Captain Your Own Boat: 1-Hour Tour

Piloting your own CraigCat boat through Mystic's waterways is genuinely thrilling, and most travelers rave about how unique and memorable the experience is. Rob, the owner and guide, clearly knows these waters inside and out, sharing local history and pointing out landmarks like the drawbridge before letting you loose to do donuts and figure-eights in the "playground" area. The boats themselves are easy to handle after about 15 minutes of getting used to them, and the three-hour tour consistently gets recommended over the one-hour option since time flies once you're out there. Expect beautiful coastal views, a good chance of getting splashed, and that perfect mix of adventure and relaxation that keeps groups coming back year after year. A couple of reviews mention Rob can be intense about safety, which most appreciate but a few found created unnecessary tension, especially for first-timers. One detailed complaint involved boat assignments and equipment issues that left guests feeling treated unfairly. Still, the overwhelming majority describe Rob as funny, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. Just arrive on time (seriously, they stress this), bring sunscreen and a waterproof phone case, and be ready for an adrenaline-pumping way to see Mystic from the water.