I was on a bird watching trip. The boat was large enough for everyone to get seats. There were…read morequite a lot of covered areas where one could avoid the wind and rain. My trip was on a calm and sunny day where we had great views of the many birds and Lighthouses.

This is a nice ferry service out of Boothbay Harbor that goes to Monhegan Island. Takes a little…read morelonger to get to Monhegan on this ferry and the time on the island is a little shorter than the other ferries. But if you are staying near Boothbay Harbor it is much more convenient than the other ferries. We sat on top as it was a nice day and the ferry was not real crowded. Had drinks for purchase and decent restrooms on board. Overall a nice ferry ride to Monhegan Island.

What a fun way to spend the morning. On the Maine coast on a sail boat…read more Not much wind this morning but the crew took care of us. They did provide beverages while sailing. And to time to answer questions about the sights. They have opportunities for people or kids to help out with the ropes and pull the sails. It's two hours so plan ahead especially if you are thinking g about bringing kids. Remember you are close with 25 others not related to you. There is a toilet but believe deck so you have to navigate a ladder. Ordering tickets online was easy and they send you notifications via text and email. There is street parking but limited so plan ahead. Check in was easy and boarding was a breeze. But not enough of a breeze for sailing. Ha ha. Loved it!

What a great experience! I am so glad that my wife booked this trip for us. It was such a great…read moretime. The captain was great as was her first mate. She did a fantastic job sailing, having good conversation, and keeping things fun. She also knew a lot about sailboats in general and explained the differences in the other sailboats we passed. Lots of safety aboard and they do a great job having the visitors help with the needs of the boat. It was absolutely gorgeous that day and we could not have had better conditions to sail. Wind was good. Water was good. Times were good! We got to see a bunch of lighthouses and many wildlife too. All in all, a good way to spend a day on the water. They do sell booze if you want a drink. You only live once, do the things!! I would do it again in a heartbeat!! '26 - 32

PLEASE NOTE: This review is for their Audubon Puffin Cruise…read more This is a MUST DO experience in Maine. Despite living here most of my life, I'm not sure I had ever really seen puffins, so I was delighted to find there was a place in Boothbay offering tours (I guess I kind of assumed they were always much further up the coast). Cap'n Fish's Cruises family-friendly, accessible 2.5 hour long cruise to see the puffins on Eastern Egg Rock is a delight. The captain and the representative from the National Audubon Society do a fantastic job at pointing out any/all coastal wildlife that they see ("at your 6 o'clock there's a seal", "just flying by from your 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock are two puffins") from start to finish of the cruise. They also add facts about the islands and information about the lighthouses you'll pass, while adding a dash of local lore here and there too! You'll learn so, so much about the Audubon Society's work at re-establishing a puffin colony here in Maine, how they're helping other bird colonies around the world, and lots of information about Maine's seabirds. When you get to Eastern Egg Rock, they'll maintain a safe distance and circle twice so that way both sides of the boats can take pics. Some notes: 1) It's probably worth it to pay the extra 15% for priority boarding so you can pick the seat you want. Our cruise left at 10am, and by 9am the line was *enormous*. I didn't think I'd get to sit outside on the top of the boat (the seats are configured in two rows of four with an aisle down the center). 2) There are snacks and drinks for purchase. You can also bring your own food, but not your own beverages (unless it's a water bottle, I think). 3) Don't forget your sunscreen and sunglasses, well-fitting hats and a hoodie just in case it's cooler on the water (and, for the from-awayers: it's usually ten degrees cooler on the water). 4) I didn't need my ticket, I just gave them my name when I boarded. 5) The staff was EXCEPTIONAL: again, from start to finish, they were friendly, helpful, informative, patient. Really, really impressed! The whole thing was just a lovely experience.

Super must do - a 1 to 1/2 hour scenic cruise to partake whenever visiting Boothbay Harbor, ME…read more Unfortunately, do to a September arrival, did not view any parrafin birds nor ventured onto the Atlantic ocean for whale watching, but did expect to and saw seals, dolphins, seagulls, as well as three (3) famous lighthouses. Always best to sit on top deck and in the stearn (rear) for a 270° view throughout. However, remember to bring a hat, apply suntan lotion and depending on the temperature bring a windjacket.

Considering the quality of the experience, the delicious food, the excellent service & the…read morespectacular setting, this was quite the bargain! For $100 (cash or check only), you receive a 55-minute narrated boat tour, a bonafide Downeast feast (fish chowder, 1 lb. of steamers, 2 lobsters, corn on the cob, a baked potato, an onion, a hard-boiled egg, a large piece of blueberry cake & either coffee, tea, iced tea or water). You can purchase sodas ($2) or alcoholic beverages. We indulged in the light & tasty Cabbage Island Aide ($10), with Pinnacle blueberry vodka, pink lemonade & a splash of club soda garnished with Maine blueberries. Only cash is accepted for drinks and gift shop purchases. After finding a picnic table, either indoors or out, your server will take your drink order & bring your fish chowder. Shortly afterwards, the dinner bell will ring & you head down to the pit where the food is cooked to pick up your meal. Our delightful young server, Griffin, graciously offered to pick up our trays & bring them to our table. He remained attentive & solicitous the entire time we were there. We couldn't have asked for better service. There is a gratuity jar on each table. Tip generously! These kids do a fabulous job! We were also pleased that the two Moore brothers who have owned this family business for 38 years stopped by every table individually to ensure that all were having a good time. And at the end of the day, they stood on the dock waving as our boat left Cabbage Island. Such a gracious gesture! I'm looking forward to making this an annual event. Please be aware, though, that parking is expensive in Boothbay Harbor. There is metered street parking, if you can find an open spot, but be prepared to walk a distance to the ticket booth. Close by lot parking cost $50.

OMG, a great day. The Moore family has there clambake down perfectly. Each boat handles 180…read morepassengers. our trip today had 178 people. A perfect day of absolute precision. Food was awesome, views incredible. All help spot on Friendly, Young energetic kids High schoolers, college kids. A great way to spend the summers. Owners meet & greet everyone w/ one on one 1 chats. We met theMoore brothers & there sister Betty the baby of the family. a wonderful woman. 30,000 lobsters eaten per season 20,000 visitors. approximate40,000 medium eggs approximate 20,000 baked doo doos approximate 20,000 onions 20,000 blueberry cakes 20,000 ear of corn. tons of ice tea, soda& water An absolute feast. I can't believe I ate it all except for the egg & baked potato. My wife brought home 1 of her lobsters for me to have a sandwich tomorrow for lunch. Awesome wife Can't say enough of how great the excursion is. Don't forget to tip the kids. Personally I left $10.00 on my table . I think that was appropriate, at least I hope so. Cash only for the trip No credit cards Boothbay Harbor is an amazing place. On the ride into Boothbay there are approximately 150 flags or more attached to telephone polls saluting fallen soldiers. Very sobering y pictures show the rest. R

A phenomenal experience. Learned a ton about old school lobstering in Maine and saw Boothbay from a…read morenew vantage point. Best thing we did all week and well worth the price. Highly recommended

We booked this lobster boating tour months ago for my father's 70th birthday trip -- the main…read moreactivity he was excited about and something we were all looking forward to. We even confirmed the reservation just yesterday. We're staying at Spruce Point Inn and literally saw the boat leave this morning -- with a different group. We were told it was due to a new scheduling system, and that the other group's trip had been canceled the day before. But it's incredibly frustrating and hard to accept that our private charter, which had been booked far in advance, was the one that got bumped last minute. There was no meaningful apology. Just an offer to rebook us for tomorrow (when the weather looks terrible) or refund us. No real effort to make things right. This was supposed to be a highlight of our trip -- instead, it left us scrambling and disappointed on a very important and personal day. Totally unacceptable. I would not recommend trusting this company with your plans, especially if you're celebrating something meaningful.

This friendship sloop is one of the most fun trips out into the harbor in this small resort town…read more It is a replica of a lobster boat from pre-motorized days. The sailor we used to ride with died this past summer, so we can't speak for the skipper anymore (we are very sad to have lost this wonderful young man!!)!! He was great at giving anyone who asked for it; a ride to remember. He was a gifted sailor who could maneuver that boat between boats and buoys like noone's business! This smallish sailing vessel will give you the taste of sailing in Maine as it traces it's route to the outer harbor and back zigzagging between sailboats and lobsterboats. The sailors will tell you about the lobster business at the turn of the century, so it's an outting AND a history lesson.

We enjoyed our two hour sail on the Lazy Jack. The Lazy Jack is a beautiful, 70 year old schooner,…read more48 feet in length, and sails out of downtown Boothbay Harbor. My wife made us reservations online, easy to do and they take Paypal. We showed up at the dock 15 minutes before sailing and were welcomed by the staff. It was late in the season, and we were the only passengers on board. Sweet! Private cruise! We motored out of the harbor and up sails and away for Rams Island Light. Beautiful day, cool breeze and brilliant sunshine. Captain Joe at the wheel answered a few questions and was informative and engaging without burying us in a two hour prewritten spiel. Scenery was gorgeous, there were cormorants and gulls, lobster boats and a few other sailing vessels, spectacular, really. We had a great time. PS I am 6 foot 3 and was in no danger of being struck by the boom. The boat is easy enough to get on and off, and there is padded seating, and rope handrails. It is a sailboat however, not a whale watching barge, there might be some choppy water and sea spray. If you cant make it two hours without a toilet or a snack bar, try Cap'n Fish.

We had a wonderful 2 hour cruise with the captain and first mate very helpful and fun. The cruise…read moreis around the harbor and it was just enough time to enjoy the scenery. Wind did pick up so we sailed at 5 knots nicely for awhile. It was also much cooler on the water than on land, so a welcome relief. All the sails went up, and the small size of the schooner was perfect. This is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours on the water looking at all the shorelines with houses you would not normally see.

Had a great Sushi cruise with Captain Jordan Caron tonight I highly recommend getting a reservation…read morefor one of these cruises lots of options not just all fishing!!

From the owner: We are a private fishing charter company located in Boothbay Harbor. We offer some of the best…read morefishing action around! We have the most comfortable charter boat in the boothbay harbor region and we know how to catch fish and have a lot of fun, giving you the best experience we can.

I chartered a San Juan 21 from Tim for a week and had a delightful experience from start to finish…read more Tim is knowledgeable and helpful - I would recommend West Harbor Recreation for a charter of any duration. I hope to return again soon. Sailing in Booth Bay and Linekin Bay is most beautiful and relaxing. As one of my family members said "sailing here restores my soul".

Highly recommend! Reservations were easy, boat was great, price is more than fair. The owners are…read moregreat and very down to earth, very helpful with giving advice as to where to go for the most enjoyment. Very happy with the day these people made possible, thank you!