We had a great lobster tour experience with Captain Tom. We learned a lot about lobsters, Maine,…read moreand about the lobster fishing industry. The tour length was the perfect amount of time made you feel like you had a great time but didn't make you feel like it's taking all day. Highly recommend trying out Finestkind and checking out Barnacle Billy's after for some lobster

My wife, friends and I went on this cruise today for the first time. The location was convenient,…read moreparking was exorbitantly expensive, the cost of the boat ride was rather expensive per person ($42) the waiting area was nice, the employees were friendly, the seating was adequate, the boat was nicely painted and clean, the sound system's volume was not loud enough (I couldn't hear half of what the guy said during the boat ride), there was a restroom on board, they served beverages on board, what I could hear of the boat announcer was interesting, the overall service was good, and the boat route included many key points of interest.

We went on a private lobster boat tour of the bay including seeing the beautiful lighthouses and…read morewildlife of Maine. They also provided binoculars and blankets if needed. We had a great afternoon on the water. The staff was absolutely wonderful and down to earth. I highly recommend Casco Bay Custom Charters.

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.

You can't find a better boat anywhere! In short, the captains (Tim and Ian) are exceptional as is…read morethe mate (Danny)! They practically put the fish on the hook for you. If there's ever been an asshole on the boat, o haven't encountered him or her and it's hard to miss someone when the boat is capped at 20 fishermen. My dad has been going out on the Bunny Clark since the 80s and me with him since age 12. When I was young we started with a 3 hour tour then increased over time. My dad used to do the marathon trips but now sticks with the extreme day and this has become an annual or semiannual trip for us together, maybe with a friend or two. The vessel is basic (exactly what is needed) but the people and experience are exceptional. Bring cash to tip the mate who will filet your fish for you plus extra if you want to buy flies, bait, and put into any of the pools they may have going. Parking nearby is $10 per car in Perkins Cove which you can't beat.

Was great! Never been deep sea fishing but Boyfriend insisted i go for day and to say the least…read morewill definitely go again. Crew on boat VERY helpful and attended to everyone on boat. Crew had great personalities and I laughed so much. Thank you to them for a awesome day and experience.

On the annual Maine vacation my family takes, my husband and I decided on a whim to go sailing. We…read moreare huge fans of all things sail, we have a tiny boat ourselves and love to go out on huge boats we have no chance of owning ourselves. While the trip left early (we found ourselves scratching our heads, standing on the dock twenty minutes early), the mistake was an honest one and the boat turned around to pick us up. Once we actually boarded things were off to a good start! I loved that they didn't crowd the boat- we've been on a couple trips on other vessels where every last spot gets taken and you find yourself making serious body contact with strangers. Yes, there was the usual older gentleman sailing aficionado type that wanted to make sure everyone onboard knew how much of a sailing expert he was, but eventually even he settled in... The captain of The Gift is personable and interesting and very chill. There was no need to force conversation, but he was ready with a story, cool facts and answers to questions whenever needed. A couple of people got sick, and the crew was very considerate first pretending not to notice for privacy's sake and then offering water. One thing to note is that the protocol for this sail trip seems to be going out on the water and kind of wandering around. This isn't a trip that happens in the same exact routine way, five times a day, every day of the year. I think this is a great feature, but if you're looking for memorized facts about the coast and one set route of touristy sightseeing, this isn't the trip for you. This one is just about hitting the water and enjoying the wind!

I wish zero stars was an option, as my family had a horrible experience. There were no positive…read moreaspects, but most importantly, the sail is run in an unsafe, irresponsible manner. The boat is small and shabby, and there's insufficient comfortable seating, which meant that some of our party had to be uncomfortably perched on the side of the boat. We couldn't hear anything the entire sail, although we were told we didn't miss much) and for one person, this included the quietly mentioned instructions to move our feet before we turned. Why this wasn't explained loudly before we even left the cove, is beyond me. This led to him almost being pulled off the boat, and with a terrible rope burn that required medical treatment. The "crew" could not have been less concerned, and expressed nothing but annoyance. Even if this had not occurred, the sail would have been painfully boring if we weren't all trying not to vomit from the rough waves. We sailed straight out, straight back in, and then repeated. There truly couldn't have been less effort put in to the experience. Bottom line, if you value safety and competence, avoid this boat at all costs.

I took my 7 yo son on a two hour, 6:00am trip with Bryan. We are novice fisherman, especially when…read moreit comes to the stripers we were out there catching. Bryan was patient and instructive and he was engaging with my son. He was very invested in making sure we had a good experience and caught fish. It was exactly the experience we wanted. We will be taking a longer trip next time.

Bryan is knowledgeable, experienced and showed a lot of patience with this inexperienced fisherman…read more The fish just weren't biting that morning, none of the other charters had much success, either. What matters is that we got an individualized fishing trip - it's called fishing, not catching!

Great experience...we did an afternoon sail, which was great. . Loved our cruise...boat was great…read moreand loved the small group experience. Very relaxing and the crew was informative and really knowledgeable. Would highly recommend...you won't be disappointed.

Beautiful afternoon on the water! So relaxing, would highly recommend to anyone visiting town…read more Amazing captain and crew, very knowledgeable and friendly. Perfect way to spend a summer afternoon!

Larry and Matt did a wonderful job trimming a large maple tree that was encroaching on our house in…read moreWells ME with some branches already touching the roof. They also removed another dead tree behind our home and cleaned everything up beautifully! I was impressed with their combination of friendliness and professionalism. In addition, Larry and Matt provided expert opinions on the safety status of a few other trees growing close to our home. We will definitely work with Breakwood Tree adn Excavation again in the future when needed. Thanks!

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This wonderful company boasts a high percentage rate for seeing whales, and they made it happen!…read moreThis is the way to do whale watching. The crew knows the areas where the whales feed, and when they see the spout or breach or any indication of whale activity, the boat can quickly go to them. You can't get that on a large whale watching boat packed with people. We were able to follow a pair of Humpback whales for an hour, and ended up seeing two additional ones on our tour. An added bonus was Boon island and the seals!

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.

What a day on the water with Pine Island Guide Service! Captain Ian put us on the fish from the…read morestart. We started by catching our own mackerel for bait, then live-lined them and hooked into some great striped bass action. The trip was hands-on, exciting, and a lot of fun. The captain was knowledgeable, patient, and knew exactly where to find the fish. To make the day even better, our crew showed up in matching "Bitches Catch Fishes" shirts--and we definitely lived up to them! If you're looking for an authentic Maine fishing experience and want to catch stripers the right way, I highly recommend Pine Island Guide Service. We'll definitely be back for another trip!

What a amazing experience. My wife and I went to Portland to visit Maine (we fell in love with it…read morea few years ago and wanted to check out Portland). She searched for things to do and found this tour and I am sure glad she did. We did the biking tour with Don and it was wonderful. Was able to taste some local mead, beer, and rum and see parts of Portland. He was extremely friendly, fun, and informative. I am not going to lie...I was a little bummed when my wife said she booked this tour instead of the earlier biking brewery tour (visit 3 local brewery's as opposed to our scheduled mead, beer, and rum tour). But it didn't matter, it was a amazing experience. In fact, our guide pointed out man local establishments on the tour that we tried the next day (cough..cough..Forage Market) and was amazed; it truly added to our Portland experience. And we have a tour for the next time we come. All in all...6 out of 5 stars for this organization. I wish I was able to post some pictures, but to be honest, I didn't think about it as I was immersed in the moment and enjoying every second of it. So when in Portland...book your tour, you won't be sorry.

best 21+ cruise/ tour in the greater portland area by far. Both Joe and Pete have been fantastic,…read moreesp after bad trips with other companies. It was refreshing to have professional knowledge in a comforting setting!