If you're even thinking about booking a private yacht charter out of Portsmouth, stop scrolling and…read morebook Northern Tide Yacht Charter--now. Seriously. From the moment we stepped aboard, it felt like we were stepping into a New England summer dream. Captain Erich is the kind of guy you want at the helm--not just because he knows these waters like the back of his hand (he does), but because he's one of the most genuine, chill, and welcoming people you'll ever meet. He made everyone from our sea-loving aunt to our boat-shy nephew feel completely at ease. The boat? Absolutely pristine. Comfortable, classy, and outfitted with everything you need for the perfect day on the water. We cruised past lighthouses, hidden coves, and picture-perfect coastline while sipping drinks and soaking up the sun--and Erich filled us in on all the coolest local history and nautical facts without ever sounding like a tour guide. It felt like we were hanging out with a friend who just happens to be a top-tier captain. Whether you're looking for a relaxing sunset sail, a family day on the water, or a romantic cruise, this is the experience you want. Portsmouth is beautiful from the shore--but it's stunning from the deck of this boat. 10/10 recommend. 100%. Don't even hesitate.

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We had a great time on the boat with Captain Jon. He is very knowledgeable, about the area and…read moreabout the fishing/lobster'ing, and he is very friendly. Our trip was customized to fit our family's needs and everyone enjoyed themselves. I would highly recommend!

Wow, what a fantastic experience! I highly recommend Captain Jon for an amazing boating trip. He…read morewas so knowledgeable about Maine and everything around us. He gave us a really wonderful, informational tour of the area. Aside from all of the information he provided, he was very personable and created a great experience for us aboard. We all felt very safe the whole time and saw some really cool things along the way!

We were excited to go out fishing while up in York. We searched around and found Sea Time and chose…read morethem for our charter. The day before the trip Lawerence/Larry called my wife to change the time of departure to 10:00 am instead of 11:00 am due to the potential for severe weather. So we agreed and were super excited to get out on the water. We arrived at Pepperrell Cove and grabbed some snacks at the Bistro. We messaged Lawerence/Larry that we arrived and asked where to park as there are were only a few spots that were not reserved or restricted. We found the boat and say that Lawerence/Larry was on the boat but a college age kid named Kai was there. He told us that he would be skippering the boat not Lawerence/Larry. This was never communicated to us that Lawerence/Larry wasn't going to actually take us out. This set the stage for a bad day on the boat as Kai was a great guy but there was no bait, and ice or cooler for us to use. The most important aspect was there was no live bait fish for us to use. Kai took us out to Snag Fish for Poggie first. We were able to get some using the 3 pointed hooks without bait by drawing through the school and snagging them. We then switched up to fishing for Mackeral. We were only able to get a few and the 5 foot swells and rain started to take a toll on one of our party. Kai took us into the mouth of Little Harbor to then fish for Strippers. At this point we were almost half way through the trip and just started actually fish for Strippers. Since the tide was still going out we had little success and the poggie were too big for the strippers to take on. We ran out of bait as the few we had were dying off so Kai decided to take us back out into the 5 foot swells to get live bait. As we hit Kittery Point I asked him if we could just use cut bait fish for Strippers. He agreed and then took us up the river to the Naval Yard to fish. The water was much calmer but the wind was pretty steady so we were chased off a couple of times by the Navy's Police boat. So we only really fished for strippers for about 45 minutes in two locations since most of the time was spent navigating to fish for bait fish. We totally felt like Lawerence/Larry passed of this charter to Kai at the last minute hence why there was no live bait or cooler full of ice. We brought this to his attention and he messaged at 5:20 am this morning with the following dismissive message. Turns out that it is illegal to snag fish in Maine. So while Kai was a great kid the owner of the boat is not very good at ensure a great charter since the live bait was provided and we had to get ourselves. UPDATE! To Lawerence the fact that the mackerel we were catching were less than 8 inches in length and were for bait fish for the strippers was no a great charter experience. The fact we wasted over half the actual time of fishing for bait and boating around to 4 different spots was also not an enjoyable experience. The fact that there was no cooler for our snacks and drinks was also not a great experience. The fact you were communicating to my wife the day before and never mentioned you were not going to skipper the boat and we would be skippered by some else was also a little misleading. The fact that there was no bait other than cut bait came across like you handed off the charter at the last minute hence the no live bait. Any other charters I have been on the boat is stocked so the clients can spend more time on the fish rather than getting bait fish.

Caught 11 monster stripers. Most were over 40" and largest was 50"!!!!!…read more Larry has the magic touch. Did a half day inshore charter with a couple friends and Larry's Sea Time charter. In heavy thick fog, somehow Larry found a school of pogies. There were boils of stripers feeding on them, like nothing I have ever seen in my life. 3 times we had 2 fish on the line at the same time. Eventually many other boats showed up at the same spot one they saw what was going on, but Larry was clearly was the leader. So much fun! It was my second charter with Larry. First time my son caught a 46". I actually have my own boat in Kittery but I've done charters with Larry so I can learn how to fish the local waters from him. He's an entertaining guy, with a lot of local knowledge, and is happy to teach if you are interested. I'd highly recommend Larry and SeaTime Charters.

High recommend! We went out for a tour today and it was wonderful! Anne is a one woman show, and…read moreshe owns a beautiful wooden boat. Her directions were clear and she does custom, small group tours and so much thought is put into it! She had blankets, chairs, snacks and beverages! She is laid back, funny and caters to your comfortability and needs. It is so clear she isn't doing this just to take your money. She genuinely enjoys it! She provided a lot of great history of the area as well so do not hesitate to book the tour! Thank you Anne for sharing your passion with us today

What a fun experience very laid back and informative. Captain Anne couldn't have been more…read morepleasant and accommodating. Highly recommend her tour and will recommend her to all friends and family.

I highly recommend Casco Bay Custom Charters…read more We sailed with them for a special family event in July 2020. We gathered to release our father's ashes at sea. The team we worked with to plan the event were flexible with our plans including location, departure, and the actual release. They provided helpful information about purchasing a biodegradable urn and how to structure our minimal program - especially as we had young children participating (ages 4-11). They will work with you to create your ideal experience.

Our small family really enjoyed this private charter experience. The crew was super friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable. The boat was comfortable and the tour included some hardy snacks and drinks. Would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a private Charter tour in the area.

Amazing personality, experience and fun while fishing with Tidewater. The owner, Bob, is not only…read moregracious and courteous- he knows his fishing! He took us out many times last summer and we cannot wait to go out again for summer 2013. We went out both alone and with a group of our friends for a little day trip. I highly suggest giving it a shot when you are looking for an adventure! Right off Kittery Point- easy to find. They have a facebook page for more info and pictures: www.facebook.com/tidewatercharterservices

Captain Greg did a great job getting each of us on the fish and working to make sure each member of…read moreour party had a memorable time on our 4 hour striped bass charter. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a solid charter trip in Southern Maine!

This was a surprise birthday gift for my grandson. He had an absolutely fantastic time and caught…read moreseveral 35-40 lb bass. Although too big to keep the excitement of the catch was a thrill. I highly recommend G Cove charters

We enjoyed an incredible sunset cruise this past weekend. The crew was so kind & very knowledgable!…read moreWe opted for the concert cruise and the music/ambiance of the ride is something I will truly never forget!

What a wonderful way to experience the beauty and history of Portsmouth! Nothing better than being…read moreon the water on a beautiful day! Having women as Captain & 'second mate' was a thrill! What excellent exposure for the little kids on the boat (as well as the rest of us) to see the expert handling of the whole ship. The entire staff was welcoming and knowledgable and very kind to all. What a fantastic afternoon!

Great experience! Make sure to read the details of the meeting point ahead of time, since the bar…read moreaddressed suggested is several storefronts down from where you need to be. The email is helpful. The boat is comfortable and the crew did an amazing job of circling each point of interest both ways, and making sure folks on the "good" side stayed seated so everyone could see at all times. The speed of the boat is amazing. Really a fun experience. You will be reminded to tip MANY times, just FYI.

New England Eco Adventures Portland. Amazing!!!! Up close hump back whale (Mom and calf) Photos and…read morevideo speak for themselves

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.