I booked a sailing afternoon with Captain Doug for my family of 5. The wind Gods were not happy…read morewith the hot summer, so we had to postpone the sailing until the conditions were right. Captain Doug was great at communicating about this, he understood that my 3 kids (7,6 & 4) were not going to be happy in those calm conditions because it tends to be too hot and a little boring. After a couple of reschedules, we went out on a cloudy day. We were a little concerned about rain but this man knows his weather and assured us it would be fine - maybe a couple of specks of rain, and it was exactly like that. Besides, he told us about his bimini (the big umbrella-like top that covers the whole sitting area) in his beautiful Lady Anne, a 30' Catalina boat, and exactly how to dress for the occasion. My kids were super excited, more about the innards of the boat, which he graciously let them explore, than anything. They went to see the cabins and the head (bathroom), and they were thrilled about the kitchenette. Then he let them grab the wheel, and at the same time he taught my wife and me about pulling the sails up, getting the front sail (Genoa) nice and tight, and a very awesome general 101 about sailing. We had a blast out there, realizing that Lake Lewisville is bigger than we knew. For a few hours, we forgot about everything else, we were the crew of a sailing boat that was able to harness the wind power to move pretty fast. We zig-zagged through the lake, then under a bridge where the Captain commanded the 3 little crew members to yell their lungs out (while taking some energy off, thanks!!), and then back to the marina. The whole afternoon created some memories that will be with us forever.

Thanks to Doug, I now feel a safe and confident sailor. He…read morealso taught me how to maintain and fix a few things on a boat. His skills come with an extreme kindness and patience. I am deeply thankful for what he shared with me.

Perfect for a relaxing day on the water. Cord was awesome in showing us everything we needed to…read moreknow to have fun and be safe. We are already planning our next outing and bringing our friends. Highly recommend!

From the owner: We are a local, family owned boat rental service located on Lake Ray Hubbard in Dallas and Rockwall…read morecounties.

Mitch from Bolds Travel gave us the confidence to take our first river cruise. We went on the two…read moreweek Grand Danube cruise with AmaWaterways and had a phenomenal trip.

Beverly was AMAZING at planning our European honeymoon! She was very knowledgeable, stayed within…read moreour budget, and planned the most perfect honeymoon exceeding our expectations. We started in Rome, went to Positano, then to Mykonos and ended in Santorini! Each hotel was BEAUTIFUL and the hospitality exceeded our expectations! Everything promised/included in our honeymoon package was delivered upon, with special touches at each location! Beverly was easy to reach and even responded promptly when I had a question pop up on our trip. Could not have asked for a better trip! She set up all transportation, including train, transfers, ferry and flights, and assisted with contacting the concierge prior to our trip for more assistance with picking a boat excursion. Beverly assisted with setting up a spa treatment and time prior to the trip as well!! Thank you Beverly and I look forward to working with you in the future!

I had so much fun this weekend! This is the second time I have tried canoeing. At first I was a…read morelittle nervous about it, and it dissapeared after a while. The river was so calm and peaceful. We took our time and really enjoyed the luxury to just be. We saw turtles sunbathing, birds, a bobcat, and had a picnic on the boat ;-) It was a lovely experience. Charles took us to the river and picked us up. He is great; super cool guy and I can tell he knows his stuff! That made me feel confortable with canoeing. Looking forward to our next outing!

Please disregard the negative reviews here....the outfit is wonderful! Charles is a true…read moreprofessional and a Trinity River expert. We were a crew of 4 flight attendants on a long layover in search of a day adventure. The Trinity River did not disappoint. The water level was high and a little swift at times which we enjoyed. Prepare to see many different birds and we had quite a few fish jump near our canoe. The water was just fine...we did not fear for our lives...the water was clean and what you would expect in a large city. Although you are in Dallas it seems more like a remote river out west at times. Please take heart in our review....we have traveled to every state in the country and tubed,whitewater rafted or gone canoeing in almost all of them if available. Trinity River Expeditions is a must do in Dallas...Thanks Charles!!

We found Discover Kayak and Steve through a search in our local area for basic kayak instruction…read morefor our Girl Scouts to accomplish their paddling badge. First, working with Steve was so easy and relaxed! As you can imagine, coordinating a kayak trip with Texas weather and multiple involved Girl Scouts posed a bit of a logistical nightmare but Steve was understanding all along the way! He was understanding when we dropped a few girls and added one back on and when weather canceled us the first few times he was very clear and quick with the communication. Second, Steve was incredibly informative and patient with our Girl Scouts. This was a group of girls ages 11-15 but most of our group fell into the 11-12 year old range. He kept the girls on task and made sure they were watching at the important parts without coming across as too tough. The girls LOVED the experience and I highly recommend Steve and Discover Kayak to Girl Scouts and new kayakers alike. Thanks again Steve!

I found Steve 3 years ago and gave him a try. It was "top-knotch". He had every skill level in our…read moreclass and handled everyone with ease. Last weekend I entrusted him to teach two dear friends who ARE NOT great swimmers. One had had a hip replacement. He was so patient and accommodating. He eased their fears, taught them and they already are begging to go back out. Thank you, Steve, for helping me introduce my friends to the world of kayaking. We are planning another small group for next month already.

I've been twice now - once as part of a team building event and once with a friend visiting from…read moreout of town and both times were great! I was honestly a bit skeptical and was worried I might tip over and catch some sort of horrible disease from the Trinity, but honestly it was a a great time and I had alot of fun. I went out in a kayak both times (they apparently offer canoes as well) and I will say that I think I enjoyed the double over the single but that's probably more a personal preference. The trip itself was really enjoyable. I saw quite a bit of wildlife both times and it was quite relaxing floating down the river. The paddling wasn't difficult at all but I did get some not-so-fun blisters...you may want to consider some fingerless gloves (like you would wear for lifting) if you're sensitive to that kind of thing. Sure it's not cheap, but they handle any shuttling (taking you to the launch site or picking you up) and for a 2-3 hour "adventure" it's more than reasonable. Staff was super friendly both times I was there and I definitely had no issues there even with the reservation I made online. Really a great setup and a unique experience that you wouldn't expect in the middle of DFW. I'll definitely be back!

Grabbed our friends and headed out for an Urban Adventure. Who knew you could kayak doen the…read moreTrinity River right here in the Carrollton area!?

Dallas only see below I am really upset with the Big bus…read moretour in dallas. We paid for Hop on Hop off tickets. They put us on the city tour. We were not giving options to hop on and hop off to look at any of the attractions as advertised on the website. We had to get off at a location not near the final stopping point because we needed a pit stop. The lady told us they would not be back to pick us up or that there was not another bus coming. This is not a way to conduct a business. We were not told they put us on City tour if that's what they did. So we were expecting to be able to do sightseeing at each of the stops we wanted to get on or off at. What is the use of advertising a Hop on Hop off tour if you're not going to allow the customer to hop on and hop off where they stop and get on the next bus. We ended up paying for other transportation to get back to our car because we are two miles away where she dropped us off. This is very disappointing. We haven't had good experience with most of the bus up on and Hop off tours over the years, but this one was bad because we couldn't get a hold of anybody to talk to them about anything.

New perspective on an infamous day in Dallas. Care was taken to pick the route based on the days…read moreleading up to and including the assassination of President Kennedy. Interesting locations and details with the sounds playing of that day made for a whole different type of tour. Lisa our guide was great!

just went on a trip to Israel with this company. they are superb. everything went well. top notch…read morehotels and guides. everything was seamless. I highly recommend them for anyone.

From the owner: Join us December 4-9, 2024, for our inaugural Advent Tour to Canada! We'll be exploring the…read moreChristmas Markets and historic sites of Montreal and Quebec City, enjoying high tea and local cafes, and learning from rich biblical teachings in fellowship with other believers.