We booked Black Dog for a trip with out of town visitors. We did the 3/4 day trip and there were 5…read moreof us including two teenage boys. We went out about 20 miles, and found a spot where we caught haddock non-stop along with some pollock and a few cod (can't take cod with new regulations). While our guide got us started, we did more of the baiting and landing as we learned the techniques. On the return trip we stopped at Star Island while Raz, our guide, cleaned the fish. Back at Rye Harbor we all agreed it was a great day! We cooked some of the haddock that night for dinner and still have a lot in the freezer. All the fees are exactly as stated on the website. There is a $5 parking fee at Rye Harbor and a nice tip for the guide who knows where the fish are! Would definitely book with Black Dog again and highly recommend.

If you want to spend $500 to catch no fish and be treated poorly, then Black Dog Charters is your…read moreplace. We booked this charter for my son's 9th birthday. He loves fishing and was extremely excited. The boat not a typical private charter boat. It had nothing but a two foot slab of wood serving as a bench for two of the four of us to sit on (no sport fishing seats) and a 5-gallon pail for a bathroom (take note ladies). The captain (who was not the owner, Dwight, as anticipated) was nice enough. He took us from spot to spot to spot on our 1/2 day trip - not one fish. When my son became impatient after 3+ hours without a bite (rightfully so), the captain had us jig for bottom fish. One 4 inch fish was the catch of the day. No joke. Needless to say, we were extremely disappointed. What was more disappointing, however, is how we were treated when we called Dwight later that day. I called and left him a message, telling him how disappointed we were and asking if he could fit us in sometime later in the week - even for a few hours - so we could get a fish for my son. Naturally, he never returned my call. When we called back 2 days later, he was abrasive and absolutely refused to take us out again or refund any portion of the fee. It was not how a dissatisfied customer expects to be treated and was very unpleasant. The website for Black Dog promises "When you've finished your day at sea you'll have a fridg [sic] full of the best fish!" Not only did we not have a fridge full, we didn't even get one single fish. While we understand that fishing can be hit or miss, the fact that we got zero fish coupled with the lousy and unprofessional treatment we received when we requested a reasonable accommodation left us with an awful taste in our mouths. Unfortunately, that taste was not the taste of fresh fish . . .

Great 1 hour long tour. Easy, but interesting. Nice tour that I would do again. Great for kids,…read moreadults, and teens.

This Gundalow boat trip was so much fun. We had great weather and scenery. The captain and crew…read morewere awesome. Friendly, personable and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about New Hampshire history. They allow passengers to participate in raising and lowering the sail. Photo opts at the wheel. Would love to do this trip again. Really like that they allow you to bring drinks and a lunch/snacks. Makes for a wonderful addition to any day spent in Portsmouth

If you're even thinking about booking a private yacht charter out of Portsmouth, stop scrolling and…read morebook Northern Tide Yacht Charter--now. Seriously. From the moment we stepped aboard, it felt like we were stepping into a New England summer dream. Captain Erich is the kind of guy you want at the helm--not just because he knows these waters like the back of his hand (he does), but because he's one of the most genuine, chill, and welcoming people you'll ever meet. He made everyone from our sea-loving aunt to our boat-shy nephew feel completely at ease. The boat? Absolutely pristine. Comfortable, classy, and outfitted with everything you need for the perfect day on the water. We cruised past lighthouses, hidden coves, and picture-perfect coastline while sipping drinks and soaking up the sun--and Erich filled us in on all the coolest local history and nautical facts without ever sounding like a tour guide. It felt like we were hanging out with a friend who just happens to be a top-tier captain. Whether you're looking for a relaxing sunset sail, a family day on the water, or a romantic cruise, this is the experience you want. Portsmouth is beautiful from the shore--but it's stunning from the deck of this boat. 10/10 recommend. 100%. Don't even hesitate.

Beautiful day trip and friendly crew, happy to accommodate our questions and explore our interests…read more Recommended for family and friends.

We had a great time on the boat with Captain Jon. He is very knowledgeable, about the area and…read moreabout the fishing/lobster'ing, and he is very friendly. Our trip was customized to fit our family's needs and everyone enjoyed themselves. I would highly recommend!

Wow, what a fantastic experience! I highly recommend Captain Jon for an amazing boating trip. He…read morewas so knowledgeable about Maine and everything around us. He gave us a really wonderful, informational tour of the area. Aside from all of the information he provided, he was very personable and created a great experience for us aboard. We all felt very safe the whole time and saw some really cool things along the way!

We were seated having lunch at the Oar House when we noticed that a harbor cruise was sailing next…read moreto our dining location. I checked online and was happily surprised that there was room for their next sailing. The check-in process was easy after booking our tickets online. We went to the booth and they handed us our tickets. Boarding was also an easy process and soon we were sailing away. We chose to sit on the left of the boat to have more of a shaded area during our 4 PM sailing. It turned out to be perfect as many of the landmarks happened to be on the left side of the boat. We were also able to see the ones mentioned on the right when the boat turned around as we chose not to get up from our seats during the 1 hour and 15 minutes of sailing. It was a super pleasant day as we enjoyed being out on the water and listened to great commentary. There was a lot of history and general information that was super interesting. Staff was super nice and helpful. This was a great way to end a beautiful day in Portsmouth!

This was a very pleasant water tour of Portsmouth harbor. A good thing to do on a 90degree day!…read more We learned some things about an area we've driven through a hundred times. Would recommend! We parked in the nearby parking garage on a Thursday midmorning, which was easy with plenty of parking.

I've always wanted to go out to the Isles of Shoals and last summer, we took a trip out there with…read morethe Isles of Shoals Steamship Company. One of the crew members was a marine biology student at UNH and she sat with my daughters (ages 6 and 8) and a few of the other children onboard during the boat ride and talked to them about different marine animals, patiently answered their questions, etc. That alone was worth the trip. But it was also really great to tour Star Island, including the tiny (and sad) cemetaries. Even being chased by a mother sea gull (we were warned!) was part of the great experience.

Wow! So I lived in Kittery Point from aged 9 to 18 and visited the area frequently thereafter. I…read moreremember going to the Isles of Shoals with neighbors via boat as a a kid, but as an adult, wow, what a treasure this area is! The marina and boat were easy to find and a pretty little drive from where we were staying in downtown Portsmouth. We had bought tickets online for the Isles Tour and Star Island Walkabout, and checked in easily. The ride out to the islands was relaxing and informative. Also, they sold water, snacks and BEER on the ride over and back! Lots of great information during the ride over and a perfect amount of time to wander about once we got there, after the short but informative walking tour. We loved that we were done by 2ish after an 11ish start, so we still had a lot of time to relax and explore the area. HIGHLY recommended for visitors and locals alike! WOOHOO, FIVE STARS, AS GOOD AS IT GETS.

Amazing personality, experience and fun while fishing with Tidewater. The owner, Bob, is not only…read moregracious and courteous- he knows his fishing! He took us out many times last summer and we cannot wait to go out again for summer 2013. We went out both alone and with a group of our friends for a little day trip. I highly suggest giving it a shot when you are looking for an adventure! Right off Kittery Point- easy to find. They have a facebook page for more info and pictures: www.facebook.com/tidewatercharterservices

This Is My First Time With This Company. The Crew Was…read moreFriendly And Accommodating. I Am Looking Forward To Going Out Again On Eastman's Next Year.

On this vessel, their family & Friend's WILL come first! With them taking up well over 50 % of the…read moreseating & table's in the galley! On the way out to the fishing grounds Their were kids that I know where cold, with no escape from the weather god's! Also, Do not talk to any of the 2 women (Susan &,or Nichole) that were from their side of their family! As far as Susan, she took a simple hi into I was trying to pick her up!!!!!!I Are you freaking kidding me???? I always try to be nice to people, Instead I got Nichole wanted to know why am I fishing on my spot that I paid for! & on top of it all to try to intimidate me!!! The only thing I did wrong was giving them a $100. tip! Just an FYI, I was out the day before on a day trip! Non of this happened! it was bumpy but a nice day! ***********Just remember, their are other fishing charters, party boats! DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MYSTAKE THAT I Did!

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

Ended up catching no fish after catching a couple mackerel for three hours and 30 minutes. We…read moregrabbed our rods and got absolutely nothing. After about two hours. He decided to give up by going past the bridge near the dock turned off his engine and lettuce fish there for absolutely nothing biggest waste of $800.

Great Guy second time fishing with captain Roland in a week…read morecan't wait to go again.....