Down Cape Charters & Boat Rentals
Down Cape Charters & Boat Rentals
Down Cape Charters & Boat Rentals
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Boat Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sailing charters, shark spotting, whale watching, charter fishing, Nantucket day trips, scenic boat tours, boat rentals, wedding events, corporate outings, ash scattering memorials and a special view to the Wequassett July 4th fireworks event! Down Cape Charters & Boat Rentals is a family owned business located on the eastern shore of Pleasant Bay, the largest contiguous bay along the Cape Cod National Seashore. For the past 30 years we have established ourselves as the area’s leading source of watercraft rentals, charters and tours. Come, join us, and see Cape Cod the way it’s meant to be seen!
Harwich, Massachusetts
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New Orleans, LA57 contributions
Jun 2022
I had a group of 10 visiting Cape Cod and a boat excursion was a must. Several of the "public" charters where you can buy tickets and be part of a larger group on a scheduled sailing were not up and running yet "for the season." I discovered Down Cape and trusted both the excellent Trip Advisor reviews as well as their location at a high-end resort that I figured would expect high quality. Down Cape did not disappoint at all. They were easy to reach via phone and e-mail, and their website provided accurate details and real-time availability, which I appreciated. Booking was simple via the website. For the quality of boats, tour, and location, I felt the rates were very reasonable. Our boat was in pristine condition, and our captain was as friendly and as accommodating as I could have hoped. We did the Nausett Beach Tour" and were able to wade ashore, see seals, Chatham harbor, and plenty of Pleasant Bay. I highly recommend Down Cape and would use them again.
Written June 26, 2022
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laflaneuse
London9 contributions
May 2022
If there's anyone out there who wants to scatter the ashes of a loved one in the vicinity of the mid-Cape and especially Chatham then there's no need to look any further than Down Cape Charters.
How can you go wrong with someone such as Kris Rozniak, who was prepared when asked to put his boat in the water a week early because "they always tried to take of scattering groups".
Our trip threatened to fall foul of an early May storm and Kris and the boat captain, Nick, accommodated us by taking us out a day early.
Scattering ashes at sea was a first for us but if there's any good way to do it then doing it with Down Cape was it.
I'm sure that they put the same care and attention into their fishing charters but we had one that got away...
Highly recommended!
How can you go wrong with someone such as Kris Rozniak, who was prepared when asked to put his boat in the water a week early because "they always tried to take of scattering groups".
Our trip threatened to fall foul of an early May storm and Kris and the boat captain, Nick, accommodated us by taking us out a day early.
Scattering ashes at sea was a first for us but if there's any good way to do it then doing it with Down Cape was it.
I'm sure that they put the same care and attention into their fishing charters but we had one that got away...
Highly recommended!
Written May 8, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Tom P
4 contributions
Aug 2020
I rented a Hobie Getaway Catamaran with my daughter and her boyfriend. On the day of the rental, I got a call from Down Cape that the weather was bad and they'd have to cancel. They promptly refunded my original fee and were very helpful with me identifying an alternative date.
The makeup day was beautiful. None of us were advanced sailors, but I knew enough positioning the boat in the wind and tacking. The Down Cape team at the rental shack was very helpful on how to set the sails, but it definitely requires at least a passable level of sailing experience. If you want to start small, then the 14' Hobie Wave only has a single sail and is super easy.
The wind conditions can be low at the beach where you launch from, so getting started can be tricky. But once underway, things pick up the closer you get to the inlet.
I've been renting from Down Cape for the past 4 years and have always had an enjoyable experience.
The makeup day was beautiful. None of us were advanced sailors, but I knew enough positioning the boat in the wind and tacking. The Down Cape team at the rental shack was very helpful on how to set the sails, but it definitely requires at least a passable level of sailing experience. If you want to start small, then the 14' Hobie Wave only has a single sail and is super easy.
The wind conditions can be low at the beach where you launch from, so getting started can be tricky. But once underway, things pick up the closer you get to the inlet.
I've been renting from Down Cape for the past 4 years and have always had an enjoyable experience.
Written August 26, 2020
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Caymee W
3 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
If you are debating whether to do a sailboat cruise with Down Cape, there is no question this place is the best!!! I can’t speak highly enough about Down Cape Charters and Captain Chris!! My husband and I did a sunset cruise in 2017 and it was so wonderful and memorable we came back this year (June 2021) and did it again with our families. We had captain Chris both times who is incredibly talented, calm, fun and so knowledgeable about the cape!! We brought wine, beer and snacks. We laughed and enjoyed the beautiful scenery while Chris pointed out different homes and parts of the bay and told us wild stories about all his years in the cape (sharks, whales, seals oh my!!!). It also doesn’t hurt that the boat leaves from the stunning wequasett resort. Get there an a hour or two early and have a drink and oysters at Thoreau’s or the Outer bar and grille. We will certainly be coming back for many more years to do this sunset sail or other tours with Down Cape. Thank you Down Cape Charters!
Written June 11, 2021
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K154IRrobertp
235 contributions
Aug 2022
We recently took the afternoon 2 hour sailing trip with Down Cape Charters. Everything from booking, arriving, launch transfer and 2 hour sail was exceptionally professional. Our skipper Capt. Steve was exceptionally experienced, informative, and accommodating to make our cruise the highlight of our Cape Cod visit. We had adults as well as 4 boys between 4 and 10. All ages thoroughly enjoyed the trip. I highly recommend this company and sailing charter to anyone.
Written August 5, 2022
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William D
10 contributions
Aug 2020
We wanted a good sailing experience, so we chose the 12:30 time slot. We had good steady winds, as is usually the case in Chatham. The weather was perfect and the heat of the sun was offset by the nice wind. Captain Steve was the consummate professional captain, with tons of experience he guided us expertly through the narrows. He had lots of information about Pleasant Bay that he shared, as well as some great stories (no self respecting sailor doesn’t have great stories to share). The boat was comfortable and we were allowed to bring our own beverages, which we used to supplement the provided bottled water. When we returned to dry land we took advantage of the bar services at the Wequaset Inn, to fully round out the experience.
Written August 4, 2020
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Joan S
3 contributions
Jul 2022
Excellent whale watching trip. Everything from organizing and checking in ran like clockwork. Boat was immaculately clean and comfortable. My family of 5 did the trip and saw a LOT of whales including humpbacks who were fully breaching. Incredible experience! Easy to coordinate on-line. A little pricey but worth the cost.
Written August 3, 2022
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Ryan C
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
Awesome trip! We did both the whale watch and sail trips. Both were fantastic. We saw tons of whales up close without any other boats in eyesight. Amazing to see them like that. The sail captain let our son learn to haul ropes and steer the ship. If you are looking for a private trip, this is the company to use.
Written June 16, 2022
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Katherine T
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Jul 2021
My family and I booked an Ash Scattering for my late husband. It was beautifully done with care, taste and kindness. Myself (Glenn's wife) and his 3 children along with my sister and best friend were able to write special notes that we included in the natural urn that was used in the service.
Captain Vic was wonderful with letting us read some poems and saying our last goodbyes. The only snafu was we couldn't play the music we put together (his blue tooth speaker wouldn't connect). But other than that it was perfect. Perfect weather, perfect Captain, perfect memories. Though my friend had motion sickness, so she may not have thought that was so perfect!
I can't say enough about our experience and would highly recommend this service for those seeking this type of memory.
- Kathy Thomas
Captain Vic was wonderful with letting us read some poems and saying our last goodbyes. The only snafu was we couldn't play the music we put together (his blue tooth speaker wouldn't connect). But other than that it was perfect. Perfect weather, perfect Captain, perfect memories. Though my friend had motion sickness, so she may not have thought that was so perfect!
I can't say enough about our experience and would highly recommend this service for those seeking this type of memory.
- Kathy Thomas
Written September 3, 2021
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Joanne G
2 contributions
May 2020
We had an incredible time with Down Cape Charters & Boat Rentals! The boat was beautiful, the Captain was extremely professional, and they provided bluetooth speakers, blankets, coolers, water, cups and everything else we could possibly need. The Captain went out of his way to make sure we found awesome spots to sail in. Can't wait to sail with these guys again!
Written June 2, 2020
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