Captain Jim's Rockport Seaventure

Captain Jim's Rockport Seaventure Enjoy two-hour cruises aboard a vintage lobster boat along the Rockport, MA waterfront! Learn about the historic Rockport Waterfront & Seawall!
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Private Charters Available -min 3 hrs. Have something special in mind? E-mail or call us!

09/26/2024

We had a great season with everyone, and we can't wait to see what we learn about and find next season. Thank you for your support and see you next season!

I’ve always been interested in fishing and lobster trapping, and figured I’d do this tour after it came highly reviewed....
09/25/2024

I’ve always been interested in fishing and lobster trapping, and figured I’d do this tour after it came highly reviewed. It’s located at the end of tuna wharf right beside the 7 seas restaurant and beside motif #1. Jim and John are retired school teachers who lobster trap on the weekends and take a visitors along for the ride with them. They have an old fishing boat that has a ton of charm docked right in Rockport Harbor.

I took a 3 PM tour and had a blast! Complementary beer and water make for a very fun time as well. There’s a couple seats at the back of the boat and they take you out and show you how to bait, cast, and reel the lobster traps in. We caught a few keepers as well! Both Jim and John are genuinely good people and show you a great time. They teach you about the local fishing industry, history of Rockport and Massachusetts, as well as taking you on a little ride past the harbou seals and the big lighthouse before heading back to shore. It was approx 1.5 h total, which was the perfect amount of time. We had a beautiful day on the water with ideal weather.

Thanks again for the amazing trip, I will return! - Mitchell G.

09/23/2024

Find out how to tell if a lobster is a male and whether or not he'll be cooked for supper!

Learn more about this week's creature, the lobster! Did you know that lobsters have tiny hairs on their legs that allow ...
09/21/2024

Learn more about this week's creature, the lobster! Did you know that lobsters have tiny hairs on their legs that allow them to smell and taste their food? How cool!

09/19/2024

Take a walk down Bearskin Neck with us and discover one of the many sights you might find here in Rockport.

Excellent and informative excursion. Trip was 90 minutes and limited to 6 guest. Perfect. First mate John, a retired sch...
09/17/2024

Excellent and informative excursion. Trip was 90 minutes and limited to 6 guest. Perfect. First mate John, a retired school teacher, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about lobsters and lobster recipes. We pulled up three traps and caught two big legal lobsters. Capt' Jim was a great skipper and took us out near Thatcher Island to see a colony of seals up close. Bonus is that he also has a brewery and shared his Ipswich Pale Ale with us. Highly recommend this tour. - James Cross

09/16/2024

After grabbing the buoy, that marks where the trap is, with a special hook, the rope is attached to a special pulley system that pulls the traps out of the water and onto the boat.

The creature of the week is the ocean sunfish, aka the mola mola. These fishes are one of the heaviest bony fishes in th...
09/13/2024

The creature of the week is the ocean sunfish, aka the mola mola. These fishes are one of the heaviest bony fishes in the world weighing up to 4,500 pounds! See what we'll find next by following us.

09/12/2024

You ever need a relaxing day on the waves of Cape Ann? We have you covered. Book a lobster boat tour today!

09/09/2024

Captain Jim is ready to have you on a tour with him! Join him before the season comes to a close after September 22nd!

Time is running out! Make sure to get your souvenirs before we close for the season!
09/08/2024

Time is running out! Make sure to get your souvenirs before we close for the season!

Enjoy a 90-minute tour around Rockport Harbor aboard the First Lady with Captain Jim! Whether you are looking for just a...
09/06/2024

Enjoy a 90-minute tour around Rockport Harbor aboard the First Lady with Captain Jim! Whether you are looking for just a relaxing day on the water or an educational learning experience, you are sure to enjoy your time on the First Lady! We also do private charters so if that is something that interests you contact us today at [email protected]

09/05/2024

Introducing our creature of the week, the seal! Seals are abundant through the New England area and are often spotted in the water or resting on the shore in large groups or herds. Have you seen any seals around this summer? Let us know where in the comments below!

Make sure to book now before it's too late! With the season coming to a close soon, we want to get as many people on tou...
09/03/2024

Make sure to book now before it's too late! With the season coming to a close soon, we want to get as many people on tours as we can! Book today to make sure you don't miss out! capt-jim.com

09/02/2024

Find out about how we make sure that whales aren't harmed in the process of lobstering. Follow us for more lobstering facts

Visit our shop for the perfect item to remember your trip to Rockport by!
08/30/2024

Visit our shop for the perfect item to remember your trip to Rockport by!

An adorable coastal town, an artist haven, home to Motif  #1, and the perfect spot to procure the tastiest, freshest lob...
08/28/2024

An adorable coastal town, an artist haven, home to Motif #1, and the perfect spot to procure the tastiest, freshest lobster. What's not to love? Visit Rockport this summer to enjoy everything it has to offer!

08/27/2024

When are lobsters supposed to be thrown back into the water? Follow us for more lobster facts!

Loved the two captains that took us out; really great guys. We stopped at 3 lobster traps and were able to see male lobs...
08/23/2024

Loved the two captains that took us out; really great guys. We stopped at 3 lobster traps and were able to see male lobsters, female lobsters and a pregnant lobster. They showed us how they measure the lobsters to determine if they could keep it. We boated near a collection of rocks that had grey seals all over them. Learning about the Cape and Rockport was super interesting. We loved the trip, especially our kids….short and sweet and perfect for their attention span. - Jennifer Tuason

Join us before the season is over! Book a sunset tour with Rockport SeaVenture! Fridays at 7:30 for $500, 6 guests can t...
08/21/2024

Join us before the season is over! Book a sunset tour with Rockport SeaVenture! Fridays at 7:30 for $500, 6 guests can take a beautiful sunset tour of Rockport! Drinks are provided, and guests are encouraged to bring snacks and food. There are only so many Fridays in the summer, so make sure you get your spot while they're still available! https://loom.ly/zcheGJQ

08/20/2024

What happens if a lobster has eggs? Find out now and follow us for more facts!

Did you know that Rockport Seaventure is Rockport's only lobster boat tour? Come take a ride with on the First Lady with...
08/19/2024

Did you know that Rockport Seaventure is Rockport's only lobster boat tour? Come take a ride with on the First Lady with Captain Jim to do something unlike anything else Rockport has to offer! https://loom.ly/zcheGJQ

This week's creature of the week is the krill! Did you know that in the 1960s and up until 1990, the Soviet Army was fed...
08/16/2024

This week's creature of the week is the krill! Did you know that in the 1960s and up until 1990, the Soviet Army was fed a diet of krill? The krill was canned in small metal boxes, just like sardines, which made them last for a longer period and had amazing nutritional value. Follow us for more

08/13/2024

Find out what happens when a lobster loses its claw. Follow for more

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11 Tuna Wharf
Rockport, MA
01966

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Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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