Captain Shaw is a veritable encyclopedia and provided a wealth of information about the islands and wildlife. We saw seal, osprey, eagles, in addition to learning the history of many islands and those that own/have owned them. We highly recommend spending time on the water with Winston. It was the high point of our 7 days in Maine...and, considering all... More

We enjoyed our two hour tour of Frenchman Bay with Capt. Shaw. We had four young boys with us and he was very good with them. Even allowing them to take turns at the helm. We saw bald eagles, seals, etc., as well as incredible scenery. When in the area, you must see the views from the water. Sea Venture... More

We enjoyed the most amazing boat tour with Cap. Shaw. We were able to see numerous bald eagles and seals and learned a lot about both Winston and the water! Rumor has it that he is one heck of a husband. A great tip- highly recommended! More

My family of four (with two teens) enjoyed our four hour custom tour. Captain Winston was a natural storyteller and entertaining tour guide for us. We enjoyed the scenic tour and his fantastic tales. we saw a few seals swimming near a lighthouse and enjoyed this. We also saw quite a few bald eagles. My only disappointment was wanting to... More

My wife and I wanted a nice private scenic boat tour and trip off the coast in and around the local islands of Bar Harbor. I found Sea Venture on the internet and the reviews looked great. I was not disappointed. We opted for a custom tour of 2 hours and off we went. The scenese were great and we... More

My husband and I booked a two hour cruise w/Capt. Shaw. We were in Bar Harbor to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. He gave us a beutiful, informative, comical, and very professional tour of the islands of Bar Harbor. He renewed our wedding vows,(which he performed) in a beautiful ceremony, in a secluded cove. The vows were personalized to the... More

We were fortunate enough to book an afternoon adventure on the Reflection with only one day's notice. Captain Winston Shaw is a knowledgeable guide and natural story teller. His experiences as a captain, naturalist, photographer, grocery clerk, outdoor enthusiast, and devoted husband combine to make an outstanding afternoon of seafaring in the incredibly beautiful area around Bar Harbor . Winston... More

Our good friends treated me to a 3 hr tour last fall with Winston as a surprise 50th birthday celebration. They arranged a gourmet picnic lunch for the four of us, and we spent 3 hrs cruising around the beautiful scenery of Bar Harbour's coastline, eating, drinking champagne and listening to Winston's stories. Winston is quite the character, and knows... More

My wife and I spent four great hours with Captain Shaw touring the islands around Bar Harbor and the southern end of Acadia National Park. We were thoroughly entertained by Captain Shaw with his knowledge and experiences of the area. We took LOTS of pictures with a digital camera and a camrecorder. The experience is well worth the tour which... More