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Sail NewportTour the harbor, buy your dream boat or learn to sail in the "City by the Sea"
You absolutely must sail Newport harbor and Narragansett Bay at least once while you're here. You'll enjoy seeing a multitude of amazing boats and breathtaking sites, including the Newport Bridge, Hammersmith Farm (JFK's summer home) Castle Hill lighthouse and "The House on the Rock".
Question: How can you possibly go home without experiencing this integral part of the "City by the Sea"? Answer: You can't! So check out the information below and decide which way is best for you to enjoy the Newport sailing experience.
Tours/ChartersAlong with attractions like the Newport mansions, the Cliff Walk and the Ocean Drive, taking a tour of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay is another must while you're here.
Oldport Marine (America's Cup Avenue) 401-847-9109
You'll be up close and personal with the Newport Bridge, America's Cup yachts, Fort Adams, lighthouses and amazing oceanfront homes. The Amazing Grace offers indoor and outdoor seating and a full service bar. The cruise lasts an hour, and you can even schedule a private charter if you wish.
Adults: $15 Children: $8 (4-11) Seniors: $12 2 Bowens Ferry Landing 401-849-3575 The Newport Cruise Company operates the Bay Queen, the Harbor Queen and the Majestic. One of these 3 vessels is sure to meet your needs, whether you want to tour the harbor, have a private romantic dinner cruise or hold a corporate event or wedding aboard.
Harbor Tour Schedule May 1st -June 12th Daily: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm June 13th-September 7th Daily: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm After Labor Day Weekdays: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm After Labor Day Weekends: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm Adults: $15 Seniors: $14 Children: $9 (4-12) You can also take lunch or dinner cruises on the Majestic. Why not sail Newport in style as you enjoy a beautiful sunset and a night of fine dining? You might want to book a reservation in advance, because many dates are already sold out. Bannister's Wharf 401-847-0298 Classic Cruises of Newport operates 3 amazing vessels:
The Arabella offers 5 day trips to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard during the Spring, Summer and Fall, and to the Caribbean in the winter. Contact the Arabella at 800-395-1343 to inquire about rates and schedules. The Rum Runner II was originally built in 1929 for 2 New Jersey mobsters. A ride on this speed boat will allow you to experience what it must have been like to evade the Coast Guard during Prohibition.
The Madeleine, with a capacity of 49 passengers, is the perfect vessel for sailboat tours and private events. Its cruises last about 90 minutes and the tickets range from $27-35 per person for daytime and sunset cruises. Another great way to sail Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Schools/Museum
You can learn to sail at Sail Newport, learn about yachting's history at the Museum of Yachting, or be trained in the art of yacht restoration at the International Yacht Restoration School. 60 Fort Adams Drive 401-846-1983 You're never too young or too old to learn how to sail! Newport's public sailing center, Sail Newport, is the place to learn whether you're 6 or 60.
After you're done with your sailing lesson for the day, stop by the Fort for a tour or the museum to brush up on your yachting history. Fort Adams 401-847-1018
The museum teamed up with the International Yacht Restoration School in 2007, allowing the two to coordinate exhibits, events and restoration projects. This summer is a great time to visit the museum, where you can see fascinating exhibits such as "The America’s Cup – The Newport Years". 449 Thames St 401-848-5777 IYRS is a non-profit institution that teaches the history and science of building, restoring and maintaining yachts. Located on lower Thames Street in the heart of downtown Newport, IYRS is the ideal location to spend a couple of years studying or a couple of hours visiting.
Even if you don't want to go inside, just walk by after enjoying a meal at one of our great Newport restaurants. If you're lucky, you might be able to see a restoration in progress. MarinasIf you're going to sail Newport Harbor, then you'll need somewhere to dock your boat. See the map at the bottom of the page for the locations of Newport's marinas and public boat ramps.Bannister's Wharf 401-846-4500 24 boat slips Ch 9 Bowen's Wharf 401-640-4104 Ch 9
800-999-7073 200 boat slips Ch 9 Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina 401-847-9000 70 transient slips Ch 9 Newport Yachting Center 401-846-1600 200 boat slips Ch 9 Newport Marina 401-849-2293 Lee's Wharf 45 slips
401-849-4300 75 boat slips Ch 9 Public Boat Ramps
Boat Shows/EventsNewport hosts many amazing events throughout the year. If you're into boating, then the Newport Yachting Center is the place to be during the spring, summer and fall seasons.In addition to many weddings and corporate events, the Newport Yachting Center also hosts the following:
Sites to SeeThe amount of interesting sites to see while you're sailing around Newport is endless. You'll encounter many America's Cup yachts, Newport mansions and even JFK's former summer home.Here are some of the highlights:
MapCheck out the map below to preview some of the sites you'll encounter as you sail Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay.View Newport Sailing in a larger map Return from Sail Newport to Things to do in Newport Return from Sail Newport to Newport Discovery Guide home page
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