Water Activities in Essex, MA

A private sunset outing aboard a historic schooner

Sail Boston Harbor on the Liberty Star tall ship in 1.5 hours

Fish Hampton Beach inlets for striped bass or bluefish

Charter a classic yacht for a relaxed Salem sunset sail

See visiting schooners up close during Gloucester's Heritage Day celebration

Paddle Salem’s coast at dusk with beginner-friendly guidance

Cruise Boston Harbor on a private yacht for Tall Ships views

Watch fireworks from the water on a Wednesday-night cruise

Photograph visiting schooners as they arrive for Gloucester’s festival weekend

Paddle Beverly Harbor and Salem Sound at your own pace

Holiday jazz, cocoa, and harbor lights aboard a festive power yacht

Sail Boston Harbor at sunset on a classic schooner

A private classic-yacht sail along the North Shore

Sail Boston Harbor with stories, skyline views, and complimentary pastries

Customize a private fishing or whale watch charter on a 70–90 ft boat

Raise the sails and sip mimosas aboard a classic yacht on Salem Sound

Sail in company with visiting schooners during Gloucester Schooner Festival Weekend

Explore Beverly Harbor and Salem Sound at your own pace

Take Your Turn Fighting Bluefin in a Crew-Led Rotation

Customize a private fishing charter for up to 6 people

Paddle Lake Massapoag together in a stable sit-on-top kayak

Build confidence on the water with personalized paddling instruction

Sail Salem Sound with Sunday Bloody Mary specials and hands-on sailing options

Cruise Boston Harbor for views of the tall ships on a classic schooner