Private Friendship Sloop Sailing Charter in Newport
Private Ladybird sail with crew, music, and room for your own drinks and snacks
Duration
2 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Private sail, captain and crew
Highlights
Step aboard Ladybird, a classic Friendship sloop, for a private sail with a licensed captain and crew. Relax in cushioned seating, play your own music, and bring drinks and snacks to enjoy on the water.
- Settle into a spacious cockpit with cushioned seating and a marine bathroom
- Connect your phone to the Bluetooth sound system for your playlist
- Bring your own drinks and snacks to keep in the ice-filled cooler
- Watch the crew raise and trim the sails for a comfortable ride
- Enjoy a quick swim stop when conditions allow and the captain approves
Itinerary
Your experience begins at the IYRS waterfront, where you’ll meet your captain and crew before boarding Ladybird and getting settled with a brief safety orientation. We’ll sail through Newport Harbor, taking in classic yachts and historic landmarks before heading out into Narragansett Bay for smooth, private sailing with plenty of time to relax, enjoy your playlist, and soak in the views. Weather permitting, we can pause for a quick swim in a calm spot. After a relaxed sail back toward Newport, we return to the IYRS dock where you’ll disembark with great memories and photos from your private charter.
What's Included
- Private use of Ladybird
- Licensed captain and crew
- Cooler with ice
- Bottled water and cups
- Bluetooth sound system
- Required safety equipment
- Floating swim noodles and inflatable swim rings
Important details
- Arrive 5–10 minutes early and wait for the crew before going down to the docks
- Children require parent or guardian supervision at all times
- Requires stepping down into the cockpit and moving around a sailing vessel
- Not stroller or wheelchair accessible
- Alcohol is permitted only for ages 21+
- Swimming requires comfort in the water, captain approval, suitable conditions, and a signed swim waiver
- Do not swim after drinking alcohol
- Follow all captain and crew safety instructions
- Expect the captain to modify the route or cancel the sail if weather conditions are unsafe
- Smoking and vaping are not permitted onboard
- Responsible alcohol consumption is required; unsafe behavior ends the sail early
Cancellation Policy
Full refund when you cancel at least 21 days before departure. Receive a 50% refund when you cancel 14–20 days before departure. Cancellations 13 days or less before departure are non-refundable. Full refund if the operator cancels due to unsafe weather.
Product ID: R95BSE
FAQs
Board at the IYRS Docks at 449 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840. Park in the IYRS lot and wait on the benches overlooking the harbor. Arrive 10 minutes early
Yes. Beer, wine, seltzers, cider, and premixed cocktails are ideal. Large liquor bottles are discouraged. Use your own cooler or the onboard cooler stocked with ice
Yes, when conditions allow and at the captain’s discretion, after signing the swim waiver. Noodles and inflatables provided. Bring towels and swimwear. No swimming after drinking
Meeting details
IYRS Docks, 449 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840
