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Newport Classic Cruises Bannisters Wharf

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  • Newport, RI

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Newport Classic Cruises is the local favorite for day and evening sail and motor yacht cruises. Enjoy spectacular views of Newport Harbor, Narragansett Bay and the excitement of the Sailing Capital of America. Scenic sails aboard our 48' sloop Eleanor, 72' schooner Madeleine, or 80' schooner Adirondack II allow you to experience the charm of classic sailing style paired with the comfort and performance of select modern features for an experience that provides the best of both worlds. Coastal cruises on Rum Runner II, a cla... read more

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24 Bannister's Wharf, Newport, RI, 02840, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sat9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sun9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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6 days ago

ciara, piper, and spatch were such an amazing crew! they were so speedy with drinks on a fully booked sunset cruise, handed out blankets when it got chilly onboard, took amazing pictures of my friends and i and made sure we liked them, and had jokes for days. we couldn't have asked for a better experience! we've booked here before and we look forward to booking again! 

Business response:

Thank you so much for your awesome review! We’re thrilled to hear that Ciara, Piper, and Spatch made your sunset cruise such a fun and memorable experience. From speedy drink service to cozy blankets, great photos, and endless laughs — it sounds like they really went above and beyond. We truly appreciate you sailing with us again and can’t wait to welcome you and your friends back soon! Warmly, Newport Classic Cruises  

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Kathryn D. 
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2 weeks ago

We had the best time on the boat with Peter and Kenny! They were both really knowledgeable and shared so much about the area and the views were amazing. I had such a great time chatting with them on the boat. For really young guys, they know what they're doing! I highly recommend taking this adventure with them! Thanks guys for a fun day... 

Business response:

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear you had a great time with Peter and Kenny—they’ll be thrilled to know their knowledge and enthusiasm made your experience so memorable. We agree, they’re a fantastic team! Thanks again for sailing with us, and we hope to see you back on the water soon! Warmly, Newport Classic Cruises 

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Ruth M. 
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2 weeks ago

This was fantastic! The crew was friendly, informative and fun. Highly recommend the sunset cruise! 

Business response:

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the sunset cruise and had a great time with our crew. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to them—they’ll be so glad to hear it. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! Warmly, Newport Classic Cruises 

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Mary J. 
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a month ago

My husband and I took this ride while on our vacation. It is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Sooo much fun! It's a MUST-DO! I'd never been on a sailboat before and I LOVED IT! The crew is sooo much fun and friendly, I highly recommend a trip aboard the MADELINE!! 

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Amber L. 
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a month ago

I had family in town who wanted to take the cruise and I was nervous to bring my three-year-old and two year-old. It was very family friendly and my children did great. We were able to stand and walk around and I was not worried about them falling off ha ha. Would definitely do this again. 

Business response:

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your family—especially your little ones—felt comfortable and enjoyed the cruise. We love welcoming guests of all ages aboard and are so glad it felt safe and family-friendly for you. We’d be delighted to have you sail with us again anytime! 

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Will F. 
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a year ago

I had some friends visit from out of state and they wanted to do something different. So, I made the reservation for us, and we went. Luckily, there were just about ten people on the boat and the two ladies managing the cruise were outstanding! They gave us a great tour of the Newport harbor and did an amazing job of providing us with plenty of beverages. I hope to take other friends who come to town on the same cruise. 

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D Q. 
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2 years ago

I liked this cruise that took you for nice ride around the coast. The staff was very nice and they supplied water and soda for you. Which is was hot so that came in handy. Only problem is when you sit on one side of the boat you have to have a neck that can do a 360 because you can't see otherwise. Being so squished together on the boat it made my neck uncomfortable. I think. They should figure out a way for the views that both sides can see without having a rotating head. Lol. Other than that it was really ... read more

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Melanie B. 
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2 years ago

I've been on the Rum Runner II twice now and really enjoyed it both times. The first time I went with my co-workers for an afternoon cruise and liked it. This gave me the idea to take my 3 year old daughter during a recent trip to Newport. We live in Arizona now, but she had been talking a lot about seeing lighthouses prior to our trip to RI. When I called the company to inquire, they recommended we do the Lighthouses and Mimosas cruise. It was very lightly narrated, but not too much to be overly boring for kids. On th... read more

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Juli K. 
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3 years ago

An incredible end to a Bachelorette Weekend. We took the sunset champagne cruise on a Sunday night and it was delightful. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, incredible views and JP was a fantastic captain. Highly recommend! 

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Newport Classic Cruises Bannisters Wharf has a 4.9 star rating with 495 reviews. 

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