Yacht charter New England traces the most storied coastline in American sailing – from the shingled lighthouses and fog-wreathed harbours of Maine, past the blueberry-topped islands of Penobscot Bay, through the cobblestoned whaling port of Nantucket, to the manicured estates of Newport where America’s Cup legends still echo across Narragansett Bay. Over 77 charter yachts operate across US waters with a dedicated New England fleet repositioning north each summer: 68′–98′ motor yachts nimble enough for the tidal rivers of the Connecticut coast, 100′+ superyachts that anchor off Martha’s Vineyard’s Edgartown harbour, and 55′+ catamarans whose stability suits the open waters of Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound.
June to September is prime season – long golden days, 22–28°C water temperatures, and a cultural calendar packed with regattas, seafood festivals, and Fourth of July fireworks over every harbour. Daily rates start from $6,000/day, rising to $11,500+/day on superyachts above 89′, plus applicable state sales tax (which varies by state, from 0% in New Hampshire to 6.25% in Massachusetts) and 30–35% APA covering fuel, provisions, and transient dockage. New England’s irreplaceable charm is the marriage of maritime heritage and coastal luxury – you can haul your own lobster pot at dawn, browse a gallery in Provincetown before lunch, sail past a 19th-century lighthouse at golden hour, and dine on butter-poached lobster aboard as a summer fog rolls softly into harbour.
Navigate harbour logistics, seasonal windows, and the finest anchorages from Maine to Rhode Island in our comprehensive New England destination guide.
Plan your summer voyage with curated New England charter itineraries linking Newport, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and the coast of Maine.
The grid above showcases yachts available for New England charters from the US fleet of over 77 vessels – motor yachts from 68′, superyachts over 100′, and catamarans from 55′. Weekly rates start from approximately $42,000. Filter by type, guest capacity, length, or rate to find your ideal vessel, then let Boatcrowd’s charter specialists coordinate harbour reservations, provisioning from the region’s legendary seafood suppliers, and bespoke coastal itinerary design.
The June–September season is compact, so six to nine months’ lead time is strongly recommended, especially for the Fourth of July weekend and late August when regattas and events fill every harbour. September offers warm water, spectacular foliage, and quieter anchorages, and can sometimes be booked four to five months ahead.
The base rate covers the yacht, professional crew, insurance, and standard on-board equipment. Fuel, provisions, beverages, harbour-mooring fees, and any shore excursions are funded through the APA (30–35% of the charter fee). State sales tax varies by embarkation state (e.g. 6.25% in Massachusetts, 7% in Rhode Island, 0% in New Hampshire), and any unspent APA is refunded after the voyage.
Yes – an increasingly popular itinerary links Newport or Montauk with the Hudson River and Manhattan’s North Cove Marina, offering a dramatic transition from open ocean to skyline anchorage. The passage is comfortably done in a day, and your Boatcrowd broker can arrange transient berths in New York harbour alongside the World Financial Center.
New England is a wonderful family charter destination. Calm harbours, sandy beaches on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, and hands-on activities like lobster-pot hauling and lighthouse tours captivate children of all ages. Crews are experienced at tailoring menus and daily schedules to suit younger guests, and the relaxed pace of harbour-hopping keeps travel times short and excitement high.
