Start your day with a morning sightseeing sail around Newport on a classic sailboat. Sailing aboard Schooner Madeleine is a great experience for friends and family to see all the iconic waterfront sights of Newport and Narragansett Bay.
Sail by the Newport Bridge, which is the largest suspension bridge in New England, see historic lighthouses, Fort Adams, Newport's mansions, Hammersmith Farm and more from the water. Watch the crew raise sail and relax on deck with a mimosa.
Once the sails are up, guests will enjoy sailing around the bay powered by the wind. This is a classic Newport experience that's great for friends and family, locals and visitors that want to see all that Newport has to offer from the water!
See historic sights during this tour as we sail around the bay. We'll pass by lighthouses and mansions along the way
See this historic fort from the water
This is the former summer white house of JFK
You will make your own way to the meeting points
We are located off of America’s Cup Avenue in front of the “Landing Restaurant” at 23 Bowens Wharf in Newport Rhode Island. There's no need to print anything prior to check-in at the meeting point. Please bring a photo ID that matches the name listed on the reservation to the ticket booth. Parking is difficult in Newport, especially on weekends. Allow at least 60 minutes to park, especially on weekends and holidays as no refunds are given for missing the boat. Guests should plan to arrive at our ticket booth 20 minutes prior to your departure time to check-in. The boat will leave promptly at the scheduled departure time. Please plan accordingly and allow for ample time for parking. For questions about weather, cancelations or rescheduling please call 401.847.0000. By redeeming our tickets you agree to the following terms: You acknowledge that sailing is inherently dangerous and waive all risks outside the reasonable control of the owners or operators of Newport Classic Cruises (NCC). You agree that NCC shall not be held vicariously liable for the intentional or negligent acts of any person not employed by NCC or committed while off duty or outside the course and scope of employment. NCC shall have the benefit of all statues of the United States of America providing for limitation and exoneration from liability. NCC shall not be liable to you for damages for emotional distress, mental suffering/anguish or psychological injury. LIMITATION ON TIME TO BRING SUIT: NCC shall not be liable for any claims for personal injury, illness, or death unless filed within 1 year after voyage. NCC shall not be liable for any other claims unless filed within six months after voyage. All disputes and matters whatsoever arising under, in connection with or incident to this contract shall be litigated before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan or before a court located in New York County, New York.