My wife and I took a sunset cruise yesterday evening on the Thomas Lannon. What a great experience…read moreon a beautiful sailboat. Captain was very friendly knowledgeable explained everything and the two mates were the same. Very good office Support also. By mistake I ordered my tickets for the wrong Tuesday so I called the office and spoke with the owner/captain who changed everything immediately and probably within a minute. I had a new reservation sent via email. Great customer care. Would do it again and recommend it to others as we already have .

Beautiful experience, gliding out of Gloucester harbor. Being under sail - actual sail -- is…read moreglorious. Captain and crew are warm, relaxed and absolutely professional.

My girlfriend and I went for an outing on the Ardelle during our week-long trip to Gloucester and…read morehad an amazing time. My gf is nervous on bigger, rockier boats, but felt this outing was very relaxing and enjoyable. Captain Harold and crew were very Knowles about the history of maritime Gloucester and shared interesting anecdotes whilst out on the water. Overall, we had a great time and would love to come back for a sunset outing!

We had a lovely time sailing Gloucester Harbor in the Ardelle. The ship's builder, Harold - and his…read moreco-captain KD - both were engaging tour guides of the harbor, talking about the history, sights, and their own personal stories. We got to help raise the sails! I definitely recommend this outing. Get there early so you can check out the Maritime Heritage Center exhibits, mini-aquarium, and gift shop!

What a perfect day! Gloucester was pulsing with the Fiesta vibe. The boat was spotless and…read morelooked very well-maintained. The crew (Captains Birch and Stephanie) were congenial. The wind was on the beam. Both sails filled and we sailed to Magnolia and then back for a harbor tour. My friend and I were happy to be on the ocean. Can't think how it could have been any better.

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My Grammy and I's favorite annual activity is going on a Cape Ann Whale Watch once a summer. We've…read moregone on one almost every summer since I graduated high school eight years ago. The marine biologist on board is knowledgeable and clearly loves her job! It's awesome that the captain is part of the team searching for the whales and is more than willing to change course if we find out there are whales in a different area than planned. Also, the parking lot staff is surprisingly efficient given how many people are coming in and out with such limited space. We have seen multiple whales every trip, and sometimes other sea animals too! My grandmother is 92 (she acts more like she's 75 to be honest) and whenever we go, the staff and other patrons have always been courteous and kind to her without being infantilizing. I am so grateful to Cape Ann Whale Watch for being a part of this special tradition with my Grammy. Fingers crossed that next year we win the raffle for the free tickets! It hasn't happened yet lol.

Outstanding whale watch!…read more We saw numerous whales with several quite close to the boat, so close you could hear and feel the blowing. We also witnessed numerous tail breaches and fin slapping behaviors. I have been on numerous whale watches before, but never like this one!!! The ride out to the feeding areas was about 15 miles, relatively a short distance. The boat was clean and organized. The narrator was knowledgeable and quite informative. You could tell how focused she was on the subject of whales through her excitement. It was so special!

These guys are amazing. Capt Lu and his crew will take great care of you and you'll have a…read morememorable experience out on the water in his beautiful sailing yacht. Highly recommend!

We had two perfect sails with Capt Lu and his son Lucas. I've sailed my whole life but with young…read morekids wanted to make sure I wasn't responsible for the sailing this time. We took two sails across our extended family and everyone had a fantastic time from teens to toddlers and the adults too. They kept everyone safe while also allowing even the youngest "crew" to have turns sailing. They were happy to share info about sailing and Gloucester or just let everyone relax and chat on our own. Their 36' Catalina is a perfect cruising boat- lots of space to sit for up to 6 guests and a cabin with a "head" (restroom) just in case. We will definitely be back soon for more sails!

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

Great to go back deep sea fishing, great staff, friendly and funny and very helpful to all on…read moreboard. Just a tad difficult to get to (blaming google maps for this) but a call to their office rectified the situation. This time I want to catch a fish!

My experience with Gloucester Fleet wasn't very good. My son loves fishing and as a treat for being…read moretop of his high school graduating class, I figured his first ocean fishing trip would be a great reward. On July 8th, I booked a 3/4 day trip for July 20th and also an overnight stay at the Cape Ann Resort hotel. About 11:30 AM on July 19th as I and my son were starting out to the location from New York State, we received a call from Gloucester Fleet confirming the trip. Great! We took pics of the boat that evening. Next morning we head over to the boarding area. My son slept only two hours because he was so excited for the trip. There were no people around which was odd since we were only 20 minutes before the departure time of 7AM. Eventually, we called the Fleet number and spoke to the captain/owner who recalled his wife speaking to me the day before to confirm the trip. But, he had canceled the trip later on because too few customers to justify the fuel expense and called everybody - everybody except us (absolutely no call on my mobile account). So, WE lost money - my two vacation days from work, hotel expense, restaurant dinner, fuel for the trip, all totaled well over $1,000 and also about 8 hours of driving and the huge disappointment. Instead of being very apologetic and perhaps offering a free future trip and covering hotel expense, he said we could drive about 45 minutes (52 minutes per Google) to New Hampshire and if lucky get an 8AM boat that catches mackerel -- or, get this, go whale watching! He said all the other people were understanding -- but they were called the day before. If we'd received the cancelation call there would have been time to rearrange things. Curiously, there was a nearby fishing boat trip from a competitor that was sold out -- no lack of customers. I wonder why...

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.

I guess we got lucky. Flat seas. We saw a lot of whales for about 45 minutes. We saw them make…read morebubbles in a ring to force up the fish. Then the whales would surface with open mouths and feed on the fish. And we saw this four or five times! Also saw them coming out of the water and diving down many times. The boat wasn't crowded. The captain would steer the boat left and right so that everyone on board got an even amount of time seeing the whales. The naturalist who guided the tour was very informative. Overall a great experience.

After the first two hours of our whale watch, we had our doubts. We only saw water and a few…read moredive-bombing birds. But once Captain Bill found the whales, we were treated to a non-stop thrill exhibition of fireworks in the water, from below the water, and majestically hurtling out of the water. Five stars for sure. My Sweet Lord, we saw it all. We had a ton of sightings, pods of four whales at a time, three magnificent full breaches and a dozen majestic flukes. Our guide/naturalist Rebeca added quite a bit to the experience with some expert commentary on the whales and the state of international whaling. One cool thing we learned was that whales spend their winters in the warm waters of the Dominican Republic and live off their blubber. Sounds like a good career path to me. Rebeca knew the names of the whales by their fluke markings, and she knew which whale babies belonged to which whale mommas. She was terrific. Just be warned, the ride to the whales is two hours out and two hours back to Gloucester. Our ride back was choppy and the barf-bag inventory was seriously depleted after our run. But this goes with the territory, it's a hazard for doing something like this. So if you have a weak stomache, take some pills or something . I was 100% satisfied with how this spectacular excursion played out. Well done, Captain Bill!

Take this adventure with your family and friends-you won't regret it! Captains Lisa and Raffi are…read moreincredible. They will literally blow you away during your sail - they will teach your children, share incredible stories while effortlessly wining and dining you the entire time. We are lucky to have experienced several adventures over the years with this expert 2 person crew and can't wait for future trips. We love them!!!

I can't think of a better way then taking off on a private sail with people I love. Everything was…read moreseamless, efficient and safe. You are in good hands so all you have to do is enjoy the wind in the sails and the sun on your face.