LAUNCH SERVICE
Mattakeesett offers launch service to individual vessels moored in Duxbury Harbor in the Snug Harbor Deep Water and Snug Harbor Basin Flats anchorages. Our two launches, Twig and Bender, operate from the town dock at the Duxbury Town Pier.
Launch service runs 7 days per week from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on weekends through September. To request a ride, launch service pass holders can hail Mattakeesett launch drivers on VHF Channel 10.
Note: The transport of gasoline is not allowed on the launches. Children under 12 years old are required to wear a life vest on the launch. We must follow local and Coast Guard regulations. Hours of operation are subject to change without notice.
2026 PRICING
The 2026 Mattakeesett Launch Season Pass is non-transferrable and includes unlimited trips to/from the moored vessel purchased for. Launch service area is limited to deep water and basin flats moorings (we do not service Two Rock). Service hours are subject to change without notice.
2026 HOURS OF OPERATION
Summer Hours (May 23 - Aug 31):
Weekends (Friday-Sunday): 8 am - 8 pm
Weekdays (Mon-Thurs): Modified hours* 8 am - 8 pm
Late-Summer Hours (Sept 1 - 7):
Weekends (Friday-Sunday): 8 am - 7 pm
Weekdays (Mon-Thurs): Modified hours* 8 am - 7 pm
September Weekends (Sep 12-27):
Saturdays and Sundays: 8 am - 6 pm
Weekly launch service schedule:
Saturday, May 23: 8 am - 8 pm
Sunday, May 24: 8 am - 8 pm
Monday, May 25: tbd
Tuesday, May 26: tbd
Wednesday, May 27: tbd
Thursday, May 28: tbd
Friday, May 29: 8 am - 8 pm
*Modified hours and ‘working the tide’…
Duxbury Harbor is a small, tidal harbor with about 580 total moorings. Only about 25% of moorings are accessible at all tides due to limited deep water, so the majority of boat owners must ‘work the tide’ to ensure there is adequate water to access their boat.
To align with tidal access, weekday launch service (Monday–Thursday) will follow modified hours: 4 hours before and 4 hours after high tide, between 8 am and 8 am, providing approximately 8–9 hours of service daily. On weekends (Friday–Sunday) through Labor Day, launch service will operate on a full schedule: 8 am – 8 pm.
Our goal is to help you make the most of your time on the water this summer. We welcome your feedback through the season.
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DISCLAIMER
Mattakeesett Moorings, its agents, officers, and employees will make every effort to get you, your family, and guests to and from your boat carefully and courteously. However, you are using this service at your own risk and must realize that boats, floats and other vessels are moving with waves, tides and the wind. Mattakeesett Moorings cannot be held responsible for the absolute safety of people or boats using this service. When on the launch, please wear correct footwear, sit on the seats provided, have your hands free and use good judgment. Mattakeesett Moorings reserves the right to discontinue its launch service due to severe weather until conditions improve. The transport of gasoline is not allowed on the launches. Children under 12 years old are required to wear a life vest on the launch. We must follow local and Coast Guard regulations. Hours of operation are subject to change without notice.