We were delighted to be a part of the Salem News‘ round-up of new businesses on the waterfront at the start of the 2012 season: http://www.salemnews.com/local/x1915499528/Ships-and-boards-ahoy

The Salem News‘ Will Broadus joined us for the launch of The Gravel Project’s album, Live at the Red Parka Pub last summer – and gave them a great review!

http://www.salemnews.com/lifestyle/x321549253/Fresh-Gravel

We were pleased by the recognition by Northshore Magazine when we launched this season with the Hannah Glover: http://nshoremag.com/mahi-mahi-cruises-introduces-the-hannah-glover/#sthash.RXwfk0TE.dpbs

Shoot on over to Salem’s Official Haunted Happenings Blog for a re-cap of our Haunted Harbor Cruise 2012:

http://salemsofficialhauntedhappenings.blogspot.com/2012/10/maritime-ghost-stories-with-mahi-mahi.html

We had a great time this past season. Thanks to all you who boarded the Hannah Glover or the Finback to reap the benefits of a little time on the ocean this year. We look forward to seeing you all again this coming season when we have a lot more in store to keep you smiling and loving Salem Sound. -the Crew at Mahi Mahi Harbor Cruises and Events.

Lighthouse & Foliage Cruises

Daily 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Sept 28 – October 31 – PICKERING WHARF

Take in the changing colors of fall aboard the historic (and heated!) Hannah Glover. Passengers will seek out five historic lighthouses during this 14-mile harbor loop through Beverly, Manchester, Salem & Marblehead.  Full bar & grill on every cruise – hot beverages available!

Haunted Harbor Cruise

Daily 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sept 28 – October 31 – PICKERING WHARF

Come learn about the haunted happenings of Salem Sound on this 1.5 hour cruise aboard the historic (and heated!) Hannah Glover. Passengers will enjoy a fun‐filled, informative trip filled with spooky stories of ruthless local pirates, haunted lighthouses and living monsters who wreak havoc on local ships to this day!  Full bar & grill on every cruise – hot beverages available!

Prices: Adults $25, Children $15

Halloween ‘BOO’ze Cruise

Friday and Saturday Nights 9:00 PM
Sept 28 – October 31 – PICKERING WHARF

If you can’t have fun tonight, you might want to check your pulse. Costumes encouraged, prizes awarded— get your ‘BOO’ze on with us!

Get Your Tix Now!

Prices: Adults (21+) – $20

Need a great productivity builder for your company? Try taking a break.  In fact, let your entire staff or department take a break … together.

Why together? According to many firms, a company outing is an effective method for team building. And better teams help build a better culture. And guess what? A better culture is good for the bottom line!

As quoted in an American Express OPEN Forum blog reprinted in Mashable, the innovative CEO of Zappos, Tony Hsieh, says, “If we get the culture right, then great service and building a long-term, enduring brand or business will just be a natural byproduct.”

Companies that nurture their employees in a community environment have also discovered that outings help develop closer, more trusting relationships. As a result, the teams exhibit higher levels of creativity and innovation. They also tend to stay together longer.

Don’t settle for an ordinary outing. Make it unique with Mahi Mahi Cruises & Charters. With a wide selection of public or private charters, your can treat your work team to a beautiful cruise around Salem Sound, complete with music, food, refreshments and a full bar.

What are you waiting for? Get outing!

A trip to the sea has long been known to revive the body. Many researchers have attributed the positive effects to the act of speleotherapy, or sea air breathing.

Clean ionized air produced by the sea contains natural antibacterial and antiviral properties that help the body’s immune system in fighting infection and alleviating the symptoms of asthma.

Source: Three more health benefits of being beside the sea

Whether we know it or not, we have all experienced the positive effects of negative ions. Every home has a built-in, natural ionizer – the shower! Our daily bathing rituals are, in effect, a form of preventive medicine.

Research shows that falling water creates thousands of negative ions by splitting neutral particles of air, freeing electrons to conduct their vitalizing functions. These electrons join with smaller air particles, giving them a predominantly negative charge.

Neg-Ion Factoids:

• Negative ions, aka neg-ions, speed up the rate at which serotonin is oxidized in the bloodstream – a chemical reaction that lightens our moods and improves our spirits.
• They reduce neurosis and anxiety, heighten appetite and thirst, and stimulate sexual behavior.
• They improve performance of voluntary movements, such as reaction times for motor vehicle drivers.
• In school studies, neg-ions were shown to sharpen mental functioning and concentration levels and reduce error rates. Hyperactive kids were calmer, absenteeism was down and the teachers felt less fatigued.
• Neg-ions produce higher awareness levels and an overall calming effect.
• Physically, they provide relief from hay fever, migraine and burn and post-operative pains

Source: Negative Ions – Vitamins of the Air?  The Negative Ions Information Center,

Authors:  James Karnstedt, Don Strachan

Have you ever noticed how you somehow feel better when you’re around the ocean? It’s not in your mind.

Sea air, as well as surf motion, has proven, positive physiological effects on the human body.

The Pure Power of Ocean Air

Here’s why. Sea air is composed of super-rich concentrations of negatively charged ions. When breathed into our lungs, these ‘neg-ions’ accelerate the body’s capacity for absorbing oxygen. With increased oxygen you experience:

• Higher states of alertness and mental activity
• Reduced symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• An increase of serotonin, a body chemical linked with improving mood and decreasing stress
• Decreased effects of pulmonary conditions, such as asthma
• A sounder sleep

Waves of Calm

The sounds and patterns of ocean waves have also shown to create a deep state of relaxation, comfort, ease, and calm.  They rejuvenate and re-energize minds and bodies.

The Sun Also Rises … Our Spirits

We typically get a good deal of sun exposure when near or on the ocean.

The exposure to sun and heat affects our endocrine system, the part of our body that secretes endorphins –natural chemicals in our body designed to make us feel relaxed and less stressed.

Source: www.FirstScience.com — What’s In A Breath of Fresh Air?