We spent an amazing day on the lake celebrating our father's 90th birthday…read more Can't speak highly enough about the kindness and helpfulness of the ownership and staff at Echo Bay Marina! Exceptional. Thank you for making our celebration so successful!

Horrible business with rude employees…read more - Initially I came by and they said I could start my reservation at 12:00PM. - I passed a 15 min course to learn that the boat is actually unavailable due to weather; - the guy at the cashier said -- "I'm uncomfortable putting you on a boat because there is an upcoming storm coming" - come back at 3pm. - I called them multiple times between 1:30-2:30 to find out if the weather is ok to rent a boat or not - nobody answered - at 345 a very angry man called me and demanded that I pay for the boat a full price. Very dishonest practice of doing business. Horrible cancelation policy and borderline fraudulent enterprise. I lost $300 despite being told by an employee that it's unsafe for me to take a boat tour: I'll be reporting them to multiple government agencies and will be seeking remedies. Very unfair and dishonest. Avoid at all cost.

Can't emphasize enough how good Connor and his team were for this trip. We were here on a boys…read moreweekend and booked a 4 hour experience for all watersports. Connor was flexible and even shifted around the day when we had bad weather. On the actual boat, he is a consummate pro who both hung with our group but was able to give invaluable instruction on how to actually do the water sports. The boats were high end and prices were very reasonable. Can't recommend them enough.

Retuned for a visit to Lake Candlewood after 25+ years away and my wife and I wanted to get out on…read moreour favorite lake again. Connor and Ray were great to go out with and get some surfing pointers. Connor gave me some 360 instruction and I almost landed my first one, closer than ever. Also helped my wife with her carving. Ray is a better driver than me despite being a college kid! Highly recommended!

Great place I originally went there for service work on my boat. The service department is like no…read moreother, they are knowledgable/professional and their rates are very reasonable. I am very meticulous about who works on my things and they are spot on after pulling and reinstalling my motor to replace the defective part there was not a spot of grease, oil or dirt. After touring the grounds we joined as members and are now going on our sixth season. Just a wonderful place to enjoy your summer weekends or weekdays. I can't wait for the 2014 boating season to begin.

Honestly couldn't be happier. We bought a Cobalt and became members this year. Customer service is…read moreimpeccable and our sales person, Chris Perry, was extremely knowledgeable and fantastic to work with. Plan on being here for years to come.

Our family went out for a two hour lake trip with Ian. The pontoon boat was clean and comfortable…read more Captain Ian was friendly and professional. We had a great time touring the lake as well as doing some tubing. One member of our group has mobility issues and he was able to access the boat via the ramp and dock. A great time was had by all.

From the owner: Come experience the lakelife this summer on beautiful Bantam Lake (primary location) in the…read moreLitchfield foothills and Candlewood Lake* (limited availability) . We offer private watersports instruction in multiple disciplines such as wake boarding, wake surfing, waterskiing, and tubing in addition to lake tours & kids day camp! All ages and availability levels are welcome with room for up to 10 guests onboard. Captain, equipment, and fuel included so you can focus on fun!

We had a great experience with Bassman Fishing Tours! Jed is an attentive and knowledgeable guide…read more He made the day fun for all and all four of us caught some nice fish. His boat is very clean, has plenty of seating and runs exceptionally well. Jed was on time, efficient and gave us a clear description of the game plan before we left the dock. The bait he selected was exactly what the fish were biting on that day and we did not run out as Jed would replace bait if it looked like they were not lively enough. He consistently repositioned the boat as he called out the depth of the bottom and how deep we should be fishing. In short, if you want to ensure you will catch fish and enjoy your time doing so, Jed at Bassman Fishing Tours is your man.

We booked a charter this past weekend with Jed at Bassman Tours. It was an absolutely fantastic…read moreexperience! Jed was super personable and great to fish with. He was knowledgable and had us catching a TON of fish! I would highly recommend Bassman Fishing Tours if you're looking to have a great day on the water.

My boyfriend and I went for a mini vacation in Norwalk, CT and I booked the Sunset Harbor…read moreLighthouse Tour which we went on this past Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30, on 8/10/25. This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip! Captain John and Charlie were great and all the passengers aboard had a great time! We passed three lighthouses-Peck Ledge LH, Sheffield Island LH and Green's Ledge LH. Charlie, co-captain of Captain John, had just toured the inside of Green's Ledge LH the day before which is listed on Airbnb for $6,000! He went around the ship showing everyone the floor plan. It especially exciting to be on the Long Island Sound and to see the red and white towers from Northport, since I live on Long Island!! We were able to see several different viewpoints of the sunset and osprey nests as well. Definitely recommend to residents of Norwalk AND tourists alike!

What a treat! If you live in the area, you need to put this on your summer to-do list. I've lived…read morein the area for five years but didn't learn about this cruise until this summer. Be warned, book tickets online and in advance. They sold out for day/time we wanted to take the cruise, but there were 20 tickets still available the night before. Plan accordingly. We arrived for a 3:30 cruise on a beautiful August afternoon. The cruise seemed to be full, and there was a mix of couples and families on the boat. The boat ride is smooth and relaxing. The boat staff was offering a "guided" tour, but it was tough to hear, so I gave up trying and just enjoyed the experience of being out on the water. The boat ride is about 30 - 40 minutes each way. You won't get wet, at least we didn't, and there are enough seats/room for everyone. Once you arrive at the island, you have about 1.5 hours to explore. They have a guided lighthouse tour, a small concession stand, a small beach (not one that you would lay out at, so no need to bring a suit), volleyball courts, nature trails, etc. This entire experience is set up to be calm and relaxing. There isn't too much to do on the island, but that's kind of the point. You are only there for 1.5 hours, and there's no way you can get that bored in that period. Just unwind and take in the scenery for a few minutes, it will clear your mind. They offer limited food at the concession stand, but you can always bring your own snacks as well. Next time, I will bring a few snacks for us, especially since our trip was over dinner time. The bugs - BEWARE. They don't spray for mosquitos, and as a result, they are everywhere. I didn't know bugs would be a problem in advance, but the cruise provides spray upon arrival for free! I brought my own SPF, but they also provided that as well. The staff is lovely and do anything they can to make your experience as pleasant as possible. This is the perfect low-key day trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone in the area.

What a fun time! Captain Frank and Erin were such great hosts to our very first expedition on the…read morenew Stamford Pedal Cruise. The name of the boat is the Pier Pressure II. I have been on the Milford Pedal Cruise before and both are just a super fun way to get together with a group of 22 of your friends and have a great time on the water. Here are some things you'll need to know: The Pier Pressure II is Stamford's only pedal powered party boat operated on Stamford Harbor and goes out into the Long Island Sound. It's a 90 minute excursion that is perfect for corporate outings and team building, as well as office, bachelorette, family, friends and birthday celebrations. It fits 26 guests at 12 pedaling stations & benches, a bar table, coolers, has a bluetooth stereo and also a bathroom. Private Cruises begin at $749 and Public Cruises are sold by the ticket, starting at $55, and seat up to 22 passengers. Guests do tip the Captain & First Mate since they rely on it to pay their bills. Suggested tip for Private Cruises: $200-300 and $10-15 per person for Group Cruises. BYOB! Drinks - beer, wine, hard seltzers, ciders, canned cocktails and the like are suggested. Please avoid bringing glass on board. Only guests 21 years of age or older may bring or consume alcoholic beverages. Don't forget some water. Bring Ice - they do not provide ice :) Bing Snacks - keep in mind it can be breezy on the boat. Cups, utensils, plates, napkins, etc - we do not carry these onboard, so please bring what you need and consider bringing reusable items to help the environment and reduce trash. Depending on the time of year and weather, don't forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, rain poncho or jacket. It does get cooler on the water- so bring a hoodie :) Lastly- free parking can be found at the Harbor Point Garage at 855 Pacific Street, Stamford, CT 06902 located between Washington Blvd & Harbor Point Rd. Other parking options include street parking and the lot at 200 Washington Blvd. They highly encourage using Uber, Lyft & taxi services, as well as the Metro North Train, a 15 min walk to the meeting location. Their waiting area is located at 1 Harbor Point Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 down the steps and under the blue canopy. You'll see Pedal Cruise signs along the way. Staff will let you and your group down to the boat through a locked gate when the boat is ready for boarding. Please do not enter through the gate without a Pedal Cruise staff member since it is private property. Cheers and have the best time! We sure did!

From the owner: Sip, Cheer & Chill on the water on Stamford’s only pedal powered party boat operated on the…read moreglistening Stamford Harbor and out into the Long Island Sound for groups of up to 26 people! This relaxing 90 minute excursion is perfect for corporate outings and team building, as well as office, bachelorette, family, friends and birthday celebrations. Our custom crafted boat fits 26 guests at 12 pedaling stations & benches, a bar table, coolers, blue tooth stereo and even has a bathroom! Locations in both Milford and Stamford, CT!

I've been a boat owner for 25 years, have had 4 boats three of them wakeboard/wakesurf. Two…read moreMalibu's and a Mastercraft. I bought my 2019 Malibu M235 at the end of the season never taking ownership until spring of 2021. I knew nothing about this marina as they didn't have it when I had my last Malibu. My friend had owned this particular boat I was about to purchase so I knew its history. While in negotiation on the price I'm told to transfer the warranty was $1,500, during the negotiation the owner Jim Virgintino told his sales guy to just keep the warranty under my friend who was the previous owner and any repairs needed would be run that way. Shady but ok, as long as he put that in the sale paperwork which he did I had no issues with this. Storage was of course included since I was not taking ownership until next spring. When spring came around I'm told my boat will need two batteries. My friend had told me the boat was having an issue draining the batteries and upon buying it I was told the issue was taken care of and new batteries were put in the boat. After discussing this with the service manager I'm told Jim Virgintino would speak to me. I came to the marina to detail my boat and was approached by Jim. He said to me that he never said new batteries were put in the boat and that "I bought a used boat" Now, I never even took possession of this so he sold me a boat that didn't run. I explained to him I was not happy with how this relationship was starting out and started to walk away when he agreed to pay for one of the two batteries. (so kind) Considering this was well over a $100K purchase I was really dumbfounded by his snark attitude. A few weeks after being on the lake the boat stopped working, and we were stranded. Guess what, battery issue. Called the marina and was told, "bring it over and they will take a look at it, not we will come to get you. I have a disabled boat with something they were supposed to have fixed and they don't come out and service? Their mechanic even lives in my community! "Our insurance does not allow us to do that I'm told" This marina is selling $250K boats and provide no service should you break down on a lake they are on. Unheard of. When I bought my boat previous boat from Eco Bay they came to my dock picked up and dropped off, that's what you expect when you buy a $100K plus boat. Unfortunately, my nightmare didn't end there. Since my boat needed service and my friend that bought his new Malibu boat was having major issues Malibu corporate was asking Brookfield Bay why there was two warranty work on two separate boats still owned by the same person and they tried to make me now pay to put the warranty in my name. Are you kidding me? It was part of my contract! They had to bite to bullet and transfer it at their cost. My last straw was when I dropped my boat off for winter storage on Oct 15, 2020, There were a few small things that needed to be fixed that was under warranty, their service manager walked around the boat with me and had me pull it into a slip. 3 months later I get a call from the service manager that the bow of the boat had been damaged. The damage was caused because they failed to move the boat and left it there most likely for months and over time the bow was hitting the dock. Of course, they would not take the blame, even though when it was dropped off their service manager walked around the boat with me. Clearly, they were negligent. Over $7K in damage. My insurance went up $400 because of their negligence. Jim Virgintino likes to boast how successful he is, in many cases loves to hear himself talk as pointed out by another review here, his ego is that of Donald Trump and in a flutter of emails we have exchanged over the year he knows little about customer service. Jim is right and you as a customer are wrong on every level. I have since sold my boat and moved back to Eco Bay which knows how to serve its customers. I feel sorry for the rest of the staff that works at Brookfield Bay because they seem like nice people but when directed by Jim Virgintino they have to follow his swindling guidance and customers get screwed. Photos show damage to boat and their dock which is claimed never happened there.

Was disappointed that after 15 years of bringing my boat to this marina, I had a bad experience…read morewith the owner. He went on and on about how inconvenient it was for me to bring my boat down unannounced, like I did every year, to the "Yacht Club." I only wanted it de-winterized, but after his long lecture, we parted ways. The trouble with giving long-term customers a reason to defect is that they learn what else is out there. After a 3-minute google search, I found someone who was happy to come to service my boat both better and cheaper. Jim Mac in service was always polite and professional. Kath behind the desk was always cheerful and efficient. Sorry to go, but I won't be treated that way.

similar (but better) experience to others. I should have read the Yelp reviews first. I rented a…read moreboat from Echo Bay one day and from Gerard's the next. The people at Gerard's were more on top of stuff, but also seemed to be looking to charge for stuff. I had no problems with them trying to charge me for anything but the boat itself was much worse than the one I got at Echo Bay. I will only rent from Echo Bay when I come back.

Last year our Bennington Pontoon has motor issues. Went…read morealmost entire summer without it because Echo Bay couldn't get to us even though we had always serviced through them. Gerards got it fixed for us and delivered it at the start of boating season this year. Great service and staff!