Begin your experience aboard Top Notch with a departure from Peakes Quay Marina in Charlottetown. As you cruise through Charlottetown Harbour, Captain Mark and his brother Cody share insights into Prince Edward Island’s lobster fishery, its importance to the local economy, and the conservation measures used to protect lobster stocks for future generations.

Learn how modern fishing technology supports today’s fishers, including the use of GPS to locate traps and sonar to view the harbour floor. Once on the fishing grounds, passengers have the opportunity to take part in hauling a real lobster trap from the water. After the catch is checked and fresh bait is added, the trap is returned to the sea as the boat continues toward the mouth of the harbour and into the Northumberland Strait.

The tour concludes with the chance to enjoy a fresh lobster dinner, making this a memorable way to connect with the island’s maritime culture, traditions, and flavours.