Yacht Rum Runner IISpecialty Cruises
Yacht Rum Runner II
Enjoy a breathtaking classic motor yacht tour of Newport Harbor aboard the yacht Rum Runner II. Relive the speed and thrill of the chase of the smuggler boats from the days of Prohibition. Yacht RUM RUNNER II was built during the height of Prohibition for use in the rumrunner trade. Today she now offers the luxury of a classic motor yacht and the intrigue you would imagine of a high-speed bandit with a history all her own. This vessel is 58 feet and can take up to 49 passengers.
Enjoy a sightseeing boat tour aboard Rum Runner II! You will cruise by Newport mansions and former speakeasies, lighthouses, islands, and many other points of interest. This restored Elco motor yacht carries you swiftly and safely through the local waters of Newport. Enjoy an adventurous sightseeing cruise with us! Originally powered with three Liberty aircraft engines, she has been re-powered with twin turbo-charged 350HP Caterpillar Marine Diesels. This will ensure your Newport Harbor experience is both thrilling and comfortable. Rum Runner II is a comfortable motor yacht with a covered area aft for guests to get out of the sun. Enjoy the tour given by our talkative and friendly crew. They will enlighten you to many of the interesting stories of the houses and the people who occupied them back in the day.
