Sightsailing Of Newport

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,350

Guest capacity

Up to 49 seated guests

About this venue

Come sail Newport, Rhode Island and Narragansett Bay, where you'll find some of the finest sailing in the world. Pre-or post-wedding sails aboard Aquidneck are the quintessential Newport activity for your wedding guests! Whether you hold your ceremony onboard or show your wedding guests Newport from the water, a sail aboard Aquidneck is a terrific and memorable activity for all. No sailing experience is required. A Newport wedding aboard Aquidneck makes for a unique and unforgettable event. Newport has one of the prettiest harbors in the U.S. and is the sailing capital of the world. We know every inch of the harbor and bay and can provide the perfect backdrop for your special day. You'll see stately seaside estates, world famous yachts and America's Cup racers all against the stunning backdrop of a historic colonial town and picturesque, rocky shoreline. Sailing in Newport is fantastic. Welcome aboard!

Seated guest capacity

  • 49

Venue type

  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Outdoor
32 Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

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Schooner Aquidneck

Whether you hold your ceremony onboard or show your guests Newport from the water, a sail aboard Aquidneck is a terrific & memorable activity for all!

Aquidneck is a beautiful and comfortable schooner for a Newport harbor cruise. This vessel has comfortable places to sit or lounge, including teak benches with backrests, comfortable chair-height cabin tops and a large amount of open, uncluttered deck space that enables guests to move about with ease. Sail through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay past all the famous sights including Fort Adams, Hammersmith Farm, Clingstone and Newport’s Ocean Drive.

Guest capacity

Up to 49 Seated

Up to 49 Standing

Ideal for

Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

This vessel has plenty of comfortable places to sit or lounge, including teak benches with backrests, comfortable chair-height cabin tops & a large amount of open, uncluttered deck space that enables guests to move about with ease. We have a large, elegant, mahogany table that holds caterer platters, as well as several Igloo coolers to hold beer, wine or champagne. There is a stereo system with an iPod interface, blankets for cool evenings & light rain ponchos in the event of a passing shower.

Room cost

$2050 for 1.75 hour day charter. $2400 for 1.75 hour sunset charter. 3.5 hour private charter $4100. All charter rates include gratuity.

Available services that can be provided by Sightsailing Of Newport

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set up

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - paid

Reviews

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    •Rebecca•6 months ago

    Had our wedding reception with sight sailing. The crew was great. When our liquor store fell through they were there to help us out. Had a lovely evening

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