facts. His instruction was very informative and his funny, sarcastic side made it very enjoyable and entertaining. The water was pretty wavy and it was fairly windy out, but it was easy to paddle and it was super fun being in the water. Kevin taught us different techniques of kayaking and then at the end a "wet exit" which involved dumping yourself out of the boat and into the water. It was about a 3 hour adventure and well worth the money. My husband and I feel very confident to rent kayaks on our own or take a more advanced course, and we will definitely call Salem Kayak again. Awesome job!

You may have seen Kevin and Gillian's car around Salem with the awesome Rock, Paddle, Surf graphic…read more They took over Salem Kayak and gave it a new name and a totally new vibe. They are passionate about kayaking and have taught it and done it for many years. If you are a beginner at kayaking like I am or if you already know how and want to learn some new maneuvers, Kevin and Gillian can teach you. They also have sunset trips and full moon paddles, both of which I someday will have the courage to do. Go down to Salem Willows and talk to both or either of these people and make new friends in the process. Check out their website for upcoming events at www.rockpaddlesurf.com.

This company came highly recommended to us on Instagram, and we definitely see why! We've done…read morethree cruises with them now and always have a great time. Their Halloween cruise was a good date night, complete with ghost stories, tarot readings, and spooky decorations. There's a bar on board and some light snacks like burgers and chowder to keep you nice and warm. We also loved the fall foliage cruise. The views of the bright autumn leaves were absolutely stunning. The crew is incredibly friendly and chatty, sharing great stories that make the experience even better. They also give you a passport to stamp so that you can earn points to get discounts on future cruises which is cool if you live nearby or visit often.

Is there a rating higher than 5? We went of the sunset ride…read moreand could not have been happier. At check-in a wonderful young lady welcomed us and explained the whole trip. The boat had a full bar and there were hot dogs and hamburgers grilled to taste on board. We were with a wonderful group of people, was smooth and scenes were beautiful. Would take this ride again in a heartbeat.

Hands down, the best guy I could have ever possibly found! Responsive and worked under non-ideal…read morecircumstances in a cold boat helping sort through and correct bad wiring everywhere. Our goal was to get some heaters going so the boat didn't freeze. Seth exceeded my expectations with his knowledge! Wow! We then the installed new batteries and a charger while fixing faulty wiring, winterized everything and drained the water tank. Amazing! Hands down the best boat guy I have ever worked with. Call him. You'll be glad you did!

Very helpful. Right before vacation my starter went on my best boat mercury. He drove over to my…read morehouse early in the morning. Fix it with no problem.

My family and I had a wonderful time cruising with Captain James and First Mate Cam. Both are real…read morepros, and were just thoroughly pleasant guys throughout the whole experience. The 42-foot Arcadia was comfortable, clean, and well maintained. Everything was top-notch.

While I was the least experience sailor on a three day intermediate sailing course with Captain…read moreJim, I had a fabulous time, learned a tremendous amount. Very enjoyable crewmembers and Captain Jim is an incredibly patient teacher on his beautiful Hunter 33. We were lucky enough to sail in lots of weather, pea-soup fog, bright hot sunny skies. Becalmed only briefly. Can't help but mention the whale and the porpoise we happen to view! Would I do it again? Absolutely positively looking forward to it!