About Buzzards Bay Yacht Charters

Welcome to Buzzards Bay Yacht Charters (BBYC), your gateway to maritime adventure in southern New England. We're your go-to sailing and power boat charter company, crafting unforgettable day trips for families, bachelorette parties, corporate outings, and more!

Interested in learning to sail? Sailing courses with BBYC Sailing School are available for students of all skill levels. Whether you’re a first-timer hoping to learn the basics, or hoping to advance your skillset in bareboat cruising, BBYC Sailing School is here to expand your sailing horizons!

Adventure awaits at Buzzards Bay Yacht Charters!

Our Fleet

S/V Hamlet

  • 29-foot classic Dyer cruising motorboat built locally in Warren, RI.

  • Perfect for sunset cruises, picnics in nearby coves, regatta spectating, and more!

  • The vessel is operated by an experienced captain on all trips.

  • Maximum 6 guests on board each trip.

  • Spacious, speedy, comfortable 35-foot J/105 sailboat.

  • Adaptable sail area for sporty sails or quiet cruises tuned to your preference.

  • A classic New England sailing experience! Guests are welcome to take the helm, help hoist and trim the sails, or sit back and enjoy the serenity of sailing!

  • The vessel is operated by an experienced captain on all trips.

  • Maximum 6 guests on board each trip.

M/V Petrel

Our Crew

Captain Steve Robinson

Captain Steve Robinson is a lifelong sailor experienced with long voyages, world-class regattas, and coastal cruising aboard motor and sailing vessels. After two decades of teaching high school history and coaching sailing, Steve changed careers to pursue his passion for sailing. Steve has previously worn many hats in his professional sailing life: delivering boats from New England to the Caribbean, skippering an America’s Cup defender 12 Meter, and teaching new sailors as an ASA certified instructor.

Captain Steve is passionate about sharing his love for the sea and inspiring new sailors to enjoy the beautiful New England coastline he calls home. He is proud to introduce his guests to the adventure and opportunity that boating provides.

Certifications

  • American Sailing Association 101, 102, 103, 104, 105 Instructor

  • USCG 100 Ton Master License with Sailing Endorsement

"Haul the sheet in as we ride on the wind that our forefathers harnessed before us.

Hear the bells ring as the tight rigging sings. It's a son of a gun of a chorus."

-JB