You will see Puffins! Hundreds, if not thousands of Puffins come to Machias Seal Island every year to court, mate and have their young and Bold Coast Charter Co. is the best way to experience not only the various species of birds residing on the island but other wildlife as well. God blessed us with beautiful weather and calm seas... More

We took two tips out to Machias Island during our week long trip to Maine. This was highlight of the entire tirp. If you want to see lots of Puffins, Razorbills and Murres this is the place to go and Captain Andy with Bold Coast Charter is the way to go. You can get very close to the puffins and... More

Bold Coast Charter Company (run by Captain Andy) has a boat trip from Cutler Village to Machias Seal Island where, during several months of the year, there is a breeding puffin colony. Other birds that can be seen on the island are Razorbills, Common Murres, spotted sandpipers and (when I went) Northern Gannetts (although that was said to be quite... More

The title says it all. If you want to get close to puffins then this is the charter to take. Captain Andy was very good about making sure he spent some time with all the guests which made a nice personal touch. The birds were amazing and the only way you can't get a good picture is if you don't... More

Captain Patterson is very knowledgable about the area, a true local. Getting in and out of the smaller shuttle boat was a piece of cake. Those worried about falling or being unable to do so will be fine if they follow instructions. Saw literally thousands of puffin, razorbills, murres on the island. As we were headed back to mainland, Captain... More

This was the first time I've ever seen puffins or been out 9 miles in the ocean. The puffins were very cute and we got some great pictures of them. We went in mid-August and the boat trip was still very cold, so I would recommend bringing warm clothes. Captain Andy talks alot, but he is very knowledgeable about the... More

Did the tour to Machais Seal Island in 1995 & 2010. Both trips were exceptional. For those who complain, its nature. There are good days and bad. Do you stay in the house all the time because you might get hit by a bus? Didn't think so. Its the only place in the world where you can possibly be less... More

If you want to see puffins, murres, and razorbills, this is the trip to take. The boat has heat and a restroom and Captain Andy went out of his way to take us to another island to see the seals and eider ducks. One of the best things I ever did in my life. If you want to see Machais... More

I can't add much to what others have already said. I went on the puffin trip on July 17th, 2009. We left at about 9:00 in fairly dense fog, but it eventually lifted and we had a sunny day at the island. We were able to land, though it was questionable at first. I was able to take some excellent... More