Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

October 20, 2021 Madelene Haan

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. Fish'n Tales Adventures

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5.0 based on 256 reviews

Fish'n Tales Adventures

Come aboard the 50' fishing boat Northeastern in scenic Newport, RI for 90 min lobster fishing adventures and 2 & 3 hour party boat fishing trips

2. Sail on Hope San

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Sail on Hope San

Charter our classic yacht to see Newport and Narragansett Bay. Sail on a wooden yawl from 1958 and enjoy the day. sail for 2, 4, 6 hours or all day. Privat sailing tours for up to 6 guests.

3. NewportKat

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NewportKat

Come spend a day sailing on a 41' catamaran based out of Newport RI. We specialize in private sails whether it be a 2 hour day trip, sunset sail, weekend getaway in the waters of New England or a local captained charter. We can comfortably host up,to 6 people for a day sail. Two full sized cabins can sleep up,to 4 guests for multiple day or overnight sails.

4. America's Cup Charters

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America's Cup Charters

America's Cup Charters is Newport, RI's premier sailing company chartering the legends of the America's Cup trophy. We’ve been chartering the America's Cup legends since 1986. We also offer daily ticketed sails for individuals. Our fleet includes the illustrious Intrepid - the two time winner of the coveted America's Cup trophy, Weatherly - winner of the America's Cup and also one of the few yachts listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Heritage - 1970 Cup Contender & IOR Racer, and Onawa, the timeless beauty vintage 12M. This can be an interactive hands-on experience, no sailing experience necessary, or a casual relaxing sail. Each yacht has a captain and two crew members on board to interact with our guests. We give people the chance to feel what it's like to be part of an America's Cup experience. The protected waters and predictable breezes of Narragansett Bay make for a comfortable racing and cruising experience.

5. Sailing Excursions Adirondack II

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Sailing Excursions Adirondack II

We sail from early May to late October. Our spacious 80' pilot schooner, the Adirondack II will take you for a sail on Narragansett Bay. Our 90-minute sails start around 11 AM. Our boat is Coast Guard certified and equipped with a bathroom. Sit back, relax and enjoy the quiet beauty of the coastal scenery while the wind fills the sails and our crew gives a light narration of Narragansett Bay and the mansions we sail by.

6. Gansett Cruises

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Gansett Cruises

Gansett Cruises - Harbor Tours, Sunset Cruises and Private Charters from Newport Harbor, Rhode Island. Cruise in Comfort Aboard M/V Gansett and enjoy a 90 minute narrated harbor tour with a complimentary Rhode Island taste treat. On your Gansett cruise you'll break away from the typical rushed harbor tour to offer a quiet, relaxing and delightful historic cruise through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay's East Passage on our comfortably cushioned and sun-shaded deck, or our top 'sunny side' deck. Our guides are enthused to share the legends and rich history of the famous "city by the sea" - home of the legendary America's Cup 12 meter boats and gilded-age mansions.

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Schooner Madeleine

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Schooner Madeleine

Enjoy our Scenic Day Sails and Champagne Sunset Sails through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay aboard our classic sailing yacht Madeleine. We offer sailing harbor tours and sunset sailing cruises aboard a 72-foot schooner sailing yacht Madeleine, which was specifically designed and built to carry passengers easily and safely sailing through the local waters of Newport. The sailing yacht Madeleine maintains 19th century sailboat style with a 21st century sailing yacht comfort and convenience.

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