America's Cup  2012  ~ Newport, Rhode Island

 Americas Cup Course Map

Rhode Island will be the final stop in the inaugural America's Cup World Series Challenge which will take place in Narragansett Bay June 23 - July 1, 2012.  Come see the world's top sailors compete in the state-of-the-art AC45 winged-sailed catamarans that reach 40 mph; it will be the first time these high-tech boats will be raced on the East Coast of the United States!  Rhode Island Bay Cruises will be providing daily sightseeing cruises to view these sleek catamarans race on Narragansett Bay, so avoid the traffic and sail with us!

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June 23 - July 1  
This 3.5 hour cruise will showcase all the America's Cup Races. Our departure location from Quonset Point is the most convenient and will completely avoid all the traffic while giving you the quickest arrival to view these incredible races.  Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available at our cash bar.  All Cruises depart at 2:00 pm.

The following dates there will be unofficial practice racing taking place in Narragansett Bay, you can take our regular scheduled 95-minute narrated Lighthouse Cruise to catch a glimpse of these racing vessels.  Cruise departs at 2:00 pm and returns at 3:35 pm - the Rate is $27.00 pp

June 26, Tuesday       (Practice Racing) 

June 27, Wednesday       (Practice Racing)       

The following dates there will be Official World Series Championship Racing taking place on Narragansett Bay, this cruise will set sail to view these races taking place. 

Cruise departs at 2:00 pm and returns at 5:30 pm - the Rate is $80.00 pp

June 28, Thursday                            

June 29, Friday                              

June 30, Saturday      

The last day of the competition will will feature the final races of the America's Cup Races.  This exciting day will be broadcast Live on National television around the world on NBC.

Cruise departs at 2:00 pm and returns at 5:30 pm - the Rate is $100.00 pp

July 1, Sunday                     

Our vessel is also available for corporate and private charters to view the America's Cup Races, we will provide your group or organization with the best views of these races.