Perfect day trip--great way to explore Newport and Jamestown…read more While winging it around Newport this past weekend, our thoughtful server at the White Horse Tavern recommended we check out the Jamestown Newport Ferry--and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. We arrived casually at the dock around 10 AM and hopped on without much planning. Our first stop was Fort Adams, where we enjoyed some surprisingly interesting historical sights. The timing was perfect--about an hour and ten minutes later, the next ferry arrived and took us to Rose Island Lighthouse. That visit was a standout. The guide was excellent, and we were fascinated to learn you can actually stay overnight at the lighthouse--definitely something we're planning to do in the future. (Fair warning: if you're not a fan of birds or geese, you might want to skip this stop.) Next, we cruised over to Jamestown, where the ferry crew recommended the Narraganset tavern and dinner at JB's on the Water. Enjoyed both. We were back in Newport by around 7 PM, totally relaxed, and without ever feeling rushed. Fine people, friendly staff, no stress--just a great way to experience the bay. I highly recommend the Jamestown Newport Ferry if you're visiting the area.

I was way too late to the ferry game this year, and only recently rediscovered how much I love…read morecrossing the bay on the Jamestown Newport Ferry! I am currently in a musical in Jamestown, and always try to take the boat over when I can- it gets me in the right zen headspace to do my best at rehearsal, and what better way to soak up the last few warm days before we head into fall and winter? The ferry offers different ticket packages (I usually just go for the discounted "Evening Special" ticket, but there's a daylong "Hop On Hop Off" pass where you can travel from Jamestown to Fort Adams, to Downtown Newport, and even the Rose Island Lighthouse at leisure. If I had more free time, that would be a great way to see the area for sure. Prices are reasonable (20-40 USD per guest, depending on the ticket type), and it's a wonderful way to see the City by the Sea on the sea! The boats are rustic but comfortable, with padded benches and enough seating for 20-25 guests per vessel. The crew is friendly, and alcoholic and soft beverages are available for purchase on board. Definitely add this fun ferry crossing to your itinerary next time you are in Newport!

Our boat charter was fabulous! Marie's boat was comfortable and spotless. She was very informative…read moreabout the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Marie.

Captain Marie and her crew provided an amazing tour of the East Bay and it was a wonderful…read moreexperience for our family! Our five year old daughter had never been on a boat and she loved it. Great views of light houses, Providence, and Pawtuxet Cove. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a private tour on the coast of RI. I will definitely be doing another one soon!

Our original charter at Sea Newport was cancelled 10 min before departure. I called Latitude hoping…read moreto get a new booking. The team wasn't free BUT Maria at Latitude had the most above and beyond wonderful customer service. She personally texted captains she knew to get us booked and out on the water to celebrate my bachelorette. Amazing customer service and will definitely book with them first next time!!!

My wife and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary with a private charter to Block Island. We found…read morethe trip to be an absolutely phenomenal once in a lifetime type experience and hands down one of the best experiences you can find in our area! The hosts, Roni and Maria, are some of the most gracious and caring individuals you will come across on this planet. They will make sure you feel comfortable and have everything you need during the entirety of your trip. This was such a unique experience as well for someone who grew up going to Block Island via ferry - you will arrive to a different side of the island which adds to the adventure! Latitude 41 was certainly the best way to experience the island for an overnight trip. We also had dinner on the boat and then came ashore for a nightcap drink to end a memorable anniversary! We also came the week after labor day which was nice and quiet and a perfect time to visit if you are looking to avoid crowds.

Newport Yacht Charters provides a personal , professional charter service . The captain , Charlie…read moreJenison is friendly and wants to ensure each passenger on his charters has special experience touring Newport Harbor . He is extremely safety conscious and his boat is in great shape . Many charters boats I have been on are old and not that clean . Charlie gives a safety briefing and let us know where life jackets and other safety items were stored on the boat . He also told me that he has been very active in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. I would highly recommend Newport Yacht Charters and will plan to go out with Captain Charlie the next time my friends and I are in Newport .

Captain Charles picked us up with a beautiful boat. My family had a great time, even the little…read morekids. We toured the harbor with all the big yachts. He took us to a place we're we got off the boat and got an ice cream. What a treat! We saw the house on the rocks and then two lighthouses. Two short hours latter we were back. We have already booked our next trip with Newport yacht charters!​

I wish I would have done more research because Captain Mike is 100% a scam artist!!! Do not book!…read moreHe said he would be in Boston to provide a sunset sailing in May 2019 and then the week of my vacation he said he would only be in Rhode island at the time I specifically told him I'd be on vacation. He said he would mail me a check for refund and has been avoiding me ever since! I'm still disputing the charge with my bank! Unbelievable!! I can't believe he's still in business!

I was a victim of racism/racial profiling while vacationing in Rhode Island. Here is my story:…read more I booked a private yacht through a company called Brady Yachting. I told the Captain ‍ Mike that I would be bringing along my 15 year old sister and my 3 year old son. He said it was fine. I spoke with the captain several times on the phone and via email 2 days before, the day before and the day of the ride. First of all, he expressed how he knew for a fact that I couldn't afford the $350 yacht ride. He kept reciting this over and over to me. I was very upset because the hair that's currently on my head is over $500. My baby shower was over $10,000 and I can afford pretty much whatever I want. Just because I am a Black/African American woman doesn't mean that I'm broke and can't afford a lil $350 yacht ride. I was and still am very appalled. It's plenty of African Americans making 6 figures and making more than their Caucasian friends. Caucasians aren't the only bread winners in the world. I would never judge someone over the phone, just because of the color of their skin/race. Then he went on to criticize my name and ask me if he could call me something else for short because he didn't "care" for my name. He asked me "what kind of name is that?" and "why did me and my sister have the same name? (my sister's name has one letter different than mines). I said a quick prayer because I didn't want to go on a yacht with a racist bigot. The Lord heard my prayer and at the very end Captain ‍ Mike canceled my trip. His excuse was that I wasn't truthful to him. He said I never told him I was bringing my 3 year old son. Which was a bald fact lie I told him I was bringing my son from the start, I even asked him was the yacht kid friendly? ‍ he also stated that he was a reverend. God would never call a prejudice person to do His work. You have to love ALL people to be a Christian and do God's work. I would never recommend Captain Mike/Brady Yachting to anyone. I don't condone unprofessionalism, racist, ignorant behavior.

Such a spectacular day! While visiting Newport, we chartered Sea Newport's beautiful little picnic…read moreboat (Tabasco) because Sea Newport has one of the few dog-friendly boats in the area and we wanted our little pup to be part of the fun! The whole experience was amazing! The captain and crew, Curtis and Holly, were so welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. We got a scenic 1.5 hour tour around Narragansett Bay, capturing the natural beauty of the area and learning about many of the historical sites in Newport. The picnic boat is adorable and the crew made sure we got plenty of photos. They also provided a cooler with some beverages and gave our puppy a dog bowl of water and ice. It was such a fun trip and I highly recommend it. Would definitely book again when I'm back in town!

If I could give this 0 stars, I would. Months ago, I booked a Saturday 10:15 boat with Sea Newport…read morefor my bachelorette weekend. We arrived on the dock to wait for our captain when the Sea Newport team called me at 10 am to let me know they were having "mechanical issues" and would need to cancel our boat. No one from the boat came from the dock out to speak with me, they did not offer to rebook us for a different date or boat, nor did they offer recommendations on where to find a new charter. A bridesmaid walked down to the boat to talk to the captain. We were told the captain "hit his head" and we weren't sure if we'd be able to take the boat out. Someone from the team only came out to speak in person and apologize for the situation until after a bridesmaid basically forced them to. From trying to rebook elsewhere, it sounds like the Sea Newport team overbooks themselves and does this often. I had captains from other boats sending me photos of our boat and captain out at sea with another group during our booked charter time. Maria and Latitude Charters saved the day and the bachelorette weekend after Sea Newport seriously ruined it.

Only locally caught. Nothing stays here longer than 6 months to a year unless it's injured or a…read moretropical transplant that came up the Gulf Stream. Quite a few touch tanks. Educators are both knowledgeable and helpful. So neat to see what you usually can't see. One tank you can crawl under. Maps of land use and topography. Cute preservation based facility!

Truly wonderful placem so much packed into a small place. The volunteers truly cared about what…read morethey do the local animals were amazing. Super cool touch tanks. Had a wonderful time.

This company is awesome!! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to checkout…read moreNewport/Jamestown and Narragansett Bay. They drove us around the bay while we ate and drank and made us feel like Kings!! Wade and his crew are extremely professional, I couldn't recommend this experience enough. Thanks Wade!!! Mahalo

From the owner: We offer private yacht charters for up to 6 VIP guests. Our charters are from 2 to 4 hours. We…read morecruise the Newport and Jamestown RI. coastlines with spectacular views of the Mansions, Lighthouses and Mega Yachts. With custom charters available, you let us where you want to go and want you want to do and we will do our very best to make it happen.