Steve and his wife were fantastic captains, they were personable, attentive, and we had the best…read moretime sailing with them. They really made the evening special for us and help us make unforgettable memories. We will definitely be back to try out some of their other experiences, highly recommend!

My son and I went on the evening cruise on the 4th of July and had a great sail! It was well worth…read moreit. We sat at the front of the boat being less social but the interactions we had with the captain and mate were very pleasant. I would recommend taking a sail with these guys and will consider another sail the next time I'm in Baltimore.

It has been awhile since I boarded their charter boat but it's still memorable. The food, decor…read moreand cruise was first class. The captain is the first minority woman to hold that honor in the DMV. This is a family owned business that is a gem to our area! Book your next party for an unforgettable experience.

We were a party of 7, one afraid of boats and the water. The process to book the charter was…read moresmooth. All questions were answered quickly. Payment options were nice for our group. Entrance is at the wharf by gordon Ramsay's hells kitchen. The greeting we got at the gate...yaaasss! The waiting area was super nice, with bathrooms available. Ms. Taylor came to get us and escort us to the 38-foot "LUXURY" yacht we had booked. We had Captain Ed and Ms. Taylor as deckhand serving us our drinks we brought. They did have a thing of ice water, which was nice. The boat was nice. Comfortable for us. There was an air-conditioned downstairs "inside area" with a bathroom and kitchen area (bedroom too), but we stayed upstairs and in front when we were allowed. Linking up to the blue tooth for music was easy. Had an amazing time and had amazing weather. Got a tour of the larger boat... and already my party of 7 are thinking of bachelorette plans in the future. I have lived in the area for so long and never thought to do this. Saw an IG ad.over a yesr ago. I charter boats in other states often, but never in DC.

First time visiting Lake Anna, had a group of 16 (including 8 kids). CBR offered a 16 passenger…read morepontoon boat and it made the difference in our vacation. Boat didn't require a boating license so any adult could drive, super easy to drive and dock, was in gorgeous shape, all the kids LOVED being on it. Tommy was our contact, he was GREAT with communication. He dropped the boat to our dock nice and early, did an informative walk-through of everything, and then made local suggestions for where to go. Our house was in close boating distance to Lake Anna Tap House (which was a GEM), so we docked there daily and hung out. Tommy also recommended a sand bar about 15 minutes down the lake where we could dock, kids could swim and play, and was great for some adult lounging. We had such a great time on the Lake that we will be coming back for sure, and Tommy and CBR will be our go-to for anything Boat rentals. Couldnt have had a better experience.

Good boats and good people. We've been using Commonwealth pontoon boats for a few years now and…read morehave never been disappointed. They are very responsive, reliable, and honest. Our pontoon shows up at our dock ready to go. The company is run by a nice group of adults. We'll be using them again next season.

+ 6/5 stars for Zach…read moreand Storm's Tide Charters! Brought my 6 & 7 year old out and we had an absolute blast! Zach knows how to keep the kids engaged and caters really well to what you're looking for out on the water. Highly recommend for every one of all ages to check him out! Will definitely find time to get back out there with him again!

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Rented a Private Yacht for my Husbands birthday party the only word I can say is Spectacular! We…read morehad an amazing trip Captain Tommie was so nice and welcoming. She was reasonably priced and her boat was gorgeous! She even happily provided bottled waters and paper plates, and utensils for me and my guests. Her husband is her skipper and they are just a delightful couple they make you feel as though you are cruising with family. The yacht seated 8 people and had two levels a top and bottom. Captain Tommie was happy to accommodate and she lets us take the best pics. She even ended up going a little over her time to let us see the sunset on the boat. BEST TIME EVER

Had a great time with Captain Tommie! The boat was lovely and a great size for my party of 6. Plus…read moreCaptain Tommie is a photographer and we got some great pics. I would definitely suggest booking with her!

The Captain and his wife are locals and know a lot of the same people my family knows. Marc went…read moreto Garfield but we don't hold that against him. I've taken many rides on the Miss Rivershore out of Occoquan and always enjoyed the history of that area. It was very relaxing and interesting learning what went on between RE Lee & the British further down the Potomac. Lunch at Tim's Rivershore was delicious. When we were ready to return to Leesylvania State Park all it took was a phone call and the boat was there in 15 min.

I bought the livingsocial voucher to take the cruise to Tim's Rivershore…read more I was able to schedule a mutually beneficial day, which I can understand you need a certain amount of people to make the boat trip break even. We were scheduled to leave on Sunday at 10:15 am. We were at Madigan's by 10:10 am. Not super early, but not late. No boat in sight. My wife and I wait in the cold for ten minutes assuming it is them who are running behind. I call Captain Mark. He had the nerve to tell me they left at 10:15 am as scheduled. Not only did he not leave at the scheduled time, he left so early that we didn't even see him down the river when we got there; it's not exactly a speed boat. It's ok though, he said he was real sorry after he lied through his teeth, but that he couldn't come back, because he was already 20 minutes out. Hmmm...how are you 20 min away if you left at 10:15? I admit that we were not there as early as other people, but there were so many better ways to handle the situation. He had my contact information, he could have called or emailed me and asked for my ETA. I would even be fine if he had called or emailed ahead of time and said, "It's cold and windy, and all the other people are here 20 minutes early, so I'm going to leave now, I'm sorry". Instead he was willing to lie about it, gambling on us getting there later than 10:15. I usually enjoy supporting small businesses, but I have zero desire to support someone like this. Luckily, Livingsocial processed our refund and I don't have to interact with him again. Show up early, or you might be left standing on the dock!

Unfortunately I call looking for this fantastic cruise for sunset. But due to Covid-19 they weren't…read moreable to do so. Although they were gracious and thankful for the inquiry. I highly recommend them. The concern was my well being and that of their crew. With that level of concern I will sail with them when circumstances change.

My wife and I booked an evening sunset cruise for a long weekend getaway. Carmelita and Josh were…read moreable to get us a 2 hour trip on a busy weekend in Solomons. The two of them make a great team. It's obvious from their introduction that they love sharing their passion of sailing with others. Before we even got to the dock I was in contact with Josh on the phone and email. He responded quickly and was happy to offer some amenities. Josh offered me a few pick up locations and offered to drop us at our hotel marina. Once on the boat we covered a quick but thorough safety brief. We toured the river before entering the bay. Carmelita and Josh made suggestions for restaurants and other activities on Solomons and pointed them out as we passed them. Our tour took us around Solomons Island and under the bridge at sunset. Carmelita took pictures of us the whole time and shared them with us after the tour. It was great talking with them about how they got into sailing and how they learned their craft. The boat was clean and appeared to be sound. On the way back lighting storms were surrounding us. The light show was really cool to watch. The storm was about 30 miles so there was no danger and we felt safe the Josh and Carmelita were keeping an eye on the weather. I would definitely recommend their tour or charter service. They were great hosts and provide a memorable experience. You should book your tour now.

How many times can you say, "I rented a private yacht for the night?" Not very often when you're…read morein my income bracket. But thanks to my job and my role in planning meetings and events, I got to finally check renting a yacht off my list. Setting up the event was easy. A phone call, talking through options and placing a deposit secured the boat. It wasn't inexpensive, but it also wasn't bad since food and drinks are included for our 25 guests. For food, there are several options to choose from. You can do appetizer stations, have appetizers passed while people are enjoying cocktails, or you can skip apps and just do dinner. For dinner we opted for a sit down meal, but they also offer a buffet. For the plated meal, you get to choose two proteins, a starch and a vegetable. I chose a filet, mahi mahi, potatoes and carrots. The meal also comes with a spinach salad and bread. They kept the drinks flowing throughout, and for dessert we selected the chocolate cake. The boat is nice, the staff super, and cruising around is awesome! Sadly, the food is the low point. For appetizers we had a mix of things, including seared beef, spanakopita, samosas, chicken satay and bruschetta. The appetizers were pretty good but the bruschetta was served on stale crackers. I always thought the point of bruschetta was the bread. Also disappointing was the filet and mahi mahi. The filet was ordered medium to accommodate different tastes...middle of the road, I figured. Every filet was well done and the sauce tasted only of mustard. The fish was like shoe leather...so overdone. I ended up eating the salads and sides. I know it's difficult to cook on a boat, but what about cooking the filet whole and then carving it? Or just get someone who knows how to cook. If I were to do this again, I'd skip the food altogether, or maybe just do appetizers (I can buy the bread for them). People still had fun, even with the bad food. Just being on the water makes everything better.

3.5 Stars! My friend…read moreand I were running a little behind, but were able to get there in plenty of time and did not have to take a running jump to get on the boat. (woo hoo!) We were aiming for a Cherry Blossom tour, but the trees weren't on our side this time. The cruise itself was fine, as it took us around. I didn't really notice anything of note, except the Washington Monument in the distance. (This could just be my ignorance as well.) There was a deceptive display of coffee urns and mugs, but there was not coffee. That was disappointing. The bottom deck had several chairs in rows, and upstairs there are a few tables. You can also go outside on either end of the vessel. If you are on the bottom in the back, it's really loud, as that's where the motor is. Upstairs has cushioned seats and the engine isn't as noisy up there. In the front, there is some seating as well and it can also be loud if it's windy. We didn't buy anything from the snack station as we had just eaten, but I saw that they had a decent snack selection.

We had such a great and relaxing experience. We had a birthday celebration and were well…read moreaccommodated! From help with the food set-up, unpacking the car, getting ice, music, etc. They went beyond to make sure we had the best time.