We had a great lobster tour experience with Captain Tom. We learned a lot about lobsters, Maine,…read moreand about the lobster fishing industry. The tour length was the perfect amount of time made you feel like you had a great time but didn't make you feel like it's taking all day. Highly recommend trying out Finestkind and checking out Barnacle Billy's after for some lobster

My wife, friends and I went on this cruise today for the first time. The location was convenient,…read moreparking was exorbitantly expensive, the cost of the boat ride was rather expensive per person ($42) the waiting area was nice, the employees were friendly, the seating was adequate, the boat was nicely painted and clean, the sound system's volume was not loud enough (I couldn't hear half of what the guy said during the boat ride), there was a restroom on board, they served beverages on board, what I could hear of the boat announcer was interesting, the overall service was good, and the boat route included many key points of interest.

This was our second time with Silverlining. Once again it did not disappoint. Captain Jack and Mike…read morewere the best. It has the look and feel of being on a friend's sailboat. I would recommend this to anyone just looking to chill with "friends".

It's going to be hard to put into words what a great experience we had while sailing on the silver…read morelining cruise. First the boat is a museum piece, if you love sailboats this is what all sailboats should measured against. We left the dock and your on this beautiful boat and the captain is yelling you the history of the boat and the what's we were in and the next thing you know your in the Atlantic sailing. The boat is so smooth and stable you can't believe the boat is heeling over. I own a sailboat, this was one of the best days of sailing I have ever experienced! I would highly recommend sailing the Silver lining when in Perkins cove Maine

On the annual Maine vacation my family takes, my husband and I decided on a whim to go sailing. We…read moreare huge fans of all things sail, we have a tiny boat ourselves and love to go out on huge boats we have no chance of owning ourselves. While the trip left early (we found ourselves scratching our heads, standing on the dock twenty minutes early), the mistake was an honest one and the boat turned around to pick us up. Once we actually boarded things were off to a good start! I loved that they didn't crowd the boat- we've been on a couple trips on other vessels where every last spot gets taken and you find yourself making serious body contact with strangers. Yes, there was the usual older gentleman sailing aficionado type that wanted to make sure everyone onboard knew how much of a sailing expert he was, but eventually even he settled in... The captain of The Gift is personable and interesting and very chill. There was no need to force conversation, but he was ready with a story, cool facts and answers to questions whenever needed. A couple of people got sick, and the crew was very considerate first pretending not to notice for privacy's sake and then offering water. One thing to note is that the protocol for this sail trip seems to be going out on the water and kind of wandering around. This isn't a trip that happens in the same exact routine way, five times a day, every day of the year. I think this is a great feature, but if you're looking for memorized facts about the coast and one set route of touristy sightseeing, this isn't the trip for you. This one is just about hitting the water and enjoying the wind!

I wish zero stars was an option, as my family had a horrible experience. There were no positive…read moreaspects, but most importantly, the sail is run in an unsafe, irresponsible manner. The boat is small and shabby, and there's insufficient comfortable seating, which meant that some of our party had to be uncomfortably perched on the side of the boat. We couldn't hear anything the entire sail, although we were told we didn't miss much) and for one person, this included the quietly mentioned instructions to move our feet before we turned. Why this wasn't explained loudly before we even left the cove, is beyond me. This led to him almost being pulled off the boat, and with a terrible rope burn that required medical treatment. The "crew" could not have been less concerned, and expressed nothing but annoyance. Even if this had not occurred, the sail would have been painfully boring if we weren't all trying not to vomit from the rough waves. We sailed straight out, straight back in, and then repeated. There truly couldn't have been less effort put in to the experience. Bottom line, if you value safety and competence, avoid this boat at all costs.

Great experience...we did an afternoon sail, which was great. . Loved our cruise...boat was great…read moreand loved the small group experience. Very relaxing and the crew was informative and really knowledgeable. Would highly recommend...you won't be disappointed.

Beautiful afternoon on the water! So relaxing, would highly recommend to anyone visiting town…read more Amazing captain and crew, very knowledgeable and friendly. Perfect way to spend a summer afternoon!

We went on a private lobster boat tour of the bay including seeing the beautiful lighthouses and…read morewildlife of Maine. They also provided binoculars and blankets if needed. We had a great afternoon on the water. The staff was absolutely wonderful and down to earth. I highly recommend Casco Bay Custom Charters.

I highly recommend Casco Bay Custom Charters…read more We sailed with them for a special family event in July 2020. We gathered to release our father's ashes at sea. The team we worked with to plan the event were flexible with our plans including location, departure, and the actual release. They provided helpful information about purchasing a biodegradable urn and how to structure our minimal program - especially as we had young children participating (ages 4-11). They will work with you to create your ideal experience.

This wonderful company boasts a high percentage rate for seeing whales, and they made it happen!…read moreThis is the way to do whale watching. The crew knows the areas where the whales feed, and when they see the spout or breach or any indication of whale activity, the boat can quickly go to them. You can't get that on a large whale watching boat packed with people. We were able to follow a pair of Humpback whales for an hour, and ended up seeing two additional ones on our tour. An added bonus was Boon island and the seals!

Great experience! Make sure to read the details of the meeting point ahead of time, since the bar…read moreaddressed suggested is several storefronts down from where you need to be. The email is helpful. The boat is comfortable and the crew did an amazing job of circling each point of interest both ways, and making sure folks on the "good" side stayed seated so everyone could see at all times. The speed of the boat is amazing. Really a fun experience. You will be reminded to tip MANY times, just FYI.

An ad randomly popped up on Facebook and I decided to purchase this as a Christmas gift for my…read morehusband. We flew up from Pittsburgh and had an amazing time. What a great evening on the sunset wine and sail with an extremely knowledgeable sommelier. We highly recommend this for anyone visiting the Portland area. We tasted 5 wines and received a charcuterie box as well. We now want to travel to Fort Lauderdale to say we did both locations!

This was my third time on the Frances. It's one of my favorite wine sails of all time. Every time I…read morecome back to my #1 vacation spot of Portland, this is where I book first. The host was different and I was a bit irritated by the amount of her narrative/talking but otherwise we had fun. The little box of snacks was okay. On precious sails, I recall getting a glass tray where you can hook your wine glass and they'll give you cheese on there to enjoy. I preferred back in the days and am hoping this was just a slight glitch bc I'm still coming back! One of my best memories there.

Top notch experience! They are very well organized from the instructions you receive after…read moreregistering to the check-in process and parking for $5 for the duration of your trip. It was great that it was a live narration rather than a recording. So many interesting facts along the way. We took the shoals island tour that included 1 hour at Star Island. The option to take a 1/2 hour tour or explore on your own for about an hour was available. Plenty of time to look around. Snacks and drinks available in boats are affordable or you can bring your own snacks. Overall a great experience.

We paid for a steam boat but bc some company bought the steam boat for the night, they crammed us…read moreon the boat from jaws. Same price. If they say challenger, don't book. It's a tiny boat with limited seating. It looks like a fishing boat.

I reached out to MMS to look at my Raymatine Evolution EV100 autohelm. I had been trying to get it…read moretuned in for the several years. Mike was very responsive, great communication and had it fixed in no time. If you have electronics work to be done on your boat, MMS is the place to call.

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