What is the minimum age to attend?

Minimum age is 21 due to alcohol service; bring valid photo ID.

How long is the cruise?

The sail lasts about 2 hours; guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.

Is parking available?

Yes—parking is complimentary on-site at the meeting area noted in your booking confirmation.

Are oysters included?

Yes—a half dozen fresh oysters from Sea Smoke Oyster Co. are provided per guest as part of the experience.

What is the cancellation policy?

The trip uses a 48 Hour Cancellation Policy—review your booking confirmation for full details.

Is the sail suitable for non-sailors?

Absolutely—the Aurora’s crew handles sailing and service; no prior sailing experience is required.

Sea Smoke Oysters & Bubbly Sail: Sunset Schooner Cruise in Newport's Narragansett Bay

On clear evenings in Newport, Rhode Island, the Sea Smoke Oysters & Bubbly Sail offers a compact, high-style way to meet Narragansett Bay. Aboard the Schooner Aurora, passengers glide past brassy lighthouses, granite ledges, and the white clapboard mansions along the Cliff Walk, while a shucked oyster bar from Sea Smoke Oyster Co. and bottomless prosecco set the tone for an easy, celebratory two-hour cruise. The route is simple and close to shore: you’ll slip out of Newport harbor, thread between Castle Hill and Goat Island, and arc around the protected waters that have shaped Rhode Island’s maritime life for centuries. That proximity makes this sail unusually intimate—rocky outcrops and bobbing buoys feel almost within arm’s reach, and on calm nights the bay acts like a wide reflective board that amplifies sunset color. Sea Smoke’s oysters are the center of the meal: a half dozen per guest, freshly shucked and served on ice, highlighting the bay’s briny, mineral flavors. Paired with endless prosecco the tasting becomes part of the scenery—the effervescence cutting the salt air and keeping conversation buoyant. The cruise runs about 2 hours; check-in asks guests to arrive 15 minutes early. Parking is complimentary on-site, which removes one small logistics hurdle for spontaneous plans. For outdoor lovers this experience is part social, part marine observation. Look for ospreys and common terns riding gusts above the water, and scan the shallow flats for oyster beds and the occasional harbor seal. Geologically, Narragansett Bay shows glacially carved coves and exposed crystalline bedrock along headlands—details that reveal themselves best close to sea level, where this sail operates. Practical notes: minimum age is 21 because of alcohol service, so this is an adults-only outing. Wear layered windproof clothing and non-slip shoes; deck movement is gentle but steady. The Aurora’s crew handles sailing tasks and service, so no prior experience is needed to enjoy the trip safely. What makes the Sea Smoke Oysters & Bubbly Sail stand out is the combination of fresh regional shellfish, a classic wooden schooner, and a short, accessible itinerary that connects visitors directly with Narragansett Bay’s working waterfront. It’s less a strenuous adventure than a sensory run-through of coastal Rhode Island: salt, slate, sea birds, and the slow rocking of a well-trimmed sail. Book a sunset slot, raise a glass, and let the bay’s low horizons put a close to the day. Reservations are made through the booking link; note the tour enforces a 48 Hour Cancellation Policy and the minimum age is 21. Seating is limited; weekend sunset sails fill early—reserve a spot during summer. The experience folds easily into Newport evenings after dining or a harbor walk, offering a short, celebratory way to know the bay.