Went on a Sunday after 3pm. Service was fair, food was fair. Prices were high, crabs were…read more$55/dozen ! Our party of 4 was seriously disappointed in our visit. I have been going here for years and this was by far, the worst visit i had. Damn near embarrassing to have taken my family there.

For an American non-fancy seafood restaurant - their food was GREAT!! We were on the prowl for some…read moregood sized crabs and decided to stray from our usual spots in Charles County; didn't have much expectation as they all seem very similar. However, I take my words back as it was the first of its kind we stumbled upon where the food all had different flavors and the crabs tasted fresh and good sized :P and the beverages were pretty tasty and potent also (if you request specific kinds of alcohol). All of the staff we encountered were very pleasant and helpful - excellent first experience, thanks Shymansky's!!

I'm fairly new to the area, and I am so glad that we found this diamond in the rough…read more We visited Colonial Beach (technically estuary, I think) during a weekday near the end of June, and it was exactly what we were looking for. During our four hours at the beach, I think we saw only 10-13 people in our area. This was absolutely perfect for me because I was looking for a quiet, chill beach experience. Since we visited during the week, parking was not a hassle. The walk from our parking spot to the beach was less than 5 minutes on foot. Also, parking was about $2 an hour, which is not bad because some places charge $5+ per hour. I would image that parking probably is a nightmare during the weekends. From other reviews, I guess we lucked out because we did not have any interaction with jellyfish. Although I saw information about shops and business along the boardwalk, we did not visit any local businesses during our trip. *Hopefully, we'll have a chance to check out some shops during our next visit.* However, I think a lot of places were closed anyway because we did not see many people on the boardwalk in general. If you are used to (or looking for) crystal blue water and fine sand on a beach, this beach might not before you. The water is dark (you're technically in the Potomac River) and the beach itself is quite rocky. I think if you visit without high expectations of experiencing a beach off of the Amalfi Coast or somewhere in the Caribbean, I think you will be fine with a very low-key beach/estuary/river adventure at CBVA.

It was quiet. It wasn't crowded. It was peaceful... BUT... it's so many rocks and bugs in the…read moresand... like millions of these sand flea black crab looking things... it was a very uncomfortable situation. So glad we had chairs because sitting on that beach blanket was awful. Probably won't be back... but it is okay

A great experience! Robert is extremely knowledgeable and is focused on making sure you have a…read moregreat time! You won't regret this experience.

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Lovely activity in St. Michaels. We did a wine tasting on the sail boat trip. Wines were great…read more Crew was friendly and had interesting information about the area and boats in the bay. Definitely recommend!

We had an absolutely wonderful time sailing on the Epiphany with Captain Jim and First Mate Josie!…read moreThey were both incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating, making the entire experience feel effortless and relaxing. They were wonderful with our family, and our two-year-old even got the chance to steer the boat, which was definitely a highlight for him! It was the perfect way to spend the day, and we couldn't have asked for a better crew. We will absolutely be sailing with them again the next time we're in the area.

Thank you captain Billy for an amzing cruise yesterday afternoon. You are funny and knowledgeable…read moreof VA and landmarks on our cruse. Thanks you for your safety, music and laughter. God Bless and "see"you again!!

The Fallen Outdoors Team Virginia scheduled a charter for 8 military veterans. Captain Billy and…read morehis Deck Hand Tommy are a top-notch crew. They shuttled us into the Chesapeake Bay and got us on fish very quickly. Each veteran took turns reeling in Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel. We could not have asked for better weather or seas. The fishing was so good we limited on bluefish by 1045 and missed our limit on mackerels by one. We cannot wait to work with Captain Billy and his team again.

We recently did a 2-hour Tiki cruise for my mom's birthday, and had such a great time! The boat…read moredeparts from a bar/restaurant on the water so there's plenty of parking and you can grab a drink or a bite (and use the bathrooms--there's none on the boat) before or after. The boat itself is literally a round, floating tiki bar on the water. It holds up to 6 people plus the captain. You can bring your own drinks (recommend taking a page out of our book and bringing a pitcher of pre-made painkillers with you for the ride!) and snacks, and they provide water and drinking ice. You can also connect to bluetooth speakers to play your own music. Our captain was great, he chatted with us throughout the ride, pointing out wildlife and sharing little tidbits about the landmarks and history of the area as we cruised around. As you'd expect this thing doesn't move very quickly, but it made for a really relaxing ride with plenty of time to check out the views, enjoy a few drinks, and gawk at all the houses and boats along the shore. We went around 6:30pm and it was perfect for beating the heat and catching some sunset. Would totally do this again for a special occasion or with out of town visitors!

Had a really good time. Nice and relaxing with plenty of space. It is not to large that all the…read morepeople can be involved in the conversation. The Captain was very informational and has stories. We will defenitly be looking to book again.

Dan set us up with safety precautions to ensure that we had an excellent day on the water. He was…read morekind, thorough and helpful in lining our boat back up correctly. Demetri helped us us get set up for the "last mile" of boat operation so that it was easy to learn before we set out. Thank you both for an amazing day with Goboat. I'd highly recommend visiting this business for a fun activity and hope to be back soon! Sameer

One Star -- Safety and Customer Service Should Come Before Blame…read more I genuinely wish I could give zero stars. What was supposed to be an enjoyable birthday outing became one of the worst customer-service experiences I've encountered. Our reservation was 7-9 p.m. GoBoat emphasized arriving by 6:40 to avoid losing rental time, so we arrived at 6:15 p.m. After approximately five unanswered calls and watching groups who arrived after us get boarded first, we finally departed around 7:12 p.m. Our boat wasn't even fully prepared--the top covering we purchased had to be installed after we reminded staff. Jamal provided basic operating and route instructions, which we followed. However, no joint pre-rental inspection of the boat, electric motor, or propeller was conducted with us, so its condition was never established to us before departure. At approximately 8:12 p.m., while following the instructed route, another passenger and I heard/felt something underneath the boat. It was nighttime with low visibility, the water was not transparent, and debris was present. Immediately afterward, everyone noticed the motor/propeller making a noise it had not made previously. We immediately reported it rather than continuing the outing. Jocelyn placed the boat in neutral and steered toward the dock. Jamal and Miles were genuinely concerned and assisted us back safely, and I appreciate them. Unfortunately, management's response was entirely different. General Manager Steve immediately blamed us, stated we should be financially responsible under the waiver, and came across as rude, accusatory, and condescending. The owner, Roberto, also attributed the damage to us, discussing the expense of propeller repairs and stating they hadn't "even reached the surface" of what repairs could cost. Yet neither management response began with the most important questions: Is everyone okay? What happened? That bothered me more than anything. We followed GoBoat's instructions, promptly reported the problem, stopped operating the boat, and had never been shown the propeller's condition beforehand. Jamal also told us we weren't the first group this had happened to. I am not claiming the equipment was previously damaged--I simply disagree with immediately assigning fault without first investigating what happened. GoBoat ultimately decided not to charge us, but maintained that we caused the damage. By the time everything was discussed, it was approximately 8:43 p.m., making their offer to restart on another boat impractical due to our other obligations. We effectively received about one hour of a two-hour birthday outing. Roberto promised a gift card for our unused time, valid through October 31. As of this review, we still haven't received it. Frankly, the gift card is the least of my concerns because this experience has made me reluctant to operate another GoBoat. For a business putting customers on the water, SAFETY SHOULD BE PARAMOUNT. Management should first ensure everyone is safe, determine what happened, inspect the equipment, and then determine responsibility--not immediately blame customers and discuss how much they'll potentially owe. I appreciate Jamal and Miles for their assistance, but the delayed/unprepared departure, unanswered calls, lack of a joint pre-rental inspection, lost rental time, immediate presumption of fault, management's tone, and lack of initial concern for our safety made this an exceptionally disappointing experience. The mechanical issue could have simply been an unfortunate occurrence. Management's handling of it is what earned the one-star review. DON'T GOBOAT, GO ELSEWHERE!

Since God was a baby, The Reluctant Navigator's Meatyard family has been serving up yummy food…read more Tonight, we enjoyed the seafood, ribs, and wings buffet. I went for the steamed-to-perfection shrimp. I also had the fresh fried fish. I wish my tummy was bigger. The sides also shined bright: Hush Puppies so good you'll want to sneak some in your purse. The homemade Mac and Cheese...could've eaten an entire plate of that deliciousness. I could go on, but you can't go wrong. At about $20/person, you will definitely get your money's worth. This is a seasonal restaurant at the marina that always seems to have something special going on, so check out their FB and IG for the latest.

This Marina sits further down in Southern Maryland off of the Potomac River. I went on a charter…read moreout of this Marina with some clients. The marina is very small and parking is limited. There is a restaurant onsite but it was closed during my visit. There is a boat launch and a couple of peers at this location. Not much of any staff I could tell. However, the views are wonderful.

We rented a deck boat, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. Communication was…read moreexcellent throughout, and they conveniently delivered the boat directly to our VRBO dock. The boat was very clean and well-maintained. We had a great experience and would gladly rent from them again.

Rental was easy and staff was nice. We enjoyed a beautiful day on the water. Would definitely rent…read morefrom them again!

We book a private charter on 8/7. We had the absolute best time! We took some…read moreFriends out to celebrate my birthday. The crew was amazing and so much fun. We dances, sang karaoke, and enjoyed The breathtaking views. It was my second time out on the Half Shell, the rest of the group (16 of us) were first timers. I think everyone was a little skeptical at first but they quickly fell in love with the boat. They are already to do it again! We will be back!

Truly enjoyed the Halloween Mini Cruise. My daughter and our family had a nice time. There were…read moretwo other families with younger children. The captain welcomed kids and allowed them to steer. The staff was extremely friendly and patient. Being on the water was so relaxing. Would like to return with fam and friends in the future for a private celebration.