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8 Days in New England
New England is the birthplace of American maritime tradition, and
yachting remains a favorite pastime today. A charter here immerses you in the local lifestyle, with everything from sandy beaches
to clam bakes to whaling museums. Some of the architecture
dates back centuries, and cobblestone streets still guide visitors
to bistros and boutiques.
This eight-day itinerary combines days of relaxation with
days of exploration, and includes stops at the world-famous islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.
Day 1: Newport, Rhode Island
• Local harbor tour
• Cruising pace at your leisure
• Arriving in Newport is like stepping into the heart
of the yachting culture, and you will want a day to
savor the experience. Walk along the waterfront
promenade where countless yachts are berthed,
explore the shops full of maritime goodies, and
end your first day with a leisurely harbor cruise in
view of the stunning, manicured mansions.
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Day 2: Newport to Block Island
• 16 nautical miles
• A little more than an hour and a half aboard a
yacht that cruises at 10 knots
• Less than three hours aboard a sailing yacht
that cruises at 6 knots
• Block Island combines New England style
with a laid-back attitude. Victorian houses and
quaint shops share the island with 17 miles
of white, sandy beaches. Bicycle tours are a
popular option here, with some roads running
alongside beautiful stone walls that are hundreds of years old.
Day 3: Block Island to Cuttyhunk Island
• 30 nautical miles
• Three hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
• Five hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
• Cuttyhunk is south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and offers exceptional hiking
with bird’s-eye views that make for fantastic keepsake photos. The island is best
known as a quiet, remote place to simply relax and unwind, perhaps enjoying a
long lunch on your charter yacht or a clam bake onshore before a refreshing nap
in the gentle sea breezes.
*Each trip is tailored to your preferences and the current weather conditions of your charter.
Please discuss your preferences with the captain and be open to other suggestions that
may improve your charter experience.
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Day 4: Cuttyhunk Island to Martha’s Vineyard
• 8 nautical miles
• Less than an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
• Less than an hour and a half aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
• What Cuttyhunk is to nature, Martha’s Vineyard is to society. U.S. presidents are known to vacation here, and
you will often see some of New England’s most impressive yachts docked in the marinas. A day at the beach
is an option here, as is an afternoon of shopping and dining in Edgartown, whose cobblestone streets are lined
with boutiques and bistros.
Day 5: Martha’s Vineyard to Nantucket Island
• 20 nautical miles
• Two hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
• A little more than three hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
• How special is Nantucket? Its historic district comprises the whole of the island, making it the largest
National Historic Landmark District in the contiguous United States. Nantucket was once the world’s
leading whaling port, and its Whaling Museum is one of several cultural offerings you can enjoy. The
island is also a haven for artists, with many galleries hosting open houses and exhibits during the summer.
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Day 6: Nantucket to Hadley Harbor and Woods Hole
• 30 nautical miles
• Three hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
• Five hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
• Hadley Harbor is one of the best-protected anchorages in the region. From your
safely anchored charter yacht, you can go ashore by tender to Bull Island, which
offers a short, scenic hike. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on your charter
yacht, or venture to the nearby Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for walking tours, science exhibits, and more.
Day 7: Hadley Harbor to Newport
• 24 nautical miles
• About two and a half hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots
• Four hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots
• Relax in scenic Hadley Harbor over a leisurely breakfast before departing
in the afternoon for Newport. Arrive in time to enjoy a celebratory farewell
dinner ashore at one of the historic restaurants along Thames Street or
Bannister’s Wharf.
Day 8: Newport
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• Depart at your leisure for the airport in Providence or Boston
• Do some last-minute shopping in town, or enjoy one of the many
summertime festivals that take place in Newport each year. Some
popular festivals celebrate jazz, folk music, clam chowder, wine,
films, art, and crafts.
*Each trip is tailored to your preferences and the current weather
conditions of your charter. Please discuss your preferences with
the captain and be open to other suggestions that may improve
your charter experience.