Had such a fun day with Captain Ted aboard the Reel Thrills Too. We had a last minute booking for a…read more3 hour tour...a threeeee hour tour (Sorry, I couldn't resist). He fit us in on an early morning excursion and we couldn't have asked for a better time. The weather was perfect and Capt Ted was like your favorite Uncle, great with the kids, full of funny jokes and interesting facts as we boated around the Essex River and Cape Ann. The boat is no frills but has a private bathroom down below with some seating and one comfy rotating chair up top. Be prepared to stand or sit on your cooler that you should bring. The cooler with food & drinks is the only thing you need to bring. He supplies the fishing stuff (poles, bait, etc) I would suggest you bring your own life vests if you have them. Kids must wear them at all times. At our first stop, my son caught a gigantic fish! Sadly that was the only one of the day. Capt Ted was kind enough to filet it for us. We took it home and grilled it and it was delicious! We also checked 2 lobster traps but no lobsters, in there (boo!) but we saw some cool looking crabs and horseshoe crabs. Parking isn't great as you have to drop your stuff off at the boat ramp behind some apartments and then park down the street.

I never take the time to write reviews but I just had to share our experience so that it helps…read moreanyone looking for a one of a kind family friend fishing adventure. I am 6 months pregnant and wanted to surprise my partner with a fishing trip for his 40th birthday. He's always wanted to learn but anytime he'd been on the big water adventure trips it's been all thrill and no lessons. I reached out to Agawam based on a recommendation from another captain. Ted, the captain and owner, contacted me immediately and assured me that we would have a fun, educational, relaxing and beautiful day on the river. He did not disappoint! Ted is incredibly knowledgeable of the area and its deep history. He played wonderful music and taught us how to fish! By then end I might have even been more hooked than my hubs. And yes, we caught a big one! What was most surprising was the stunning terrain. I never expected a river to look like that. Gorgeous marshes, birds and fish everywhere, sandbars and beaches....I cannot wait to go back and bring my 9 year old.

5 Star cruise on Saturday September 2, 2023…read more Can not say enough about the professionalism and friendly crew on our adventures to find and hang out with whales. whales can be And swim anywhere, yet it wasn't 18 miles out that captain located our first whale. keen eyes and skill as we were the only whale watch that found her, so we got to spend sometime watching the magnificent creature swim and dive near us. All the while the captain made careful adjustments to the vessel to best views of her, as our naturalist identified the whale ( Clamp) and offered us insights into whale behaviors, naming and a sundry of whale facts, all while keeping us in the know of when the whales were surfacing and where to position ourselves for prime viewing. Thankfully this boat was not crammed packed like others I have noticed, allowing us the abilty and freedom to move about as the whales were on one side or the other. It says a lot when owners make sure we all have a good time over selling to max capacity. Even managed to get a perfectly cooked and satisfying breakfast sandwich! Galley staff was so professional . Btw Yum. This is my 3rd whale watch this season and I will be back as soon as my schedule allows. Thank you all for a perfect sea adventure. Highly Recomend

We recently spent an afternoon with the folks at Newburyport Whale Watch for a trip in the gulf of…read moreMaine searching for and watching some of the most amazing creatures in the ocean. The reservation process on line was straight forward and easy to use. The tickers were added to my iPhone wallet which would have been easy enough to board, but the staff had names available to check off which was even easier than fumbling with your phone or the internet access. For those who showed up on site to purchase tickets, those were available on site. Staff was young and friendly from greeting to service in the bar section with light food, snacks and beverages. The staff providing updates on the actual whales we did see was fascinating to hear. They were able to identify the two whales we did watch and made the experience all the better and personable. PSA - the staff works on tips similar to your waitstaff at a restaurant, so please be prepared to show your appreciation for their service, as warranted. While spotting whales is not guaranteed, we did see a couple of them, but not without a lot of travel. We were out almost a couple of hours to find them which also meant that after watching for about an hour, it was an equal trip back to the harbor. Keep that in mind. I am sure we all wish the trip was more like a 3 hour tour (with a happier ending than those on Gilligan's Island) but be prepared for spending 6 hours on the boat, especially if you are bringing young children who can become bored very easily especially in tight quarters. As a result, we returned to the dock at 6PM, 30 mins after the planned 5:30PM arrival while boarding the boat at 12:45PM for a scheduled 1:30PM departure. It should be noted that we did leave almost 20 mins late despite the booking warning that they will not wait for any passengers (but we did for 4 people...but I won't tell if you don't tell). The boat itself was clean and had plenty of seating inside and outside depending on your preference on the first two decks. They also have 2 bathrooms on the boat. I do not know why the top deck was not open as that would provide the best view of whales IMHO. Unfortunately, parking is a hassle in the area as most lots nearby only allow a 3 hour reservation via app or kiosk while you may be on the boat 6 hours. So, you run the risk of paying for 3 hours and then getting a ticket from the police which are located next door and cruise the lots steadily. Be warned.

1) this is a campground. You can camp out in a tent or park your RV here…read more 2) it's on the point of Salem, amazing views. 3) used to be a fort used for 400 years. Old airplane hangar at least 60 years old. 4) lots of hiking trails, beach access. 5) this is a beautiful place. There is so much more I could say. This is an understated park with a lighthouse and many other attractions. That it's a campground so close to Salem is amazing. Recommended!

Combination campground/waterfront access area. Lighthouse can easily be seen from the waterfront…read morearea, and the campground apparently sits on the site of one of the war battles. The lighthouse can also be walked to if you have time. Nice little area, and I'd check it out in more detail if I was back in the Salem area.

Sometimes nice staff, often rude taxi drivers. The first time out last season on our new mooring we…read morehad GPS coordinates for our boat but did not know where it was to describe it. The taxi driver was extremely rude to us and said he did not know how to find by GPS and he did not have time to help us find our mooring. After we found it and gave him a generous tip for all four people on our boat he got much nicer.

We have a 34' sailboat with Salem Water Taxi. The harbor is much better than the river in…read moreNewburyport where we used to keep our boat. The launch drivers do a great job and you can't beat the price. Salem is a great location with easy access to destination day sails like Gloucester, Beverly, Scituate, Boston and others. Lots to do!

My 14 year old daughter and 7 year old nephew and I had a blast with George on our tour of…read moreGloucester harbor and the Annisquam river. He was very accommodating and easy to contact/coordinate with by phone. George was personable and entertaining, telling us interesting facts while showing us around. It was a private tour--just the 3 of us. I will definitely contact George again in the future for a tour around Rockport.

We took a tour on George's Tour in September and were very disappointed. In the advert it lists…read morethat you will see Seals in their natural surroundings, Historic Lighthouses, etc. but all we saw were peoples houses and some birds flying around. Was not worth the time and the money to go. We sat almost 10 minutes idling waiting for the draw bridge to open up. So, obviously we will not do it again and I recommend to all who are thinking of going , to think twice. Go with a larger Tour Boat, you will see more. Leslie Klaproth

Such a good tour! Our guide Sebastian was the best! He was super knowledgeable about Salem's…read morehistory and an excellent/entertaining speaker. The tour itself equally covered Salem's rich history as well as supernatural occurrences in and around Essex street. I highly recommend.

Lisa our tour guide was amazing, she had evidence of things and we had encounters in our groupread more

We where late because of traffic, Chris was great with directions. Kids did well on tour, even my…read moreyoungest, lot. Of history, only thing we where dispointed about was, no actual tunnels, they where all filled in over time.... I. Enjoyed it for the price, so did the kids....

Not worth $20 at all. The 'tunnels' are just one foot pathways under manhole covers. Not impressed…read moreat all. The tour guide however was very nice and knowledgeable

We LOVE this place! They fill up, so book early. Location is great for us. We look to return every…read moreyear. The amenities are few, it's nothing fancy but what they have is LOCATION. Beaches, Seafood, and a short ride to all of the Northshore! 50Amp service available with full hookups or nothing, RV or tent ask if you want a fire pit, not available at all sites. Clean bathrooms, info on local happenings at the office.

What a hidden gem! The folks running this campground are…read moresuper friendly and very knowledgeable about the surrounding area. Lots of sites situated all around the side of a large hill. The sites range from level to very uneven. The main roads are paved and not terribly steep. Some of the sites are tight quarters to your neighbor others seem to have a bit more space. Lots of shade! Rustic shower buildings that are coin operated at 25¢ for 5-6 minutes. 50¢ was plenty of time. Dish wash stations are located at these buildings which is nice for tent campers. Internet can be good if you pay 3$ a day for a premium code. This is good for people who work remote. Pro tip for campgrounds. Install premium, premium internet for traveling professionals. We will pay for a good connection. Beautiful campground. We would definitely stay here again, we recommend it over a KOA any day.