About Us

Enjoy the Newport Yachting Center Marina, located in the heart of scenic downtown Newport and take in all of the many attractions that this "city by the sea" has to offer. Just outside of our marina facility visitors will find themselves in close proximity to a variety of attractions.

Sample a taste of Newport with a cup of clam chowder, take a historic mansion tour along America's famous Bellevue Avenue, or spend a day shopping at Newport's premiere waterfront shops where you'll find everything from quaint antiques to the latest in contemporary fashion. Whether you're here for a weekend stay or for the entire boating season, the experience, efficiency, and professionalism of our friendly staff will bring to you the very best that Newport has to offer.

Call the Newport Yachting Center's toll free reservation line:
(800) 653-DOCK ext. 3 or email us

The Newport Yachting Center monitors VHF Channel 9.

This unique island community prides itself on the variety of vacation experiences it has to offer. Any one of a dozen events may have drawn you to Newport: sailing regattas, music festivals, professional tennis at the Newport Casino, boat shows, arts and crafts exhibits, mansion tours or just a relaxing day at the beach. Whether you are looking to unwind or to heat up, Newport has something for you. Perhaps tales of Newport's multi-faceted personality--its colonial homes and churches located just blocks away from modern condominiums, its fleet of rusting lobster boats competing for space with elegant yachts--charmed you into visiting the city-by-the-sea.

It is ironic that this haven of religious tolerance became a point in the infamous Triangle Trade. The industry was an extension of the slave trade, using African slaves to obtain West Indian sugar and molasses to be made into Newport rum. It was during the days of the rum trade that pineapples found their way into Newport homes and became the city's symbol of hospitality.

Newport sea captains brought the pineapples home with them after a trip to the West Indies. A captain would place a pineapple in front of his home to indicate that he had returned from his voyage at sea and that his house was open to visitors. Newport's era as a seaport ended with the British occupation of 1776. British ships blockaded Newport harbor, and the city's timber wharves became firewood during the brutally cold winter. The era known as "The 400" is perhaps the most well-known phase of Newport's history. This was the time when the very rich used Newport as their summer playground. Elaborate mansions and villas sprung up along Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive. These architectural masterpieces were lived in for only a few months each year and were referred to as summer cottages.

There's something for everyone among Newport's many events and activities. We think we have a great deal to offer you and we hope this Newport electronic guide will help you capture the essence of our community.

Located in the heart of downtown Newport, the Newport Yachting Center is the perfect location for you and your guests to experience a true Newport Wedding!
Let the Sailboats & Sea be the natural backdrop for ALL your wedding plans.

We can help you:

Host a champagne Bridal Shower,

Throw a fabulous waterfront Engagement Party,

Charter our 78 foot sailing vessel for a Cocktail Reception,

Rejoice with family & friends during your harbor side Wedding Rehearsal Dinner,

Exchange your Wedding Vows under a canopy of stars or your own private chandeliered tent,

Celebrate your Wedding Reception as guests dine and dance in celebration of your wedding day!

Relax & unwind after all the festivities at your Post Wedding Breakfast on our terraced patio.

Whatever your vision, be it a relaxed lobster bake or casually elegant plated dinner, your wedding plans at the Newport Yachting Center will be personalized and extraordinary. Our wedding specialists will guide you through all decisions and help make recommendations that minimize your stress and enhance your memories.
Contact us today to begin planning the memories of your special day! We look forward to sharing our very special “Secret on the Harbor” in the romance & beauty of historic Newport, Rhode Island.

From 20 to 20,000, the Newport Yachting Center is the perfect gathering place for weddings, private groups and special events of all sizes. Welcome your guests with soft Atlantic breezes, unsurpassed water views, and the uniqueness of our dynamic marina as you tie the knot on our private seaside retreat.

Set sail on Newport Harbor followed by a clambake for your valued customers. Execute a major product launch aimed at garnering the attention of all of Newport. No matter the reason, the Newport Yachting Center is your venue for special events large and small.

Planning your own special event at the Newport Yachting Center is easy. We are the experts in planning weddings, receiptions, clambakes, family reunions, yacht rendezvous, corporate outings and social gatherings. Include a private sail on board the 75’ Schooner Adirondack II for the ultimate Newport experience.

With on-site parking and its central downtown location, the Newport Yachting Center is the perfect location for a harbor front gathering of family, friends or business colleagues.

The summer heat wave is always best beat at the coolest place in town — Newport Waterfront Events at the Newport Yachting Center! There’s something for everyone at each of our top-notch events.

Located in the heart of downtown Newport, our venue spans four acres of picturesque Newport Harbor, framed by its famed cobblestone streets, quaint shops, restaurants, and galleries — the ideal destination for your summer vacation!

Mark your calendar for a sizzling summer lineup:

•Knorr Great Chowder Cook-Off - International Championship of chowder-crazed chefs
•Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series - Nationally acclaimed acts rock the stage and the waterfront
•Newport Summer Comedy Series - Star-studded lineup guaranteed to make you laugh yourself sideways
•Newport WineFest - Swirl, swish, savor, and swoon over the finest wines, foods, and spirits
•Newport Arts Festival - Browse through a colorful marketplace of fine and functional art on Newport’s scenic waterfront.
•Newport Waterfront Irish Festival - Celtic shenanigans abound this side of the Atlantic
•Harborfest - A waterfront block party.
•Newport International Boat Show - Fifteen acres of maritime marvels, celebrating 40 years
•International Oktoberfest! - A harvest of German culture and international brews.

So no matter your niche we've got something to scratch that entertainment itch you are craving.

With breathtaking views as the setting, our 2011 lineup has got it all! Welcome. Enjoy.