About the Bay Spirit
The Bay Spirit is a 63′ catamaran and cruises at a top speed of 22 knots. It was built in Saint Petersburg, Florida by Cooper Marine in 2001. First used by the Florida Aquarium for dolphin watching tours, the Bay Spirit was purchased by Bob and Jake Kohl in June of 2009.
For seating arrangements, we have plenty of outside deck space in the front as well as the back. If you get a little cold, there is a very spacious inside salon with plenty of blankets for when it’s a little chilly at night. There is a full bar stocked with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Depending on what you’re looking to do, the Bay Spirit has a variety of excursions. There is a 75 minute Lighthouse Harbor Tour where one of our knowledgeable tour guides will tell you the history dating back to the 1800’s about the local lighthouses in the area and the history of the harbor. We also cruise by Hyannis Port where we show you the Kennedy Compound as well as some of the other nice homes in the area. If you’re not looking for a guided tour come check out the Sunset Cruise. Every night we go out for about 70 minutes and watch the beautiful sunsets out in Hyannis Port. We play a little bit of light music and the bar is always available down below.
The Bay Spirit is also available for private charters for up to 49 passengers. We do birthday parties, family reunions, bachelorette parties as well as ash scattering ceremonies where we take you and your family or group out to honor a loved one.
If you’re visiting the Cape for the first time, or if you live here as a local, bring your friends and family and join us on the Bay Spirit.
Meet the Captains & Crew

Robert Kohl
Captain

Jacob Kohl
Captain & Manager
When the business started in 2009, Jacob became the main tour guide for the Lighthouse Tours and manager for the company. In January of 2012, after going through an extensive program, Jacob graduated from Boat Wise and got his 100 ton Coast Guard Captain’s License. He now trades on and off with his father as captain on the Bay Spirit.

Stephanie Sarwas
sales and bartender

Stephen Farrell
Tour Guide and crew
Steve started with Bay Spirit Tours in 2017 after retiring from a job as a Massachusetts Court Officer.
He grew up in the town of Barnstable swimming, sailing and fishing the same waters we travel on our tours.
He loves meeting people from all over the world and sharing the natural beauty and history of Cape Cod, his home for over 50 years.
In his spare time he enjoys Photography, gardening and all the things Cape Cod has to offer us year round.
Finn is his adopted Wolfhound. They love exploring the Cape beaches and trails together.

Carol Childs
Crew

Dennis Moynihan
Captain
Dennis Moynihan became a Coast Guard licensed captain in 1976. He worked for Hy Line cruises for a number of years. After becoming a teacher here in Barnstable, Dennis continued to operate passenger vessels during his summers off. Now retired from teaching, he operates the Bay Spirit along with Bob and Jacob. Dennis, by the way, is Jacob’s former 4th grade teacher.
Join Our Crew!
Looking for a great seasonal job out on the water? Bay Spirit Tours is looking for Tour Guides for their upcoming season. If you are interested in working on The Bay Spirit, please fill out and submit the form below. You may also upload a resume. Thank you!
Candidates will need to be:
- Friendly and personable
- Comfortable on the water
- Comfortable speaking in front of crowds up to 49 passengers
- Performing dock duties: answering the phone, taking reservations and selling tickets
- Working the bar in the boat’s cabin: selling drinks and snacks
- Cleaning: general interior and exterior boat cleaning
- Must be 18 years of age