Adirondack II

Newport, United States

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+1 401-847-0000
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www.sail-newport.com
Address:
30 Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI, 02840
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Today

Today 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Newport) 5:43 PM Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

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Dedicated to helping locals & visitors alike enjoy scenic Newport, from the water, Sailing Excursions, hopes for the privilege of escorting you on a relaxing, inspiring and breathtaking sail through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay, the waters we proudly call home.

Daily from Mother’s Day through mid-​October. Public Sails and Private Charters.

History

Established in 1995.

The Scarano Family has been building boats in Albany, NY for many years and saw an opportunity to build a boat for the tour boat industry in Newport, RI. The 80′ pilot schooner the Adirondack II was launched in 1999 and has been a main stay in Newport during the summer months ever since. We generally arrive for Mother’s Day and offer daily sails and charters until mid October.

Meet the Manager

Helen V.

Manager

Helen joined the Adirondack II team in the spring of 2011. She has spent many years in the boating industry, having crewed, raced and lived on boats since she was a small child. After spending several years off the water she was thrilled to become part of the Adirondack II team. Her goal: to get everyone who visits Newport on the water and experience a sail on board the boat. It could change your life, or at least your attitude.

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20 reviews of Adirondack II

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Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
My wife and I were enjoying our anniversary in Newport so my wife made a reservation for the sunset trip. What a great time. The trip around the harbor was nice but the staff was entertaining and accommodating beyond expectations. Telling stories of the various sites was informative and funny (especially those that stretched the truth… goat island). But what sets them apart was their willingness to help in any way. I spoke with Colin for a few minutes about my nephew interested in working on a ship for a brief time before he starts college next year. After the excursion, Colin spent 5 – 10 minutes writing out information about various opportunities/​organizations that my nephew would find helpful.
Also, the layout of the ship allowed for great conversation among passengers. We were having lively conversation with at least 10 other passengers enjoying adult beverages while enjoying a beautiful sunset cruise. Can’t get better than this!!!
When in Newport again for a weekend, we will definitely climb aboard for another trip!!!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Absolutely love this Sailboat Cruise! I’ve done it twice and loved both experiences. Not only is the crew friendly and funny, but also very knowledgeable with a lot of neat historical facts and stories of the Newport area. Drinks are only $ 3 and they provide free bottles of water. Very relaxing and easy-​going environment. Highly recommend to anyone!
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
EXCEPTIONAL!
We have been on multiple cruises and it’s always an absolute pleasure! My family even rented the whole boat last summer, and I can’t praise the experience enough. One of those truly happy, blissed out moments where we all took in the beautiful sunset, clanked glasses and had so much fun with the friendly, hilarious staff!
Not to be missed!!!
Place rating: 5
Southington, CT
A must when in Newport! Great tour, great crew, great people. For 30 something dollars, you get an hour and a half on a beautiful sailboat. And they will make you a dark and stormy! Book at least one day in advance… It fills up quick.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
We were in Newport for the day and didn’t plan any activities ahead of time, and then saw all the boats and realized we wanted to take a sail boat tour. (Pro tip: PLAN AHEAD! THEY SELL OUT!) The Adirondack kiosk was the first one we randomly chose to talk to and we were very glad we did! They were very accommodating to us trying to get on the waiting list for an afternoon sail, and luckily one group had two people not show up so we got on! Perfect afternoon sailing around Newport, very reasonably priced beverages, crew was super fun, couldn’t have asked for anything else!
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
This was a great way to kick off our vacation week in Newport! My wife and I had arrived that afternoon and had a perfect evening for the cruise. As a bonus, some musicians were on board and played folk songs and original tunes as we sailed around the harbor. Drinks were available for a small fee, and a wonderful time was had by all as we enjoyed the views, chatted with other passengers and watched a perfect sunset.
Place rating: 4
Cranston, RI
I had a wonderful time aboard the Adirondack II. We had previously made reservations to sail, and unfortunately the weather was less than stellar on that particular day, and even rained a bit just as we boarded the boat. The crew provided us with ponchos, and thankfully the weather calmed down moments later. The weather was also considerably chilly, so it was really unfortunate that we didn’t luck out with Mother Nature.
With that said, I still had a wonderful experience. The crew was knowledgeable and shared some wonderful tidbits about Newport as we sailed. They also offered beverages for sale, but we passed on those. The views were stunning, and the price is quite reasonable for a 2 hour tour.
If you’re visiting Newport and would like to get on the water in a beautiful sailboat, the Adirondack is a great option! Even if you’d sailed around Newport Harbor in the past, this is still a great experience with a really fun crew!
Place rating: 5
Grapevine, TX
We wanted to experience a sail around Newport. We selected this boat and hopes for the best. As we lined up to get in the boat a group of 25 middle school aged kids were lining up to join — we thought about backing out but decided to go ahead.
What a great choice — an amazing crew and such a fun experience. Top notch!
I would suggest anyone thinking of going on a sail choose this boat!!!
Place rating: 5
Randolph, NJ
We took the dark & stormy sail and had an awesome time. The boat was beautiful & comfortable, the crew was super friendly and the drinks were very good. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Newport.
Place rating: 5
Harrisville, RI
We did the Mother’s Day cruise yesterday. We had an AWESOME time. Sea Bass was a great host and very knowledgeable. Beautiful views, a little history lesson and mimosas flowing. How can you go wrong? HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Place rating: 5
Cranston, RI
Seabass was GREAT!!! We went sat morning 12pm for the mimosa ride. It was amazing and they don’t pound you and bored you with too much information. Overall I would do it again ASAP
Place rating: 5
Fleming Island, FL
A great sailing tour of the Narragansett!
My family sumbled across this gen of a boat while walking along a pier downtown and decided we should all go on the tour; so that we did, and that we enjoyed!
It was about $ 35 a piece for a 2 hour tour (no, not a 3 our tour, and we did not get stranded on an island…). We didn’t wait long before we were boarding this beautiful sailboat and seated in the comfortable seating along the edges. We took off and had a very nice, smooth sail around the bay while the two crewman were commentating and serving beverages. Water bottles were on the house, but soda, wine and beer were a few bucks each, if I remember correctly. It was a trip to remember — someone even got engaged on the ride! The captain lets passengers take turns steering the ship on its course, which I immediately volunteered for. I love sailing and am really glad we have this memory to share.
I highly recommend this to anyone looking for something fun to do downtown. You won’t regret it!
Place rating: 5
Caldwell, NJ
Such a fun charter. The crew is fabulous, friendly and knowledgeable. Well worth the time and money to check them out!
Place rating: 5
Flushing, NY
First time in Newport. Wanted to take a cruise through the harbor and came upon this company. Easy to get tickets. The crew was very friendly. clean sailing boat. very professional. They also serve drinks aboard. My first time on a sailing boat and im glad I chose this one. If your ever in Newport, this is the sailing boat to book to cruise through the Harbor.
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
Growing up in Newport, I have avoided the majority of tourist activities for the past 24 years. However, this summer I did a lot of entertaining, and actually enjoyed lots of the tourist type things in town. I did a bit of research, and found that although they are all pretty much the same, I feel like Adirondack gives you the best bang for your buck. For $ 38 you get a 2 hour sunset sail, funny commentators from the crew and unlimited beer/​champagne. It is SO worth it! You also are able to bring your own beer, wine, and food.
It truly is the perfect way to see the harbor, learn a bit about the history, and have a few drinks before dinner. They bring you out to castle hill, past all the mega yachts, and towards the bridge. The crew was friendly and funny… but it definitely is not a true sailing experience. The engine was on for most of the time, and its very quiet so the passengers don’t know they aren’t sailing.
Either way, it is so worth it for the drinks and the sunset! We got lucky with a beautiful, colorful sunset.
Place rating: 5
Brightwaters, NY
Sunset sail with drinks, knowledgable and friendly crew and lovely views. From 7 – 8:30pm, enjoy a beautiful tour around Newport and learn some interesting history while enjoying a spectacular sunset.
Place rating: 4
Providence, RI
Fantastic trip with great service — highly recommended! Our company hosted an event and chose the Adirondack II as an option for the 40 or so out of staters visiting us in Newport. The crew was very hospitable, but not intrusive. Drinks were served promptly, and made well — we had a large group of about 48 people, from all around the country — everyone had nothing but great things to say about our 2 hour sailing trip. Very comfortable, and very scenic (although somewhat repetitive) views.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
Such a great experience. Was in Newport for a Bachelorette weekend and the MOH booked this cruise for everyone. 1.5 hours sailing around Newport. Captain Tom was awesome and the staff was so attentive and friendly. They serve very cheap drinks on board and they even give you blankets if you are cold! Definitely try the dark and stormy! You can even bring your own snacks! This is a great way to get a full view of Newport.
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
The highlight of our trip. Do reserve ahead of time. They are $ 3 more expensive than the other options but I was happy with our choice. $ 3 for beer and wine. We were not getting much commentaries for the staff but they seem to be happily chatting away with other customers who asked questions.
We were really just enjoying the view and the breeze. It did get cold and they provided blankets — amazingly they looked quite clean so I took one.
Go sail and chase the sunset you won’t regret it.
Place rating: 5
Worcester, MA
This seems kind of expensive (it’s not though, for Newport) but really fun for a ninety minute harbor tour. Once you get on the boat, they offer drinks for $ 1 apiece, so it’s kind of like a short booze cruise. This is a great way to see Newport and the surrounding area, although you don’t get to see some of the more famous mansions like The Breakers on the other side of the harbor.

My stepfather took my mom and I on this harbor cruise and it ended up that it was his last time coming to New England before he passed away of pancreatic cancer in November, so this has more meaning for me than merely a boat ride.