Water Activities in Essex, MA

See Boston’s skyline light up from a lively tiki boat cruise

Private tiki cruise for celebrations on Boston Harbor

Private sailing with coastal views along Boston's North Shore

Celebrate on a private tiki boat cruise through Boston Harbor

Cruise and connect at an all-ages sober meeting on the water

Cruise the harbor for Sail Boston tall-ship views with narration

Spot whales and dolphins with expert narration on the Atlantic Ocean

Spend 4 hours striped bass fishing with extra time on the water

Sail historic harbor waters with maritime insights and optional hands-on sailing

Paddle Salem’s historic coast with guided stories and coastal views

Cruise Boston Harbor with a gourmet brunch buffet and captain commentary

Watch Salem Sound glow at day’s end while you help raise the sails and toast the sunset with a relaxed drink.

Sail a 1930 schooner past Salem Sound lighthouses

Build practical night-navigation skills aboard a 36-foot cruising sailboat

Learn to design, build, and repair sails in a hands-on two-day class

Seasonal mackerel fishing with morning or afternoon departures

Fish for mackerel and bass on a captain’s choice half-day trip

Private yacht cruise for front-row Tall Ships views, up to 22 guests

Paddle coastal waters with naturalists and learn responsible wildlife viewing

Cruise Hampton Beach on a 4-hour whale watching trip with bar and food galley onboard

Reserve a traditional schooner for your celebration on Gloucester Harbor

Paddle Salem Harbor your way with flexible kayak rentals

Cruise Boston Harbor on a 1.5-hour narrated history tour

Hands-on 1812-style sail with engaging crew and scenic Salem Sound views