Launch Service
**Cash only**
Newport, Block Island and Edgartown
Newport
Call on vhf ch 68 for launch service & mooring assignments
Fares:
-Main Harbor: $4 per person each way
-Brenton Cove & Spindle Moorings: $4 per person each way
-Inner Harbor Anchorage Area: $4 per person each way
-Point Section Moorings: $5 per person each way
-North Anchorage Area (Point Section): $10 per person each way
-Fort Adams to downtown Newport (Dock to Dock): $5 per person each way
-Beechbound or Bonniecrest: $5 per person each way (Must call on VHF Channel 68)
-Seasonal Launch Pass: $800 for private vessels
We provide Launch service to all Newport Harbor moorings, as well as the City Anchorage
-Main Harbor: $4 per person each way
-Brenton Cove & Spindle Moorings: $4 per person each way
-Inner Harbor Anchorage Area: $4 per person each way
-Point Section Moorings: $5 per person each way
-North Anchorage Area (Point Section): $10 per person each way
-Fort Adams to downtown Newport (Dock to Dock): $5 per person each way
-Beechbound or Bonniecrest: $5 per person each way (Must call on VHF Channel 68)
-Seasonal Launch Pass: $800 for private vessels
We provide Launch service to all Newport Harbor moorings, as well as the City Anchorage
NEWPORT LAUNCH SCHEDULE:
May 1-May 10 Pre-season rate: $5/person
Mon - Fri: 3 RUNS DAILY @ 9 AM, NOON, & 3 PM
Sat & Sun (May 4 & 5): 2 RUNS DAILY @ 10 AM & 4 PM
Call 401-847-9109 ext. 2 for a reservation on weekends.
May 11-16 10AM to 6PM
May 17-18 8AM to 10PM
May 19-23 8AM to 9PM
Memorial Day Weekend
May 24th-26th Fri-Sun 8AM to 12AM
Mon - Fri: 3 RUNS DAILY @ 9 AM, NOON, & 3 PM
Sat & Sun (May 4 & 5): 2 RUNS DAILY @ 10 AM & 4 PM
Call 401-847-9109 ext. 2 for a reservation on weekends.
May 11-16 10AM to 6PM
May 17-18 8AM to 10PM
May 19-23 8AM to 9PM
Memorial Day Weekend
May 24th-26th Fri-Sun 8AM to 12AM
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May 27 - June 8
Sun - Thurs 8AM - 10PM Fri & Sat 8AM - 11PM |
June 9 – September 2
Sun - Thurs 8AM - 11PM (Last boat leaves dock at 11PM)
Fri & Sat 8AM - 12AM (Last boat leaves dock at 12AM)
Thurs, July 4 8AM - 12AM
Sun - Thurs 8AM - 11PM (Last boat leaves dock at 11PM)
Fri & Sat 8AM - 12AM (Last boat leaves dock at 12AM)
Thurs, July 4 8AM - 12AM
September 3 - 11
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Mon-Thurs 8AM - 10PM
Fri & Sat 8AM - 10PM Boat Show 9/12-15th 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 16 – October 10
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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
October 11, 12, 13 8AM - 10PM Columbus Day Oct 14 8AM - 8PM October 15 - 17 9AM - 5PM October 18 9AM - 8PM October 19 9AM - 8PM October 20 9AM - 6PM October 21 - 25 Mon - Fri 9AM, 12PM, 3PM Runs ONLY. $10.00 per person October 26 - 27 By appointment only. Call 401-662-0082 Sat & Sun 10AM & 3PM Runs ONLY. October 28 - November 1 $10.00 per person Mon - Fri 9AM, 3PM Runs ONLY. November 2 - 3 $10.00 per person By appointment only. Call 401-662-0082 Sat & Sun 10AM Run ONLY. |
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 21: Also 30 min past the hour Sat & Sun:
30 minutes past the hour Starting June 21: 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 24th: 2PM-9PM
Saturday May 25th: 9AM-8PM
Sunday May 26th: 9AM-8PM
Monday May 27th: 9AM-6PM
Tuesday May 28th - Thursday May 30th: 9AM, 12PM, 3PM & 6PM
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Friday May 31st: 9AM - 9PM
Saturday June 1st: 9AM - 9PM
Sunday June 2nd: 9AM - 6PM
June 3rd - 6th: 9AM, 12PM, 3PM & 6PM
June 7th - June 8th: 9AM - 9PM
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June 10th - June 14th: 9AM - 10PM
June 15th & June 16th: 8AM - 10PM
June 17th - June 20th: 8AM - 10PM
June 21st & June 22nd: 8AM - 12AM
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Summer Running Hours Start June 23rd:
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 11PM
Fridays & Saturdays: 8AM - 12AM
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September 3rd-7th:
Tuesday - Thursday: 9AM - 6PM
Friday & Saturday: 9AM - 11PM
Closed for season on Sunday.
- Schedule Subject To Change Without Notice -
Last launch in Block Island leaves the dock 15 minutes before closing time.
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 24th: 2PM-9PM
Saturday May 25th: 9AM-8PM
Sunday May 26th: 9AM-8PM
Monday May 27th: 9AM-6PM
Tuesday May 28th - Thursday May 30th: 9AM, 12PM, 3PM & 6PM
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Friday May 31st: 9AM - 9PM
Saturday June 1st: 9AM - 9PM
Sunday June 2nd: 9AM - 6PM
June 3rd - 6th: 9AM, 12PM, 3PM & 6PM
June 7th - June 8th: 9AM - 9PM
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June 10th - June 14th: 9AM - 10PM
June 15th & June 16th: 8AM - 10PM
June 17th - June 20th: 8AM - 10PM
June 21st & June 22nd: 8AM - 12AM
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Summer Running Hours Start June 23rd:
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 11PM
Fridays & Saturdays: 8AM - 12AM
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September 3rd-7th:
Tuesday - Thursday: 9AM - 6PM
Friday & Saturday: 9AM - 11PM
Closed for season on Sunday.
- Schedule Subject To Change Without Notice -
Last launch in Block Island leaves the dock 15 minutes before closing time.
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 24th - 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
August 30th - September 2nd
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 10PM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 11PM
Starting September 3rd:
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 24th - 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
August 30th - September 2nd
Sunday - Thursday: 8AM - 10PM
Friday & Saturday: 8AM - 11PM
Starting September 3rd:
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.