New England Fishing Charters, Sailing and Yachting Cruises

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Sail the ocean blue! Aboard New England’s cruise or charter ships, groups enjoy fishing, sightseeing, and boat-loads of seals and sea birds. Ahoy! Enjoy fine dining rooms on a sunset cruise, or take a family trip on a fishing charter and catch your own dinner. Get your sea legs aboard a historic windjammer, schooner or sailboat and discover hidden scenery along the coast; discover fall foliage on themed cruises, lighthouse-seeking party boats and whale watches.

Windjammer Cruises on Maine's Coast - Charters & Cruises in New England

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Blackhawk Sport Fishing

Sailing from the Niantic Bay Marina Niantic, CT, 06357 Phone: 860-448-3662 Toll-Free: 800-382-2824

Take a sport-fishing cruise, or head out on a seal watch, aboard popular party boat

See why repeat customers and referrals make up such a high percentage of Blackhawk Sport Fishing’s business when you book a charter or cruise. Go fishing for stripers, sea bass, bluefish and more or head out on a sunset or nature cruise. Blackhawk also offers seal and eagle watch cruises and fireworks cruises. Private charters are available for groups of 15 or more. A galley serves up burgers, hot dogs, snacks and beverages, or you can bring your own cooler. If you go on a fishing cruise, you can bring your own gear or rent a rod and reel on-site, and for a small fee, the crew will clean and fillet your catch so you can take it home or donate it to a local food bank.

Captain John Boats

10 Town Wharf Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-746-2643

Sunset cruises, whale watches, fishing trips: Lots of options for unforgettable experiences on the water

From sunset cruises to deep-sea fishing experiences, Captain John Boats are the best way to experience the beauty of the harbors and open waters of Cape Cod Bay. Fish with an experienced crew for cod, haddock, pollack, flounder or mackerel on a deep-sea fishing cruise. Or take a whale-watch cruise out of Plymouth or Provincetown, an exhilarating and educational experience. Hop aboard the Pilgrim Belle, a paddlewheel boat, to tour historic Plymouth Harbor during the day or at sunset, with a cocktail from the boat’s full-service galley. The Pilgrim Belle is also the perfect option for an unforgettable private cruise – a unique, memorable venue for weddings, receptions, reunions, retirement and birthday parties, corporate events and other social gatherings.

Save The Bay

Multiple Centers & Dock Locations Providence, Newport, Westerly, RI and Fall River, MA Phone: 401-272-3540

Get your camera ready: Save The Bay offers tours of lighthouses and harbor seals

Is there anything more photogenic than a New England lighthouse, seen from the deck of a boat? Perhaps a group of harbor seals resting off Rose Island, you say? Luckily, environmental nonprofit Save The Bay offers both lighthouse and seal tours. From June through October, you can climb on board a full-day Lighthouse Tour out of Providence to spot up to 20 historic Rhode Island lighthouses. During the cooler months, Seal Tours and Nature Cruises are offered out of Westerly October through December (extra points for the fall foliage) and out of Newport from November through April.
Boat tours depart from Newport, Westerly, and Providence RI.

Cruises on Lake Winnipesaukee - Lakes Region NH Tourism Association

Lakes Region Tourism Association

61 Laconia Road Tilton, NH, 03276 Phone: 603-286-8008 Toll-Free: 800-605-2537

The best way to see the Lakes Region? From the deck of a cruise ship, of course!

Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Lakes Region, and have a great time doing it, on board one of many cruise and charter boats that ply the area’s pristine lakes. Tour Lake Sunapee on a dinner cruise, or explore Squam Lake from a pontoon boat on a guided nature center cruise. You can glide through Lake Winnipesaukee in a number of fun ways: daytime scenic cruises with historical highlights, buffet dinner cruises with cocktails and live entertainment, and cruises that feature local brews. Take a 90-minute cruise on a tiki hut boat, a “Thirsty Thursday” cruise on a 65-foot replica paddle boat, or enjoy a lobster fest or Sunday brunch on a ship that his plied the lake for over a century.

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Sailing Cruise - Maine Windjammers - Camden, ME

Maine Windjammer Association

Sailing from Ports in Rockland and Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: Toll-Free: 800-807-9463

Sail on a Maine windjammer and experience a small-ship getaway like no other

Windjammer vacations off uniquely transformative, all-inclusive vacation experiences aboard traditional and historic sailing vessels. Spend three-to six days cruising the coast of Maine, some of the best sailing waters in the world. Visit uninhabited islands or remote island towns, connect with fellow guests, help sail the vessel or just sit back and relax. Let the professional chef handle all the meal-planning and cooking and enjoy an island-beach lobster bake. With less than 40 guests aboard each trip, you’ll be treated to honest, heartfelt hospitality. With advance notice, the ships are also available for private charter and make an ideal setting for weddings or family and college reunions!

Argia Mystic Cruises

75 Steamboat Wharf Mystic, CT, 06355 Phone: 860-536-0416

Sail Away!

Discover islands, lighthouses and the beauty of sailing as you bask in the sun and salt air aboard the traditional schooner, Argia. This unique trip aboard one of the last sailing ships in New England offers you an ideal way to see the quaint maritime village of Mystic CT and its beautiful shoreline. Step aboard for a journey into the past. Depart from Mystic's historic Bascule Bridge, a national historic landmark, and sail down the Mystic River. Morgan Point Lighthouse and the quaint fishing village of Noank greet you at the river’s mouth, followed by islands and peaceful sailing. Pack a picnic and a bottle of wine (or order snacks from us when you book) to make this excursion truly memorable.

Departures Daily (May thru mid-October) at ARGIA!

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

One Railroad Avenue Essex, CT, 06426 Phone: 860-767-0103 Toll-Free: 800-377-3987

Cruise along the Connecticut River, past breathtaking scenery, on this classic riverboat

Called one of the “last great places on Earth” by the Nature Conservancy, the Connecticut River Valley in all its natural splendor is best viewed from the river itself – and that’s exactly what they offer at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat. Take a vintage train to Deep River Landing and step aboard the Becky Thatcher, a Mississippi-style riverboat that cruises the river, past coves, inlets, marshes and historic sites including Gillette Castle, the Goodspeed Opera House and the Haddam Swing Bridge. The riverboat has three decks, including an open-air promenade deck, perfect for viewing wildlife along the rocky shore and, on an evening cruise, the sunset and stars. The boat can be chartered for private functions for up to 220 people. Please check our website for current train & riverboat schedules.