Karavi Charters 

5.0/5 (13 reviews)
 Victory Road, Quincy, MA 02171, United States
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Experience strong Bass fishing action with Karavi Charters and find out what makes the waters around Boston Harbor so special! With Captain Van Christie to take you where the best fish hide, good times on the water are all but guaranteed.

Your guide has well over 3 decades of experience fishing the local waters and he’s happy to put them to good use when taking his customers out. Boston Harbor and surrounding waters are the playground of massive Striper, as well as aggressive Bluefish, so if you’re looking for intense battles, you’ve come to the right place.

Choose between half day and full day trips on offer and Capt. Van will take care of everything else. The excursion will start with fishing for live bait, and that’s an introduction to what comes next. The good news is that the time you spend live bait fishing won’t be deducted from the trip, so you’ll still have 4 or 6 hours to go after your prey.

You’ll do all this from the captain’s 30’ Robalo boat with powerful twin 300 HP Yamaha engines. The vessel is fast and seaworthy, with plenty of room for up to 4 people to fish at the same time. All onboard navigational electronics are state of the art. There are 2 live bait wells, a cleaning/filleting table, as well as outriggers. The boat has a heated/air-conditioned cabin with a private toilet, dining table, and plenty of seating room. This beauty is as comfortable as they get. Capt. Van has top-of-the-line Penn and Shimano gear that you can use, so you don’t have to lug your own. If you’d like, you can get your catch cleaned and filleted after the trip.

Capt. Van loves having kids on board, so your whole family is welcome to join you on your fishing adventure. Stock up on drinks and food, everything else is included.

Go fishing with Karavi Charters and who knows, you just might hook your next personal record!

We also offer a partial fishing trip combined with sightseeing or just relaxing on the open water or in a bay. Have some lunch, take a dip. Have fun!

Van Christie

Captain

Van Christie

37 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip – Inshore

 In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 15
Price for up to 4 people
US $560 
Full Day Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 15
Price for up to 4 people
US $700 
Full Day Trip – Tuna Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,100 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (12)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

89%

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William D.
William D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Inshore on September 7, 2024

The fishing was slow in the morning but picked up in the afternoon. We had a great time and it felt more like fishing with a friend than a charter. I would absolutely go back.

The fishing was slow in the morning but picked up in the afternoon. We had a great time and it felt more like fishing with a friend than a charter. I would absolutely go back.  

 William D. recommends Karavi Charters
Van Christie
Van Christie (The Captain)
Replied on September 9, 2024
Bill. It was great having you and the family aboard Karavi. I enjoyed your company and stories. I'm glad you also enjoyed it. I know it was tough early as the seas were pretty angry, but fishing did pick up and got exciting...come again...

Ronald W.
Ronald W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day

VERIFIED

Full Day Inshore on July 18, 2024

Excellent day on the water. We caught 2 good sized Strippers when the captain put us in the middle of a bait feeding season! His boat is clean, fast and comfortable! Thank you Captain Van!

Excellent day on the water. We caught 2 good sized Strippers when the captain put us in the middle of a bait feeding season! His boat is clean, fast and comfortable! Thank you Captain Van!  

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 Ronald W. recommends Karavi Charters

Reyes N.
Reyes N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day in Boston

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Inshore on September 2, 2023

Captain Van was great. It was a slow day but he worked hard, moved around, and didn't end our trip until we caught fish. He was great. I highly recommend and will book again in the future. Thank you Captain!

Captain Van was great. It was a slow day but he worked hard, moved around, and didn't end our trip until we caught fish. He was great. I highly recommend and will book again in the future. Thank you Captain!  

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Robert H.
Robert H.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day with Captain Van

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Inshore on August 14, 2021

My girlfriend and I wanted to make the most of summer and decided to charter a half day trip with Captain Van. Sunrise in the Boston Harbor was a highlight in and of itself, and we caught some 15-pound stripers that Captain Van was kind enough to filet for us and which we used for a fantastic dinner. The boat is very spacious would easily accommodate a larger group, and Captain Van is a lot of fun on the boat. We highly recommend and will making another trip in the spring.

My girlfriend and I wanted to make the most of summer and decided to charter a half day trip with Captain Van. Sunrise in the Boston Harbor was a highlight in and of itself, and we caught some 15-pound stripers that Captain Van was kind enough to filet for us and which we used for a fantastic dinner. The boat is very spacious would easily accommodate a larger group, and Captain Van is a lot of fun on the boat. We highly recommend and will making another trip in the spring.  

 Robert H. recommends Karavi Charters

Daniel G.
Daniel G.

Spencer, NY

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day Striper Fishing with Captain Van Christie

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Inshore on July 23, 2022

Our family had a fabulous day on the water with Captain Van, first catching bait fish then ultimately getting into keeper stripers. Captain Van got us on fish when other boats weren't catching. Top notch in every way!

Our family had a fabulous day on the water with Captain Van, first catching bait fish then ultimately getting into keeper stripers. Captain Van got us on fish when other boats weren't catching. Top notch in every way!  

 Daniel G. recommends Karavi Charters

FAQs about Karavi Charters

What are the trip rates for Karavi Charters?

Karavi Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $560 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip – Tuna Offshore (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Karavi Charters?

When you book a trip with Karavi Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin Side scan and traditional
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Radar Garmin
What's included in the trip price with Karavi Charters?

Trips booked with Karavi Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle ( Penn and Shimano)
  • Live Bait (We almost always fish live bait)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Karavi Charters offer?

Karavi Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Karavi Charters offer?

Karavi Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Karavi Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Karavi Charters include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Van Christie

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

13 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2017

Captain Van Christie is a Boston native. He has over four decades of fishing and boating experience and a wealth of local knowledge. Capt. Christie began exploring the sport fishing opportunities in Boston Harbor over 30 years ago. He specializes in Striped Bass fishing and is familiar with the best methods to land a trophy. Capt. Christie is a real threat to the fish.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish
Bluefish
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Robalo
Boat type
Cuddy cabin

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Popping

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Air Conditioning

GPS

Garmin

Fishfinder

Garmin Side scan and traditional

Live Bait Well

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

Outriggers

Radar

Garmin

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Penn and Shimano

Live Bait

We almost always fish live bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

First Mate

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

All ages welcome

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 PayPal

What’s biting in Quincy right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
BluefishBluefish
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)