Guilded Age Mansions

Museums & Festivals

Vineyards

Martha's Vineyard

Narragansett Bay

Chartering in Newport

Yachting in Newport, RI, and throughout New England is unlike yachting anywhere else: golden beaches, lighthouses, upscale boutiques, and mansions on cliffs. Sailing by, you will see this coastline has a wealth of history and culture dating back to the American colonial period. It’s also home to some of the most expensive and desirable real estate in the U.S.

Newport is on Aquidneck Island and is considered a premier yachting destination in the U.S. The town is known for its sailing and is home to some of the world’s most luxurious yachts and boat shows. Newport’s yacht-filled harbor has hosted the America’s Cup, a renowned annual sailing regatta, for over 50 years and is also home to the prestigious New York Yacht Club.

Your YachtLife charter specialist will be able to assist in planning your bespoke itinerary for yachting in Newport, RI, but we have compiled some inspiration for you below.

Cruise by the Gilded Age Mansions

Newport, RI, has a rich maritime history, but it is also known for its Gilded Age mansions that line Bellevue Avenue and the Cliff Walk. In Newport you will find some of the most impressive historic mansions in the United States. 

Cruise down the famous Cliff Walk and pay a visit to The Breakers, an 1895 mansion patterned after a Renaissance palace and the former summer cottage of the Vanderbilt family. The view from the water is simply spectacular, but if admiring the mansions is not enough, you also have the opportunity to dine at the historic Castle Inn, built in 1875.

Visit Newport’s Museums and Festivals

Newport, the “Sailing Capital of the World”, is also known for its museums and art and jazz festivals. Newport Jazz is held every summer at Fort Adams, a former United States Army post that is now a museum. It is open to the public.

Visit the Vineyards

New England is also known for its impressive vineyards. As you’re yachting in Newport, RI, be sure to pay them a visit. If you want to be impressed, visit Newport Vineyards, the region’s most well-known vineyards and the largest growers of wine grapes in New England.

Sail to Martha’s Vineyard

Newport has a number of local attractions, but its privileged location in the heart of New England also allows those who charter or own a private yacht to explore the neighboring islands. One of these islands is the ultra-exclusive Martha’s Vineyard. 

Martha’s Vineyard boasts the oldest working carousel in the country, and if you are traveling with kids, you might consider taking a tour of the Farm Institute. There, you can see livestock and can explore lush vegetable and flower gardens. And no trip to the Vineyard is complete without some Murdick’s fudge.

Navigate Narragansett Bay

One of the most beautiful things to do with a private yacht in Newport is to cruise over to Narragansett Bay. Its coastline is perfectly lined with beaches, cliffs, seafront mansions and numerous lighthouses. It is a perfect destination for a day cruise with your family and friends.

Yachting in Newport, RI, will prove to be an experience not to be missed and will make for lifelong memories for you and your guests. Enjoy this stunning part of the world as it was meant to be seen — from the water.

A Private Charter for Yachting in Newport, RI

Chartering a private yacht in Newport should be simple and stress-free.

Whether we are working with you to create the perfect itinerary or procuring water toys or provisions, at YachtLife, we do our absolute best to ensure your yacht charter in Newport will be one to remember.

We focus on the smallest details so you can focus on what matters most — enjoying your Newport charter vacation.

If you are looking to charter tomorrow or planning your next vacation, YachtLife is here to help you find the perfect yacht for any occasion.

Go to our website or mobile apps (Android and iOS) and browse our hand-selected inventory of yachts to charter in Newport. View photos, specs and pricing, and reserve without having to call a broker.

If you have any questions or need help planning, our team of professional yacht brokers is more than happy to assist in finding the perfect yacht for your charter vacation.

You can contact our team here to charter a yacht in Newport or anywhere in the world you desire.