Our Favorite Boat Charters in Newport
One of the best parts about our cottages? You’re just a short ride from historic Newport, RI—letting you enjoy its iconic landmarks and seaside views without dealing with the logistics of staying downtown. Since your stay is all about creating memorable experiences, we love recommending some adventures to our guests. One of our favorite things to do is tour Newport by boat, so we’ve compiled a list of some of boat tours and local charters options for you to book while you’re in town.
Cheers to smooth sailing!
Cruise Newport
https://www.cruisenewport.com
@classiccruisesofnewport
Cruise Newport offers both public and private excursions aboard their two boats, the 72-foot schooner Madeleine and the 58-foot motor yacht Rum Runner II. Each boat provides you with a different experience, with six different itineraries. The Madeline puts an emphasis on a classic sailing experience, bringing you around for gorgeous scenic views on either morning, daytime, or sunset champagne cruises. The Rum Runner II caters more towards informing you about the local history along the coast, with cocktails in tow.
Newport Charter Group
https://www.newportchartergroup.com
@newportcharter
Cruise around Newport Harbor aboard 33’ Camelot, an Andreyale 10m that is classic, luxurious, and considered to be the “champagne of boats.” With a 1930’s retro look, it has both an indoor cabin and an outdoor seating area off of the back. Available for morning, afternoon, and sunset one hour and forty-five-minute cruises, half day four-hour cruises, full day eight-hour excursions, and the option to inquire about special event cruises like anchoring outside Fort Adams for the famous Newport Folk and Jazz festivals. On board they offer bottled water, sunscreen, and a speaker, so be sure to BYOB and snacks!
12 Meter Charters
https://www.12meteryachtcharters.com
@12metercharters
Having hosted the America’s Cup race for many years, Newport has a few charter companies that offer adventures aboard some spectacular award-winning boats. Take a ride on a 12-meter America’s Cup racing contender, a classic schooner, or ride on a luxury motor yacht right out of downtown Newport. 12 Meter Charters offers you several different excursions to choose from, including a selection of 3 different ticketed packages for sailing on either of their 12-meter yachts, as well as customizable private charters aboard one of the other boats from their fleet. In total, they have three 12-meter yachts, three classic motor yachts, and three other sailing yachts. Their 2-hour cruise offers an additional selection of all-inclusive packages that entail more local adventures, and their 3-hour experience gives you the exhilarating thrill of a full hands on racing experience (with close instruction, of course).
America’s Cup Charters
https://www.americascupcharters.com
@americascupcharters
America’s Cup Charters is another company that offers several different excursion options, owning the largest running 12-meter charter fleet in Newport, with over thirty years’ experience. They provide either private charter or ticketed sail adventures, including 2-hour ticketed daily sails, 2 or 4-hour private sails, 2.5-hour bachelor/bachelorette cruises, and 3-hour afternoon racing experiences. If you have a larger group, you can even charter multiple yachts and host your own personal regatta.
One - If Cruises
https://www.one-if.club/moose-cruise
@one.if.club
Book a Newport Harbor cruise or day trip around Narragansett Bay on Moose, the 35’ vintage lobster boat chartered by One If cruises. Choose from one of the casual three-hour cruises offered in the morning, afternoon, or at sunset, or for a full day nine-hour cruise. Accommodating up to six people, a ride aboard Moose includes some historical facts and information about your sightseeing, some full-throttle fun towards anchorage spots like Mackerel Cove or Potter Cove, and swimming with floats and boards provided for you. Fully retrofitted with seating and modern amenities, they offer local goodies in the form of cheese boards, sandwiches, baked goods, beer and wine.
Boat NPT
https://boatnpt.com
@boat.npt
Boat NPT offers you an extensive number of options for taking day trips around Newport Harbor, Jamestown, Narragansett Bay, Block Island, Little Compton, and the Cuttyhunk and Elizabeth Islands. They also offer specialized multi-day trips around the Cape and Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Watch Hill, Montauk and the Hamptons. With that many places to go, you’ll want to be sure you’re on the right boat fit for you. Choose from one of the ten yachts available for charter in their fleet that range from a 30’ center console to a flagship 82’ Pershing VHP yacht, and can accommodate parties of two people to forty guests. Completely customized to your liking, you can book your trip with specified provision requests, itinerary preferences, and pickup times and locations after inquiring through the contact form on their website.
FISHING
Flaherty Charters
https://www.flahertycharters.com
Climb aboard a charter on a Boston Whaler Offshore with Captain Tim Flaherty and have one of the best local fishing experiences Newport has to offer. With over thirty-five years of angling experience, he’ll take you to the best hot spots in the bay for both new and experienced fishers. Usually offering half-day charters, and providing you with all necessary fishing gear, your catch will be filleted right on board, so it’s ready to go for when you get back.
Sara Star Charters
https://www.sarastarcharters.com
@sara_star_charters
Sara Star Charters is considered to be one of the best kept secrets for charter fishing in Newport. Captain Joe Aiello has over forty-three years of experience in fishing the waters of New England, particularly in Newport. Book a charter with him for up to six people. This father daughter duo offers half and full day fishing and touring charters, as well as some awesome offshore tuna and shark fishing charters, all departing from the Long Wharf in downtown. If you make a catch, Joe will fillet it for you right on board for your convenience.
What are your favorite things to do in newport? tell us in the comments.
Images of the Camelot courtesy of Newport Charter.
Cliff walk image: Erin McGinn Photography
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