My wife and I chartered Winston and his boat for an afternoon tour of Frenchman's Bay and the local islands. The weather was miserable when we left and got worse, but we completely enjoyed our four hour tour with Winston. He's a competent seaman with a great sense of humor. I don't think there is anything Winston doesn't know about... more

We had an incredibly informative, entertaining, and memorable trip with Winston. He is truly unique, and the 4 hours that we spent touring the coast, islands, and wildlife provided some of the most vivid and lasting memories of our vacation. more

Ron and I really enjoyed our own little private lighthouse boat tour with Captain Shaw. He treated us like family and went above and beyond to see that we had an awesome experience. I would definitely recommend this to friends. Matter of fact I already have and we can't wait to go back again real soon. Sincerely, Karla R. more

We took one of Winston Shaw's half-day custom tours. I loved being out on the water in his small boat--better than a big commercial tour. The boat was comfortable and he was always concerned about our needs. He took us exactly where we wanted to go. He knows a lot about the area and wildlife, and it was fun hearing... more

Awesome experience with a warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable guide! Winston Shaw makes you feel like you've known him forever. He is fun and down to earth. Captain Shaw will WOW you with an incredible amount of information about the local waters and wildlife. We had such a great time that we will never go on vacation in Bar Harbor... more

Going out on the water with Captain Shaw is a must if you are in the Bar Harbor area as he is an expert (oceanographer/geologist/historian/biologist) in the area who has a passion for the open water. Do not waste your time with the other sight seeing boat trips and tourist traps. Captain Winston Shaw provides a personalized trip that is... more

I have taken a tour with Captain Winston Shaw of Sea Venture Boat Tours 2 different times in 2008 and have another one booked for my trip to Mount Desert Island this coming October (2009). Captain Shaw takes you where you wish to go on your tour and has a lot of knowledge about the area of Mount Desert Island.... more

We went out with Captain Winston Shaw on a foggy day in August and had the most amazing four hours. Even though the weather wasn't ideal, the scenery was beautiful and was matched only by Captain Shaw's storytelling abilities and knowledge of the area. He showed us all of the islands and told us the stories about them. We even... more

This is the opportunity that all nature lovers and those interested in seeing Mount Desert Island from a totally different perspective must not miss! It is unique in that you choose your itinerary for however long you wish and spend it in the company of a funny ,knowledgable and extremely nice man Capt Shaw. Winston knows everything there is to... more