Schooner Aurora

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Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,500

Guest capacity

Up to 68 seated guests

About this venue

Elevate your wedding weekend aboard the Schooner Aurora, a majestic 101-foot tall ship that captures the spirit of Newport’s golden age of sailing. Perfect for pre-wedding welcome parties or "anchors aweigh" post-wedding brunches, this classic vessel offers a refreshing alternative to traditional banquet halls. Whether you’re hosting a sunset rehearsal sail or a casual lobster boil on the harbor, the Aurora provides a breathtaking backdrop of Narragansett Bay. It’s an unforgettable way to greet your guests as they arrive in Rhode Island or to bid them a scenic farewell before the honeymoon begins.

Seated guest capacity

  • 68

Venue type

  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings

Venue setting

  • Outdoor
5 Marina Plz, Newport, RI 02840

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Schooner Aurora

Set sail for a timeless celebration on the water.

The Schooner Aurora offers an expansive, open-air deck that serves as a dynamic floating venue for your wedding festivities. Guests can mingle on the traditional wooden hull, surrounded by towering masts and authentic rigging that evoke a "Tall Ships Era" charm. As you cruise past Newport’s historic lighthouses and luxury estates, the deck provides ample room for socialized catering, from elegant hors d'oeuvres and seafood platters to an authentic New England lobster boil. With a professional crew at the helm, the space offers a seamless blend of nautical adventure and sophisticated celebration.

Guest capacity

Up to 68 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed and scenic”

Schooner Aurora

Set sail for a timeless celebration on the water.

The Schooner Aurora offers an expansive, open-air deck that serves as a dynamic floating venue for your wedding festivities. Guests can mingle on the traditional wooden hull, surrounded by towering masts and authentic rigging that evoke a "Tall Ships Era" charm. As you cruise past Newport’s historic lighthouses and luxury estates, the deck provides ample room for socialized catering, from elegant hors d'oeuvres and seafood platters to an authentic New England lobster boil. With a professional crew at the helm, the space offers a seamless blend of nautical adventure and sophisticated celebration.

Guest capacity

Up to 68 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed and scenic”

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The boat is docked on S-dock on Goat Island. The address is 5 Goat Island Rd, Newport, RI 02840.
Parking is located off of Goat Island Rd in the S Dock parking lot or along the water. You will see signs that say “Goat Island Marina Guest Parking Only” — this parking is for you!
You have 48 hours prior to the start of the event to cancel and receive a full refund. Bookings cancelled within less than 48 hours will be charged the full rate.
The Captain will make the call no later than 2 hours prior to the scheduled sail. We will still sail if it is lightly raining or sprinkling but will cancel if there are high winds or a chance of thunderstorms and/or lightning in the forecast. If we have to cancel due to inclement weather, we will contact all guests and issue a full refund or reschedule if possible.
It depends on the sail package. For the Lobster Boil & Sunset Sail, the dinner portion is cash bar only and you may bring your own beverages on the sail portion. Food is not allowed on the Wine & Cheese sail (wine is BYOB). ​
We recommend comfortable, flat shoes, a sweatshirt/sweater (it can get a bit chilly on the water) and a personal cooler if your sail is BYOB. If it is a sunny, hot day, make sure to bring sunscreen and a hat/sunglasses for your comfort.
The Lobster Boil & Sunset Sail is family friendly and one of our most popular sail packages. Note: There is no age restriction on this sail, but the boat only has life jacket accommodations for people who weigh 30+ lbs.
The Schooner Aurora sails along the Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor passing Fort Adams, Clingstone “the house on a rock”, and more!
The Schooner Aurora can accommodate up to 68 passengers.
No
No, pets are not allowed.
Yes, we have two restrooms below deck that are accessible by a ladder.
The Schooner Aurora is a 101′ schooner and it moves fairly slow. If it is windy, the sail boat may lean a bit to one side, but is is rare that someone becomes seasick.
Originally named Lou Ann, it was designed and built in 1947 in Thomaston, Maine, to be used as a motor-powered sardine or herring carrier. In 1993, the vessel was converted into a two masted gaff schooner with topsails and renamed the Francis Todd. Francis Todd plied the waters of Maine as a charter vessel for two years prior to being purchased by Island Development Corporation (IDC) in 1996, and was renamed Aurora.

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