Sunset and harbor cruises, deep-sea fishing charters, cruises featuring movie screenings, brewery offerings and craft-making: At Captain John Boats, you have your pick from a variety of special voyages aboard the Pilgrim Belle, a 90-passenger paddlewheel boat that leaves out of scenic Plymouth Harbor. From fireworks cruises to Margaritaville celebrations, the Pilgrim Belle hosts a fun assortment of cruises for families and for the over-21 crowd. The boat is also an unforgettable venue for private charters. They’ll be talking about the cruise forever when you host your wedding, birthday party, reunion, corporate outing or club gathering at sea! An experienced staff will work with you on catering, decorating and entertainment needs for your big event. The Pilgrim Belle has galley service snacks and a full bar.

At Crab Apple Whitewater, the dedicated, experienced staff provides each individual, family and group the most unforgettable New England whitewater rafting adventure. In Massachusetts, those experienced guides will be right there with you as you conquer the rapids in the Deerfield and Millers Rivers. On the Deerfield River, they’ll talk about local history and let you marvel at the scenery in the calm sections between rapids. Crab Apple’s equipment is as reliable as its experienced guides: top-of-the-line self-bailing rafts and inflatable kayaks (for Funyak fun on a quieter section of the river), helmets and lifejackets. The base camp, between the river and the Mohawk Trail, has a patio overlooking the river, changing rooms and a snack bar.

Crab Apple has been operating since 1983, and also has locations in Maine and Vermont.