Testimonials

Celtic Quest reviews from real anglers — why families and fishing groups across Long Island keep coming back to our Port Jefferson party boats.

What people have to say!

Every Fishing Trip is All-inclusive (Rods, Tackle, Bait, at no extra charge.) The Crew is on hand to give instructions, assist in landing the fish, and clean your catch at the end of the day.

Nastassia Austin

I came with a friend and had a really good time. The staff is friendly and professional and the experience was a once in a lifetime.

Rapid Outdoors

Chris and Preston were amazing had a great time friendly environment caught some nice fish definitely will be back again

Steven Zheng

Great crew. They’re patient and always willing to help out. There will always be good and bad fishing days but that isn’t the boats fault.

Karina Wong

Second time with them and they never disappoint! The crew is beyond friendly and helpful, and I think they really make the trip enjoyable. They have the best tips and are somehow always around to give a helping hand. Highly recommend to anyone considering it!!!!

Francisco Eusebio

Mike Voulgaris

Neftaly Galicia

Nice trip 🎣

Kara Gilvarry

My friends and I ventured down to Port Jefferson’s Celtic Quest fishing feet and sailed on the Celtic Grace Sunday June 14, 2026, for the 5 pm sunset Porgy trip. The crew was outstanding, helpful, and professional, and very entertaining. The service was top tier. I didn’t bring any kids with me but saw how attentive they were to other patrons’ kids on the boat. It was very endearing to see. Truly a family establishment. Fishing was fun and the mates cleaned all our fish. It was fantastic not having to clean the boat and just walk off. Try doing that on your buddies boat! 🤣 5 star operation and we can’t wait to come back!

Tommy Meyers

Most awesome crew and captain,very helpful,very clean

James Quinn

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THE FISHING BEST CREW BEST CAPTON. EVERYONE IS CHILL KIDS GO CRAZY FAMILY BOAT

Adel Abbas

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Every time we go we have fun

Bobby Ramharack

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First dad/son trip out of Jamesport on 5/25. Clean boat, awesome crew. Porgies were coming up all around the boat. Looking forward to many more trips!!

Erik Hansen

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Took a trip out of Port Jeff today, Capt’s choice was scup and we had a lot of action! Easy online reservation, convenient 9am departure, consistently on fish all day and back at the dock with fish already cut and bagged at exactly 2pm as scheduled! Great crew, always nearby when you need something.

Joseph Aprea

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Great day fishing porgies today. Awesome Capt n mates, multiple 40 limits today. Highly recommend 5 star 🎣🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟 Awesome Awesome Awesome !!!!!

Melissa Alcuri

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Great crew and captain! Always a good time. Thanks for a great trip.

Doug Swenson

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Awesome party boat. Caught loads of fish. Yes, like 30 the crew was the best friendly helpful knowledgeable and attentive. Can’t wait to go again

Becky Peterson

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Best time! We do this every year and will always return! Great captain and staff are always there to help!

Nick Bianchi

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Great crew, clean boat sailing out of beautiful area!

Eddie S W

long island fishing spots long island fishing spotsWhat a wonderful day we had! The crew was incredible; they were courteous, helpful, and clearly knowledgeable about the long island fishing spots. The boat was ideal for fishing, with plenty of room and amenities. I can't say enough good things about it. A wonderful day spent with friends!

Lon Burch

Family time! I always feared fishing, but this time, my friend convinced me to visit Celtic Quest with my family. We did. I don't think I made a mistake because they just made my day with their services. I was always skeptical about the excellent quality port Jefferson fishing charter, but now I'm fully satisfied by the Celtic quest fishing.

Laura P

Fun Great fishing on this boat, always catch fish! Great captain and mates! Very friendly and family oriented!

Daryn'Christine C

Awesome boat! Really awesome boat. Great crew, extremely clean and comfortable, great family boat!!! DEFINATELY a great time with a significant other or family time! Recommend highly

Christophe E

Pêche en mer de 12h à 16h excellent!! Notre ami Vito , nous a offert cette sortie, et quel plaisir!!!Merci à l'equipe du bateau très attentive qui s'occupe bien de vous et vous amène pêcher au large en toute sécurité !!!Au programme de Porgies (dorades) et Black Seabass (sorte de petit merou)!Un conseil quand votre plomb est au fond laissez le moulinet deverouiller et que le fil file avec le bateau qui dérive cela permettra aux poissons de trouver l'appat et éviter qu'il dérive tiré par le bateau qui derive!!!16 poissons à 4 ( il vaut mieux y aller pour la pêche du matin et par beau temps!L'équipe du bateau s'occupe de vos poissons pour les transformer en filets!!Voilà !Un excellent moment.Merci à Vito!Christophe

Christine B

Father's day outing We have been put on the celtic numerous times. Most recently June 2018 for an early fathers day celebration. The fishing was great.and the crew is always such a grrat group of happy, helpful individuals. They are always so great with the younger kids too, making their fishing exper6the best it could be.

Real reviews from real trips

Every quote below is a genuine customer review, copied from the platform where it was posted. Names and dates are shown as the reviewers left them.

Families & young kids

“The crew was outstanding, helpful, and professional… I didn’t bring any kids with me but saw how attentive they were to other patrons’ kids on the boat. It was very endearing to see. Truly a family establishment. Fishing was fun and the mates cleaned all our fish… 5 star operation and we can’t wait to come back!”Kara G. · Google review · June 2026

“The fishing was great… the crew is always such a great group of happy, helpful individuals. They are always so great with the younger kids too, making their fishing experience the best it could be.”Christine · Tripadvisor · Father’s Day trip, June 2018

“Really awesome boat. Great crew, extremely clean and comfortable, great family boat!!! Definitely a great time with a significant other or family time! Recommend highly.”Tripadvisor · July 2021

“I always feared fishing, but this time, my friend convinced me to visit Celtic Quest with my family… they just made my day with their services… now I’m fully satisfied by the Celtic Quest fishing.”“Family time!” · Tripadvisor · November 2021

First-timers & beginners

“I came with a friend and had a really good time. The staff is friendly and professional and the experience was a once in a lifetime.”Nastassia Austin · Google review

“Great crew. They’re patient and always willing to help out. There will always be good and bad fishing days but that isn’t the boats fault.”Steven Zheng · Google review

“Second time with them and they never disappoint! The crew is beyond friendly and helpful, and I think they really make the trip enjoyable. They have the best tips and are somehow always around to give a helping hand. Highly recommend to anyone considering it!!!!”Karina Wong · Google review

The crew & coming back

“Chris and Preston were amazing, had a great time, friendly environment, caught some nice fish — definitely will be back again.”Rapid Outdoors · Google review

“Most awesome crew and captain, very helpful, very clean.”Tommy Meyers · Google review

“What a wonderful day we had! The crew was incredible; they were courteous, helpful, and clearly knowledgeable about the Long Island fishing spots. The boat was ideal for fishing, with plenty of room and amenities… A wonderful day spent with friends!”Lon Burch · Tripadvisor · December 2021

“Great fishing on this boat, always catch fish! Great captain and mates! Very friendly and family oriented!”Tripadvisor · May 2021

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