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.

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

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

An On-the-Water Setting for Your Special Event

Enjoy a cruise with breathtaking views from the decks of the Becky Thatcher riverboat. A classic triple-deck, Mississippi-style riverboat, the Becky Thatcher offers space for sightseeing, dining, dancing and mingling under the stars for up to 150 guests for a memorable party, rehearsal dinner, wedding, family reunion, or corporate event. Our onboard bar and in-house catering staff, has the culinary talent and attention to detail that create an event that is truly your own.

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Captain John Boats

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

Deep Sea Fishing on Cape Cod Bay & Sunset Cruises

Captain John Boats offer plenty of seating on deck for your entire deep-sea fishing or whale watch group. Our climate-controlled cabin is where you will find food and your favorite beverages. Cape Cod Bay is well known for its excellent deep-sea fishing and Plymouth is the perfect place to start your deep-sea fishing adventure. During the fishing season, your catch possibilities include Codfish, Pollock, Haddock, Mackerel, Flounder, and even occasional Striped Bass and Bluefish.

Need some help with your gear? Never cleaned a fish before? We will help you clean it and bag it for the trip home! Rod and reel rentals are available. Bait is always FREE. Adding to the fun are seasonal and daily prizes.

Narrated Historic Plymouth Harbor Tours and Sunset Cruises are available from June to September aboard the Pilgrim Belle, an authentic Mississippi-style paddle wheel boat.

Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort

35 Atlantic Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4455

Cruise through your perfect vacation aboard this resort’s exclusive boats

The waterfront is practically at your doorstep at Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort, which provides exclusive guests-only cruises to take full advantage of its location on one of the region’s most picturesque coastal sites. Through Boothbay Harbor Luxury Cruises, guests can opt for a cocktail cruise aboard a 37-foot Hinckley Picnic Boat or a harbor cruise aboard a 21-foot Crosby launch. Have lunch at the resort’s exceptional new restaurant, Coastal Prime, then set off for an afternoon or sunset sail. Boats offer the ultimate in privacy, with a six-person maximum. Other cruises in the are, which staff can arrange, let you observe lighthouses and islands – or whales, seals and puffins. It’s mid-coast Maine at its very best.

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Black Hawk Sportfishing

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

A boatload of fun for the experienced or first-time fisherman

Looking to plan an unusual get-together with family or friends? Book a charter aboard the Black Hawk Party Boat. It's the perfect day adventure whether you're an experienced fisherman or trying it for the first time. Rods and reels are available for rent, and our crew will be glad to share their years of experience. If you're looking for a particular catch, our captain can guide your group to the best spots. And fishing isn't our only offering. We also know the best spots for sightseeing and animal watching, including sunset cruises and seal & dolphin watches - great for a child’s birthday party! We require a minimum of 15 people for a day charter and 12 people for a night charter. For the safety of our passengers, the Black Hawk is inspected & certified annually by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Argia Mystic Cruises

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

Embark on a half-day sail or sunset cruise

May 1st through late October, choose a half-day or sunset cruise aboard ARGIA! Discover islands, lighthouses, and traditional windjammer sailing, right from down-town Mystic, Connecticut. ARGIA accommodates up to 49 guests, for public or private half-day or evening sails, down the historic Mystic River to Fishers' Island Sound. Sail in smooth and protected waters aboard this Coast Guard licensed vessel.

Relax as you sail by scenic coastlines, islands, and lighthouses, or help the crew hoist and trim the sails. Each cruise includes complimentary snacks and soft drinks. You may also bring your own beverage and food - coolers, ice, napkins, and cups are available.
Departures Daily at:

9:30am (weekends & holidays only)
Noon
3:00pm
6:00pm (5:30 after Labor Day)

Schooner Ladona at Pumpkin Island - Maine Windjammers - Camden, ME - Photo Credit Tracy Sheppard

Maine Windjammer Association

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

Set sail into a whole other world aboard a Maine windjammer

Whether you want to charter a boat for your group or family or just be one of the guests aboard a schooner, the eight historic vessels of the Maine Windjammer Association have cruises to suit your every wish. Special packages run the gamut from wine and foliage cruises to voyages designed for artists, yoga enthusiasts, photographers and lovers of wildlife and the environment. From your cozy accommodations (which include delicious Downeast meals cooked over wood stoves), you will sail past stately lighthouses, colonies of playful seals and porpoises (and perhaps whales) and Maine’s gorgeous islands. You’ll have the opportunity to explore fishing villages, go beachcombing or just take a dive off the deck. At night, tell stories by starlight.

Save The Bay

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

Cruise, learn, and discover on Narragansett Bay

Save The Bay offers scenic charters, cruises and tours of Narragansett Bay on its two education vessels, each carrying up to 40 passengers. In the summer and fall, narrated Lighthouse Tours offer the chance to see as many as two dozen of Rhode Island's historic lighthouse sites in Narragansett Bay. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Newport Pell Bridge, Gaspee Point, Prudence Island and historic Fort Adams, and be amazed by how many notable sites you can see in just one tour. In late fall and winter, Seal Tours and Nature Cruises give visitors views of visiting harbor seals in their natural habitat.
Boat tours depart from Newport, Westerly, and Providence RI.