I highly recommend Connetquot River Kayaking! My first time I went with Rob, the owner, and a group…read moreof rather new Kayakers! I had never kayaked before and was more than very nervous. I had a panic attack not long after we set out and wanted to turn around or wait there for the group to pick me up on the way back but Rob took the time to talk me off the ledge telling me I could do it! He started near the back with me and helped me the whole way while still giving the others a great experience! I have gone out many times since and have even Kayaked down the Colorado river! I LOVE kayaking Now and couldn't wait until this year to get out there which we did yesterday!!! None of that would have been possible without this company and its wonderful owner who had more faith in me than I had in myself!! But I do now! I recommend this company to Everyone!

Lisa E. and I were recently gifted with a used tandem 14.5 foot tandem kayak. Lisa is cautious,…read morewhere as I am hellbent. Seeking to ease her into a passion for paddling , I sought out a group experience on calm waters. Safe was the operative word. I saw a social media posting for a guided tour of the Connetquot charging a small fee for dropping in your own vessel. They run this tour weekend days. Until November. There was a group of about 17, some with their own kayaks or SUPs, others rented from the business. Rob provided great direction, was informative , and a genial host. Lisa and I probably had time during the 2 hours to have small conversations with everyone in the group. The canals and river were so easy to navigate, scenic, tranquil, even with some light powerboat traffic. Not an abundance of wildlife but we had a great close encounter with a great blue heron. We are probably comfortable doing this without guidance now, but might choose to join up again for the group experience! Check it out while the weather is fine and the waters are warm! P.S. - I fell out of the boat before we even launched. Looked the fool in front of all but that just started the day off with laughter.

9-16-22. Very friendly and accommodating for large groups…read more Prices are better than most competitors. Captain was a nice guy and the mate worked like a rented mule for the entire 4 hour trip. I'd recommend this boat to anyone who wants to put together a fishing trip for a good sized group, or just walking on by yourself to enjoy a day on the water. The boat caught quite a few fish and we all had a blast. To the crew of Dixie 2......keep up the great work!

Our group of 14 enjoyed a great morning of fishing aboard the Dixie II. Amazing company, amazing…read moreweather and amazing views made it the perfect way to celebrate my husband's birthday. The crew (Debbie, Nick and Joe) were unbelievably patient and helpful to us as most of us had not gone fishing before. This trip was an incredible way to celebrate milestones during these unprecedented times that we are all living in. The memories made this morning will last a lifetime.

This was my second charter with Shari and Scott and my first time on their new boat. I cannot say…read moreenough good things about our Sunset Cruise with them! From start to finish, it was such a unique and special experience. They were super professional and friendly and made us all feel like it was our boat. The food was 5 stars!!! Shari listened to all our requested and created such a beautiful spread of food. It was raining a lot before our charter and we were worried that it wouldn't be a great day for us to go out but they tracked the radar and assured us that we would be ok, and we are so glad we listened! It was the most gorgeous night and Captain Scott knew the perfect place to catch the sunset. I cannot recommend them enough! We can't wait to go again!

We booked the 3 hours at anchor. Shari was very easy to work with. The food was displayed…read morebeautifully and tasted great. The boat is very clean and beautifully restored. The 3 hours went too fast. We will definitely book again!

We went on a very impromptu paddleboarding run on a Saturday. Everyone at the shop was extremely…read morehelpful, a little bit of language barrier and snafu here and there, but they were the most pleasant and gave us recommendations based on our time frame and experience level. They sell some incidentals at the shop, but didn't try to upsell. We were instructed to pick up the life jacket, but they brought the paddleboard over to the dock across the street. There was no demonstration, but it was easy enough to figure out that I started backwards on my board and the family was nice enough not to say anything about it (lol). We did a very short ride, an hour out in the water. The paddleboard and the paddle seemed well-maintained (not that I am an expert). The course they suggested was perfect as it gave us some time in the water. Because it was the height of the day, it was not very crowded out in the water, though I could see larger groups starting their rides by the time we came back to shore. It was a surprisingly pleasant experienced and I love that it's a family business. I would visit the Peconic Paddler again.

My husband turned us on to this place. It's very low key and chill and he couldn't be more right…read more What an amazing day out on the Peconic River in Riverhead. They made it so easy. They helped us decide what would work best for our group. They gave us all life preservers and had us in the water and going within 5 min of arrival. Easy Peezy. You can go as long as you want or just do a quick float about. We did about a 2 mile trip, (took about 3 hours)we arrived at a small waterfall and the kids got to get out and play about a little. They loved it, don't forget your water shoes and your bathing suit. You cant really swim but you will get somewhat wet. Pack a lunch or go to the end where there is a spot to get out and grab and taco or some ice cream. Maybe both. The trip back went a little faster as you are going back with the current. If you are always wondering what to do with the kids ( of any age ) I highly recommend you try this place.

Just simply a great group of people workin the boat very polite very attentive very patient its all…read morea recreational angler could ask for i wanna fish tommorrow crushing striped bass you dig!!!

What can i say ...I love fishing and i love the Captain Gillen , Captree State Park The crew are…read morefriendly and accommodating .They work hard , get excited when you catch fish and offer suggestions when your not . They also make me laugh with plenty of fishing and other stories . I have observed them with newbies and children and they are patient and attentive .The captain seems to find the fish on most days . The boat is clean and well taken care of . For all these reasons i highly recommend the Captain Gillen if your experienced or coming out for the first time .

First time fishing with the entire family on a fishing charter, but I immediately knew we found the…read morebest charter out there. (The crew made all the difference) The boat is beautiful, clean, fully accommodating with stocked bathrooms (had sinks and soap!). The crew provided everything we needed, plus educated us and helped us every step of the way. We caught a ton of fish, which they offered to either descale or filet for us (and they did a wonderful, quick job of that). The highlight was the crew. Ilya and Matt were super accommodating from educating us and giving us tips on how to catch and reel the fish in, to placing bait on our hooks and unhooking each fish that my family of five caught (all while helping others as well). The captain even danced with my daughter (5 yrs old with special needs) when she came inside the cabin and was starting to get tired of being out by the side fishing. These men were such hard-working, honest gentlemen- it sealed the deal for us to plan our next trip with Osprey and every fishing charter in the future will be with them! (I'll add that our boat was not packed in without room to move like other charters, and we had many other people on our charter that were long-time fisherman that have chosen Osprey for years. That says a lot). If you're looking for a fishing charter in this area and you're either first-timers or have fishing experience- look no further. You won't be disappointed. *I'm not one to put personal photos of my family, but the crew even helped take photos of my kids' first catches and sent them to me privately. Having a young child with special needs limits our family adventures so everything they did that went above and beyond really was appreciated.

We did a company fishing trip with the osprey. Captain Amanda brought on board more fish than we…read moreknew what to do with. Great trip and will be a new yearly tradition for our company.

Sean, and his first mate Helena did an outstanding job of finding great fishing spots and making it…read morea very special day for my grandsons and the adults as well. I highly recommend port of call charters. They are the best of the best.

Professional and experienced captain. I don't have to look elsewhere. Four hours of tranquility…read more Less is more to say in this case. The memories speak for themselves. Thank u for making my 45 birthday a special one!! -Margarita

What a fantastic experience. We were randomly near Port Jeff for a few days and decided to go for a…read morerelaxing sail. I'm so glad we did. What a beautiful boat and equally rad experience. The captain, Brian, was super kind in setting us up and he knows his craft. His 1st mate was also really fun and let me help out when I felt like learning a bit. Worth the very reasonable price. These guys will be a stop every time we pass through, without question.

Captain Brian is truly the BEST !! If you are on Long Island…read moreyou need to sail the Ginny Marie !! Hands down the best experience my family has ever had !! We are already planning our return to the Ginny Marie !! Truly LOVED this experience !!!