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The Bay Spirit is a 64' Coast Guard approved motor catamaran. Bay Spirit Tours offers a 75 minute guided tour of The Hyannis Harbor, local lighthouses and Kennedy Compound daily from mid May to mid October. Every evening they have a 1 hour sunset cruise to watch it set over Hyannis Port. Look or ask for special events including wine cruises, sunset cruises with live music and more. The boat is also available for private charters such as family reunions, bachelorette partys, ash scatterings and more.
Hyannis, Massachusetts
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Ana M
Midlothian, VA9 contributions
Wonderful, great value, memorable tour
Jun 2022 • Family
My favorite part was the wonderful, friendly staff of Bay Spirit Tours! Just as wonderful was the tour itself, beautiful, very well maintained and appointed boat, with all the amenities you want or need, along with a very nice narration of all of the points of interest along the way. The narrator was thorough, answered questions and had a very pleasant voice that was understood and heard very clearly with the use of a microphone and speakers located around the boat for easy listening. In addition to seeing all of the points of interest along the way, a special bonus we encountered was a sighting of the Kennedy boat Mya, with Kennedy’s on board, out sailing; their boat was pointed out yo us by the narrator! You can’t get more of a Cape Cod experience than that ! It was extra special that the tour included narration of famous boats of the area. I had never experienced this from any water tour I’ve ever taken anywhere in the US! Such a bonus and almost my favorite part of the tour. I will tour with Bay Spirit Tours again, whenever I’m in the area, and I highly recommend them for your touring pleasure too. My next tour will be the sunset tour, I can’t wait to experience this next time. Thank you Bay Spirit Tours for a memorable, wonderful experience!
Written July 3, 2022
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Jacob K
Thank you very much! We are very glad you joined us.
Written July 6, 2022
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Greg Harris
Yonkers, NY1,557 contributions
Greg & Kat’s Bay Spirit Tours Experience
Aug 2022 • Couples
The Bay Spirit Tours is an awesome attraction that offers guests with a highly enjoyable guided cruise ride on Lewis Bay of Cape Cod Massachusetts.

In August of 2022, I brought and treated myself and my wife for a guided cruise tour with the Bay Spirit Tours during our vacation in Cape Cod.

We both found our ride on the vessel to be smooth and comfortable and enjoyed viewing and learning about the various lighthouses that are positioned throughout the Cape.

Both my wife and I also enjoyed taking pictures of the scenic coastline of Cape Cod, its magnificent beaches, viewing the Kennedy Compound, an historic landmark and home of the Kennedy Family as well as feeling the cool breeze while cruising around Lewis Bay!!!

In light of our experience, both my wife and I highly recommend that you take a tour with
the Bay Spirit Tours. The tour will provide you with the perfect chance to learn about as well as view the beauty of Cape Cod, Massachusetts!!!
Written September 27, 2022
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Jacob K
Thank you very much!
Written November 9, 2022
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capecodtraveler01
Wethersfield, CT244 contributions
Very nice time on the boat and water
Jul 2022
The weather was not perfect for the sunset cruise (small craft advisory) but it was still a great time in the bay. The boat is very comfortable and the crew very friendly. The music from the performer was really nice. Would like to do this again. Nothing is better than a fun boat ride.
Written July 11, 2022
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Jacob K
Thank you very much!
Written July 18, 2022
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vinnynapolitano
East Fishkill, NY8 contributions
Lighthouse Boat Tour
Aug 2020
Tour was very nice and informative. My only negative was, when the guide was speaking about certain places or things it was hard to know or see what she was talking about. There were 10-12 people on the boat take the time and make sure everyone knows what you are talking about. Should probably rename the tour
" Harbor History Tour" you kind of see lighthouses but it certainly isn't the focus.
Written August 11, 2020
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Jacob K
Thank you!
Written August 12, 2020
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796pamp
Atlanta, GA3 contributions
Great experience with Bay Spirit Tours
Sep 2022 • Couples
We vacationed a week in Cape Cod and had a great time all over the Cape. In particular, we wanted to give kudos to Bay Spirit Tours in Hyannis. We booked their Lighthouse tour which went out on the waters around Hyannis and Hyannisport. Besides the history of the lighthouses, history and current information of some of the mansions on the water was provided by our guide, including the Kennedy compound. Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. He was willing to answer any questions we had during the tour. Also, for the money spent, this tour is a bargain.
Written September 9, 2022
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Jacob K
Thank you very much. We all appreciate the kind words.
Written September 16, 2022
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Kris L
Frederick, MD57 contributions
Wonderful sunset cruise with live music
Jul 2021 • Family
We went on a sunset cruise with live music. We had an amazing time! The music was a fantastic addition to the experience. The trip took about 90 minutes and we spent quite a bit of time enjoying the view of the Kennedy Compound while the crew gave us some history. This was our second sunset cruise of the week, and they were two noticeable differences with this cruise. The first was it is not “first come first served” getting on the boat. You were given a boarding pass when you check in, but they are not numbered. That means you had to hang around the boat ramp for 45 minutes until they let us on the boat in order of our position. Our other cruise had numbered boarding passes and we were able to leave and shop before the boat boarded. The second difference was the cash bar was located downstairs inside of the boat. Of course there is a line so if you’re the designated drink buyer you miss a portion of the sightseeing tour because you were waiting in line. The other cruise had the crew coming around taking our drink orders and delivering them. In all, this was a wonderful evening out on the water, and there was plenty of room on the boat to spread out, even at full capacity. I highly recommend it!
Written July 22, 2021
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Jacob K
Thank you!!
Written July 27, 2021
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Jennifer C
1 contribution
Perfect night !
Sep 2022 • Family
2 grandmothers (sisters) 3 daughters and 1 adult granddaughter went on this sept evening sunset cruise. The staff was welcoming and friendly. Drinks great and the cruise was perfect! Would definitely do it again - it works for everyone!
Written September 24, 2022
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Jacob K
Thanks!
Written November 9, 2022
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Deb V
10 contributions
5 Star experience
Jul 2022
We couldn’t be happier going for our second trip on the the Bay Breeze catamaran!
We did a Bachelorette party last September and had such wonderful time that we booked a family excursion. Fun and laughter on this gorgeous sailboat left us wanting more! The catamaran has plenty of room for our group of 22 to move around. Capt. Bob and crew made us feel so welcomed and safe. There’s guide rope all around the boat and new mesh matting at the front of the boat. We loved watching our grandchildren sprawled out in front, laughing as they caught the spray from the waves. Our family consisted of kids ages 3 weeks old to 64 years!

This trip was a highlight of our vacation and we made some awesome memories! Thank you, Captain Boband crew! We’ll be back!
Written July 25, 2022
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Jacob K
So glad you came out with your family! thank you for the review!
Written August 10, 2022
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SheriBobLove2Travel
Liverpool, PA874 contributions
Great Time on the Water
Jul 2021 • Family
We took the lighthouse tour. It was a perfect 75 minute tour for our family of 11. We had children ages 10 months to 9 year olds. They enjoyed the tour as much as the adults. We saw 3 light houses heard the history of another. Saw the Kennedy compound and had a lovely ride on the water. The tour guide was friendly and informative and did the perfect amount of talking. There was also a “treasure chest” of items found in the ocean. The kids enjoyed that near the end of the tour. They also received sand dollars. There is plenty of seating for everyone and they even have sunscreen for those of us who forgot. Do yourself a favor and and take this tour.
Written July 30, 2021
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Jacob K
Thanks
Written August 10, 2021
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tim
1 contribution
A great trip in port of Hyannis
Jun 2021 • Family
What a fantastic 75 minute voyage. Great, friendly crew offered tons of local knowledge. They told fantastic stories of the history of the area including Kennedy lore. Don’t even want to mention the cliche “it was worth the money “ because at only $25 per person - it was more than a bargain. And make sure you tip the crew - they deserve it !
Written June 19, 2021
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Jacob K
Thank you!!
Written June 28, 2021
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