Reviews

  We had 6 of us, my wife and I and our 4 kids ages 18,17,13,and 10. We all had a great time it was very relaxing on the water... read more and capitan Bill is very informative. He had some great information and allowed all the kids to spend time at the wheel, which they all loved as well. They all wanted to go again and wanted to get a boat after the fun day they had on the water.

  Great time! - We were out in Williamsburg for our anniversary and decided to do a sail! Captain Bill was very nice and knowledgeable. He let us get involved- My husband helped with... read more the sails, and I got to steer the boat! It was a good time with good conversation. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a lot of wind that day, so we didn’t get to “sail” much. Captain Bill refunded our money, even though he doesn’t control the wind. We were very appreciative of captain Bill taking us out on the water, and I would love to do it again!

  Family Fun Sailing on the York River - Our family of four enjoyed our time out on the water sailing with Capt. Bill. We learned about steering the boat and each us were given the opportunity to take... read more the helm and steer. The outing was very relaxing and something fun to do with our boys. Thanks, Capt. Bill!

  Sailing with Dolphins - What an awesome day with Captain Bill of Williamsburg Charter Sails. Our family enjoyed sailing the York River as my dad did growing up. It was a beautiful day to... read more share and honor memories of time spent with him while on the water. Seeing the dolphins and sailing alongside of them made the day. We highly recommend spending the day with Captain Bill. He is a fun, knowledgeable, and friendly captain and host.

  Excellent experience! - The captain was very knowledgeable about the history surrounding the river and the sea. He provides visuals and markers along the way. You can relax and enjoy the view and... read more also learn a little about sailing and the boat! I even got to captain the boat for a little while. The captain was very accommodating and considerate. Not to mention that pictures from the trip are included in the voyage. I would highly recommend this experience as it is much more personable than a typical cruise/voyage. The restaurant was also VERY good and I appreciate the captains recommendation.

  A great day on the water. - Captain Bill was amazing in that he allowed us to sail his boat and had numerous stories of Navy ships that docked near the bridge. He was also encouraging... read more and went above and beyond by taking our pictures and sending us information on sailing classes and other information on finding boats in my area to rent. We may just return in the fall!

  Bill is a great host and sailing captain. He welcomed us aboard and made us feel at home, allowing three of us to do most of the steering at... read more the helm for the entire three hours. Beautiful afternoon, great winds and waves, and a gracious and knowledgeable captain. It all added up to time and money well spent.

  Great experience! - What a great day on the water! Captain Bill made us feel at ease as first-time sailors and allowed us to take the wheel for most of the trip. He... read more was a wealth of historical knowledge and patiently answered our many questions. The weather cooperated perfectly for us as we made memories with our parents who recently celebrated their 80th birthdays.

  Enjoy a few hours at the speed of the wind - If you have been dreaming of turning off your phone for three hours, slowing down, taking a deep breath, and being present with friends and nature. Sailing with Captain... read more Bill on the York River checks all those boxes.
Captain Bill is such an experienced sailor, he will let you drive the boat. He just serenely points in the direction that will catch the best wind.
For history enthusiasts he will provide insights into this very historic waterway and its surrounding landmarks. He even conjures up pictures from below deck to aid his narrative.
This is a must do trip if you are in the area or are planning a trip to America's historic triangle.

  Great Experience - During our recent visit to Williamsburg we scheduled a 3 hour sailing tour of the York River with Captain Bill. It was a wonderful experience. Beautiful day for... read more a sail and Captain Bill was very informative about how a sailboat operates. It was a great educational experience. He also allowed our adult daughter take the helm and instructed her on how to sail the ship which has led her to want to take sailing lessons on the James River in Boston where she lives. Highly recommend sailing with Captain Bill, he is knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor.