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Newport Classic Cruises

24 Bannisters Wharf · Newport, RI

Why you should go…

Newport Classic Cruises has run sightseeing and sunset sails out of Newport Harbor since 1994, operating a small fleet of classic vessels: the schooners Adirondack IV and Madeleine, the sloop Eleanor, and the 1929 motor yacht Rum Runner II. Ticketed cruises run daily May through October, alongside private charters for weddings and other events, departing from Bowen's and Bannister's Wharves.

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  • #sailing
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  • #classic yacht

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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