The family and I had an amazing time on Artemis sailing with Captain Rick and his wife Deb. What…read morean amazing experience to sail on such a beautiful yacht and with such wonderful people. If you've never sailed or are an experienced sailor, you will truly enjoy this great experience and discover Gloucester and the surrounding area. This sailing yacht is super stable, fast and fun. Make new friends, new experiences and memories! Sail Artemis!

From the owner: Set sail for an unforgettable experience aboard ARTEMIS, a 65-foot high-performance sailing yacht…read moreoffering luxury sailing tours along the stunning coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Meal included. Maximum of 6 guests. Daysails, sunset sails and more. Enjoy 3-hour or 4-hour excursions for 1-6 passengers featuring breathtaking coastal views, smooth sailing, and farm-to-table meals that elevate your journey. Departing from Historic Gloucester, you’ll have the chance to explore ports like Marblehead, Salem, and Beverly, soaking in the beauty of New England’s waters. With 45 years of combined boating experience, Captain Rick & Deb Miles ensure a safe, comfortable, and truly special adventure. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, exploration, or an elevated sailing experience, ARTEMIS is the perfect choice. Contact us today to plan your custom voyage and experience sailing at its finest! Learn more at Artemissails.com

This IS the thing to do when visiting Gloucester! Caught the first boat out Saturday, about 9 of…read moreus onboard. Owner pointed out boats, historical spots, points of interest, lively old salt with lots of stories. $10 paid onboard with 3 stops, hop on/hop off all day. What a way to see the harbor, learn some history of the port, brush up on nautical terms, points of interest on shore, and be entertained!! Such a value! Very fun & don't forget to get a picture with Cathy. Captain Patrick was entertaining with stories and landmarks, slowed down so we could see Wicked Tuna taping a show. Talked about fishermen bringing in their catch to the auction, very informative. First mate, Decklin did a poetry reading, very dramatic, well done. Well worth the $10!!

Awesome tour on the water shuttle from Captain Steve and First Mate Emily! We expected just a…read moreshuttle across the water to eat at the Studio and we were overjoyed to receive history lessons and local stories from Steve and Emily. Absolutely worth $10, and the kids loved it! We'll be back for sure!

One of the best whale watch tours I've ever been on! Cape Ann Whale Watch was an incredible…read moreexperience from start to finish. The staff were so knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do -- they made the whole trip fun and informative. We saw at least ten whales and even a pod of dolphins! It was absolutely amazing to see these animals up close in their natural habitat. The crew made sure everyone had great views and shared lots of interesting facts along the way. Highly recommend Cape Ann Whale Watch -- unforgettable experience and a fantastic team!

A fantastic experience in all ways educational and scenic. This is probably one of the best boat…read moretours I have ever taken! We were in the water for at least 2.5 hours or more! You can tell they really wanted us to see as much as could so they chartered all over the waters and we saw 6 whales. They knew so much about all the whales and taught us a lot of facts. In addition, the cost is very reasonable. I cannot recommend this experience enough!

So fun perfect 90 minutes exploring the harbor. Beautiful…read moreviews of gloucester! Recommend highly

This was such a fun and unique way to enjoy Gloucester! The tour guides were top notch, although…read moredon't think of this as a harbor tour specifically. You are listening to fun, booty-shaking music so there's no focus on narrating a boring tour of the harbor. They are happy to answer questions and point out anything you're interested in and they do it eagerly. Think of this as a mini girls trip on water! Bring your drinks and laughter and you will have the BEST time! Highly recommend A++!

New Years Eve Cruise 2024…read more Nothing better than sailing into the new year on aboard the NYE Cruise on the Beauport Cruiseline. An absolute treat of a crowd, an extremely charismatic & charming MC/DJ with a hell of a singing voice that you just could not get enough of. This wonderful cruise also featured delectable hors d'oevres, a delightful Mac & Cheese Martini Bar, a feast of Chinese Food & of course a sparkling Champagne Toast to cheers the new year. My beloved and I had a wonderful time and will be looking forward to seeing what future events they organize in 2024. Thank you Beauport Cruiselines for a magical beginning to the new year.

Went on this boat cruise yesterday with friends. It was a lunch cruise. Boat was large and well…read moreequipped with bar areas on 2 decks. Food was wonderful as well as the service. The whole trip lasted from 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

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.

Great relaxing cruise along the river, all the way to the ocean. Well narrated and always a great…read morebreeze . I like to go every year .

Had a fab trip around the area, lots of local knowledge, history and sites. Learning about the…read morelobsters was great and the seals playing in the water was amazing to see. Highly recommend. The guys were wonderful hosts on their boat.

John and Cap'n Jim were wonderful. The AM tour was so special. Learned about lobsters and other sea…read morelife, the area and industry, the lighthouses. But the real highlight was the seals! So many and we got so close. Also got to sample beer from the brewery Captain Jim co-founded. We've been coming to Rockport for decades and this was one of the most fun things we've ever done. Thanks, mateys!

The staff were amazing and the whale sightings were spectacular! Highly recommend!!! Everything was…read moreperfect from start to finish!

This was an amazing experience from start to finish. I have been on many whale watchers and, while…read moreit is always great to see a whale, there are certainly other things that make the overall experience great. Tickets were reasonably priced. We used Groupon and had no issues. The ticket booth was clearly marked and they had a cute photo area for before boarding. The website has great directions for parking, what to wear, and other helpful tips. The naturalist on board was fantastic and talked for the majority of the trip, sharing so much information about the wildlife and the surrounding area. We loved the historical facts about the region. There were snacks and drinks on board. I was pleasantly surprised to be able to have a Sam Adams Oktoberfest. We could also use a card to pay which was great because we forgot cash The crew on board was fantastic and super attentive to guests. There were a few people on board who were a tad sea sick and the crew was there to help! I thought this was a really nice to touch that they tried to provide support and tips for easing that woozy feeling. We saw whales! There were approximately 5 separate whales and two species. Before we left the dock we saw a seal in the harbor.

We were looking to charter or rent a sailboat to sail the Cape Ann harbor and coast…read more We found Schooner Thomas A Lannon. For a low cost, we were able to buy tickets for a 2 hour midafternoon cruise on a large beautiful sailing vessel, a 4 sail schooner. It was easy to find them at Gloucester harbour, parking was a breeze, boarding the boat no problem. The crew was kind and courteous and experienced. We got out of port under engine power, but then the sails came up, with help from all parties who wanted to volunteer. Once they were up, we were off, doing a brisk 14 knots and making turns and changes of course as needed. The cruise was wonderful. You could see everything on the coasts and on the ocean, it was a sunny day, and a sailing breeze greeted us the entire voyage. It was sublime. The voyage finally ended (all too soon) and one of the crew took time to get some merchandise for my wife for our kids. So nice! Very recommended!

A pleasant trip around Gloucster harbor…read more A little more narrative would be nice, though the crew is happy to answer questions.