Schooner & Sailboat Cruises - Newport & East Bay RI

Newport, RI – a Colonial-era town tucked into a cozy harbor on beautiful Narragansett Bay – is a sailing paradise. The famed America’s Cup 12-meter yacht races were held there from 1930 to 2003, a time that seems just a minute ago to local people. Captains and owners of various wind-powered sailing vessels -- schooners, sloops, cutters or ketches – a proud and pleased to invite guests from around the world onto sailing cruises out of Newport. The setting is glorious. From bustling docks, sailing cruises depart into waters framed by islands, a picture-perfect lighthouse, an arcing bridge lit with necklace lights at sundown, and many other boats. Sailing cruises may range from a few hours to overnights and may include lavish picnics with wine, or a stop at a nearby shoreline or island for a traditional clambake. From the sailboat’s deck, sea birds can be seen year-round, and some months bring views of gray seals sunbathing on rocky reefs. Newport, located on Aquidneck Island, and Jamestown Island, across the channel, were bustling soon after Europeans’ arrival, and a coastline tour with a knowledgeable captain is likely to include tales of pirates and rum runners (all 100% true, of course). This being Newport, visitors can even take a sailing cruise on a 12-meter yacht that sailed in the America’s Cup through America’s Cup Charters. Sailing cruises may be chartered events – a uniquely special of all possible special occasions for a group or family celebration – or visitors may step onboard a scheduled public cruise. Without exception, it will be a memorable time.