Captain Mike and his son Colin provide the best fishing in Rhode Island! Captain Mike makes sure…read moreeveryone catches a fish, and provides coaching to make sure you leave a master fisherman or women! He also provides cooking tips, and don't be surprised if you see him on the Food Network someday!! Colin can filet a fish like a pro, not a bone to be had. We caught a BIG striped bass, blue fish, sea bass, fluke.

Captain mike Massa and his crewman Grant where fantastic. Very friendly, helpful and…read moreknowledgeable. A wealth of experience and my son, his friend and I caught the limit in strippers, sea bass and fluke. I highly recommend Mike!

So much fun & great value for the price! The owner was helpful & professional. I highly recommend!!read more

This was an amazing day! Captain Eric was great and very knowledgeable about the area. I would…read morehighly recommend!

Great trip! My family had a blast. We were running minutes behind and they waited for us. Saw lots…read moreof whales and more!

A mixed bag here. The whale watch I went on wasn't very fruitful. There were only a handful of…read morewhales and no dolphins. And the whales that we did we see weren't very close. Apparently, there was a school of tuna close by, and the whales were feeding on them below the water according to the shipmates. Now, that isn't exactly something within their control, and it's not like I was expecting the whales and/or dolphins to pose for pictures. Nonetheless, I was hoping for a little better of an experience. It's about a 4.5-hour experience with about 45 minutes of actual whale watching and the rest of the time spent getting to the spot and back. You can't really here anything the captain is saying unless your directly under the speaker. The trip could be a little better if they played some music on the way and back, but again, you wouldn't be able to really hear it that good. Having said all that, all staff encountered were pleasant and friendly and it was a pleasant ride to and from. Overall I would say it probably wasn't worth the price ($70). If I had seen more whales/dolphins I'd probably feel different. And again, I realize it's not something they can control, but it does have to factor into the rating.

My husband and I had planned a two hour cruise in Mystic on the Argia on the day we were…read morecelebrating with our family visiting from California. We were looking for an activity that would be fun for a multigenerational group of 23 people with toddlers, seniors, and everyone in between. We had been in communication with Oliver for months in advance. About two weeks before the big day, we saw that the forecast called for showers throughout Memorial Day weekend, particularly the Sunday of our planned cruise. We monitored the weather and decided to make a decision closer to the day. Throughout the entire process of planning, Oliver was responsive, reliable, accommodating, and kind. On the morning of the trip, Oliver gave us multiple options and worked with us to make sure that we could cancel and get a full refund due to the inclement weather. He provided us with agency up to the last hour of decision making. On a day that could have been really stressful, Oliver alleviated some of that stress. That is exceptional customer service, and that is the reason we will be coming back to the Argia for another special occasion. Highly recommend working with Oliver and his team if you get the chance!

We took a sunset cruise on the Argia, which is the last commercial sailing ship left in Mystic,…read morewhen we were visiting Mystic with a couple of friends on the Fourth of July. The boat has different seating options - wooden benches and cushion seats without backrests. We reserved two of the cushioned areas and showed up ready to check in on time (they ask you to show up about 30 minutes before boarding to check in). You board at the dock just next to the bridge in Mystic, so it couldn't be more convenient if you're exploring Mystic for a day or a weekend. The Argia allows you to bring alcohol (wine and beer) on board (although they ask that you not bring large coolers - there's no room for them), so we brought a couple of bottles of wine bought from the great wine shop down the street. The sail is partly narrated. Our sail was two hours long, and the staff narrated for some of the sailing time - pointing out historic and interesting sites along the sail (islands with an interesting history, homes with interesting architecture, etc.). Between the gorgeous scenery, some narration of fun and interesting facts about Mystic and its harbor, the great wine we'd brought aboard, and great company - it was the perfect way to spend a couple of hours in Mystic. What a beautiful way to enjoy Mystic and its harbor!

Captain Steve knows the area very well and got us right to the stripers. 10 big ones and my arms…read morewere jelly; I'd charter with him again in a heartbeat.

Awesome trip - Captain Steve savvy and patient - during a 3 week Striper drought when everyone else…read morewas focused on bottom feeding we scored a 30lb catch - we will be coming back !

This was the highlight of our trip to Mystic. I originally booked a much larger group tour where I…read morewould have sat on a wooden bench with a backrest, but changed my mind due to covid to be with fewer people. We were so happy with our choice! This is a whole different league compared to a group tour that is more of a river cruise than actually sailing at sea. We assumed we wouldn't have much of a sunset due to all the clouds, but we were able to sail away from clouds and had gorgeous views. The boat experience was lovely and so relaxing. Darin is a pro and this felt more like a friend invited us to join him on his boat. He filled us in on everything we were seeing, landmarks, houses, and even seal pups! This was a no stress tour where we sat in comfortable seats, drank some spiked lemonade with cup holders and gazed out at majestic sunset views. I can't wait to bring my kids when they are older for an entire day sail to hit up some beaches too. I can't thank Darin enough for allowing others to join him on this experience.

Forgetta-bout it! Best charter I've ever booked. 10/10. Will sail Poet's Lounge again!!read more

Took our 9 year old twins and they had a blast! Capt Paul put us on the fish and we caught striped…read morebass, Black Sea bass, fluke, scup and bluefish. We also pulled his four lobster pots and got 12 lobsters. Captain Paul and his 1st Mate Sam were friendly, helpful and great with the twins. Highly recommended.

Wow what a great day. Captain Paul and his first mate Sam are super professional and made sure we…read morehad a great experience. I would highly recommend this charter boat. We will be using this company again for sure.

Great company! Friendly, professional, and safety oriented team. They had day of availability for…read moreparasailing (definitely more options if you plan ahead). Their "shop" is the very first container on the right at the town dock (head towards Ballard's from the ferry). Check in way easy. They don't have you pay until the end in case the winds change and they have to cancel someone's ride. Deck hand did a great job making everyone feel comfortable and taking great photos of everyone! I think they do groups up to 6 and it is a great activity for anyone from age 8 and up! We went out with a family with a 8-10 year old and the staff did a really wonderful job of making him comfortable when he started to get nervous. He LOVED it! We also really enjoyed it! It was very relaxing and a great way to see Block Island!

Fun trip. The guy really knows how to operate a boat and the parasailing is decent. If you've…read morenever tried it, this is a fun and easy way to go about it with a big platform to launch from on the stern and a powerful boat to get you out and back quickly. Try it for yourself!