Tiki Hut Boats is so much fun! With wonderful hosts Capt…read moreScott and Karen, the time aboard had smooth sailing, pretty views, great music and delicious drinks! Definitely will book another trip!

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.

cool place beautiful…read morenice people, professionals willing to help organized, breezy what's not to love

Wow! Truly amazing sales experience with Brian, buying a Scout 175. Friendly, attentive,…read moreknowledgeable, and willing to "go the extra mile" to make sure we were happy with our purchase. I look forward to getting our new boat serviced with a facility that is spot-on clean, spacious, and professional. I really can't recommend this marina any higher...if I could, I would! If you're in the market for a new boat, Scout is definitely worth the time to check out. We couldn't be more pleased.

Excellent place to have your boat on a mooring!! All of the people here, staff and members have…read morebeen so friendly and make you feel welcome!! Originally only booked for 1 night and ended up extending my stay for 6 nights!! Once I am back in the area I will absolutely be back and won't even try any other places!!

great location. bit overpriced. nice service and employees. convenient. doesn't seem as snooty as…read moreother yacht clubs can get.

The crew and staff were terrific! We enjoyed our sunset cruise on the Finback. There were about 40…read morepeople but it was not crowded. It was a beautiful night! I am looking forward to other cruises.

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.

Great activity for families or large groups. We were 10; small children, parents, and grandparents…read more It was very enjoyable for all ages. The Captain, did a great job of teaching us about the Essex River, but also NOT talking and letting us experience the river. They really get that part right. It is beautiful, fun, educational, and accessible.

If you are looking for a loud, rowdy "Booze Cruise" then this is definitely for you…read more When I purchased tickets the website clearly advertised a relaxing, scenic boat cruise with bird watching and some narration of the history of the area. Perfect for my elderly family members birthday. Imagine my surprise when a large group of intoxicated people showed up and ruined the entire experience for everyone on board. They continued to drink throughout the tour making it even more intolerable. At one point two of the drunk men stumbled over to where I was sitting for a "better view." They got so close that I was pinned against the boat and one of their friends had to intervene. The captain however, did not intervene. I observed him being tipped by this group which gave him incentive to turn a blind eye to their behavior. I wanted to address all of this at the time but did not want to make a scene in front of my family. Furthermore, I would've had to complain to the captain right in front of the drunk people which would leave me open to retaliation. I did reach out to the company the next day via email and outlined everything that took place. I received an email back a few days later from the captain denying that anything happened. No apology, no compensation of any kind. He had total disregard for the safety of everyone else on board who had their experience ruined. One last note to put things in perspective. I work at a night club. I deal with intoxicated people all the time and have a high tolerance. This behavior was unacceptable and unreasonable, especially since all of their advertising leads you to believe this will be a peaceful experience.

Awesome experience all the way around! Great crew, beautiful boat - amazing history. This is a…read moremust-do experience.

A beautiful boat + a friendly crew = an amazing time and a perfect evening with Captain Zach, Nico,…read moreand Tom.

The tour was great! The captain and his son were fun and knowledgeable, and very patient with our…read morenine year old's many questions. The boat was very comfortable and I appreciate that there was a roof covering the seating area to keep us out of the sun. Highly recommend this for ages 9-89.

This IS the thing to do when visiting Gloucester! Caught the first boat out Saturday, about 9 of…read moreus onboard. Owner pointed out boats, historical spots, points of interest, lively old salt with lots of stories. $10 paid onboard with 3 stops, hop on/hop off all day. What a way to see the harbor, learn some history of the port, brush up on nautical terms, points of interest on shore, and be entertained!! Such a value! Very fun & don't forget to get a picture with Cathy. Captain Patrick was entertaining with stories and landmarks, slowed down so we could see Wicked Tuna taping a show. Talked about fishermen bringing in their catch to the auction, very informative. First mate, Decklin did a poetry reading, very dramatic, well done. Well worth the $10!!

Two years in and I don't have a single regret! Eric and his team are the best and treats all my…read morefamily and friends like his family and friends. He helped me learn to navigate the boats and has made every trip amazing. As you can see from the pictures we've been on the water A LOT. It's been a fantastic investment and one that is much more affordable than buying, storing and maintaining my own boat. The Danversport Marina is in a great location for exploring the North Shore of Boston. Imagine driving into the Marina and a sparkling clean boat awaits you. After spending a beautiful, sunny day on the water, return the boat to Eric and he takes care of the rest. Just jump in your car and head home. It does not get better than this. And talk about flexible? Bring the kids! Bring the dog! Bring your friends! Go fishing! Love lighthouses? There are dozens! Want to swim? Dive right in. What are you waiting for? The boats are cleaned, gassed up, and ready for you and your loved ones to have the most memorable summer. Give Eric a call.

I've had a fantastic experience with Carefree Boat Club. The club itself is conveniently located,…read moreoffers a great selection of boats to choose from, and has multiple locations allowing you to get some variety. Eric the owner of truly a gentleman, and was absolutely excellent to work with.

Was going to get a Ray Marine and Seth talked me into a Garmin. So glad he did. Easy to use and…read moreworks just great. Could not have had two better people work on my boat. Seth and his son are the best!

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!

I had mentioned to hubby that I wanted to take a local cruise on a sailing ship. Not too long…read moreafter that, he noticed the ticket booth for Fame right on Pickering Wharf. They were closed, but he noted the website, and we checked it out. Not long after they opened for the season, he went to talk to Melissa at the ticket booth, who told him all about it. We were in! I booked us on a sunset cruise for June 24. We kept watching the weather during the day, and there were showers and downpours even as we ate dinner at Sea Level Oyster Bar. Fortune favored us, however, as the skies cleared just before the 5:00 cruise returned. We boarded with about ten other people, and we set off from the dock right on schedule. The Captain and crew told us about the Fame of Salem and the boatyard where she was built. The views were amazing, and once we got away from the dock, the crew asked for volunteers to help hoist sails! Hubby and I each helped, and the feel of the wind in my hair, as we started to pick up speed was awesome! Another couple on board got engaged during the cannon fire ceremony. It was sooo cool to be a part of that moment with them. Drinks and snacks are available on board, and paying was easy (we used Venmo.) The sunset views were breathtaking. There were great views around the harbor of homes and other boats. We will definitely do this again and are looking into doing a private charter for the end of the season!

Had a blast on the Schooner on the 4th. There is some historical information provided and a little…read morebit of story telling without taking away from the scenery. There was a nice breeze on the water on the day I went and we were able to use the sails for pretty much the entire cruise. Capt Mike is great, as is his crew although I forgot their names. I passed on the refreshments as they seemed overpriced based on those around me that did get them, but otherwise it was blast. Been on a handful of cruises in the area, and this is the first one that fired a cannon, so that was a fun experience.