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SailNewport

  Sailing Excursions, Inc.
Ratings Summary:   Rating: 4.8 (217)
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Classic Afternoon Schooner Sail 111 100% 4.8
Sunset Sail on the Schooner Adirondack II 106 100% 4.8
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Rating: 4
Not enough sailing
Sat, Jun 23, 07   7:00 PM ToneC01 Male 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
My first time on any sailboat was aboard the Adirondack II. The crew was friendly, the boat was comfortable, and the dollar drinks were great. I was let down by the fact we did not do more sailing. We sailed out and watched the sunset, but after the sunset, the engine was turned on and we motored back to the dock. It would have been great if we had sailed under the Newport bridge or even sailed a little faster.
Rating: 5
Beautiful experience
Sat, Jun 23, 07   7:00 PM Wilmarth Female 30-39 Local Group of Friends
The entire sailing experience, from boarding to docking, was simply beautiful. We were fortunate enough to be able to view not only the masive mansions and their lush gardens, but also the towering masts of the Tall Ships sailing by! The crew was friendly, imformative and very entertaining! We have visited Newport many times prior to our most recent trip without ever getting on the water. In the future, we won't leave Newport without going sailing!
Rating: 4
Very friendly crew
Fri, Jun 22, 07   3:15 PM lisajohnsono Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Our sail was cancelled due to weather, but I have to say that everyone we dealt with -- the captain, crew and organizers -- were all extremely friendly about the situation and they were very good about communicating the options we had. I have been on the Adirondack II and her sister ship in NYC before and every time I am so pleased -- it's always a great time.
Rating: 2
Not Very Entertaining
Fri, Jun 8, 07   7:00 PM Clorinsk Male 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
The day of my sail happen to be so foggy that none of the beautiful Newport coast was visible. Instead, we were treated to a cold sail with no one even telling us what we were supposed to be seeing. The drinks were cheap, but other than that, we might as well been sitting on the boat in the harbor. The ride was smooth, but for about $40, treat yourself to a nice dinner instead. If its a sunny, warm day, it might be worth it, but I wouldn't know. That being said, if you are going, wait until Newport to buy tickets. If this one is sold out, simply hop on one of the other main boat tours around this one.
Rating: 5
Excellent trip
Thu, Jun 7, 07   7:00 PM TammyHarris Female 40-49 Combination Family With Children
This was one of the highlighted activities of our Newport trip! We definitely recommend it, expecially the sunset cruise!
Rating: 4
Happy sailing!
Sat, Jun 2, 07   7:00 PM gretamertz Female 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
This was a nice experience! I think that the length of time spent on the water was just right. Although I had a good jacket on, it was still pretty chilly. The only thing that would've improved the sail was a better sunset; it was cloudy on the day that we went, which couldn't really have been helped. Beautiful boat. Very nice crew.
Rating: 5
Fun Sail for All
Fri, Jun 1, 07   7:00 PM gaustria Male 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
We were on a four-day weekend trip and and decided to buy tickets online for a sail at 7:00 PM that Friday evening. However, a thunderstorm formed that afternoon. We were disappointed but greatful when the crew decided to cancel the 7:00 sail because of the threat of high winds and rain. They gave us a refund and we tried the following afternoon. We had no trouble getting tickets around thirty minutes before the 1:00 PM sail on the next day which was weather perfect. My wife and I and about fifteen others came on board. The young crew, consisting of two girls and one young helmsman, was very competent and very friendly. Beer and softdrinks were available for a dollar. After a while, the young helmsman allowed a few passengers including myself to take the helm and steer the boat for a few minutes at a time. All in all, a great time out on the bay and we took some great pictures. The sail lasted about one and a half hours and in my opinion well worth the price. I would certainly recommend it to any visitor to Newport.
Rating: 3
Not what I expected
Sat, May 26, 07   7:00 PM KipFisher Male 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
We took the sunset sail on Saturday, May 26. It started out with the boat ride starting about 25 minutes; which wasn't a big to us since we ate dinner before the ride, but we met people who had a reservation after the ride. The boat was packed, with people even sitting on the middle part of the boat, as opposed to the benches on the sides. We went into the ride thinking that the drinks were complimentary (which is what it said on our reservations), but they were actually a dollar each. One of the crew members didn't know if Merlot was a red or a white wine...yikes! We enjoyed chatting with the people on the boat, and actually met people who we hung out with later in our weekend in Newport. The four of us chatted and all had the expectation that the sail would take us by interesting things and they would talk about them a little, neither of which happened. If you go on the Adirondack, realize that it will be crowded, you will pay for drinks and you will simply sail around the open water for 90 minutes.
Rating: 4
Nice, but not what I expected
Sat, May 26, 07   1:00 PM lblybarg Female 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
I chose this excursion because the website said we would go past the mansions, Fort Adams, lighthouses, Newport Bridge and the Kennedy's summer home. We did go past Fort Adams and the summer home and saw the bridge from a distance; however, we did not go past the other attractions. Nothing was narrated so you were left guessing what things were and did not learn any facts or history. It was windy that day but it seemed like we didn't do a lot of "sailing", just drifting along. Our captain did give some kids the opportunity to steer and it was neat watching the crew put up the sails. Otherwise, I was disappointed that we didn't get to see all of the sites, hear more about them and do some fast and fun SAILING.
Rating: 5
great sail!
Sat, May 26, 07   11:00 AM Deirdre3333 Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
the crew was great, informative, entertaining and also took good care of us
Rating: 5
Loved it!
Sat, May 26, 07   11:00 AM maddiesails Female 30-39 Local Family With Children
Loved the sail. The boat was really nice. We had a 20 month old with us and there was plenty of room for her to walk around. The crew was really friendly. We loved it and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Rating: 5
Perfect Sail!
Thu, Sep 28, 06   3:00 PM dwmarsh Female 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
THE SAIL WAS WONDERFUL! The boat was roomy and the views were great. It felt a bit short becuase as soon as you really got out in open water you were heading home! But it was 90 minutes as promised. The beer and wine on the day cruise was only $1 each, a total bargin!
Rating: 4
Bit pricey, but cheaper than owning your own boat
Fri, Sep 22, 06   3:00 PM twolfskehl Male 30-39 Local Family With Children
The crew was knowlegeable, friendly and fun to be around. The ship is safe as can be and takes to the sea just fine. There's nothing like being on the water in Newport. Don't visit the town without sailing Narragansett Bay. It would have been good to do a harbor burn (where you sail in and out of the mooring field in the inner harbor) but perhaps that's asking a bit much. Overall, it's worthy.
Rating: 4
A great afternoon on the bay!
Mon, Sep 4, 06   3:00 PM texasags96 Female 30-39 Local Family With Children
We really enjoyed our sailing trip on the Adirondack II-- the currents were too strong to get us out to the Castle Hill lighthouse, though. The crew was very friendly- even got my daughter a snack when she was "starving" and let her have a turn at the wheel. I only wish there had been a little more commentary on the various sights. The captain seemed very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, but it would have been nice for the information to be volunteered.
Rating: 5
Excellent experience
Tue, Aug 22, 06   1:00 PM samcapital Male 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
I took the three people who work for me and their families on an afternoon sail and we all had a wonderful time. The captain and crew were very friendly and provided wonderful service. I would highly recommend the experience!
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