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Contact Information

Harbormaster's Office
(401) 845-5815

From The Water
VHF Channel 16

Physical Location
39 Americas Cup Avenue
Newport, R.I. 02840 

Monday – Friday  8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Contact Information

Harbormaster's Office
(401) 845-5815

From The Water
VHF Channel 16

Physical Location
39 Americas Cup Avenue
Newport, R.I. 02840 

Monday – Friday  8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Mooring Waiting List
Transient Dockage
Amenities
Maritime Center
Apply for a Mooring

Harbor Master

Tasked with the vital task of overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of the Newport Harbor, the Harbor Master operates and maintains cruise ship arrivals, public dinghy docks, transient docks, moorings, and Newport Maritime Center. Located in downtown Newport in Perrotti Park, visitors and residents are welcome to visit the Harbor Master as well as inquire about Harbor-related activities, events, as well as information about where to dock and tie up around Newport.

Quick Links

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Harbor Management

Understand the City's mooring rules, apply for a mooring and read the City's Harbor Management Plan

Visiting Newport Harbor

Newport Harbor boasts an array of amenities, whether you're visiting for the day or call Newport your homeport.

Getting Around Newport Harbor

Newport Harbor is the focal point of the City. Find out how to navigate in and around the harbor

Applications & Permits

Make the most of the City's public waters and access points and get out on the water 

Helpful Links

Find Dockage or a Mooring

Learn about how we're working to make Newport Harbor the most sustainable harbor in New England

Newport Harbor Ordinance

Know the rules of the water. Browse and search the City's Harbor Ordinance 

Newport Maritime Center

Whether you're just visiting for the day or a local, make the Newport Maritime Center your first stop

Waterfront Commission

Get to know the City's volunteer Waterfront Commission. Search agendas, attend an upcoming meeting, and get involved

Cruise Ships

Newport plays host to dozens of cruise ships each Spring and Fall. Click here to find out more about the City's cruise ship season

Harbor Amenities

From short-term dockage to showers, fuel docks, & pump out stations, we pride ourselves on being a full-service destination

Around the Harbor

Annual Dinghy Rack Lottery Set for March 4th

Annual Dinghy Rack Lottery Set for March 4th

NEWPORT, R.I. -- Kayakers and dinghy owners take note: Now is the time to get your applications in for the Newport Harbor­master’s Office annual dinghy and kayak rack space lottery. 

Spaces, which will be determined through a lottery system, will be selected with a lottery drawing scheduled to be held on March 4, at 9 a.m. at the Harbormaster Office, 39 America’s Cup Ave., with all wel­come to attend.

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New Program Aims to Cut Down on Overcrowded Dinghy Docks

New Program Aims to Cut Down on Overcrowded Dinghy Docks

With boating season just around the corner, the City’s Harbormaster’s Office is rolling out a new dinghy permitting program designed to help reduce the number of unattended vessels at the King Park Stone Pier. The new stickers will be available through the Harbormaster's Office, which can be found at Perrotti Park on America's Cup Avenue.
 

 
 

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Sailing Hall of Fame Coming to Newport

Sailing Hall of Fame Coming to Newport

It’s Official: The National Sailing Hall of Fame is coming to Newport.

City officials have formally closed on a deal to sell the upper two floors of the historic Armory building on Lower Thames Street to the National Sailing Hall of Fame for $1,685,000.
 

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