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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 15
    US $560
    On this trip, you'll get 4 hours of fishing for Bass and Bluefish on the bountiful waters of Boston Harbor. You'll first fish for live bait, which is a lot of fun in itself, and after you've caught enough, you'll have 4 full hours to go after your prey. Licenses and gear are provided, all you have to do is show up and bring some snacks and drinks.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 15
    US $700
    With more time on the water come more opportunities to catch something brag-worthy. Capt. Van will make sure that your 6 hours of fishing are as productive as possible and provide all the necessary licenses, as well as fishing equipment. Lunker Striped Bass and Bluefish are in the cards, and not only can they be big, but they fight with everything they're got, so there won't be a dull moment out there. Licenses and gear are provided, all you have to do is show up and bring some snacks and drinks.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Tuna Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 30
    US $1,100
    One of the most exciting fish to catch is the local Bluefin Tuna. It can grow to an astronomical size and fight all the way to the boat. While not all fish caught is giant, the mid-size and even school-size is fun to catch and a great table fare. The trips are weather-dependent as the Tuna grounds are well offshore and safety is the priority. These trips can be a total of 8 hours or more, so be well prepared.
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FAQs about 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)

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

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

Karavi Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Karavi Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Karavi Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

Van Christie
Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
11 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Robalo (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2014. Powered by 2 300HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
32 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin Side scan and traditional
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Live Bait
We almost always fish live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
Great day in Boston
Great day in Boston
July fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Reyes N.
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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....
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Steven H.
Breese, IL
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Fishing with Van

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on June 21, 2023
The captain was friendly and new his stuff.
Steven H. recommends Karavi Charters
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Consuelo D. C.
Belmont, MA
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on July 5, 2023
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Robert H.
United States
Excellent
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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...
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Daniel G.
Spencer, NY
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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. ...
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