New Hampshire Port Authority

Recreation

Visit the Hampton and Rye Harbor Marine Facilities where you can go whale watching, charter fishing, kayaking, and parasailing. Fresh lobster sales and food concessions are also available.

NOAA SAFE BOATING AND PROTECTED SPECIES GUIDES

Marine Animal Safe Boating Distances
Guide to Helping Protected Marine Animals

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

CHARTER AND PARTY FISHING BOATS

Enjoy a chartered excursion along some of New Hampshire’s most picturesque coastal areas! The Division provides access to several party and charter fishing boats for half- and full-day excursions through its Hampton and Rye Harbor Marine Facilities.  Vessels range from 6 passenger boats (6 packs) to 150 passenger vessels and are chartered for striper, bluefish, cod or bluefin tuna fishing, scuba diving excursions to the Isles of Shoals or scallop beds, whale watching and lobster trap-hauling demonstrations, and many other activities.

FIND A CHARTER OR PARTY FISHING BOAT

WHALE WATCHING

Catch some amazing sights on a whale watching trip. Some passenger vessels offer these great experiences out of the Hampton and Rye Harbor Marinas.

MARINE DIRECTORY

FERRY BOATS

The Isles of Shoals is a group of islands located approximately seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire. Sightsee around the Shoals or visit Star Island, home to a hotel and conference center, by way of one of the Seacoast’s ferry boat tours.

ISLE OF SHOALS

CRUISE SHIPS

Make Portsmouth the destination for your cruise ship! The Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce is happy to provide information to guide your trip.

CONTACT THE CHAMBER

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