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Water Activities in Essex, MA

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Sail Salem Sound on a Classic Schooner Charter

Sail Salem Sound on a Classic Schooner Charter

Make Salem Sound your private escape aboard a classic schooner

5.0 • 180 reviews
$1,790
Sail Boston Harbor on a 2-Hour Brunch Cruise

Sail Boston Harbor on a 2-Hour Brunch Cruise

Weekend brunch sail on Boston Harbor with pastries, coffee, and tea

4.6 • 438 reviews
$73/ person
Striped Bass Fishing Trip in Newburyport

Striped Bass Fishing Trip in Newburyport

Fish for striped bass on a 2.5-hour trip near the Merrimack River mouth

4.5 • 452 reviews
$55/ person
Striped Bass Fishing in Seabrook

Striped Bass Fishing in Seabrook

Cast for striped bass on an all-ages fishing outing

4.6 • 1.1K reviews
$53/ person
Tiki Boat Cruise in Newburyport

Tiki Boat Cruise in Newburyport

Bring your own drinks for a shared tiki boat cruise

$65/ person
Fireworks Yacht Charter in Quincy

Fireworks Yacht Charter in Quincy

Charter a 3-hour motor yacht for scheduled fireworks nights

5.0 • 35 reviews
$2,220
Dog-Friendly Cruise on Boston Harbor

Dog-Friendly Cruise on Boston Harbor

Bring your dog aboard for harbor views and light evening narration

4.4 • 478 reviews
$34/ person
Night Fishing Cruise in Hampton Beach

Night Fishing Cruise in Hampton Beach

Fish at night with a family-run crew, with rod and reel rental included

4.5 • 1K reviews
$32/ person
Gloucester Private Sailing Charter

Gloucester Private Sailing Charter

Private schooner sailing with captain and crew included

5.0 • 107 reviews
$477& up
Salem Willows Park Hourly Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental

Salem Willows Park Hourly Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental

Paddle Salem Harbor at your own pace from Salem Willows Park

5.0 • 48 reviews
$27/ paddleboard
Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise With USS Constitution Cannon

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise With USS Constitution Cannon

Cruise Boston Harbor at sunset and watch the USS Constitution cannon fire

4.8 • 693 reviews
$62/ person
Private Charter on a Traditional Schooner
Up to 40

Private Charter on a Traditional Schooner

Sail Salem Sound with your group of up to 40 and enjoy a private, hands-on experience

5.0 • 534 reviews
$1,048& up
Historic Schooner Sunset Sail in Salem

Historic Schooner Sunset Sail in Salem

Sunset sailing aboard John Alden's racing yacht

5.0 • 180 reviews
$84
Sail Boston Harbor at Sunset on a Tall Ship

Sail Boston Harbor at Sunset on a Tall Ship

Watch the Boston skyline at twilight on a 2-hour tall ship sail

4.6 • 438 reviews
$73/ person
Mackerel Fishing Trip

Mackerel Fishing Trip

Enjoy a light-tackle fishing trip that works well for kids and adults

4.5 • 452 reviews
$58/ person
10-Hour Whiting & Ling Fishing Charter in Seabrook

10-Hour Whiting & Ling Fishing Charter in Seabrook

A full day on the water targeting whiting and ling

4.6 • 1.1K reviews
$106/ person
Newburyport Private Tiki Boat Charter

Newburyport Private Tiki Boat Charter

Private water time with your playlist and room to celebrate

$561/ boat
Private Fireworks Cruise From Quincy

Private Fireworks Cruise From Quincy

Charter Motor Yacht Atlas for a 3-hour fireworks cruise for up to 25

5.0 • 35 reviews
$2,220
Boston Harbor 1-Hour Narrated Cruise

Boston Harbor 1-Hour Narrated Cruise

Take in Boston Harbor’s history on a narrated midday cruise

4.4 • 478 reviews
$13/ person
Morning Mackerel Fishing Cruise in Hampton Beach

Morning Mackerel Fishing Cruise in Hampton Beach

Fish for mackerel on a 4-hour morning cruise with a family-run crew

4.5 • 1K reviews
$48/ person
Celtic Music Sunset Schooner Sail on Gloucester Harbor

Celtic Music Sunset Schooner Sail on Gloucester Harbor

Sail into the sunset with live Celtic tunes and sea shanties

5.0 • 107 reviews
$69/ person
Private Winter Coastal Paddle

Private Winter Coastal Paddle

Experience a calm private winter paddle with dry suits and an expert guide on sheltered New England waters

5.0 • 48 reviews
$264
Boston Harbor Sail With Freshly Shucked Oysters

Boston Harbor Sail With Freshly Shucked Oysters

Sail Boston Harbor and enjoy freshly shucked oysters onboard

4.8 • 693 reviews
$80/ person
Half-Day Fishing Trip in Gloucester

Half-Day Fishing Trip in Gloucester

Introduce the family to deep-sea fishing with crew support for every age

4.2 • 521 reviews
$59/ person
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