Capt Bob put us on the fish with non stop action from catching bait to pulling in 40 plus inch…read morestrippers. Then topped it off with pulling traps and sending us all home with plenty of fish and a few lobster. Highly recommend. Also was great with teaching the kids about the fish and how the lobster traps work and what he's allowed to keep. Wonderful experience for the whole family

outstanding day with captain bob and 2nd mate tyler!! one of the best days i had in long time!!…read more highly reccomend!!!

*This review is for Jet Ski rentals*…read more I have been going to Hampton Beach my life. And one hour with Adventure Charters warped my whole vision of what Hampton had to offer. What do I know about jet skis? Pretty much nothing. I have a driver's license but I've never driven anything more exotic than a go-kart or a vespa. So when my boyfriend suggesting renting jet skis during our vacation my immediate reaction was to LEAP at the suggestion and then slowly return to reality. 1. I have no idea how to ride one 2. I may get eaten by sharks (I just watched Shark Week!). So we called up Adventure Charters (the only place in Hampton Beach that rents jet skis). They were super friendly and answered all of my questions thoroughly and pleasantly. Since I don't have a boating license, I'd have to fill out a quick test to give me a 14 day temporary license. Then it's $85/hour per jet ski, no matter how many people on the jet ski. That sounds great. Flash forward to August when we walk past all the deep sea fishing shacks. We were greeted by the friendly and genuinely pleasant people working there who explained the little instruction book and test. Test took maybe 15 minutes and cost $20 to take. But no worries, that fee is applied toward the jet ski fee. Then we paid the $500 deposit on each jet ski and the remaining $65 per jet ski. The place provides life jackets, which you must wear, and wet suits, which are optional. I thought we'd need them since NH is notorious for FREEZING COLD lips turning purple water. But not so. The man who took us to the dock was so nice and put all my fears to rest. He even took our pictures on the jet ski and put them on their facebook wall for us to see later. (we couldn't find a water-proof disposable camera on the way there. boo) ZOMG jet skis are my favorite thing in the world. About halfway through our hour, i stopped the jet ski, turned to my boyfriend and insisted that we buy one (ok maybe two) for ourselves. I felt so safe. It was so easy to handle. And we went speeeeding through the waves. An hour was a perfect amount of time. There's a little clock on the "dashboard" next to the speedometer to keep track of when you need to return. We had plenty of time to test our courage and have fun and get back on time. We then walked, back returned the life jackets, got our things (which they were nice enough to keep behind the counter so they were not destroyed). We started planning next year's trip as we walked out the door. Nothing negative to say about this company!

This place is a hidden gem. Tucked away by the marina. The staff is friendly and very helpful. I…read morerented a jet ski here for an hour. I'm not very familiar navigating the seas of the Hampton Beach area. It was low tide, so they made sure I navigated the waters well before going out. They also told me the best spots to go to. I was cruising and ripping through waves the rest of the time and had a great experience! Will definitely be back.

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.

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

Was hoping to get a call back after inquiring about a full day fishing for just myself, talked to a…read moreyoung female who assured me she would call me back after checking a possible spot she could fit me in.

What I like about these guys is they offer the longer 10 hour trip as it takes a while to get out…read moreto the better fishing grounds. Captain was always sharing what he is seeing on the radar. Good sized boat and this one only takes out 24 people so you have room and its less crowded at the rail. 1st mates are great and responsive. 2 bathrooms. Even when you are over fish, they don't always bite. Came home with a nice sized bag of Haddock and Pollack this trip as we could not keep Cod this trip...yet. I would go back and I would recommend. Bring plenty of snacks & food as this isn't provided, layers and sun screen (which I forgot) and sunglasses. They provide all the bait you'll need and the gear.

Eastman's is probably the premier deep sea and charter group on the NH Seacoast. I only say…read moreprobably because there are most likely smaller single boat operations that do it just as well. But for a multi boat operation, Eastman's is top notch. We went out on a cold December day with fairly rough seas, cold temps, and a stiff wind. The captain and crew all busted their butts to make sure bait was kept full, lines were kept untangled, and gaffs were ready at a moments notice. Each spot we went to was given its fair shot before moving. The bite had cooled off from where it had been a few days prior, but we still were able to get on some decent fish. Thats why they call it fishing and not catching. Some reviews are basing their rating off the quality of fishing on their given trip, and not the quality of the service. I'd be careful of taking those reviews too seriously, as even the best fishermen can't always make them bite. If you're looking for a head boat or six pack on the NH Seacoast, you won't go wrong booking with Eastman's. Just maybe dress warmer than I did.

On this vessel, their family & Friend's WILL come first! With them taking up well over 50 % of the…read moreseating & table's in the galley! On the way out to the fishing grounds Their were kids that I know where cold, with no escape from the weather god's! Also, Do not talk to any of the 2 women (Susan &,or Nichole) that were from their side of their family! As far as Susan, she took a simple hi into I was trying to pick her up!!!!!!I Are you freaking kidding me???? I always try to be nice to people, Instead I got Nichole wanted to know why am I fishing on my spot that I paid for! & on top of it all to try to intimidate me!!! The only thing I did wrong was giving them a $100. tip! Just an FYI, I was out the day before on a day trip! Non of this happened! it was bumpy but a nice day! ***********Just remember, their are other fishing charters, party boats! DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MYSTAKE THAT I Did!

I've been on several big "Party Boat" charters in the area and this was our first private small…read morecharter. I can't say enough about how great a day we had. From my first inquiry with Captain Josh I knew we would have a great day. Unlike other charter captains I spoke with, he listened to what I was looking for and what I wanted to get out of the day. He gave us that and more! We were on board the "Annah Hunter" which provided a fast quiet ride out to the fishing grounds. Captain Josh's mate, April was incredible. Like I said I've been on several big "Party Boats' and I wouldn't take 2 of their mates for April. She was so attentive to everything going on it was awesome. From removing fish to changing lures to even helping us bait our hooks she was all over it so that we could spend as much time actually fishing as possible. And fishing......Captain Josh had us on the fish constantly. Every place we dropped we caught fish and we caught very few dogs. I can't say enough about the crew they were so attentive to everything that we needed. I would absolutely recommend them highly for a charter and I will unquestionably use them again.

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Best family lobster tour ever! We booked a tour for our three-year-old son, whose sole goal on our…read moretrip to Maine/NH was to go on a lobster boat. This trip did not disappoint. Capt. Jim and Tom were extremely patient and thoughtful with him, letting him measure the lobsters, put on the rubber bands and otherwise get hands-on as much as he wanted (which was a LOT). They also tailored the tour to his (quirky, 3-year-old) interests, letting him fulfill another dream of fishing with a full-size rod (he caught three pogies, and is still talking about it), and circling around a huge navigational buoy he was mesmerized by (Tom: "It's big. It's red. It dings. What's not to love?"). I can't recommend these folks highly enough!

This was an awesome trip!!! Capt Jim and Fist Mate Tom we're professional and full of knowledge!…read more Had a great time and got to keep our catch!! We will definitely be back and be recommending this to anyone. Thanks for a great day Sunrise!!!