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Northeast USA
Harbour towns. Sea air.
A New England summer.
Discover Narragansett Bay on a private yacht charter shaped around you.
Plan Your CharterPeople.
Places.
Possibilities.
Since 1977.
Why charter here
A World of Possibilities
New England’s waterfronts invite a slower kind of discovery: sailing traditions, wooden wharves and evenings beside the harbour. Begin in Newport and explore Narragansett Bay with Engel & Völkers Yachting, matching your private charter to the places and experiences you enjoy.
Speak With Our Charter TeamLocal character
Discover Narragansett Bay from the water.
Time ashore
Make space for places that interest you.
Life aboard
Settle into your own cruising rhythm.
Your own pace
A journey shaped around your preferences.
Places to discover
Explore the region →Newport
A harbour shaped by sailing.
Bristol
Historic streets beside the waterfront.
Narragansett Bay
Island views and a rich sailing tradition.
Jamestown
Island life across from Newport.
Regional impressions. Sample routes below are planned separately with your captain.
Journey inspiration
From Inspiration to Itinerary
Begin with a few days in Narragansett Bay, or stay a little longer. These sample journeys are a starting point for your own route.
3-Day Itinerary
Sample · 3 days / 2 nights
- Newport → Jamestown
- Jamestown → Wickford
- Wickford → Newport
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Day 1 — Newport → Jamestown
Board in Newport, cross towards Jamestown and enjoy a first evening on the bay.
Day 2 — Jamestown → Wickford
Cruise north in the West Passage for a village visit, subject to berth or tender access.
Day 3 — Wickford → Newport
Return around Conanicut Island by a route selected for the tides and yacht.
These samples focus on Rhode Island, one part of the wider Northeast. They do not combine Maine, Nantucket and Newport into a short trip. Tides, fog, commercial traffic, bridge air draft and harbour space shape each passage; large yachts may need tender transfers instead of village berths.
Discuss This Journey7-Day Itinerary
Sample · 7 days / 6 nights
- Newport → Jamestown
- Jamestown → Wickford
- A day around Wickford
- Wickford → Bristol
- A day in Bristol
- Bristol → Newport
- Newport and disembarkation
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Day 1 — Newport → Jamestown
Begin with a short passage and time to settle in.
Day 2 — Jamestown → Wickford
Discover the waterfront village at an easy pace.
Day 3 — A day around Wickford
Make room for time ashore or a local cruise.
Day 4 — Wickford → Bristol
Continue around the north of Conanicut Island towards Bristol; bridge clearance and channels determine the route.
Day 5 — A day in Bristol
Explore the town and enjoy an evening aboard.
Day 6 — Bristol → Newport
Cruise down the East Passage back towards Newport.
Day 7 — Newport and disembarkation
A final morning in the harbour completes the loop.
These samples focus on Rhode Island, one part of the wider Northeast. They do not combine Maine, Nantucket and Newport into a short trip. Tides, fog, commercial traffic, bridge air draft and harbour space shape each passage; large yachts may need tender transfers instead of village berths.
Discuss This JourneySample itineraries offer inspiration, not a fixed sailing schedule. Yacht availability, minimum charter duration and embarkation arrangements are confirmed individually. Your captain adapts the route and overnight stops to the yacht, weather and local conditions.
Planning your journey
These samples focus on Rhode Island, one part of the wider Northeast. They do not combine Maine, Nantucket and Newport into a short trip. Tides, fog, commercial traffic, bridge air draft and harbour space shape each passage; large yachts may need tender transfers instead of village berths.
Late spring through early autumn is the usual starting point for a New England charter conversation. Summer harbour demand can be high. Fog, fronts and tropical systems can affect the route; allow flexibility around arrival and departure days.
Signature experiences
More Than a Vacation
Leave room for a favourite place, a long lunch and the simple pleasure of being on the water.
Explore the PossibilitiesHarbour Heritage
Follow the waterfronts that shaped New England sailing.
Village Afternoons
Step ashore for a stroll and a leisurely lunch.
Life Under Sail
Enjoy the view of the bay’s sailing life from your own deck.
Your private charter
Let’s Create
Your Perfect Escape.
Tell Engel & Völkers Yachting what you’re dreaming of. Your preferences are the starting point for a personal conversation.
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Original AI-generated regional illustrations. Images do not depict a specific yacht, exact location or confirmed bookable service.