Explore Martha’s Vineyard with Cheap Therapy Charters. Private, family-friendly boat tours, fishing trips, and sunset cruises run by local islanders.
A family-run boat charter out of Oak Bluffs: Cheap Therapy Charters runs private trips, your itinerary: scenic cruises, fishing, and special events on the water.
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Jen and Kyle, both second-generation islanders, run the boat themselves. Kyle is the captain and also a longtime Oak Bluffs firefighter and paramedic, which is a good person to have aboard.
The boat is rigged for light-tackle and family trips, with room for a small group and gear provided for everyone aboard.
Their 28-foot Bertram yacht combines classic design with modern upgrades:
All trips are BYOB, limited to 6 guests for privacy and comfort, with flexible hourly add-ons. Prices vary by trip length and destination. Gratuity is not included.
All their charter options and the booking form are on their site:
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