Newport, Rhode Island Fishing Charter Pricing
Payments can be made in the form of a check, cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. A deposit of 50% is required to reserve your fishing charter, with the remaining balance due upon the completion of the trip. See Cancellation Policy below.
A gratuity of 20% is customary and appreciated, but not mandatory.
PRICING:
Half Day Newport Fishing Charters | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- $130 per person, 5 person minimum (with a minumum fee of $650). Six people is our maximum (The sixth person is $100, making 6 people = $750)
- Corporate fishing charters with more than 6 people (where more than one boat is needed) – $150 per person with a 20% gratuity for mate. There are many pieces to booking multiple boats so certainly call Joe for the details 1-401-623-1121
Six Hour Newport Fishing Charters | 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- $850 – can bring up to 6 people. (Same price for less than six people.) 20% gratuity for mate
Eight Hour Tautog Fishing Charter with Spot Lock

Come ‘Tog fishing with experts using our new Minn Kota Instinct trolling motor (“spot lock”) with auto stow and deploy. This increased accuracy keeps us on the hot spot so you can reel in more!
- Blackfish (Tautog), full days are eight hours, 6am-2pm. We supply all the green crabs you’ll need and can accomodate white leggers when we can get them at $100 per bushel.
- $250 per person open boat charter, includes tip. Maximum 6 person.
- $1100 for private charter, $220 gratuity for the mate, 6 person maximum. (Same price for private charter if less than six people.)
- Book two or more trips, get special rate of $1000 for boat and $200 for the mate.
Offshore Tuna & Shark Fishing Charter
- Full Day (~10 hour) Tuna/Shark Fishing, July-August, (6 person max) – $1700

Gift Certificates
Knock out your holiday shopping with one phone call! 1-401-623-1121. Give the fishermen in your life exactly what they want…more time on the water! Our tasteful certificates are available in any denomination…and do not expire! 🙂
Sight-Seeing Tours in Newport, Rhode Island
For sailing regattas, race boat committees, photography excursions, music festivals, sea diving, etc… We can accommodate up to six people. ($600 minimum reservation fee): 5-6 people: $120 per person. For more than six people contact Captain Joe for details.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY
To make a reservation or to learn more about how Sara Star Fishing Charters in Newport, Rhode Island can meet the needs of your special occasion fishing adventure please contact Captain Joe Aiello 1-401-623-1121 .
Cancellation Policy
We are a very small business. When you book a charter, we set aside that time for YOU and aren’t making money elsewhere. You may cancel up to two weeks before your charter for a full refund. If you cancel with less than two weeks but more than 40 hours before your charter, your 50% deposit will be kept. If you cancel less than 48 hours before the charter or do not show up, you will forfiet the minimum fee of $650.
**A NOTE ABOUT FUEL COSTS AND FISHING CHARTER PRICES
Sara Star Fishing Charter Service has not increased its prices for a long time. However, fuel costs have recently risen significantly and we have to account for that.