Newport Schooner Aquidneck Sail: Mimosas & Fort Views

Take the wheel or help raise the sail on a smooth morning passage through Newport Harbor

The Schooner Aquidneck Morning Mimosa Sail is a guided sailing tour from Newport that passes Fort Adams, the Pell Bridge, Hammersmith Farm (JFK's former summer retreat), and Clingstone while you sit back or actively help crew the boat. The 80-foot schooner is built for smooth sailing, and water and soft drinks come with your ticket. Mimosas and beer are available to purchase. No two trips follow the same route because wind and tide shift the course each time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Morning sailing with scenic views

• Board schooner Aquidneck
• Sail past Pell Bridge
• View Fort Adams
• See Hammersmith Farm
• Spot Clingstone island house
• Enjoy light commentary
• Relax, help raise sail or steer

The experience

The Aquidneck leaves Newport Harbor on a route that changes with the wind and tide, so each sail is different. You'll see Fort Adams, the largest coastal fortification in North America, the Pell Bridge spanning the harbor, Hammersmith Farm where President Kennedy spent summers, and Clingstone, a one-of-a-kind house built on its own island. The captain and crew point out each landmark and share the history as you move through the water.

You get to choose how involved you want to be. Sit back and relax on deck, help raise the sails, or take a turn at the wheel if you want hands-on time. The boat is designed to sail smoothly enough that seasickness is rarely an issue, and the crew keeps the pace comfortable for all fitness levels. Water and soft drinks are complimentary. Mimosas, High Noons, and Narragansett Beer are available to buy on board for $4 each.

Children are welcome from age 6, and infants can sail if they sit on an adult's lap. The tour runs about an hour and forty minutes, long enough to see the major sights without eating up your whole morning in Newport.

What’s included

• Water and soft drinks.
• live guide commentary on Fort Adams, the Pell Bridge, Hammersmith Farm, and Clingstone.
• the option to help raise the sails or take a turn at the wheel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 11:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 to 61 years) · Senior (62 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 46 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sightsailing of Newport

Is this one for you?This is a shared sailing tour, so you're on the boat with other passengers, and the route shifts with the wind and tide rather than following a fixed path. It suits anyone who wants to be part of the sailing experience (whether that means taking an active role at the wheel or simply watching the harbor pass by) without needing prior sailing knowledge.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Fort Adams and why is it worth seeing from the water?

Fort Adams is the largest coastal fortification in North America, and seeing it from the harbor gives you a view of its scale and position that you can't get from land. The schooner passes close enough for the crew to explain its history and role in Newport's past.

Can I actually help sail the boat, or do I just watch?

You can do both. The crew invites passengers to help raise the sails or take a turn at the wheel if you want to participate. If you'd rather sit and watch, that's fine too. The choice is yours.

What drinks are included, and what costs extra?

Water and soft drinks are complimentary. Mimosas, High Noons, and Narragansett Beer are available to purchase for $4 each.

Will I get seasick on this boat?

The Aquidneck is an 80-foot schooner built specifically for smooth sailing. The crew says queasiness is rarely an issue, and the boat is designed to move comfortably through the water even for passengers who are usually sensitive to motion.