When my girlfriend suggested sailing lessons as an activity on our vacation, I was a bit…read moreapprehensive. It wasn't being on water that bothered me, it was learning to sail a boat surrounded by billion dollar yachts. We decided to give it a shot at Sail Newport. When we arrived there weren't too many signs pointing to the sailing center. And it only seems as if one person was actually working there. Luckily we got checked in rather quickly and we met our instructor Peter. After picking out some life vests we went down to the dock and got into our boat. After Peter took the boat out onto some open water, he gave steering to my girlfriend and rope duty to me. All I really had to on rope duty was pull them tight whenever the sail switched direction. After a few minutes of sailing, my girlfriend and I switched. Steering was a bit more complicated but I got the hang of it eventually. Peter was a great instructor, we didn't feel nervous at all despite it being our first time sailing. Honestly this was a great experience and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Newport! You can't visit the sailing capital of the east coast and not give it a try.

When in the sailing capital of the world Newport, why not learn to sail. Sail Newport is located…read moreover by historic Fort Adam's. There you can rent a boat, after you pass a sailing test. Or you can learn what it's like to be command of your own boat. Everyone there is very nice and extremely helpful. They have years of experience being on the water. You will have the most memorable time. When people ask, what did you do in Newport. You can proudly say you learned how to sail.

Great sunset cruise with Captain Sean and his crew, Hunter and Matthew. I had been a little tired…read moreand mildly grouchy after a long day, but I immediately felt better once we got on board. There is not much narration, but that is fine.....I sat and watched the world go by peacefully, without having to think about much. The sunset was spectacular and there was very little chop. It is a fairly smooth sail. The one small complaint I have is that you are asked to line up to board about twenty minutes out, and you are standing right next to the garbage dump site for the wharf, and it smells terrible. Parking is scarce, so they mean it when they say get there an hour before setting sail. We lucked out and pulled into a spot as someone else was leaving, but had we not been so fortunate, we may have been searching around for awhile. This is a one and done for me, but I am happy I got to do it.

Yearly adventure so much fun and the area is beautiful!!…read moreWear a sweater or jacket because it can be chilly. Enjoy!!

This actually the Best Narrative Cruises I have been on! Around Narragansett Bay and Newport…read moreHarbor! It has sightseeing cruises, sunset cruises, lighthouse cruises on the most picturesque Narragansett Bay! Lots of history has been in the area and your narrative guide will point them out to you for your viewing and photos! This 30 mile cruise is very comfortable on their vessels! You can search other cruises but nothing compares to this! Truly amazing experience and you will be thankful you boarded their vessel! A 400 passenger luxurious vessel! It also has FREE DOCKING PARKING!

Great, great time. Did the lighthouse tour. It's more than just lighthouses, they show so other…read moresites. Fun relaxing ride, and everyone is friendly. Free parking too. All and all it was a great way to spend a couple hours on a late summer day.

We had a wonderful time on the water. From the start of calling Ben to make a reservation to…read morehearing some cool stories from Paul, it was a really nice experience. The water is calm and you can really take your time just going around the route of water. Great for novices or just people wanting to enjoy a day out on a Kayak.

Queen's River Kayaks made our recent group trip so much fun. They were extremely helpful and…read moreaccommodating. I don't usually write reviews, but I have to give a big shout-out to Queen's River Kayaks for going above and beyond for us. Thank you!

I cannot say *enough* wonderful things about Snappa Charters and Captain Charlie! This was my first…read moretime out on a boat in about 7 years, and it was my first time snorkeling with sharks (and also snorkeling in general) ever. From the second we arrived at the dock, Charlie made my friend and I feel completely at ease. One of my favorite things about him is that you can tell from the minute you start talking to him that he's not out to exploit the sharks in any way. After tagging over 2,600 sharks, Charlie really just wants to share his knowledge with you and provide a deeper understanding of these animals. His heart is completely in the right place, and he is amazingly authentic and kind. And as for the actual shark-diving experience, it was genuinely one of the coolest things I've ever done in my life. We had EIGHT sharks around us total, and after a while, they came right up to us! I was nervous at first getting into the water, but after a while, you realize that the sharks are just more curious than anything and far more interested in the fish we were giving them. I could have stayed in the water ALL DAY. I would go back again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Charlie, for your kindness, patience, and natural teaching ability. I had the best day, and I would highly recommend them to anyone who is considering this amazing experience!

Have done charter fishing in a lot of waters; Capt. Charlie is in thin company. My dude is among…read morethe best. He is in tune with the sea like a straight up Jack Sparrow of the sound! We legit were hooking into 2 and 3 fish on a single rig. I caught sport fish until my arms were tired. After an incredibly active morning we switched over to Black Sea bass and were hooking in left and right. His deck hand was supreme and attentive to keep lines in the water. On the boat ride back she cut the fish into filets and bagged em up! He also offers shark fishing, shark dives, champagne sunset tours and a plethora of other oceanic options. I will be a returning customer without doubt! Cheers!

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

Used to be locally owned, but now TPS owns it and it's now a dump…read more Boats are all still up and dry docked in June. So embarrassing for Jamestown residents. And that large beautiful flagpole with NO FLAG!!!

If I had a boat, I'd probably be in the Caribbean.... But I just might sail it up here, tie up, and…read morehang out in Jamestown for a few days. Mostly to stock up on lobster and have a lobster roll at The Shack at the boat yard, or Chopmist Charlie's in town. Mmmmmm lobster roll. Oh yeah, this is supposed to be about the boat yard.

Never again. It's $30 per car to park (even after 2pm) in a lot that doesn't offer anything with an…read moreadditional charge for you to put your own kayaks in the water. It's $5 per kayak. It's interesting there is a charge without a service being offered. Also, when unloading kayaks and equipment by the water there are "valet" boat launches that require you to move your car wether your finished unloading or not. Very inconvenient, stressful and expensive. I did a lot of research prior to going clamming on Ninigret pond with kayaks and there was zero information for rates on this venue. Sticker shock to say the very least. I will go to Ninigret pond again To clam. However I warn everyone now that although this place appears kayak friendly it is not a very friendly place for wallets or loading and unloading.

Been a slip customer for year and these guys run a nice business. Clam shack on site has great food…read moreand the sunsets are magical. If you're a customer here you get to enjoy some of the best scenery in the state without being elbow to elbow with the general public. Highly recommend if you're looking for summer boat storage on land or on water.