Newport Sightseeing Boat Tour aboard Rum Runner II
Description
Step aboard a classic boat and get a great overview of Newport’s historic waterfront, Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. This tour is fully narrated and includes passing by all the iconic sites Newport has to offer from the water. Sightsee along the shoreline, see some Newport mansions, see Fort Adams and some of the largest private yachts that summer in Newport.
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Itinerary
See this historic fort from the water
See this beautiful historic site while passing by
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is a marine bathroom onboard
- It's always cooler on the water. Please dress for the weather
- Please do not bring your own alcoholic beverages. Drinks are available for purchase onboard
- Service animals are permitted; Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted
- Groups of 10 or more, whether booked together or separately, will be contacted by the operator for a 15% gratuity. Multiple large group bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
- All persons planning to attend need a ticket; We offer infant, child, adult and senior ticketing for this cruise
- Please note 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.
Reviews(71)
The boat only goes fast for a few minutes so you’re only cold then. We loved the stories about who owns the fancy boats and how much they’re worth! And the educational info about the hurricane. It was the perfect amount of time too, not too long but didn’t feel short either. I think my favorite part was learning about Ida!! Such a heroine!
I highly recommend taking this tour! Beautiful boat ride around Newport, learn a lot of fun facts and the boat is chartered by a great captain and tour guide!
Perfect way to experience the Newport harbor Kenny the tour guide made it a great trip and Jack the captain added information about the rum runner boat’s history
A lot of friends we met on board - great weather
Janet, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the informative tour and had such a wonderful afternoon with Captain Jack and Kenny. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! - Newport Classic Cruises
They called and said they had to reschedule our noon departure for 145, which was fine. But then they called again and canceled it all together. Very disappointing
Cheryl, thank you for booking a cruise with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience with the rescheduling and subsequent cancellation. However, we cannot find a booking that matches your name or any bookings at all that were moved from a noon departure to a 1:45pm departure that was canceled, so we're not sure how to reach out to you or find your booking information to check on what may have happened. Please contact us at feedback@sail-newport.com so we can make sure your situation is addressed properly. - Newport Classic Cruises
It was truly a fun and wonderful trip. Very informative. Guides were great, boat clean, highly recommend.
Newport was our port on our cruise ship, but we didn’t want to do the ship excursions. We were celebrating my mom’s 70th birthday and she loves to sail. We’re from Newport Beach, CA so this was extra fun being able to be on a sailboat in the “other Newport.” The staff was great - Rob, Casey, and Shannon. I appreciated the text message reminders and call from the team when I hadn’t checked in for the cruise yet. The sail was very organized, relaxed, informative, and a great length. We liked being able to purchase drinks on board and the souvenir koozie! I read online to bring cash for the drinks, so we were prepared for that. We would love to do this sailing again!
Regina, thank you for booking a sail with us and taking some time to provide your valuable feedback and recommendation. We are delighted to hear you celebrated your mom's 70th birthday aboard and enjoyed the experience connecting the two Newports! Our crew takes pride in providing organized and relaxing sails, and we're glad Rob, Casey, and Shanan made your celebration special. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you aboard again soon! - Newport Classic Cruises
Great cruise. Enjoyed the sights from the water. Did get a little ocean spray but to be expected on a boat.
One of the highlights of our Rhode Island vacation was the sightseeing tour aboard the Rum Runner II boat. It was an actual rum running boat during prohibition! Captain Nora was the best and most entertaining and knowledgeable Captain we have ever had telling us about Rhode Island landmarks and history! You could also enjoy beverages onboard, including beer, wine and rum punch. This sightseeing boat in Newport harbor is the most enjoyable tour we've ever done -- better than the sailboat tour. We've done the Rum Runner II boat tour many times and this most recent time won't be our last!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Rum Runner II was a highlight of your Rhode Island vacation and that Captain Nora made the experience so memorable with her knowledge and storytelling. It’s always a pleasure welcoming you back aboard, and we’re delighted you continue to enjoy the history, sights, and beverages on board. We look forward to many more trips with you on Rum Runner II! -Newport Classic Cruises
My husband and I originally booked the Rumrunner cruise as part of our 10 year anniversary trip to Newport but the company had to cancel that trip and offered for us to take a sailboat cruise on the Madeleine instead. The experience was fun and we saw several unique Newport landmarks. The cruise staff were friendly, funny and attentive. I enjoyed watching them operate the sails and hearing the history they shared!
Thank you for sharing your experience, and happy 10th anniversary! We’re glad you were able to enjoy the sail on Madeleine and see some of Newport’s unique landmarks. It’s wonderful to hear that the crew made the trip fun, engaging, and informative. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable sail in the future! -Newport Classic Cruises
