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Chatham Boat Tours

Chatham Boat Tours

5.0(7 reviews)
0.1 mi

Loved everything about this tour. Capt. Tom and Helaine are wonderful and welcoming hosts. They let…read moreyou design your cruise based on your interests. We went out for 2.5 hours and had lovely encounters with seals, pulled a lobster pot, and learned a lot about the Cape. Highly Recommend!

If I could give Tom and Helaine ten stars, it still wouldn't be enough. A group of friends and I…read moretook a Bachelorette Weekend Trip to the Cape in September of 2017, all six of us agreed that this was our FAVORITE part. We researched several charters in the area and theirs was the most reasonably priced-and I am not convinced anyone could have given us a better experience. Being from the south, we weren't sure what to expect, and we were blown away by the afternoon we spent with Tom and Helaine. The day before our charter, they actually cancelled it because the weather wasn't going to be great. When we woke up the next day, the forecast had changed so we called to ask if they would consider taking us out after all-they were so excited to hear from us and emphatically agreed! As we entered the Nantucket sound, Captain Tom spotted some seals and brought us in for a closer look. As we idled, the seals swam and played feet away from us!!! Amazing! When the bride-to-be got cold, Helaine zipped her up in one of Captain Tom's heavy duty jackets-this is just one example of the continued kindness and hospitality they showed us on the charter. When we reached the traps, Captain Tom and Helaine patiently taught us what to do, and we hooked and pulled the traps from the water all on our own! We left with eight (huge) lobsters and an experience we will never forget. Going out on a charter with Chatham Boat Tours was so much more than a touristy experience. I felt like Tom and Helaine invited us into their lives, and enjoyed sharing the experience with us as much as we enjoyed them. They treat their customers like family, they catered to us specifically, and Helaine even sent us off with two sticks of butter, cups to melt it in, lobster crackers, and some freshly baked potatoes! So sweet, above and beyond! I encourage anyone considering taking a lobster charter in the area to give these amazing people your business. (I can't stress enough how wonderful Tom and Helaine are!!!) Their friendliness and eagerness to make sure we had the best time possible was what made this so special for us. You will not leave disappointed! Thank you Tom and Helaine for everything!!

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Monomoy Island Ferry

Monomoy Island Ferry

4.2(15 reviews)
1.2 mi

First of all, we were looking for something that wouldn't take all day like the whale watch cruises…read moredo, and as I got to choose the activity, I chose seal watching. I was on this tour about 20 years ago prior to the reappearance of the sharks and wanted to see if there would be a noticeable difference in the population. We made our reservation online a couple days before our trip (so easy) so it was easy peasy once we showed up. They were very good with communication as our trip was moved up to an earlier time and they let us know promptly. Knowing the area we weren't worried about getting lost and being late for the cruise but if you aren't familiar with the cape don't worry, it's super easy to find. We showed up at the requested time and were quickly boarded. It was a brisk cape day but if you NOT a polar beast (like me) and you go off season you will want to remember that it gets chillier on a boat steering into the wind than it will be on shore....dress appropriately. We started off and the captain gave all safety instructions as well as some points to notice as we pulled out of the harbor. It is a bit of a trek to Monomoy island from the harbor, but along the way the guide and the captain would chime in with what we could see. Then...quite suddenly...there they were. The largest congregation grey seals in North America. Grey seals don't "bark", they "moan" so it's very haunting. When they noticed us, there was a stampede on the beach of the younger individuals to be part of the welcoming party. The guide said that the older bigger seals are bored with us and couldn't be bothered to stop sunning themselves. We had adorable little heads popping up left and right studying us like we studied them. After a while it was time to bid farewell to those adorable squishy bodies and off we went on a bit of a tour of nearby harbors. At several points the captain would stop and we would be educated about the area and things like how erosion affects these areas and how it's all part of the parks landscape to protect not just seals but birds. I can honestly say as a nature geek I was in heaven. The tour is not too expensive and completely worth every single cent. Our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable to answer most of my questions. Sadly, it was too early in the season for sharks and orcas...so no predation occured. Sigh. I say this is one of the best excursions offered on the Cape and if you are a nature geek as well then it should rank high on your bucket list!

Monomoy Island Ferry has a strict 24 hour cancellation notice if you want a refund. Unfortunately…read morefor me, my rear tire fell off my car on the way there. No refund. I left many messages and even left a note on their door. So, maybe I can understand the no refund, but they won't even consider a rain check They don't answer the phone or call me back. So not only am I out $1700 to repair my car, which is not their problem, but I'm also out the extra I paid for the cruise. Not even a rain check, or a courtesy call. Nothing. Zip. Zero.

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Chatham Kayak Company

Chatham Kayak Company

4.7(9 reviews)
0.3 mi

Overall very positive experience. We reserved two tandem kayaks online. When we showed up, they…read morewere expecting us. The young man working was very friendly - got our paperwork done and into our kayaks very quickly. Very helpful when we asked for advice on where to head, since we weren't very familiar with the waterway. We totally enjoyed our 1 1/2 hours on the water. The staff were there to greet us and help us out when we returned. An unexpected but really nice development was they reached out a few days later to let me know I might have double booked, and was charged for four kayaks instead of two. I emailed back to say that I had only booked two, and they promptly let me know they would credit back the two extra ones. Impressed me!

A colorful sea shack with the equally colorful proprietor, John. So much fun to rent kayaks and…read morepaddle boards from here. John really knows his stuff however and makes sure everyone is safely aboard. Prices are very reasonable and there's a wide selection of both kayaks and boards. We even got to use the custom built beautifully crafted wooden kayak, which slipped through the water effortlessly with elegance and grace. John is a good soul who looks after his clients and also is a known to rescue ferrets! See photos!

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Monomoy Sportfishing - Fun for the whole Family

Monomoy Sportfishing

5.0(13 reviews)
2.0 mi

Captain Darren delivers an incredible adventure!! All in our group referred to our time on the…read moreRyesing Sun as "an experience of a lifetime". Captain Darren is cool, personable, and informative. He and his pilot plane know how to get you up close and personal with white sharks. We lost count at 8! His pre-trip communication was great. Five days beforehand he warned us that the weather was looking questionable for our scheduled trip on a Sunday. Then when it was certain our trip could not happen as planned, he moved things around to fit us in on Saturday. The last shark we saw was hunting in shallow water, circling and putting on a great show. Our time should have been up but Captain Darren kept us moving alongside it for an extra half hour (without being asked!) despite being the end of what had to be a very long, breakless day for him. Then he sent us photos from our trip just a few hours later! Captain Darren is truly committed to giving his guests the best experience possible and he succeeds at it. I would not hesitate to recommend Captain Darren and Monomoy Sportfishing/Chatham Shark Tours to anyone who dreams of seeing Great White Sharks or enjoy any of the other tours offered. You won't regret it! Thank you Captain Darren for a beyond spectacular day!

My family chartered a boat with Captain Darren for the whale and shark tour…read more We had an excellent experience from start to finish. Captain Darren was an awesome tour guide and very thorough. we saw sharks, seals, dolphins and whales. This company is topnotch. I would highly recommend using them!

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