Great excursion...great, friendly staff.Piper was so helpful and informative. Very accommodating…read more Would recommend their sunset cruise of the harbor.....oh, we were running late , and we were called to check our status. They were not going to leave without checking on us!

Perfect August day for a sail with my daughter. So fun we might go again tomorrow. Expert crew…read moreand casual vibe. Beer, cocktails and wine. Stories by the crew. Great time!

The boat ride itself was enjoyable - but the scheduling services went by the wayside…read more We booked a sunset cruise for the bride and we were put on a cruise for 7:30pm, having booked this months and months in advance for a large group. However, when we got to the stand at 7pm, we were told the cruise had already left. It was a shock to us all as there was someone local in our group that had gotten there at 6:30pm and said the group was on their way. With some turmoil in the group (we were only there for one more night) and sadness from the bride, we were finally able to get on the next boat for the next day - it ended up being a sailboat and a delightful experience but the staff working there was very rude. It also impacted our schedule for the next day. I wasn't part of the group to talk to the staff to reschedule, but this was all based on what I saw happening. It wan't a very fun experience to deal with the staff. Especially when the booking system made an error, we were not late but they acted like it was our fault we missed the original boat. Nothing special about the ride, no tidbits about the area or the boat itself. The captain was rather sulky. The staff did provide water as it was a hot day, but other than that, nothing super special about this sail out on the bay.

what a great experience! Beautiful scenery, personable and welcoming captain. family of four - 13…read moreand 11 year olds - we loved it! Great value, too

On our first night in Newport, we drove to the harbor and walked around Bowen's Wharf. We ended up…read morehopping on a 6:15pm Gansett cruise (very spur of the moment). The 90-minute boat ride - with gorgeous views and interesting stories from a tour guide - was awesome. It was worth every penny!

We did a Sunset Cruise through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. The Rhode Island coastline is…read morebeautiful...the old houses with the green yards sloping into the rocky coastline down into the water. So picturesque! We were able to see large yachts, lighthouses and some really beautiful sailboats. I also thoroughly enjoyed seeing the view of Fort Adams from the water. The crew was so nice and helpful and we really enjoyed listening to our knowledgeable guide Patrick. This is a must for anyone going to Newport.

Excellent way to spend a morning. We thoroughly enjoyed…read morethe morning mimosa sail. The crew was super friendly and helpful. They were informative and always kept the mimosas flowing. Also there was beer available at a nominal extra cost. Super clean and safe boat.

What a fantastic activity! We booked the champagne sunset sail on the Aquidneck. Sean, Maeve and…read moreJack were our crew and they were friendly, fun and informative with their tour info. The champagne and Narragansett beer was flowing and the ride was beautiful.

Very informative and Carlos was a great tour guide. Have great history along with some humorous…read morestories. Set rules so that everyone could enjoy the tour. We also had tickets for the Breakers was amazing. I would highly recommend this tour and hope that your get Carlos as your guide. I learned a lot about the history of the area that I did not know

I was looking for something special for my wife's birthday weekend celebration in Newport; we would…read morebe visiting Newport with another couple and I came across an advertisement for the Newport Charter Group. I did some research and planning before booking and looked forward to what I hoped would be a good experience. I made a reservation for the 10-11:30am charter and we were simply blown away. Capt. Connor and first mate Ben were punctual, polite, funny, extremely knowledgeable and made us all feel relaxed and celebrated. From the chilled bottle of Prosecco, to cold bottles of water and even sun screen, their service was unmatched. I would highly recommend the Camelot for any celebration or just for a relaxing educational ride around the Newport waters. It was the best way to kickoff the weekend!!!

My wife and I had an awesome sail on Columbia for our anniversary…read more We are lifelong sailors and this was out first time on a 12 meter. What a day! We had big winds (15-20 knots) and really got to feel the power of the boat. Captain Kevin was super knowledgeable and let us take turns at the helm. Monica was great to work with and even gave us good recommendations for local restaurants. Would definitely do again. Money well spent. It was a bucket list event. Steve

Great belated birthday sail on Nefertiti! Captain Zack was fantastic, along with our crew. One of…read morethe best ways to celebrate when in Newport

We go to Newport every summer and this was our first time trying America's Cup Charter and it will…read morenot be our last. I was looking for something different to do and came across America's Cup Charters. We opted for the daily 2-hour ticketed sail. Our 12 meter yacht was the 12 US 17 Weatherly, which is a legend and one of the three surviving wooden America's Cup defenders in the world. Bruce, Erica (the skipper), James, and Rebecca were super nice and extremely knowledgeable about the boat, sailing, history, and landmarks in the area. Erica had great command of the vessel and was able to make things fun while still ensuring the safety of everyone on board. Due to Covid-19, America's Cup Charter is limiting the number of people included in each tour and requires everyone to keep their mask on. I felt completely comfortable the whole time. I highly recommend the private charter and daily ticketed sail.

I was visiting Newport and had some free time and booked easily on line a seat on a sailing charter…read more. Well... it poured rain prior ... but weather cleared and we went out on schedule 5:30. Excellent value and experience. The Captain was a retired history teacher and his son and daughter were the crew . Excellent people, friendly , knowledgeable of Newport,America cup details, who owns which yachts docked , and made sure everyone had a great time, helped hoist sails, do the grinding, steer boat. I have been on larger sailboats and this boat the Wetherly was smaller and required work by some people on boat and actually taught people how things work during a sail. There was a full group of people and some young kids and it was fun to see how much one boy knew more than I and others about sailing. The kid was infectious how much he was enjoying himself with his Dad ....everyone enjoyed questions, answers, and after 2 hours ; I felt like we were all friends for a long time... The knowledge of the island , the yachts, history of the waterfront houses was truly quite interesting. The son and crew member Teddy was highly respectful of all and the Captain'scDaughter clearly both knew their stuff. The water views at sunset were worth trip alone... what more can I say... easy booking on website ... no drama . Even assured refunds or reschedule if sail was rained out... very fair and reputable. What more can I say ; but anyone visiting Newport should include a sail with this professional run operation. I'll go again in heartbeat and already planning my next Newport visit and another sail with this company.

We booked the COASTAL QUEEN CRUISES & NEWPORT HELICOPTER…read moreTOURS - it was fantastic. People were great coordinating flight and cruise dates. Cruise ship left out of Newport Bowen's wharf great comfortable ride out the east passage moderator was very informative, beverages and snacks available during the cruise.

What a festive experience! Easy booking online, we decided on the 3:00 cruise with live music from…read moreThe Very Merry Dickens Carolers. The boat was roomy and had plenty of seating. The staff and crew were delightful. Well worth the price. Full bar with decent pricing. 10/10-loved it and cant wait to book another cruise in the summer.

Great time out with Captain Jack on Lyra! Unforgettable experience! Very informative and…read moreeducational. Amazing sunset views as well!

This was our first time visiting Newport and sailing is a must! We had a great time with Captain…read moreGreen on the Lyra. Everything ran really smoothly, the boat is gorgeous, and Captain Green was very friendly and told some great stories. He is very knowledgable and safety was a priority. We would highly recommend this excursion and can't wait to do it again!

This was an unexpected delight. My wife and I sailed last Wednesday. It was fantastic! The crew was…read moreamazing in so many ways. The lobster roll was perfect. The only thing I would have liked to see is better signage of where the boat is located. Other than that, we'll be back.

Crew was very efficient! Super sunny Sunday afternoon 90 minute sail. Adult beverages available for…read morepurchase. Informative info told about points of interest during cruise