Six-Day, Five Night Itinerary

Day 1:  Board Arabella in the historic harbor of downtown Newport promptly at 4pm (luggage will be accepted at 2pm). Settle into your cabin and then spend the rest of the afternoon sightseeing and shopping. Return to the boat, freshen up and prepare for a welcoming Smuggler's Cocktail Cruise aboard our 1929 Elco Prohibition Era Motor yacht, the Rum Runner II, followed by dinner at your choice of Newport's more than fifty wonderful restaurants.                                                   

Day 2:  After an exciting sail, we arrive in Martha’s Vineyard and the quaint Victorian village of Oak Bluffs. Known for its gingerbread houses and eclectic restaurants, you can spend an afternoon on the beach, or take an island tour. Don’t forget to check out the miles of bicycle paths on Martha’s Vineyard.

Day 3: Arise the next morning for an exhilarating sail to Nantucket, a beautiful island 30 miles out to sea and what was once the world’s center of the whaling industry and inspiration for Melville’s novel Moby Dick. Take a side trip on Arabella’s launch to a pristine secluded beach or explore on one of our kayaks. Enjoy fine shopping along the cobble stoned streets of Nantucket's 19th century downtown. That evening go ashore for dinner at any of Nantucket's gourmet restaurants and enjoy the varied nightlife.

Day 4:  A late morning departure will see us on a thrilling sail to Edgartown on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, the summer playground of the rich and famous. Explore this historic town, go to the beach or maybe go on an exploration on one of Arabella’s launches to Katama or Chappaquideck. Evening will bring a beautiful sunset and cocktails followed by fine dining in picturesque Edgartown at the restaurant of your choice.

Day 5:  After arising to a beautiful sunrise and hearty breakfast, we will weigh anchor and set sail for the enchanting island of Cuttyhunk. This jewel of the Elizabethean Islands has one of the most picturesque harbors in all of New England. The evening will find us on the beach for a real New England Lobster Boil, complete with all the trimmings. (Lobster boil included.)

 Day 6:  We make a morning departure for our exhilarating sail back to Historic Newport, Rhode Island, the sailing capital of the world. Enjoy the farewell breakfast on your final day under Arabella’s billowing sails.

*All stops are subject to the captain’s discretion and may vary due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

~The Star Spangled Long Weekend

Cruise Itinerary~

Four-Day, Three Night Itinerary

July 2nd: Board Arabella in the historic harbor of downtown Newport promptly at 4pm (luggage will be accepted at 2pm). Settle into your cabin and then freshen up and prepare for a welcoming Smuggler's Cocktail Cruise aboard our 1929 Elco Prohibition Era Motor yacht, the Rum Runner II, followed by dinner at your choice of Newport's more than fifty wonderful restaurants. Don't miss Newport's wonderful mansions from the Gilded Age, its world famous Cliff Walk and the largest number of original Colonial buildings in the country.

July 3rd : After breakfast, we will sail North up Narragansett Bay past historic Rose Island Lighthouse and the famed Naval War College. We arrive in Bristol, RI in time for lunch and to check out the town in full bustle preparing for the Nation's longest running fourth of July Parade…they paint the lines in the road red, white and blue! This is a perfect day for exploring the Herrshoff Museum, and scoping out the restaurants for a delicious dinner ashore. There should be a fantastic fireworks display on the Bristol harbor about 9pm, so come aboard, and toast the beauty in the hot tub on deck, under the stars!

July 4th : This is it! The big Bristol 4th of July Parade, stake out your spots and hold on for one of the most entertaining displays of our country's pride ever to march down a street. Enjoy the small town charm with a big, attitude on this special day…they start planning for this parade the day after on July 5th for the following year! We will board after the parade and set sail for Newport. After a nice sail and a stroll through town, enjoy cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres aboard in beautiful Newport harbor then later the Chef and crew will serve a wonderful grilled picnic dinner- “American traditional”- aboard before the fireworks begin …again!

July 5th: Awaken to the sun over historic Fort Adams and enjoy a farewell breakfast with the Captain and crew, exchanging information with your shipmates before disembarking from a refreshing and special weekend.

*All stops are subject to the captain’s discretion and may vary due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.