Launch Service
Newport, Block Island and Edgartown
Newport
Call on vhf ch 68 for launch service & mooring assignments
Fares:
Main Harbor & Brenton Cove Moorings: $4 per person each way
Point Section: $4 per person each way
Seasonal Launch Pass: $800 for private vessels
Fort Adams to downtown Newport (Dock to Dock): $5
We provide Launch service to all Newport Harbor moorings, as well as the City Anchorage
Main Harbor & Brenton Cove Moorings: $4 per person each way
Point Section: $4 per person each way
Seasonal Launch Pass: $800 for private vessels
Fort Adams to downtown Newport (Dock to Dock): $5
We provide Launch service to all Newport Harbor moorings, as well as the City Anchorage
NEWPORT LAUNCH SCHEDULE:
May 1st-May 11th Weekdays 9AM, 12PM & 3PM RUNS ONLY
Sat & Sun 10AM - 4PM
May 12th Friday 8AM to 7:30PM
May 13th-14th Sat & Sun 8AM to 8PM
May 15th-18th Mon - Thurs 8AM to 9PM
May 19th-21st Fri, Sat & Sun 8AM to 9PM
May 22nd-25th Mon - Thurs 8AM to 8PM
Sat & Sun 10AM - 4PM
May 12th Friday 8AM to 7:30PM
May 13th-14th Sat & Sun 8AM to 8PM
May 15th-18th Mon - Thurs 8AM to 9PM
May 19th-21st Fri, Sat & Sun 8AM to 9PM
May 22nd-25th Mon - Thurs 8AM to 8PM
Memorial Day Weekend
May 26th, 27th Fri, Sat 8AM to 12AM
May 28th Sun 8AM to 12AM
May 29th Mon 8AM to 10PM
May 28th Sun 8AM to 12AM
May 29th Mon 8AM to 10PM
May 30th - June 10th
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Sun - Thurs 8AM - 10PM
Fri & Sat 8AM - 11PM |
June 11th – September 4th
Sun - Thurs 8AM - 11PM
Last boat leaves dock at 11PM
Fri & Sat 8AM - 12AM
Last boat leaves dock at 12AM
Last boat leaves dock at 11PM
Fri & Sat 8AM - 12AM
Last boat leaves dock at 12AM
September 5th - 13th
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Mon-Thurs 8AM - 10PM
Fri & Sat 8AM - 10PM Boat Show 9/14-17th Thurs 8AM - 10PM Fri & Sat 8AM - 12AM Sunday 8AM - 10PM |
DURING THE NEWPORT BOAT SHOW 9/14 - 9/17 LAUNCHES WILL OPERATE FROM BANNISTERS WHARF FUEL DOCK |
September 17th – October 5th
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Sun- Thurs 9AM - 8PM
Fri & Sat 9AM - 10PM |
*Brenton Cove Service operates ON Call for any weekday runs.
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Columbus Day Weekend
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October 6th, 7th, 8th 8AM - 10PM
Columbus Day 9th 8AM - 8PM |
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October 10th - 12th 9AM - 5PM
October 13 & 14th 9AM - 8PM October 15th 9AM - 6PM |
October 16th - 29th
Mon - Fri 9AM, 12PM, 3PM Runs ONLY.
$10.00 per person
Sat & Sun 9:30AM Run ONLY.
By appointment only.
Call 401-662-0082
Mon - Fri 9AM, 12PM, 3PM Runs ONLY.
$10.00 per person
Sat & Sun 9:30AM Run ONLY.
By appointment only.
Call 401-662-0082
October 30th-November 12th
Mon - Fri 9AM & 3PM Runs ONLY.
$10.00 per person
Sat & Sun 9:00AM Run ONLY.
By appointment only.
Call 401-662-0082
Mon - Fri 9AM & 3PM Runs ONLY.
$10.00 per person
Sat & Sun 9:00AM Run ONLY.
By appointment only.
Call 401-662-0082
*** Please be advised in high wind events, tropical storm, & hurricanes launch service may be halted or the schedules altered for safety reasons. Hail on VHF channel 68 for service updates. See hurricane information at the bottom of this page. ***
* Rates and schedules are subject to change without notice *
Main harbor
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Departs Dock:
Oldport Marine's dock (next to the Mooring restaurant) |
Mon to Fri:
Continuous service |
Sat & Sun:
Continuous service |
The Point
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Departs Dock:
Oldport Marine's dock (next to the Mooring restaurant) |
Mon to Fri:
30 minutes past the hour (only upon request) |
Sat & Sun:
30 minutes past the hour (only upon request) |
Brenton Cove
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Departs Dock:
Oldport Marine's dock (next to the Mooring restaurant) Fort Adams Docks:
Stop 1: Sail Newport (Admirals Dock) Stop 2: North Alofsin Pier (Harbor Shuttle Dock) |
Mon to Fri:
Every hour on the hour Mon to Fri:
30 minutes past the hour |
Sat & Sun:
Every hour on the hour Starting June 20th: Also 30 min past the hour Sat & Sun:
30 minutes past the hour Starting June 20th: Also every hour on the hour |
Block Island
Fares
Adult one way: $4.00
Children one way: $3.00
Bikes One way: $2.00
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
No propane or fuel tanks permitted on board.
Hail on VHF Ch. 68
Adult one way: $4.00
Children one way: $3.00
Bikes One way: $2.00
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
No propane or fuel tanks permitted on board.
Hail on VHF Ch. 68
Block Island Launch Schedule
Operating Memorial Day - Labor Day
Tag Along Tours: (July & August Only)
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - $6.00 / person
Memorial Day Weekend
Friday May 26th: 2PM-9PM
Saturday May 27th: 9AM-10PM
Sunday May 28th: 9AM-10PM
Monday May 29th: 9AM-6PM
Tuesday May 30th - Thursday June 1st: 9AM, 12PM, 3PM & 6PM
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Friday June 2nd: 9AM, 12PM, 3PM & 6PM-10PM
Saturday June 3rd: 9AM - 10PM
Sunday June 4th: 9AM - 6PM
June 5th - 8th: 9AM - 9PM
June 9th - June 11th: 9AM - 10PM
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June 12th - June 15th: 9AM - 9PM
June 16th & June 17th: 8AM - 10PM
June 18th - June 22nd: 8AM - 10PM
June 23rd & June 24th: 8AM - 12AM
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Summer Running Hours Start June 25th:
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 11PM
Fridays & Saturdays: 8AM - 12AM
- Schedule Subject To Change Without Notice -
Operating Memorial Day - Labor Day
Tag Along Tours: (July & August Only)
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - $6.00 / person
Memorial Day Weekend
Friday May 26th: 2PM-9PM
Saturday May 27th: 9AM-10PM
Sunday May 28th: 9AM-10PM
Monday May 29th: 9AM-6PM
Tuesday May 30th - Thursday June 1st: 9AM, 12PM, 3PM & 6PM
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Friday June 2nd: 9AM, 12PM, 3PM & 6PM-10PM
Saturday June 3rd: 9AM - 10PM
Sunday June 4th: 9AM - 6PM
June 5th - 8th: 9AM - 9PM
June 9th - June 11th: 9AM - 10PM
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June 12th - June 15th: 9AM - 9PM
June 16th & June 17th: 8AM - 10PM
June 18th - June 22nd: 8AM - 10PM
June 23rd & June 24th: 8AM - 12AM
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Summer Running Hours Start June 25th:
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 11PM
Fridays & Saturdays: 8AM - 12AM
- Schedule Subject To Change Without Notice -
Edgartown
Fares:
Inner Harbor: $5 per person each way
Outer Harbor: $6 per person each way
Seasonal Launch Pass : $800 for private vessels
Call on VHF ch 68 for service.
Inner Harbor: $5 per person each way
Outer Harbor: $6 per person each way
Seasonal Launch Pass : $800 for private vessels
Call on VHF ch 68 for service.
Edgartown Launch Schedule
May 26th - June 1st
Monday - Thursday: 8AM - 10PM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 10PM
June 2nd-June 30th
DAILY: 8AM - 11PM
July & August
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 12AM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 12AM
September 5th - 9th
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 10PM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 11PM
Starting September 10th:
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 8PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8AM - 10PM
Launch runs to the anchorage at the top of every hour.
Rates & Schedule Subject To Change Without Notice
May 26th - June 1st
Monday - Thursday: 8AM - 10PM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 10PM
June 2nd-June 30th
DAILY: 8AM - 11PM
July & August
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 12AM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 12AM
September 5th - 9th
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 10PM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 11PM
Starting September 10th:
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 8PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8AM - 10PM
Launch runs to the anchorage at the top of every hour.
Rates & Schedule Subject To Change Without Notice
Hurricane Season Info
TROPICAL STORM WATCH: as defined by the National Weather Service as conditions including winds from greater than 35 miles per hour posing possible threat to a specified coastal area within 72 hours the Renter must:
STORM / HURRICANE WATCH: as defined by the National Weather Service as conditions of sustained wind of 50 miles per hour or higher and dangerously high water posing possible threat to a specified coastal area within 72 hours: the renter must vacate the mooring.
- Strike dodgers
- Remove dinghies
- Remove roller reefing jibs
- Lash mainsail
- Remove anchors that will chafe pennants
- Affix chafing gear
STORM / HURRICANE WATCH: as defined by the National Weather Service as conditions of sustained wind of 50 miles per hour or higher and dangerously high water posing possible threat to a specified coastal area within 72 hours: the renter must vacate the mooring.