Key Points on this Sunset Cruise in Newport, RI
- This Newport sunset boat ride is a 60 minute tour.
- Tickets on this Newport sunset cruise start at $40 – $60 per person.
- Our boat ride in Newport is aboard Yacht Rum Runner II – a restored Elco motor yacht built in 1930’s during the height of Prohibition.
- The Rum Runner II is a 72-foot motor yacht. Originally powered with three Liberty aircraft engines, she has been re-powered with twin turbo-charged 350HP Caterpillar Marine Diesels, to ensure your Newport Harbor experience is both thrilling and comfortable.
- Your Newport sunset cocktail cruise will pass by a 19th-century military fort used in the Civil War and World War II, as well as past Hammersmith Farm – the former Summer Whitehouse of JFK and the site where the couple took their vows.
- Enjoy views of stately waterfront, Narragansett Bay mansions with gardens of different species from around the world.
- Children ages 12 and older can join us on this Newport sunset cruise.
- This cruise is not narrated, but feel free to ask our crew questions.
- Drinks are not available to be purchased on board. Please pre purchase tickets for beer, wine and rum punch at our booth. ($7 per beverage) There are no transactions on board and this is not BYOB.
Join us for a Newport sunset boat ride aboard Yacht Rum Runner II and experience a Newport harbor cruise with friends, family, or visitors from out of town. This Newport sunset cruise offers guests a fun evening on the water with great views of Newport’s historic waterfront, lighthouses, iconic landmarks, plus a magical sunset in Newport.
Enjoy spending time with friends and family while experiencing Newport from the water! While this Newport harbor cruise is not narrated, our knowledgeable captain and crew are always ready to answer questions about the sights and history of Newport Harbor. Sit back and relax on our elegantly crafted Newport Rum Runner boat while you enjoy an evening of sightseeing around Newport.
While you experience the joy of leisurely sunset cruising in the bay, you’ll see views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay with the setting sun as a perfect backdrop.
If the yacht Run Runner II Sunset cruise is not available, please take a look at Schooner Madeleine or Schooner Adirondack
Highlights of this boat ride Newport, RI
- This sunset cruise on Rum Runner II offers great views of local Lighthouses, Fort Adams, Goat Island, New York Yacht Club, America’s Cup Sailing Yachts, and the Ida Lewis Yacht Club.
- Newport cruises are great for photography. Don’t forget to bring a camera! Sailing aboard a stunning yacht with the idyllic scenery of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay as your backdrop for the perfect selfie!
What is Not Included
- Food is not served during the sail, but please feel free to bring a snack!
- The price of drinks is not included in the cost of your ticket, so please bring extra cash.
- We are not a BYOB sail.
- The company reserves the right to add a 15% gratuity for parties of 10 people or more, regardless of whether they are booked together or not.
Meeting Location
- We are 24 Bannisters Wharf (Near the Black Pearl Restaurant & Clarke Cooke House) & 23 Bowen’s Wharf (Near 22 Bowen’s & The Landing)
- Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.
Are you a group of 10 or more?
- For groups of 10 or more whether booked together or separately, we add 15% gratuity for our Captain & Crew. If you prefer to book online, please select that you will be part of a group of 10 or more upon booking. Thanks!
FAQs
Reviews
- Excellent trip
This was one of the highlighted activities of our Newport trip! We definitely recommend it, expecially the sunset cruise!
– TammyHarris
- Beautiful experience
The entire sailing experience, from boarding to docking, was simply beautiful. We were fortunate enough to be able to view not only the masive mansions and their lush gardens, but also the towering masts of the Tall Ships sailing by! The crew was friendly, imformative and very entertaining! We have visited Newport many times prior to our most recent trip without ever getting on the water. In the future, we won’t leave Newport without going sailing!
– Wilmarth
- What a great evening!!
This was one of the highlights of our trip, Captain Andy and his crew took care of us right from the beginning with sharing some stories about the area. It was an awesome experience cruising around the harbor seeing things you can’t see from land. I would highly reccomend this to anyone.
– mattk97
- Wonderful evening
I would and have recommended this to many friends. I will book another evening on the Adirondack II before summers end. Crew is extremely friendly and answered many questions while aboard.
– Robie84
- Very Relaxing; Great Views
Great views that locals often either take for granted or forget are so close to them. It was nice to say to that we live in such a beautiful state.
– AndreaLee
