Welcome to the City of Newport, Rhode Island

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.

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.

Applications & Permits

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

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

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 Returns

Kayakers and dinghy owners take note: The Newport Harbormaster’s Office will be accepting applications for dinghy and kayak rack spaces at the King Park and Willow Street dinghy racks beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1^st until Feb. 28th. Spaces will be determined through a lottery system, with a drawing held on Friday, March 9th, 2023 at 9 a.m. at the Newport Harbormaster’s Office.

This year’s applications will be accepted online only at www.CityofNewport.com/RackLottery

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Mooring Renewals are Going Digital

Beginning next year, the Harbormaster's Office will be processing mooring renewals strictly online.

If you're a permit holder, please be on the lookout for an email sent in early January with a link to an online permit application for the 2023 season. Once an application is submitted, staff will review the information provided and once complete, the mooring holder will receive a second confirmation email along with an invoice to obtain their permit.

Our hope is that this new process will allow us to have more accurate information to keep Newport Harbor safe, and to provide a more convenient way for folks to renew their mooring permits going forward!

Please note that because this will be a new system for all of us, please don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any questions

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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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Around the Harbor