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Rum Runner II

Bannister's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
401-847-0299
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Ranked #6 of 25 tours in Newport
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Enjoy a breathtaking motor boat tour of Newport Harbor and relive the speed and thrill of the chase of the smuggler boats from the days of...... more » Owner description: Enjoy a breathtaking motor boat tour of Newport Harbor and relive the speed and thrill of the chase of the smuggler boats from the days of Prohibition. Motor yacht Rum Runner II, which was originally built for two New Jersey mobsters to elude the Coast Guard offers the luxury of a classic yacht and intrigue you would imagine of a high-speed bandit motor boat with a history all her own while touring Newport Harbor. « less
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2011

the rum runner was so much fun i went with my dad and my sister we set in the back in the right corner i thought it was a very educational ride why you went the captan would have a michore phone and say all history about houses and lighthouses ,boats and also the co captain abby super nice !!... More

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Woodbridge, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2011

My husband and I took the early afternoon tour on the Rum Runner II. We love history and boats, so this was perfect for us. The guide was informative and also pointed out several incidents that ocurred in the harbor during the prohibition era. This is a powerful boat, and we were hoping the captain would open up the engines... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2011
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Very professional, delightful and gets you to do what makes Newport so well known that is, its harbor and boats, will take the rum runner again, definitely More

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Tokyo, Japan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2010
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My boyfriend and I took the non-alcoholic tour with the Rum Runner II (ironic, I know) a few days ago. It was sunny and hot, but once we got further out into the water, it was just perfect. Our guide--the "first mate" to the captain who reminds me a lot of Michael Bolton--was very informative as she told us about... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2010
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I got married on the Runrunner and we had a fantastic time. the captain and crew were wonderful, the boat is spectactular and the views are wonderful. we even requested coming back to the wharf at "chase speed" which the captain happliy did. it was exhilirating and everyone loved it. we enjoyed it so much that my family took a... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2010
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What a great time sailing and being educated! The men handling the boat were knowledgable about the area and simply loved being out at sea. Did the regular 11am sail another year, but we really liked the sunset sail.. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2010
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Captain Mark and crew Camille and Tracy made you feel at home and kept the rum punches flowing. Absolutey GORGEOUS yacht! Highly recommend!!! More

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Columbia, MD
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2010
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My boyfriend and I took a sunset cruise on the Rum Runner II, because we had so much fun on the Schooner Madeleine during the afternoon. It was a great way to appreciate the history and the true beauty that Newport has to offer, while being served a cocktail! More

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