We had a friend visiting from Michigan and she loves the ocean so this was a great way to sit,…read morerelax, and learn some great facts about the area. The Cider and Donuts were a great touch! Lots of free parking and a little area to hang out and enjoy the cider and donuts. I brought my own coffee and they didn't mind me bringing it on board. And the tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable about the area and had a great sense of humor as well. I highly recommend it! Side note: I do agree with another reviewer about the young children. It's not engaging enough for a child under 10. Two hours is a long time to sit still and listen! If you do bring young children, bring some entertainment and food/snacks for them.

This was a fun outing. We hadn't done this before. The cruise was about 1.5hrs and was wonderful…read more The weather was perfect. Along the way we learned about different areas around Ipswich. Essex, and Gloucester. We saw lots of wildlife too. It was truly an enjoyable ride and the staff were great. Our trip was packed with people and the top priority was safety which they did a great job ensuring we all knew about. Definitely something to check out if you're in the area.

Nothing but good things to say about Jeff and the shop he runs. He is knowledgeable, professional…read moreand runs a modern clean shop. If you run an outboard in Ipswich then I suggest you maintain and repair it here. Jeff has gotten me back in the water many times and helped with a re-power to bring my boat into this century. It's nice to do business with a stand up guy.

Great marine mechanic! I had a quirky problem with my 25hp Evinrude Etec. Took it to another…read moreauthorized Evinrude shop where they couldn't find the problem, did shoddy work then brushed me off. Jeff at Diamond Marine really dug into the problem to figure it out. For a small job Jeff went above and beyond to find the problem and fix it then submitted it to Evinrude for the warranty claim. All this and I didn't even buy the motor from him originally. This is a business with very high integrity. A breath of fresh air after seeing what the competition does.

A small outfitter with an easy put in on the bend in the river. We were there late in the warm…read moreseason and it was quiet and the river was slow. I recommend it on that type of day for sure! Plenty of time for an easy paddle for two.

I went with a group and we had a reservation. I felt like everyone was being safe at checkin. I…read morenoticed the kayaks and paddles being cleaned before we used them. Someone helped us in and out of the water so I didn't get wet. We had a great time. There wasn't any current to fight, so it was a lovely, enjoyable group paddle.

Wonderfully helpful staff who ordered a custom spray skirt for me for an older kayak. Super…read morefriendly and knowledgeable which is key to a good sporting store, whether it's kayaking or golf. Thanks a bunch guys.

My wife and I had a very disappointing experience at this store yesterday. The salesperson was…read morepatronizing, arrogant and borderline rude. As required we scheduled an appointment to try on life jackets. They didn't have a mirror to see how the life jackets looked on us. The salesperson blamed it on the Pandemic. We also planned to look at kayaks, but, after the experience with life jackets, we changed our minds. Here is a sample comment from the salesperson, "Unless you want to get run over by a boat I wouldn't recommend a grey life jacket." Really? Needless to say we will take our business elsewhere.

These guys completely repaired and refurbished my 1999 Lund Alaskan 18 SS and gave it another 20…read moreyears worth of life. They rebuilt the entire front bow compartment and provided a hatch door and rod holders for trolling. I was then able to refit the entire front deck with new cleats and new lighting. They added new cleats at the gunnels both fore and aft and provided reinforcement plates. Finally, some hull repairs fixed a leak which appear to be unique to this particular craft. Their depth of knowledge and creativity shows in the results. Fair pricing for excellent work. I can't recommend them highly enough to repair or refurbish anything that floats.

From the owner: Winninghoff Boats is here to help with all your aluminum needs! Whether it's boat building, boat…read morerepair, modifications or any other aluminum ideas you may have, we can help make those ideas come true!

Excellent local yacht club with great amenities. The staff is outstanding. The menu has gotten…read morebetter as has the structure and amenities. The locale is a well kept secret with the exception of Crane's beach. At the same time, they require a firm and complete knowledge of basic sailing and safety. The conditions for sailing and boating are excellent. The setting is beautiful and the sunsets every night are picturesque. The youth sailing program is the absolute best in New England. I have put three of my four kids through it. The fourth will be old enough to enter it next year. The sailing is in the ocean and participants should be comfortable swimming. All of my kids that have gone through the program have all greatly matured and had loads and loads of fun. Notably, after learning at IPYC, they can sail ANYWHERE!! The wait list is worth getting on. In the meantime if you have kids - sign them up for the youth sailing program.

Great location for some of the best boating and beach access North of Boston. Close to Plumb…read moreIsland, Cranes Beach, Wingearsheek Beach, & more. Great amenities at this Yacht Club including a gas dock. I hope Guly recommend.

Clay, Margaret and the staff at North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center set up an amazing kayak trip out…read moreto Thatcher Island during our vacation to Cape Ann. The 1.5 mile open paddle on the Atlantic Ocean was exhilarating and a ton of fun and they were amazing hosts. Thank you North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center for making our dream to reach Thatcher by kayak come true!

This shop is the best, hands down! I have been renting kayaks at North Shore for the past two…read moreyears. Not only do they have a great selection of kayaks and tours but the owner, Clay, is a genuinely awesome guy. During one of my multi-day rentals, Clay travelled all the way to my Airbnb to help troubleshoot a problem with my Kayak. I use the shop mostly to rent kayaks for fishing and its always a great time (see attached photo). I will keep coming back!

My wife and I just returned from the Ireland and Scotland Tour in September 2016 with Olde Ipswich…read moreTours were very satisfied with and impressed by the arrangements made by them. Prior to the trip, Robin in their office handled administrative details, airline reservations, and answered pre-trip questions. All questions and emails were answered the same day. All of the accommodations at the hotels and B&B's in Ireland and Scotland were first class and the food served at the breakfasts and dinners was delicious. The pace of the tour was just right and we were able to see and experience the sights of both the big cities as well as the small towns in both Ireland and Scotland. Our guide, Bob, and our bus drivers could not have been more friendly and helpful during the trip.They took care of everything.

My husband and I just returned from our 2nd Olde Ipswich Tour. This was the September 2017 tour of…read moreCroatia, Slovenia and Venice. Once again, Olde Ipswich not only met our expectations but exceeded them! Our hotels were all wonderful with superb breakfasts. The food in the restaurants was delicious!! Our local tour guides were excellent! In Ljubljana, Slovenia our guide suggested we go to Cacao for THE most decadent hot chocolate, it was served with a side of whipped cream.....how wonderful!! We have already signed up for our 3rd Olde Ipswich Tour!

Top notch experience! They are very well organized from the instructions you receive after…read moreregistering to the check-in process and parking for $5 for the duration of your trip. It was great that it was a live narration rather than a recording. So many interesting facts along the way. We took the shoals island tour that included 1 hour at Star Island. The option to take a 1/2 hour tour or explore on your own for about an hour was available. Plenty of time to look around. Snacks and drinks available in boats are affordable or you can bring your own snacks. Overall a great experience.

We went on the M/V Thomas Laighton to and from Star Island…read more These folks are tops in their business. Not only a pleasant trip but also a superb narration of the historical significance of the details and also the points of interest along the route. Comfortable, full bar, snacks and great views.