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July 2024 by Harry Cameron
Fantastic time with Captain Daniel. Fascinating life story, very knowledgeable about anything and everything out on the water, and takes great care of his boat. Highly recommend!
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July 2024 by Eric Miller
We had an amazing day with Captain Daniel yesterday in his beautiful “office” of Penobscot Bay. Although, the wind wasn’t always cooperating, he found every last breeze for us to enjoy. We loved our picnic on picturesque Monroe Island with our lobster rolls. Daniel’s stories and humor made our sail day full of laughs and great conversation.
I would like to sign up again!
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June 2024 by Three Sisters Farm Maine
Captain Daniel and Bufflehead Charters are absolutely our top recommendation for sailing in Penobscot Bay! Bufflehead is an absolutely beautiful wooden sailboat and Daniel is an unusually delightful Captain. He was kind, funny and engaging with our 3-year old, thoughtful and considerate with our teenager, and had lots of wisdom and knowledge of the Maine coast to impart to the adults. Fun for all ages, for sure. 11 out of 10 would recommend.
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June 2024 by Alex Neubecker
Captain Dan is not only a wonderful personality and kind individual, he’s extremely knowledgeable of the history of the area and the ecosystem around the harbor. I’d recommend him to anyone!
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December 2023 by Leanne HaaseGoebel
Captain Daniel was awesome and his boat sails like a dream. Spend as much time as you can with him, you won’t regret it. He’s knowledgeable about the area and a sailing master with a lot of experience. Enjoyed our time with him and his lovely boat.
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November 2023 by Adam Roth
Sailing to Monroe Island, aboard the Bufflehead captained by Daniel was an extraordinary afternoon experince. Daniel's friendly demeanor and expert navigation skills made us feel right at home as we embarked on this picturesque voyage. The sailboat had everything we needed for a tranquil adventure. As we coasted along the shoreline, the stunning coastal landscapes, coves, and the backdrop of pines painted an idyllic picture.The day's highlights was sailing to the south end of Monroe Island. The opportunity to swim in the crystal-clear waters and explore its beaches added a sense of discovery to the journey. With impeccable service from Daniel, the Bufflehead provided an unforgettable experience that perfectly encapsulated the natural beauty and serenity of Maine's coastline. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, sailing with Daniel on the Bufflehead is a remarkable way to immerse yourself in the coastal charm of Maine.
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August 2023 by Sherry FitzGerald
Was invited to join friends for a two hour excursion. Despite fog and little wind, had a lovely tour.
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June 2023 by Karen M Gagne
Truly a stellar experience! Daniel is an experienced sailor and a gracious, personable host! I'm not sure what I enjoyed more - the incredible sights and sounds of being on the open water, or the welcoming hometown feel of Daniel's knowledgeable banter! I'm so happy to have had this experience!
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February 2023 by C Rea
We have sailed with Captain Daniel for the past 4 summers. Last year we brought our 5 year old granddaughter and her mom and dad. We planned this amazing treasure hunt and Daniel went out of his way to take our granddaughter on the most imaginative, amazing, pirate filled adventure! Captain Daniel is an amazing sailor, historian enchantor, and pirate! All this and a really beautiful human. 10/10 recommends!
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January 2023 by Eric Soden
Great way to spend a day on the water and see a different aspect of the coast and islands of Maine. Daniel was a great host.It would be nice for water/soda to be provided. We did BOYB and that worked!This is an old but immaculate boat. It will tip/heel and the bathroom isn't glamorous. That's just how it is.Daniel handles that boat with the ultimate ease. He's clearly a pro.
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October 2022 by Chris Z.
We have sailed with Dan several times over the years and always have a great time. We have been lucky enough to have both his daughter and son join us as well and they are a pleasure! If you want a easy, fun sail with great conversation, this is the charter for you. Both kids are seriously smart too! Be prepared for an in-depth conversation with plenty of solid points and questions, if you wish :-) While I could go on, I'll summarize - just book it. Our last sail was up in the air due to weather until the last minute and Dan was totally cool about playing it by ear. Weather broke and we ended up with a perfect late day sail. It is never crowded once on the water, but that day it was just us out. Magical! Thank you Dan and kids and we will see you next summer. PS Hope that VW restoration is going well!
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July 2022 by Alexandria F.
Had a wonderful time sailing with Captain Dan on the boat with a group of five. Got to sit and trade stories, and even sit at the very front of the boat and watch the waves up close. We brought snacks and drinks for our 3hr ride, and had a great time. It can get slightly cold with all the wind, so I'd suggest bring a windbreaker! Overall very fun and relaxing experience.
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January 2022 by Meghan Burns
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our excursion with Captain Dan on the Bufflehead! He is a fount of information and is friendly and welcoming. The Bufflehead is a lovely vintage sailboat and we had a fantastic time despite some heavy fog rolling in. We look forward to sailing with Captain Dan (and his son) again in the future!
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January 2022 by Karen Clow
Capt Daniel is a very skilled mariner. That said, our sail was delayed because of mechanical problems and ended early to avoid pending weather. Knowing all of this before leaving the dock, it would have been prudent to have canceled the sail, or at the very least, offered a discount. The boat was showing her age. For the price of the sail, the cocktail hour should have been included. No COVID cleaning was observed, but was an added fee. I didn't bring this to your attention at the time as not to make my guests uncomfortable. Happy to discuss further. I respectfully disagree with the majority of your response.
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January 2022 by Liz Thompson
I contacted Captain Dan last night and luckily were sailing today. I got a response almost immediately. Captain Dan, and his crew, made us feel comfortable on our first sail. I would HIGHLY recommend a trip in the Bufflehead.