Went on a squid fishing trip on their boat and it was an awesome experience. And this is coming from someone who gets seasick. ***In a rush? Skip to the end for my tips.*** The squid fishing excursion was from 7pm to 1am, which started with a nice sunset view while we moved towards our destination. When we finally anchored, we were instructed to start by lowering our lines. And from that point, it was so much fun being able to haul up 1 or 2 or even 3 squids at a time. There were definitely moments where we had to be patient, but success rate was 80% of the time. It was a great, positive first time experience squid fishing. We did relocate to a second location before the night ended and we caught a lot there, too. Our group of 6 (one of them a 10 year old) caught about 160 squids! The kid caught the most out of all of us, one squid after another, almost nonstop. The crew was awesome. AWESOME! They were so courteous, helpful, patient, kind, and thoughtful. They were constantly going around and giving people tips, helping us unhook squids or untangle our lines, and were constantly cleaning. They were so helpful, so tipping was a must! Once we started squid fishing, everyone on the boat was very helpful and friendly to each other. So, even if it's your first time or going by yourself, there will always be someone nearby who can give you advice or help you out. COVID safety - When we were in the inside area, we had to wear masks, but when we were out on the deck, that was a personal choice. Tips for Squid Fishing (from a total newbie - wish someone gave me this kind of advice beforehand) - Wear layers because it gets colder at night and it can get windier and even colder on the water. Take a look at the night time temperature and wind speed beforehand. - Arrive earlier so that you have time to claim your spot and set up your equipment. It seemed that the spots where they had the bright lights were hotspots for successful squid catching. - I saw that people who had 3 jigs on their lines tend to catch more. Also, I heard that the color of your jigs matter. Supposedly white was an attractive color. And, everyone had a weight on their lines. I suggest researching more about this. If you need equipment, I believe you can rent them for a fee. - Make sure to bring something to transport your catch, like a cooler or an insulated bag. And, make sure to bring ice to keep your catch cool. Don't forget to take into consideration that you have to carry that cooler off the boat after it is filled with your catch. They do have buckets on the boat that they let you use, but you can't take them. - You could bring your own food and alcohol. - Be aware that you will be standing close to each other, so there might be water or ink spraying from squids, hooks getting caught in your clothes, and sometimes your lines do get tangled. - There's a section of the deck where you could rinse your buckets and your catch. They also give you some bags to pack your catch. - Towards the end of the trip, as we made our way back to shore, the crew started cleaning and mopping the deck. So, most people packed ahead of time - cleaning up their lines, packing away their jigs, packing their catch - so when the boat docked, they were able to leave right away. - A lot of people brought towels or paper towels to clean up the squid water or ink that gets sprayed on them or the area around them. - If you get seasick easily, definitely take medicine and don't have a big meal beforehand. The boat does get rocky because of the waves, but it wasn't too bad, thanks to the medicine. - There are bathrooms on each side of the deck, one for men and one for women. They are simple bathrooms with basic functions in a tight space. The floors were wet from the ocean water (I think?!). read more

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We just got back from a little summer vacation in Narragansett, RI, and boy were we glad we made a fishing trip on Seven B'S V part of the trip. It was a fun and affordable trip, and we caught enough sea bass to bring back to the campsite for a meal so large we could barely finish it. I'll break down the key highlights of our morning fishing trip on this ship: -Service: The crew could not have been more courteous and professional. They moved quickly and readily to help unhook fish, untangle lines and provide advice. The also filet the fish you catch at the end of the trip. The ship was also clean and well kept, and it is just obvious they want to put their best foot forward for the passengers. -Value: Compared to the egregious cost of private charters, this trip was a very fair deal, especially for casual fisherpeople who don't have much equipment or boat access.. Rods and bait are provided, and you are allowed to bring two beers per person and snacks in a cooler. -Fish: There were plenty of fish to be caught. At times there was a fish coming up every minute on someone's pole. The ship knew where to go for fish, and when to move on to the next spot when things got quiet. -Fun: We had a blast, and will make this a regular part of visits to this area. read more

Seven B's V - Sea bass!! - Boat Charters Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

The first mates must have the patience of saints to be pulled in all different directions at once. The whole staff was courteous, friendly and made our day great. It was just a bonus that we actually caught fish too. I'm figuring out a day that we can go again. I took my 7 and 12 year old and the staff is wonderful with kids. read more

Went out on this boat for the first time recently with my wife and (college age) son during the week. If you are curious, this is a fairly typical party boat that can hold several dozen people I'm guessing when packed. It has seating on the sides and a bit at the bow I think. The stern area is fairly roomy but no seats there - not a problem if you stake out a spot and stand there to fish. The boat seemed pretty clean and in decent repair. There is a galley that serves coffee, snacks, and breakfast sandwiches. I didn't get food so there are probably other things to get for food too. The captain was not the normal older captain but a fairly young person, and there 3 mates on board. On our trip, I'd say the boat was 1/3 full. The trip out was only perhaps 30 minutes and we fished pretty close to shore for the whole trip, using rods rigged simply with a weight and hook, putting on squid strips and minnows for bait. Right out of the gate it was apparent my reel was broken (you could pay out line but not reel it in) - not sure how the crew missed that, but I was given a new one in a few moments. We were instructed to jig the lines a bit after hitting bottom but my son and I did far better ignoring that and just leaving the rig hugging the bottom. The captain moved the boat around a few times, and never shut off the engine - something I dislike as for me I like to get some quiet spaces where you are just hearing nature and not diesel engines. The boat did not catch a ton of fish, but between all three of us we got 2 keepers (Sea Bass), though we only pulled in a couple of other smaller fish. This leads me to why I'm giving 4 stars; though the boat was not full and there were three mates, too many times our party or 2-3 other people around the back of the boat pulled in fish and there wasn't a mate in sight - not at the back of the boat, nor up the side we were on. Though they were all very nice, I just didn't feel like they were on top of it, especially given that several times they congregated in back and were all vaping. I would go back again, but I hope the mates are more attentive the next time and they do a slightly better job prepping the rental equipment. read more

1/2 Day Fluke trip: Crew was great. Friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful. Mark was very helpful and even lent me some sinkers for my own equip. Small outing of about 25 people, about 30 BBass/Fluke were kept. Seas were rough and tough to find fish. We 3 caught about 7 (wife and son with lots of "down" time where only I had a wet hook) and we kept one black bass and one large fluke. Boat was clean and well maintained. House tackle looked newer and well maintained. Captain hit several spots until everyone hooked up. My son said the galley food was great and freshly made hotdogs on the griddle. They will filet your fish for $2/fish (well worth it, even with a few bones). Great "big boat" fishing experience, great value for the money. We will go back. read more

Seven B's V - My son with a 5# flatty - Boat Charters Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

We worked with Seven B's to do an at-sea ashes ceremony for my father. They usually do fishing charters but they were wonderful with our ceremony. Captain Russ knew just how to handle it. Very professional. read more

Great staff, fun crew, and catching fish equal a good day. You'll get all of that with Seven B's V. This is the third time we have gone out with them and each time has been memorable. The captain gets you on the fish and the crew are helpful and super friendly. We actually forgot our lunch on the last trip and the crew offered us their sandwiches they packed just to make sure we didn't go hungry. In my book that's who you want to go fishing with. read more

Trip, crew, boat, and catch was awesome. Cooked up the fluke later that day and it was filet perfectly read more

Seven B's V - Boat Charters Near Me - Narragansett, Rhode Island

Awesome experience for me and my 7 year old! We went on the afternoon 1-5pm 1/2 day trip. The captain moved us a few times until we found a good spot. There were about 15 other customers on the 80' boat so plenty of room. Crew was very friendly and the deckhand was great with my 7 year old. The only thing I didn't like was smoking on the boat. $40 for adults and $25 for kids. $5 extra for pole rental and $2 to clean each fish. Don't forget to tip these hard working people! read more

Another fantastic trip! Great crew, boat and catch. We'll be making this a regular part of our family visits to RI.

My son and I went out on a half day fluke and seabass trip yesterday morning and liked it so much we booked the afternoon voyage as well! Great group of people from the mates to the capt to the charming lady that takes your money at the beginning of the trip. The only down side we had was a a customer (apparently apparently semi frequent one) named Rev that made life miserable for some of the other guests and the poor mates with his constant curmudgeonly attitude! All in all a great day! read more

Best boat ever. The mates are super helpful, and there was a good sized catch. Squid, minnows & fluke bellies for bait. I saw an ENORMOUS sea bass and several good sized fluke come up on my last run. Be sure to tip the mates when you leave! Think of them as the "waiters of the sea"--15-20% of your fare is appropriate. read more

Late in getting this on there but went out on seven b's when the competition had cancelled their scheduled trip without telling me. They were very helpful to my friend from Illinois fishing on the ocean for the first time, even hooking his first fish for him to show him how it is done. Also the mate happened to be a chef and cooked me one of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had in my life. We went home with about 15lbs. of well cleaned filets including the incidental medium sized bluefish. Great day on a great boat. Can't wait to go again... read more