A sailing cruise in Newport aboard Schooner Aquidneck  is often the highlight of a visit to Newport! Aquidneck is a beautiful, traditional, 80 foot gaff-rigged schooner.  With her flag blue hull, billowing sails and wood trim, she is a magnificent, elegant vessel whether dockside or under sail.

 

 

On a typical Newport sailing cruise, we sail through Newport Harbor, into Narragansett Bay where the Pell Newport bridge is and along the shoreline of Newport’s Ocean Drive.  Guests may help raise sails and participate in the sailing or sit back and relax.  The sights are spectacular and the sailing is generally first rate. Read unedited reviews in our Reviews section!  See Schedule & Rates by clciking on button on left side of page!

 

Sights include Goat Island, where the U.S. Navy made most of the torpedoes  used in WWII, Fort Adams, one of the largest forts on the East Coast, Hammersmith Farm, the summer Whitehouse of JFK where Jackie spent summers, and Clingstone, an iconic home perched on a rocky outcropping. Yachts of the rich and famous, vintage America’s Cup boats, and weekly races are common sights.

 

Although this is not a sailing tour where we talk constantly through a microphone, our captains and crew all know the history of the harbor and bay and will happilly answer any of your questions about the sights.

 

Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay are two of the most beautiful bodies of water in the United States.  They offer some of the best sightseeing and finest sailing in the world.  No where else can one so easily experience superb sailing conditions while viewing world famous yachts, stunning seaside estates and other visually arresting sights against the backdrop of a colonial town and beautiful rocky shoreline.  

 

Named after Aquidneck Island, the island where Newport, Rhode Island is located, Aquidneck was designed to carry guests in safety and comfort.  Teak benches and plenty of chair-height cabin tops to sit or lie down on provide comfortable seating for everyone.   Aquidneck’s uncluttered decks and wide beam enable guests to move about with ease and provide for a smooth sail. Guests may take the helm, help raise sails or sit back and relax.  Reminiscent of coasting schooners built to carry passengers and freight at the turn of the century, a schooner sail in Newport aboard Aquidneck is fun for all ages!