4 Newport Sailing Trips to Build a Day Around

1.Newport Afternoon Sightseeing Sail on Classic Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61Our pick

Set out from Bowen’s Wharf on a classic sailboat for 90 minutes around Narragansett Bay. Expect views of Newport Harbor Light, a 1799 US Army post, Hammersmith Farm, and waterfront mansions, with light local history from the crew. Drinks are sold onboard, including a $3 first mimosa.

“Great weather and excellent crew!! We enjoyed the sailing cruise due to an enthusiastic and friendly sailing crew!”

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2.Day Sail on Narragansett Bay aboard Aquidneck

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 117 reviews · from $53

Sail from Bowen’s Wharf aboard Aquidneck for 100 minutes through Newport Harbor, Narragansett Bay, and along Ocean Drive. The crew points out Fort Adams, Clingstone, Hammersmith Farm, lighthouses, yachts, and America’s Cup boats. You can relax, help raise the sail, or take the wheel.

“Fantastic!!! We had a beautiful sail around the bay. Weather was perfect. Crew were very welcoming and informative. It was the highlight of our visit to Newport! B”

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3.Morning Mimosa Sail aboard Schooner Aquidneck

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · from $48Best value

Join Captain Jack, Captain Steve, or another Sightsailing crew member aboard Schooner Aquidneck for a 100-minute morning sail from Bowen’s Wharf. Sip complimentary mimosas, hear light stories about Newport, and watch the harbor open into Narragansett Bay.

“Jack was a wonderful sailor! He and his crew were knowledgeable and fun! Highly recommend this one!”

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4.Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Spend 90 minutes aboard the Schooner Adirondack, sailing from Bannister’s Wharf around Narragansett Bay. Expect Newport mansions, lighthouses, bridges, and the former summer White House of JFK, with local stories from crew members such as Peter, Matt, and Jay.

“Our kids came in from LA and we wanted to arrange something special for them. Thanks Adirondack II crew! It was awesome!”

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