Schooner Aquidneck

Sightsailing strives to give you a fun sailing experience and show you the best of Newport.
We have been operating for more than 30 years and are the oldest, locally owned company
in Newport offering both regularly scheduled sails and private charters to the public.

“We’re a merry bunch who all love what we do and are lucky enough to do it in one of the prettiest places in the world!”
-John Hirschler

Sailing cruises aboard Aquidneck are often the highlight of a visit to Newport. Aquidneck is a beautiful and comfortable schooner for a relaxing Newport sailing cruise.

Aquidneck is named after Aquidneck Island where Newport, Rhode Island is located and is an Indian name meaning ‘Isle of peace’.

She is an elegant and accurate reproduction of a late 1800’s coasting schooner that was built specifically to take guests sailing in safety and comfort.