Charter the Schooner Adirondack II
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Private charters are available for any unique and special experience. Get the vessel all to yourself, as you take to the waters of Newport aboard this majestic 80-foot sailboat. The Adirondack II is certified for up to 60 guests, although there is no minimum number of guests required for a charter. Unlike many historic schooners, she was built and designed with a spacious cockpit specifically for carrying passengers; so, even with a full boat, all have room to sit and move about the decks comfortably.
Adirondack II is a U.S. Coast Guard certified vessel sailing with U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains and only the most experienced and hospitable crew. She is equipped with life jackets for all, two bathrooms, blankets for cool evenings, and beverages on all trips. Whether you're planning a corporate outing or special event, we are happy to accommodate your specific needs. A variety of catering and bar packages are available upon request.
To inquire about charter availability, you must provide us with a date and a specific time frame. A two hour minimum is required. Generally this is enough time to sail through Newport Harbor and up to the Castle Hill Light House. We will also sail north under the Newport Bridge upon request.
Looking for a unique location for your next celebration? Schooner
Adirondack II of Newport Rhode Island is a stunning sailing vessel ideal for
an exciting charter on Narragansett Bay.
Whether you are planning a birthday party, anniversary, or graduation, this
is the perfect venue for a thrilling event on the water.
Known for our exemplary customer service, we are eager to help
you tailor your Newport sailing experience to your specific needs.
In additional to full bar service, we offer a wide range of catering
services from simple farmstead cheese and flatbread displays to the
quintessential New England lobster bake. Guests are also free to pack
picnics of their own or use a caterer of their choice. Our crew is happy to
accommodate all serving while underway. If you are using your own caterer,
please keep in mind the catering limitations of being on a sail vessel.
March of Dimes - September 2009
Adirondack II has been quite a popular charter vessel for the entertainment of many local and national businesses. It is the perfect addition to your conference schedule or to entertain corporate clients throughout the summer and early fall. Some of our past clients include: Mastercard International, American Express, Snapple, NBC, IBM, Microsoft, Price Waterhouse Coopers, NYU Medical, Columbia University, Dupont, Saks 5th Avenue, Court TV, Shape Magazine and Bloomingdales.
Newport is an ideal location for your destination wedding. Adirondack II is the perfect venue for small wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, proposals and brunch gatherings. She has also entertained many a bachelor and bachelorette party. It’s a great way to have your out of town guests enjoy this historic city while joining you on your special day.
Adirondack II is perfect for a classy evening of wine tasting with our local wine expert. Design a package based on your next family gathering, bridal shower, birthday party, corporate affair or team meeting. Sniff, swirl and taste your way around Narragansett Bay on our turn-of-the-century style pilot Schooner. Three weeks notice required.
Need a new adventure for your campers or youth group? Tired of the same old field trips? A sail aboard the historical Adirondack II provides a dynamic educational experience with hands on training. Our knowledgeable captain and crew are onboard to provide a safe environment for your kids to learn about sailing and the sea. We are able to accommodate all age groups by offering age appropriate material including navigation, sail handling, steering, knot tying, safety at sea, weather, and the physics of sailing. Box lunches and beverages can be provided upon request. (We recommend a 40 person limit.)
The schooner has a fun, competitive and educational team-building program involving a set of contests that require communication, teamwork and planning skills. With these hands-on activities, teams will not only have a great time, but will also collectively learn quite a bit about the basics of sailing and line-handling. To ensure the safety of all the participants, team-builders start off with an on-deck safety session and a crew member is assigned to each team to ensure that each guest has a great time and stays out of harm’s way while competing.
The program can last 2-4 hours, depending on the number of guests and activities included. There should be 2-5 teams created for the charter with 3-7 members on each team. (35 guests is the max for a hands-on team-builder).
Team-builders are often ended with a picnic luncheon and an optional open bar.
While you are welcome to arrange oustide catering, the Schooner Adirondack II has teamed up with several prominant local caterers to provide several menus to acommodate all occasions. Our partners include Newport Restaurant Group (the company behind some of Newport's finest restaurants including the Smokehouse Cafe, 22 Bowens, and the Mooring) and McGrath's Clambakes. Whether you want a formal dinner, or a few light appetizers, our varied menus covers it all:
We will receive, prep, serve, and clean up all catering for your group. However, if you are arranging outside catering, please only order food that your guests can easily eat with just a napkin. Small, passable platters are encouraged, as are sandwiches, wraps, and skewered items. There is no galley access, and there are no tables, plates or place settings. Imagine “picnic style” catering when arranging catering aboard Adirondack II.
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