Updated: Jul 21, 2020
We are so excited to share that Steph + Sean’s beautiful Regatta Place wedding is featured in the latest issue of Bliss Celebrations Magazine, on newsstands now! If you’re looking for inspiration for your Regatta Place wedding, we definitely suggest taking notes from this one. We’re so obsessed with the seaside hues and romantic vibe!
We are so excited to share that Christina + Joel’s beautiful OceanCliff wedding is featured in the latest issue of Bliss Celebrations Magazine, on newsstands now! If you’re looking for inspiration for your OceanCliff wedding, we definitely suggest taking notes from this one. We’re so obsessed with these florals!
Updated: Jul 8, 2020
Whether you’re a Newport local looking for a stay-cation or planning a visit to the City by the Sea, we have an exclusive getaway deal sure to make your visit even more memorable.
The Newport Experience Stay & Sail packages offer the best of both worlds. Enjoy a cozy stay at OceanCliff Hotel on Ocean Drive and then take to the seas on our very own “tall ship”, Schooner Aurora, and cruise the Narragansett Bay.
All Stay & Sail packages include a one-night stay at OceanCliff, transportation to and from Goat Island, and continental breakfast the next morning. Ask us about our multiple night stay discount.
Choose between one of these excellent sail packages:
WINE & CHEESE SAIL PACKAGE
Package Includes:
Overnight Accommodations for Two (Monday Night Stay)
Wine & Cheese Sail Tickets for Two including Appetizers (BYOB on sail)
Complimentary Round-Trip Shuttle between OceanCliff and Goat Island
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Complimentary Parking and Wireless Internet Access
Learn more about our Wine & Cheese Sail here.
Wine & Cheese Sail Package: $429*
*Valid for a Monday night stay in July & August, subject to availability – blackout dates may apply. Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
LOBSTER BOIL & SUNSET SAIL PACKAGE
Package Includes:
Overnight Accommodations for Two (Wednesday or Sunday Night Stay at OceanCliff)
Lobster Boil & Sunset Sail Tickets for Two
Complimentary Round-Trip Shuttle between OceanCliff and Goat Island
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Complimentary Parking and Wireless Internet Access
Learn more about our Lobster Boil & Sunset Sail here.
Lobster Boil & Sunset Sail Package
Wednesday Stay: $429*
*Valid for a Wednesday night stay in July & August, subject to availability – blackout dates may apply. Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
Sunday Stay: $469*
*Valid for a Sunday night stay in July & August, subject to availability – blackout dates may apply. Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE SAIL PACKAGE
Package Includes:
Overnight Accommodations for Two (Friday Night Stay at OceanCliff)
Friday Night Live Sail Tickets for Two including (3) Drink Tickets per person and Appetizers
Complimentary Round-Trip Shuttle between OceanCliff and Goat Island
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Complimentary Parking and Wireless Internet Access
Learn more about our Friday Night Live Sail here.
Friday Night Live Sail Package: $499*
*Valid for a Friday night stay in July & August, subject to availability – blackout dates may apply. Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
MIMOSA & BLOODY MARY SAIL PACKAGE
Package Includes:
Overnight Accommodations for Two (Saturday Night Stay at OceanCliff)
Mimosa & Bloody Mary Sail tickets for Two including (3) Drink Tickets per person and Brunch Appetizers
Complimentary Round-Trip Shuttle between OceanCliff and Goat Island
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Complimentary Parking and Wireless Internet Access
Learn more about our Mimosa & Bloody Mary Sail here.
Mimosa & Bloody Mary Sail Package: $529*
*Valid for a Saturday night stay in July & August, subject to availability – blackout dates may apply. Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
Book a Stay & Sail package today and experience the very best of Newport by land and by sea!
How to Book:
Select your sail package, give us a call at 401-619-7925 and we’ll handle all of the arrangements for you.
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Thank you South Coast Almanac Magazine for including the Stone House in your Top 10 Overnight Getaways!
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Newport, RI (June 15, 2020) The Newport Experience is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Colleran as the new Executive Chef. Colleran will oversee The Newport Experience’s extensive banquet and catering offerings and all restaurant culinary activities including lunch and dinner service.
Prior to joining The Newport Experience, Colleran served as Chef de Cuisine at the Brown Faculty Club, where he was responsible for the execution of culinary operations; including menu creation, private parties, and special events. Most recently he has held the positions of Executive Chef at Gurney’s Resort & Marina, Executive Banquet Chef at Foxwoods Resort & Casino and Executive Chef of 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar and Grille.
Earlier in his career, he held the position of Executive Sous Chef at Hyatt Regency Newport. Prior to this, Colleran practiced his culinary talent at Salvation Café, Newport RI, Castle Hill Inn & Resort of Newport, RI, a Relais & Chateau property, as well as the Clarke Cooke House of Newport, RI and Commander’s Palace of New Orleans, LA. His varied background working at smaller restaurants and also larger hotel properties in Newport, RI gave him a great variety of experiences and a unique perspective that have contributed to his culinary leadership.
Colleran was born in Cambridge, MA and grew up in Barrington, RI. He was influenced from an early age by his grandfather, Justin Wilson, an acclaimed television personality of PBS’s Louisiana Cookin’. Coupled with his apprenticeship in New Orleans, Colleran’s culinary style is inspired deeply by Cajun and Creole cuisine. At the core, he believes in cooking with care and technique and letting the ingredients speak for themselves. Colleran earned a Culinary Arts/Food Service Management Degree from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. A member of the American Culinary Federation, he is a Certified Executive Chef and recipient of the ACF Rhode Island Chapter- Chef of the Year Award for 2019. He currently resides in Bristol, RI with his wife and children. He enjoys spending his free time with family, cycling, and barbecuing.
About The Newport Experience
Newport Experience is a hospitality company specializing in oceanfront weddings, social events and corporate retreats in Newport, RI. Our portfolio of fine properties includes: OceanCliff Hotel on famed Ocean Drive, Safari Room Restaurant at OceanCliff, Stone House, Regatta Place, Goat Island Marina and Schooner Aurora.
Steeped in Newport’s rich sailing legacy and stirring with New England tradition, the Newport Experience offers guests the unique seclusion and spectacular beauty of a private oceanfront getaway. From corporate functions to weddings and rehearsal dinners, our illustrious group of event specialists will guide you through every step to ensure an unforgettable affair for you and your guests.
Newport Experience properties are conveniently located just minutes from downtown Newport, 90 minutes from Boston and 3 hours from New York City.
For more information, visit www.newportexperience.com.
Media Contacts:
Kristen West, Assistant Director of Marketing, The Newport Experience
(401) 619-7968 or kristen@newportexperience.com.
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We are so excited to share that the Stone House was featured in the latest issue of Coastal Living Magazine, on newsstands now! Pick up a copy for a journey through the charming New England coastline and get inspired for your own coastal getaway!
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The Goat Island Marina Grille is BACK!
Join us this weekend for lunch or dinner and try our new and improved menu with your old favorites as well as some new additions.
Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday | 12pm-sunset
*closed Mondays
Call 401-619-4145 for reservations or just stop by!
#TBT remember when Regatta Place was Marina Grille?
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Updated: Oct 7, 2020
We are excited to announce the return of our beloved summer sails! Escape the hustle and bustle of downtown and climb aboard our tall ship, the Schooner Aurora, where you’ll witness breathtaking views of Newport and Jamestown as you sail around Narragansett Bay on the 101’ classic schooner.
SUMMER 2020 SAIL PACKAGES
LOBSTER BOIL + SUNSET SAIL
The best way to see the City by the Sea this summer, our Lobster Boil + Sunset Sail provides the quintessential Newport evening. Enjoy a dockside lobster dinner before boarding the Aurora; then sit back and relax as you cruise through Narragansett Bay. Dinner includes 1 ¼ lb lobster, mussels, corn on the cob, roasted potatoes or your choice of BBQ chicken.
Every Wednesday beginning June 3rd
Dinner: 5-6:30pm | Sail: 6:30-8pm
*Dinner and sail times switch in September
$62 for adults | $33 for children under 12
Cash bar during dinner | BYOB on sail
Reservations are required and space is limited.
WINE + CHEESE SAIL
Back by popular demand! Perfect for “date night” or a fun evening out with friends or family. Every Monday evening we set sail from Goat Island for a relaxing Wine & Cheese Sail. Bring your favorite bottle of wine and board the Aurora to celebrate summer with a sail around the bay. Enjoy gourmet cheeses, crackers, and fruit on board.
Every Monday beginning June 8th | 5-7pm
$40 for adults | 21+
BYOB on sail
Reservations are required and space is limited.
MIMOSA + BLOODY MARY SAIL
Calling all Brunch Lovers! Step aboard the Schooner Aurora for a Mimosa + Bloody Mary Sail and enjoy a relaxing harbor cruise with your favorite brunch beverage. It doesn’t get much better for an afternoon day sail in Newport.
This sail includes three (3) drink tickets for a Mimosa or Bloody Mary and appetizers provided by a crew member on the boat.
Every Sunday beginning June 7th | 11am-1pm
$45 for adults | 21+
Reservations are required and space is limited.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE SAIL
Join us for a Friday Night Live sail aboard Schooner Aurora. Enjoy some of Newport’s best musicians performing live to the backdrop of the setting sun.
This sail includes three (3) drink tickets for wine, beer or spiked seltzers and appetizers provided by a crew member on the boat.
Every Friday beginning June 12th | 5-7pm
$50 adults 21+
Reservations are required and space is limited.
COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES
Your health is our top priority and we have updated our safety and health policies to be able to offer fun and safe experiences. We have also put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your sail.
**Stringent Cleaning** – We have increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each sail and hand sanitizer will be available to all guests.
**Social Distancing** – Vessel capacity has been limited to avoid large gatherings and to provide social distancing. Guests will stay at a safe 6-foot distance during all points of the sail and loading will be executed using space marks, thus avoiding crowded lines. Crew members and passengers will be required to wear a face covering except when eating and drinking.
**Wellness Checks** – Employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. Passengers will also be screened before boarding. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your sail.
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The Safari Room at OceanCliff will reopen for outdoor dining and takeout on Friday, May 22nd.
In accordance to the state guidelines as outlined on Reopening RI, please note the following policies prior to your visit:
Reservations are required – limited seating to ensure social distancing
Credit cards are the preferred method of payment
Tables 8′ apart limited to a maximum of 5 guests per table
All of our employees are required to wear masks and gloves
Patrons must wear a mask at all times except when eating or drinking
All menus will be disposable
All tables and chairs will be sanitized between seating
Hours:
Friday – Sunday: 12pm-sunset*
Monday (Memorial Day): 12pm-sunset*
*weather permitting
Reservations only and seating is limited. Call 401-849-4873 or click here.
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back!
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