Great day fishing, can't say enough about his good reviews steering me to Captain Shane…read more Caught fish on every cast. The sea was angry so we called it a day early but we caught so many fish we all felt satisfied. Highly recommend Captain Shane and I'd go out with him any day, just maybe a little less choppy next time I hope!!

Captain Zaq was phenomenal! We were catching striper minutes after we dropped our lines in. I've…read morebeen on several other fishing charters around the Cape but shark shark tuna is far superior than any in the area. Thanks again Za

Great charter captain. Gets you on tuna! Awesome spacious boat for comfort. Caters to what you…read moreare going after.

From the owner: When you book 3 Dukes you are booking a 31’ Down East boat that sleeps 5, is exceptionally safe and…read morevery, very comfortable. The fishing deck is over sized to give plenty of room for up to 6 people to fish at the same time. Our impressive boat coupled with Captain Cal’s extensive knowledge guarantees a memorable day on the water.

Captain Ray is a delight to charter with. Whether you're looking for Sea Bass, Cod, Tuna, or…read moreStripers...he's your Captain!!! So much fun and suggestions on better fishing techniques. Capt Ray is your charter of choice for Cape Cod.

I have been fishing with Ray for over 15 years and it's always a great time. Captain Ray knows…read morewhere to go on the waters and has a great knowledge of the fishing industry, seasons and what it takes to have a successful fishing trip. Ray takes his time to help educate and instruct the kids and adults depending on their individual level and understanding of fishing to help ensure that each guest gets the most out of the experience!! Even though there is no guarantee in fishing I can guarantee that you will have a great day on the water with Ray Ransom and I can not recommend Bass River Charters enough!!! Sean T

Good selection and reasonable prices…read more I go regularly for bait and I'm happy he's here. Squid in summer crabs in the fall. They also sold my rarely used heavy sea pole on Consignment. I have purchased a few rod and reels as well as tackle

Stopped in to learn about good places to take my daughter fishing. The gentleman behind the…read morecounter spent a good amount time sharing tips on areas (ponds) to see. He wasn't pushing to sell anything which I appreciated. Of course, I did buy some items for our tackle box as a thank you but it was nice that they just shared info without any expectations

I used to come here with my dad to go fishing so many MANY years ago so when we came back for my "…read moreomg I'm old" birthday I had to stop by. I lost my dad 7 years ago but as I was standing on the pier I could hear him yelling at me as if I were purposely catching puffer fish that he had to fight off the hook. Yes, I admit to getting teary eyed with nostalgia. It is a really cute beach with a nice jetty. The pier is great for high tide fishing and low tide viewing. The water is super clear with no snags or rocks to catch your line.

If I am to rate this beach it's simple, out of all the open ocean facing South Yarmouth beaches…read morethis is the one as a child I called the new beach because it was created last on this strip of beaches roughly a mile or so long. It sits at the opposite end from the free "first" beach and in between is what we always called the "swing" beach for obvious reason. This beach sits next to the Smugglers Beach motel which I think was changed to condos many years ago. The beach has a large boat ramp for launching boats and the ramp used to be free but now the town charges to launch. The beach itself also charges to park. Overall the largest beach and it sits at the mouth of Bass River and has a pier to fish from.

There's not really much to take out of this place, but you do have a nice view of Swan Pond all…read morearound from the boardwalk. It's pretty narrow on the boardwalk, not leaving enough room for a lot of people at the viewpoint. There are steps at the end that lead into the tall grass, assuming for those who enjoy fishing. Keep in mind, it can get very windy on the boardwalk, for those who have loose items in hand. Limited parking is provided, only filling up around three vehicles. For views and sightseeing, make this stop.

Marty and his crew repowered my Key West 17' CC with a Suzuki DF90A. The price was good and Marty…read morewas able to diagnose some follow on issues, being able to water tests easily at his shop. During the overhaul issues were found in the console with strength of the steering mount and in the fuel tank sender and pickup. They added an aluminum plate to help the steering and got the fuel system working well. Boat runs like a new boat, turn key and go. The boat was designed for a 2 smoke and the added 100lb weight of a 4 stroke caused some on the mooring problems with deck drainage. Marty suggested we replace the bilge hatch with a more waterproof one and put a little ballast in the front of the boat and that worked fine. Marty showed me a boat at the dock that was just delivered and asked how much I thought it cost. I guessed 800k and he said 1.4 million. I think the repower work on little 17 footers may be a charity for us regular folks.

10/10 would recommend for boat rental!…read more After seeing some pretty worrisome reviews on Google and Yelp for other powerboat rental businesses in the area, I found Ship Shops and chose them due to their fantastic reviews and simple rental process. Judson went above and beyond to ensure that we would have a great day - explaining the maps of the area, and talking to us over the phone when we needed some help dropping the anchor. We come to the Cape every summer and will definitely be returning to Ship Shops next year to do it again!

Came home with a hysterical 7-year-old who was not allowed on the boat by the captain. Another…read morechild was allowed on, but he took one look at us and assumed we were city people. I'm not arguing with someone who doesn't want us on his boat, so I'm not going to tell him we spend multiple months each winter in Costa Rica and are incredibly familiar with the water; we also have done extensive boat trips off the coast of Ireland, which is incredibly choppy. Getting a refund took forever. A waste of a day. When I told the people at the ticket office they should make it more clear that the captain takes kids at his discretion I was told "the website can not go through every possible scenario." Incredibly rude and unwelcoming; families avoid at all costs!

Earlier today we went to Helen, customer service was not good, barely talked to a crew member the…read morewhole Ride. If you are choosing between HY-LINE and Helen please choose hy-line, they were attentive, helpful, and made it an overall better experience. The guys on the boat were great and we caught a ton of fish. I'm actually writing this review and I'm still on the boat! Big thanks to the crew!

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.

A very nice place for a picnic, sunsets and enjoying ice cream! Maybe catching a rainbow!read more

A small park with benches, board walks, and docks for small boats or kayaking. Mainly good for…read morerelaxing and getting some sun. I didn't see any hiking, or trails. I probably no more than a few acres but there's plenty of parking.