7 Boat Rentals in Newport That You Shouldn't Miss

November 10, 2021 Christa Meece

Once the summer playground of America's wealthiest families, Newport remains a popular vacation destination at any time of year. The famous mansions, each more opulent than the last, offer detailed tours and give a fascinating glimpse into Gilded Age extravagance. While the town rightly emphasizes its history with a variety of museums and tours, Newport also has a vibrant, contemporary side, made manifest in quirky shops and great restaurants.
Restaurants in Newport

1. Classic Cruises of Newport

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Classic Cruises of Newport

Classic Cruises operates the 58' classic motor yacht Rum Runner II and the 72' sailing vessel Madeleine. Rum Runner II offers guests an exhilarating passage through Narragansett Bay taking guests back to the era of prohibition. Experiance the breeze as it fills the sails on Madeleine, a traditional schooner, as she glides past Newport's historic scenery.

2. Sightsailing of Newport

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Sightsailing of Newport

Sightsailing of Newport offers daily sailing cruises, tours and private sailing charters in Newport aboard the sailing vessels Aquidneck, Sightsailer and Starlight. Aquidneck and Sightsailer were built specifically to take people sailing who have never sailed before. Both are very smooth sailing; seasickness is never an issue. Both offer tickets for public sails and are available for private charters. Aquidneck is an 80' schooner. She is comfortable, stable and offers a relaxing sailing experience. She sails comfortably with up to 49 guests. Sightsailer is a 46, comfortable yet racy sloop, which gives a greater sensation of sailing than Aquidneck. She sails comfortably with up to 13 guests. Starlight is an O'Day 34' sloop that offers the feel of sailing on a private yacht since it sails by private charter only with just 2-6 guests. Starlight is luxurious and comfortable.Aquidneck sails 7 days a week from May-October.Sightsailer and Starlight sail 5 days a week (Thursday thru Sunday)in July and August and weekends only in June and September.

3. Antique Yacht Collection

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Antique Yacht Collection

Antique Yacht Collection offers private cruises in Newport Rhode Island. Cruise beautiful Newport harbor in your own boat. We encourage guests to BYOB, and BYO swimsuit. Families and pets are always welcome. Our boats are perfect for every group from romantic couples cruises to high energy bachelorettes. We offer private boats for small and large groups up to 19 guests.

4. Global Yacht Concierge

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Global Yacht Concierge

Private boat rental service specializing in both sail and motor yachts in Newport RI, Block Island, Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard, Nantucket, The Hamptons, Maine, Florida, The Bahamas, The Caribbean, The Mediterranean & beyond. Event planning services and house rentals available as well.

5. Newport Boat Ride

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Newport Boat Ride

Baywatch Newport offers private boat tours in Newport RI for private groups up to 21. Our tiered pricing options make this an economical way for any group to have a fun cruise. From sightseeing to swimming this is a day to remember. Perfect for bachelorette parties! We have fun floaties and splash pads you can BYOB and we have a great sound system. Come out and have the best day ever

6. Champagne Traveling

Champagne Traveling

Our website highlights some of our most incredible adventures. We showcase our itineraries but more importantly share our insider tips so you can travel to these amazing locations! Our overall travel philosophy is to budget well but recognize when an experience seems worth spending a bit more. Adventure with a side of luxury!

7. Pineapple Sailing Excursions

Pineapple Sailing Excursions

Experience Newport from a private sailing yacht! Groups of up to 6 lucky guests get an entire 51ft yacht with 3 dedicated crew members plus our 20ft picnic boat all to themselves! The small boat, The Pineapple Express, is to shuttle from the yacht and land and to cruise around the harbor. The yacht, Béchamel, will be your luxury home and playground on the water to sail, swim, eat & drink in style.

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