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Water Activities in Essex, MA

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Cruise Boston Harbor on a 90-Minute Tiki Boat

Cruise Boston Harbor on a 90-Minute Tiki Boat

Ride a tiki boat for skyline views and a full-service bar on Boston Harbor

4.9 • 986 reviews
$43/ person
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise & USS Constitution Cannon Fire

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise & USS Constitution Cannon Fire

Sunset skyline views and harbor landmarks aboard a classic-style power yacht

4.8 • 693 reviews
$51/ person
Plum Island Bottom Fishing for Haddock & Pollock

Plum Island Bottom Fishing for Haddock & Pollock

Spend eight hours targeting haddock, pollock, and other bottom fish in Massachusetts waters.

4.5 • 452 reviews
$101/ person
Private Hot Tub Boat with Skyline Views Near Boston
Up to 6

Private Hot Tub Boat with Skyline Views Near Boston

Soak at your temperature with Boston skyline views and plane watching

5.0 • 24 reviews
$549
Haddock & Bottom Fishing Charter in Gloucester

Haddock & Bottom Fishing Charter in Gloucester

Reel in haddock and bring home your eligible catch

5.0 • 260 reviews
$1,796
Sail Boston Harbor on a Classic Schooner Day Cruise

Sail Boston Harbor on a Classic Schooner Day Cruise

Cruise Boston Harbor on a 1.5- or 2-hour schooner day sail

4.8 • 693 reviews
$50/ person
Salem 2-Hour Classic Yacht Sail

Salem 2-Hour Classic Yacht Sail

Take the helm or relax aboard a historic wooden schooner

5.0 • 180 reviews
$62/ person
Private Boston Harbor Yacht Charter

Private Boston Harbor Yacht Charter

Charter a private yacht and cruise Boston’s waterfront with your group

5.0 • 35 reviews
$999& up
Gloucester Whale Watching Cruise

Gloucester Whale Watching Cruise

Look for whales on a cruise to Stellwagen Bank

4.8 • 2.9K reviews
$72/ person
Narrated Whale Watching Cruise From Gloucester

Narrated Whale Watching Cruise From Gloucester

Cruise to Stellwagen Bank on a narrated 3–4 hour whale watch

4.8 • 2.2K reviews
$72/ person
Fall Foliage Cruise with Cider & Donuts in Essex, MA

Fall Foliage Cruise with Cider & Donuts in Essex, MA

Pair autumn views from the water with hot cider and orchard donuts

4.7 • 772 reviews
$47/ person
8.5-Hour Fishing Trip From Seabrook

8.5-Hour Fishing Trip From Seabrook

Fish Jeffrey's Ledge for haddock, pollock, and other bottom feeders

4.6 • 1.1K reviews
$90/ person
90-Minute Private Tiki Boat Cruise in Boston

90-Minute Private Tiki Boat Cruise in Boston

Book a private tiki boat cruise for your group in Boston Harbor

4.9 • 986 reviews
$1,378
103' Yacht Charter in Quincy

103' Yacht Charter in Quincy

Private Boston Harbor yacht cruise for celebrations and relaxed time on the water

4.6 • 13 reviews
$2,307& up
Bottom Fishing Cruise From Hampton Beach

Bottom Fishing Cruise From Hampton Beach

Fish all day with the crew on a 9-hour bottom fishing trip

4.5 • 1K reviews
$91/ person
90-Minute Salem Harbor Boat Charter

90-Minute Salem Harbor Boat Charter

Cruise Salem Harbor quietly with your own group and a licensed captain

$265
Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charter in Gloucester

Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charter in Gloucester

Chase giant bluefin tuna on a hands-on offshore fishing trip

5.0 • 260 reviews
$2,245
Cruise Boston Harbor & See Bunker Hill Monument

Cruise Boston Harbor & See Bunker Hill Monument

Cruise Boston Harbor on Northern Lights with skyline views and captain commentary

4.8 • 693 reviews
$47/ person
Salem Sunset Sail

Salem Sunset Sail

Sail Salem’s North Shore aboard a storied 1939 wooden schooner

5.0 • 180 reviews
$73/ person
Private Boston Yacht Charter Cruise

Private Boston Yacht Charter Cruise

Charter a 50-foot yacht for your private Boston Harbor cruise

5.0 • 35 reviews
$999& up
Private Boston Harbor Day, Sunset & Night Sail

Private Boston Harbor Day, Sunset & Night Sail

Take in Boston's waterfront from a sailboat reserved for your group

$594
Private Full-Day Giant Bluefin Tuna Charter in Gloucester

Private Full-Day Giant Bluefin Tuna Charter in Gloucester

Chase giant bluefin with Captain Bob Cook aboard a 46-foot fishing vessel

$2,385
Narrated Salt Marsh Cruise in Essex, MA

Narrated Salt Marsh Cruise in Essex, MA

Explore coastal salt marsh scenery without heading onto the open ocean

4.7 • 772 reviews
$36/ person
12-Hour Fishing Trip in Seabrook

12-Hour Fishing Trip in Seabrook

A marathon outing designed for dedicated anglers

4.6 • 1.1K reviews
$117/ person
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13 Stunning Beaches in Florida With Clear Water You Need to Visit

Clarity is geology, not luck: quartz sand, seagrass filtration, and how close the Gulf Stream runs. Thirteen beaches, and the trade-off each one asks of you.

Do You Need a License to Rent a Boat in Florida? Your Complete Guide
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Do You Need a License to Rent a Boat in Florida? Your Complete Guide

Florida issues no boating license at all. What the marina checks is a safety education card, and whether you need one comes down to one date: January 1, 1988.

Essex Things To Do
Historical Tours60Sailing37Boat Tours28Fishing Charters26Ghost and Haunted20
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  • Food Tours17
  • Yacht Charters13
  • Bike Rentals10
  • Dessert Tours9
  • Scooter Rentals9
  • Architectural Tours8
  • Kayaking Tours8
Cooking Classes
7
  • Movie Location Tours7
  • Bike Tours6
  • Heritage Walks6
  • Themed Experiences6
  • Bar and Pub Crawl4
  • Chocolate Tours4
  • Farm Visits4
  • Photography Tours4
  • Stand Up Paddle Boarding4
  • Whale Watching4
  • Culinary Tours3
  • Museum Tours3