Excursion and Sightseeing Boats

Full Service yacht charter company specializing in sails aboard the America's Cup 12 Meter Yachts. Private, custom charters including family celebrations, wedding events, corporate outings, team building and more!

Guests set their own course on a personal sailing adventure. One to several hour excursions aboard a 29-foot Erickson, with half-day and overnight voyages available. Leaves from Newport Harbor, Newport

A classic afternoon or eveening sail aboard schooner Adirondack II is the perfect way to see the sights of Newport, RI A smooth, gentle, sailing vessel, Adirondack offers a brisk, invigoprating ride past historical sites such as Fort Adams, Hassersmith Farms and more!

Local and worldwide crewed yacht charters, vacations or corporate charters. European luxury barge charters.

Saltwater sportfishing; SCUBA and free diving; sightseeing, up to 6 passengers; fully equipped 29 foot 2005 Seaswing Boat. Sportsfishing for bass, blues, tuna, shark

Save the Bay's seal watch cruises, which run from December through April, circle Citing Rock and leave from Bowen's Wharf in Newport.

Departs from Sayer's Wharf. One-hour narrated cruises of Newport Harbor and lower Narragansett Bay.

World’s largest fleet of America's Cup 12 Meter yachts. Our 68’ cup-winning beauties were skippered by legends such as Ted Turner and Dennis Conner. We also offer fully restored classics. Get a bit Gatsby with the varnished mahogany and lead crystal of the 1926 Mariner III. Or elude the Feds on our 1929 rum running speedster. And more. Full service charter company. Private and corporate outings and ticketed sunset excursions open to the public.

101'. Newport's largest charter schooner accommodating up to eighty passengers. Private charters, corporate outings, educational sails and fundraisers. Catering available.

36' Express Cabin Cruiser offers charter service within Narragansett Bay. Charters run from 4 to 8 hours with any variety of activities, including fishing, sightseeing, harbor tours, swimming, picnic on the water, etc.

Specializing in lunch, sightseeing, dinner and dance theme cruises, available for corporate charters or weddings. Newport Sunday Brunch cruises.

Tours along the Blackstone River. Available for charter use and a number of regularly scheduled narrated and custom tours held throughout the warm weather months in addition to various educational programs.

Block Island Ferry Service is available year-round from Pt. Judith, RI and seasonally from Fort Adams in Newport, RI to Block Island town center (Old Harbor, RI). Ferries from Pt. Judith accommodate cars and passengers. Sailing time is 55 minutes. Car reservations are necessary. Service from Newport takes passengers only. Sailing time is 2 hours.

Private, corporate and family yacht charters. Dinner and sunset cruises, nature excursions, foliage tours, seal watches and Wickford area tours. Special lobster dinner cruises and bike tours.

The Providence is a 110' foot reproduction of a Revolutionary War Sloop. Today's Providence was built in the Bicentennial Year of 1976 to honor a vessel that played a key role in the fight for American Independence.

Full facility 34-foot boat offering fishing, historic bay tours, swimming, diving, sightseeing, fireworks on The Bay, festivals, weddings, parties, island tours, business and pleasure outings, sunset and moonlight cruises.

Enjoy scenic tours aboard a fifty-seven foot' Catamaran. Two-hour narrated tours, half-day and full day scheduled or private sailing cruises on Narragansett Bay, company outings, private parties and school groups. Individuals and groups up to sixty-five passengers. Departs daily.

Lady Frances, Admiral Frances, Gail Frances, Captain Frances, State Street, Galilee, (mailing address) P.O. Box 3724, Peace Dale, 02883. Charter for fishing and whale watching, moonlight cruises, and fishing trips.

Informative and entertaining narrated Newport harbor tours aboard a classic wooden vessel, the M/V Gansett. Departs on six 90-minute cruises daily. Offers breakfast, mid-day and sunset tours. Gansett's guides, many of whom grew up on these waters, share the legends and rich history of their home port. Listen to their memories of living and working in the City-by-the-Sea, and ask questions about Newport's colorful past. Hot and cold beverages and RI specialties, such as morning-fresh baked goods, scoops of Warwick Ice Cream and oven-baked "Stuffies" are served up on every cruise. Menu varies. Cash bar on board.

Steaming out of Beautiful and Historic Avondale, RI. A compact well equipped 25 foot diesel powered pilothouse cruiser, outfitted with accommodations for 2-4 people, featuring a comfortable settee and a stand up head. Offering scenic harbor and sunset cruises and photography excursions in Watch Hill, Mystic, Fishers Island and nearby waters. Customized drop off/pick up outings to area attractions, including Mystic Seaport. Make arrangements for a beach outing to Napatree Point and Sandy Island. Or take in the magnificent July 4th fireworks display in New London harbor. Private ferry service also can be arranged to Block Island and Montauk, NY. Fees based on length and nature of the particular outing the customer requests. Call for more information or plan and book your trip today!

The Jamestown & Newport Ferry provides seasonal passenger service between Jamestown Village, Rose Island, Fort Adams, Perrotti Park & Bowen’s Landing. Parking is included with your ticket from the Jamestown Village departure. Jamestown departures are from Conanicut Marina One Ferry Wharf. Fort Adams departures are from the water taxi dock directly opposite the visitor’s center. The Jamestown & Newport Ferry offers a scenic boat tour of lower Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor. Our all day pass allows you to visit a variety of destinations where you will find many opportunities for sightseeing, historical tours, museum visits, shopping & dining.

Departs every 90 minutes for narrated harbor tours of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Specializing in school groups, bus groups, conventions, parties, and special events. Available for private charter.

Enjoy the historic and scenic Providence Harbor aboard the forty-nine-foot passenger vessel. It is available for retirement or birthday parties, bridal showers, company excursions, special celebrations or family outings. UScG licensed, climate controlled, aircraft-style seating. Customized catering available.

Ferry service from Quonset Point, Rhode Island, to Martha's Vineyard. This quick 90-minute trip arrives in Oak Bluffs, the heart of Martha's Vineyard. State-of-the-art Fast Ferry seats 400 passengers in luxury aircraft style, outside sundeck seating or inside air conditioned seating. Snack bar and full service bar. Dockside parking. Operates May-Oct. Reservations highly recommended.

Departing hourly from Goat Island Marina, Dock A-5. One and two hour tours. Celebrating 40th year. May-Oct. Relax and enjoy a delightful narrated 1 or 2-hour leisurely tour of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Take the helm and experience the thrill of sailing. For more than 35 years our professional staff has committed to the quality of excellence. Take part in one of the most personal tours in Newport, Rhode Island, the "Sailing Capital of the World."

Continuous launch service to boats in the Newport Harbor and New Harbor, Block Island. Hourly launch service to Fort Adams State Park. Daily harbor tours of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Private charters for parties, photo boats and research vessels. Mooring rentals, boat repairs, towing, salvage, launch construction and sales.

Twin diesel Bertram Tuna Tower, two radars, two fish finders, two fishing chairs. More than forty years of experience.

From Point Street Landing in Providence to and from Perrotti Park in downtown Newport. Offering hassle-free and relaxing one hour scenic Taxi ride between two of Rhode Island's major tourist destinations.

A one hour and forty minute narrated cruise past 10 Lighthouses in lower Narragansett Bay. Sights include 10 islands, 30 miles of breathaking coastal sceenry, including sailing under the Jamestown and Newport bridges, passing by historic Fort Adams, Hammersmith Farm, Castle Hill, Aircraft Carriers USS Forrestal and USS Saratoga, and through famous Newport Harbor, filled with sailboats and yachts, as well as many other popular Rhode Island landmarks. Cruises are aboard the 400 passenger luxurious catamaran Millennium; beverages and snacks available onboard. Free dockside parking provided. Reservations recommended. Operates May - October.

Located in historic Roger Williams Park. Explore more than 100 acres of the Park's lakes and wildlife. Swan paddleboats, canoes or kayaks are available for rent at the Queen Anne-style Dalrymple Boathouse. Thirty minute historical boat tour of the Park's unique waterways, statues and landmarks available on an electric boat.

Classic 1929 Elco motor yacht built during prohibition to carry rum. Now totally rebuilt and Coast Guard certified to carry up to forty-nine passengers on breathtaking tours of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Departs several times daily from Bannisters Wharf in Historic downtown Newport.

Offers crewed customized yacht charter sailing for couples and small groups (up to 6) aboard a classic 59' Hinckley Sloop. Romantic sunset lobster dinner cruises, day sails, weekends or longer. Custom sails. Sails out of Sakonnet Harbor in Little Compton, Newport Harbor in Newport, or other ports by arrangement.

Classic 72' Schooner, specifically designed and built to carry up to forty-nine passengers easily and safely through local waters. Built during Prohibition to carry rum. Cruises depart several times daily from Bannisters Wharf in historic downtown Newport.

Sport fishing in Narragansett Bay, Block Island and offshore waters for stripers, bluefish, fluke, cod, scup, sharks and tuna.

Captain Lee Gorman offers a downeast style open bass boat to groups of up to 6 people and will pick you up anywhere on Narragansett Bay. Use his boat for sightseeing, watercoloring, historic tours, lighthouse tours, fishing (bring own gear) and more. Hourly, half-day and full-day charters available. Licensed captain through Coast Guard.

Captain Lee Gorman offers a downeast style open bass boat to groups of up to 6 people and will pick you up anywhere on Narragansett Bay. Use his boat for sightseeing, watercoloring, historic tours, lighthouse tours, fishing (bring own gear) and more. Hourly, half-day and full-day charters available. Licensed captain through Coast Guard.

Sailing excursions or private charters with daily departures from Bowens Wharf May-Oct.

Charter and sightseeing trips from half day to overnights. Corporate events, sunset cruises, boat and breakfast and special events. Diving and fishing charters, business meetings and instruction.

One three-quarter hour narrated sightseeing cruises of the Point Judith Lighthouse, the Harbor of Refuge, South County beaches, the Galilee fishing fleet, Jerusalem, Snug Harbor, and the eleven beautiful islands of Point Judith Pond.

Since 1996, Sun Tan Yacht Charters has arranged private sail and motor yacht charters. Departures form Newport and surrounding areas. Sunset sails, day sails, overnight excursions and great vacations. Swim and explore Historic Newport and surrounding beaches, the Rhode Island coastline and all the coastal Islands. Complete packages and custom itineraries available. To inquire call or e-mail.

Departs every 90 minutes for narrated harbor tours of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Specializing in school groups, bus groups, conventions, parties, and special events. Available for private charter.

Top Cat, classic sailing yawl with captain and crew, available for charter or learn-to-sail. Daily and overnight, Narragansett Bay and beyond.

May-Oct, daily. From Viking Landing, Montauk, NY, 9 a.m. From Block Island Boat Basin, New Harbor, 4:30 p.m.

Come sail aboard "sound connecitons" a Pearson 30' sloop. Enjoy a cruise around the Point Judith area for a 3 hour tour. Also offered are weekedn getaways to Block Island. Price is $175 for 5 passengers. Refreshments served or bring your own.