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 2nd - May 13th
May 14th - 15th May 16th - 19th May 20st - 22nd May 23rd - 26th |
Weekdays
Sat & Sun Sat & Sun Mon - Thurs Fri, Sat & Sun Mon - Thurs |
9AM, 12PM & 3PM RUNS ONLY
10AM - 4PM 9AM to 8PM 10AM to 5PM 9AM to 9PM 8AM to 8PM |
Memorial Day Weekend
May 27th, 28th
May 29th May 30th |
Fri, Sat
Sun Mon |
8AM to 12AM
8AM to 12AM 8AM to 10PM |
May 31st - June 11th
Sun - Thurs
Fri & Sat |
8AM - 10PM
8AM - 12AM |
June 12th – September 4th
Sun - Thurs
Fri & Sat |
8AM – 11PM
8AM - 1AM |
Last boat leaves dock at 11PM
Last boat leaves the dock at 1AM |
September 5th - 18th
Sun - Thurs
Fri & Sat |
8AM - 10PM
8AM - 12AM |
DURING THE NEWPORT BOAT SHOW
9/15 - 9/18 LAUNCHES WILL OPERATE FROM BANNISTERS WHARF FUEL DOCK |
September 19th – October 6th
Sun- Thurs
Fri & Sat |
9AM - 8PM
9AM - 10PM *Brenton Cove Service operates ON Call for any weekday runs. |
Columbus Day Weekend
October 7th, 8th, 9th
Columbus Day 10th |
8AM - 10PM
8AM - 8PM |
October 11th - 13th
October 14 & 15th October 16th |
9AM - 5PM
9AM - 8PM 9AM - 6PM |
October 17th - 31st
Mon - Fri 9AM, 12PM, 3PM Runs ONLY. $10.00 per person
Sat & Sun 9:30AM Run ONLY. Must be made by prior appointment: Call 401-662-0082
Mon - Fri 9AM, 12PM, 3PM Runs ONLY. $10.00 per person
Sat & Sun 9:30AM Run ONLY. Must be made by prior appointment: Call 401-662-0082
November 1st- 15th
Mon - Fri 9AM & 3PM Runs ONLY. $10.00 per person
Sat & Sun 9:00AM Run ONLY. Must be made by prior appointment: Call 401-662-0082
Mon - Fri 9AM & 3PM Runs ONLY. $10.00 per person
Sat & Sun 9:00AM Run ONLY. Must be made by prior appointment: 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
Departs Dock:
Oldport Marine's dock (next to the Mooring restaurant) |
Mon to Fri:
Continuous service |
Sat & Sun:
Continuous service |
The Point
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
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 27th: 3 x Runs Daily 9am/3pm & 6pm
Saturday May 28th: 3 x Runs Daily 9am/3pm & 6pm
Sunday May 29th: 3 x Runs Daily 9am/3pm & 7pm
Monday May 30th - June 2nd: 3 x Runs Daily 9am/3pm & 6pm
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Friday June 3rd: 12 - 9PM
Saturday June 4th: 9AM - 10PM
Sunday June 5th: 9AM - 10PM
June 6th - 10th: 9AM - 9PM
Friday June 10th - Sunday June 12th: 9AM - 10PM
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Monday June 13th - Thursday June 16th: 9AM - 9PM
Friday June 17th & Saturday June 18th: 8AM - 10PM
Sunday June 19th - Thursday June 23rd: 8AM - 10PM
Friday June 24th & Saturday June 25th: 8AM - 12AM
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Summer Running Hours Start June 26th:
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 27th: 3 x Runs Daily 9am/3pm & 6pm
Saturday May 28th: 3 x Runs Daily 9am/3pm & 6pm
Sunday May 29th: 3 x Runs Daily 9am/3pm & 7pm
Monday May 30th - June 2nd: 3 x Runs Daily 9am/3pm & 6pm
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Friday June 3rd: 12 - 9PM
Saturday June 4th: 9AM - 10PM
Sunday June 5th: 9AM - 10PM
June 6th - 10th: 9AM - 9PM
Friday June 10th - Sunday June 12th: 9AM - 10PM
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Monday June 13th - Thursday June 16th: 9AM - 9PM
Friday June 17th & Saturday June 18th: 8AM - 10PM
Sunday June 19th - Thursday June 23rd: 8AM - 10PM
Friday June 24th & Saturday June 25th: 8AM - 12AM
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Summer Running Hours Start June 26th:
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 : $700 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 : $700 for private vessels
Call on VHF ch 68 for service.
Edgartown Launch Schedule
May 27th - June 4th
Monday - Thursday: 8AM - 10PM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 10PM
June
DAILY: 8AM - 11PM
July & August
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 12AM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 1AM
September 4th - 10th
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 10PM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 11PM
Starting September 11th:
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 27th - June 4th
Monday - Thursday: 8AM - 10PM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 10PM
June
DAILY: 8AM - 11PM
July & August
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 12AM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 1AM
September 4th - 10th
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 10PM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 11PM
Starting September 11th:
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.