Sightsailer is a 46-foot sloop designed specifically for small group day sailing. While other Newport boats carry 70 to 100+ passengers, Sightsailer sails with a maximum of just 13 guests. The result is a more intimate, comfortable, and genuinely fun time on the water. Designed by Newport naval architect Yves-Marie Tanton, she’s nimble enough to sail closer to the harbor’s historic estates and legendary yachts than most boats can get.
Her fully cushioned cockpit comes with backrests and footrests, so you can settle in with a drink and watch the harbor unfold around you. Prefer a front row seat? Sit up on deck and feel the spray, or kick back on the stern seats. And if you’re feeling adventurous, take the wheel and discover how easy and exciting sailing really is.
No sailing experience needed. Come as you are and let the crew do the work.
Your captain and crew will guide you through Newport Harbor and into Narragansett Bay, past Fort Adams, Clingstone, Hammersmith Farm, Castle Hill Lighthouse, and the sweeping views along Newport’s Ocean Drive. It’s the kind of tour that no bus or bike can match.
Sightsailer sails morning, afternoon, and at sunset, seven days a week. Each sail is approximately 1.5 hours.
There is no single way to see Newport, so we offer them all. Step aboard for a sightseeing cruise, a hands-on sailing lesson, or a celebratory special event. Browse our daily departures below and secure your spot on the water.
