Now Offering 2-Hour Private Boat Tours in Newport, RI
Private, Captained Coastal Tours Aboard “Rush Hour”
Book a private 2-hour tour aboard a 35-foot Donzi for up to 6 guests. Choose a daytime or sunset departure from Newport, Rhode Island. Half-day, full-day, and custom destination charters are also available.
2 hours — $700 • Private tours only • Captain included • Up to 6 guests
USCG Licensed Captains • 15+ Years Experience • Private Charters Only • Up to 6 Guests • Departs Newport, RI
A Premium Private Boat Tour Designed Around Your Day
AJM Marine offers private, captained boat tours from Newport, Rhode Island aboard “Rush Hour,” a premium 35-foot Donzi designed for guests who value privacy, performance, comfort, and flexibility.
Start with a 2-hour daytime or sunset tour, or reserve a longer charter for Narragansett Bay, Block Island, a waterfront restaurant stop, a special occasion, or a custom coastal itinerary.
- 2-hour private Newport tours for up to 6 guests
- Daytime and sunset departures available
- Comfortable cruising at 40–45 MPH
- Half-day, full-day, and custom itineraries available
- Premium sound system, sunpad, storage, and marine head
- All standard tours depart from Newport, Rhode Island
Private Boat Tours and Charters from Newport, RI
Choose a 2-hour private Newport tour, sunset tour, half-day or full-day charter, island excursion, or custom coastal experience aboard “Rush Hour.”
2-Hour Private Newport Tours
Enjoy a private daytime or sunset tour along the Newport coastline aboard “Rush Hour.” Ideal for couples, families, small groups, and special occasions.
2-Hour Private Tour: $700
Licensed captain included. Fuel billed separately. Monday–Thursday tours receive a 10% reduced rate.
Half-Day & Full-Day Charters
Choose more time on the water for nearby coves, beaches, islands, waterfront restaurant stops, or a custom itinerary.
Half Day: 3.5 hours — $1,300
Full Day: 7 hours — $1,800
Licensed captain included. Fuel billed separately.
Custom Destination Charters
Create a private coastal itinerary based on your group’s interests. Popular options include Block Island, waterfront dining, Narragansett Bay, and other destinations within range.
Contact AJM Marine for timing, availability, and a trip-specific estimate.
Private Charter Destinations from Newport
With fast cruising speeds and twin Yamaha outboards, “Rush Hour” can reach a variety of coastal destinations during a private day charter. All standard charters depart from Newport, Rhode Island.
Popular Destinations
- Potters Cove — approximately 15 minutes
- Block Island — approximately 30 minutes
- Montauk — approximately 45 minutes
- Edgartown — approximately 60 minutes
- Greenport — approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
- Nantucket — approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
Travel times are estimates and depend on weather, sea conditions, routing, and docking availability.
Private Block Island Charter from Newport
Plan a private captained charter from Newport to Block Island aboard “Rush Hour.” When sea conditions permit, the trip can take approximately 30 minutes, giving your group more time to enjoy restaurants, beaches, shopping, and sightseeing.
Your captain will help plan the itinerary, timing, and return trip around your group’s priorities. This is a private charter experience, not a scheduled ferry or shared tour.
Private Celebration Charters in Newport
Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, engagement, or Newport bachelorette weekend with a private charter for up to 6 guests. Bring your favorite snacks and drinks, enjoy the sound system, cruise the coast, and create a day built around your group.
Meet “Rush Hour” — A Premium 35-Foot Donzi
“Rush Hour” is a high-performance Donzi 35ZF center console designed for offshore comfort, speed, and versatility. It delivers a premium private powerboat experience for day trips and coastal cruising. It is not a mega-yacht, overnight yacht, or catered dinner-cruise vessel, and it does not provide onboard meal service or overnight accommodations.
Performance
- Twin fuel-efficient 300 HP Yamaha outboards
- Cruises at 40–45 MPH
- Top speeds over 60 MPH
- Stepped deep-V hull for offshore comfort
- Excellent range for private day charters
Comfort & Amenities
- Seating for up to 6 guests
- High-end stereo system
- New vinyl seating and interior
- Foredeck sunpad
- Marine toilet and sink
- Cuddy cabin for personal storage
- Garmin GPS, radar, AIS, and dual VHF radios
Waterfront Restaurant Stops on Longer Charters
On half-day, full-day, and custom destination charters, “Rush Hour” can provide transportation to select waterfront restaurants with dock access. This is a restaurant-stop option, not a catered dinner cruise; meals are not prepared or served onboard.
Popular Restaurant Destinations
- The Boathouse
- Blu On The Water
- The Cove
- Wickford On The Water
- Block Island restaurants by request
Experienced Captains. Safe Private Charters.
Every charter is operated by a highly qualified USCG Master 200 Ton Captain. AJM Marine uses captains with 15+ years of experience to prioritize passenger safety, comfort, and professionalism.
“Rush Hour” is equipped for safe navigation, including GPS, radar, AIS, and dual VHF radios.
What’s Included
- Private charter aboard “Rush Hour”
- Licensed USCG captain
- Yeti coolers and ice
- Drinking water and soft drinks
- Space to bring your own snacks and beverages
- Flexible itinerary based on your goals for the day
Rates & Booking Information
2-Hour Private Newport Tour:
2 hours — $700
Half-Day Private Charter:
3.5 hours — $1,300
Full-Day Private Charter:
7 hours — $1,800
Weekday Rate:
Monday through Thursday charters receive a 10% reduced rate.
A licensed captain is included. Fuel is billed separately at the end of the trip. AJM Marine can provide an estimated fuel cost before your charter based on your preferred destination and itinerary.
Gratuity of 15–20% of the charter rate is customary. Payment may be made by Venmo, Zelle, cash, or credit card. Credit card payments include an additional 3% fee.
Plan Your 2-Hour Newport Boat Tour
Peak summer dates fill quickly, especially weekends and holiday weeks. Start with a private 2-hour daytime or sunset tour, or tell us if you need a longer custom charter.
All standard charters depart from Newport, Rhode Island and accommodate up to 6 guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of boat is “Rush Hour”?
“Rush Hour” is a premium 35-foot Donzi high-performance center console accommodating up to 6 guests. The boat and captain are reserved exclusively for your group.
Is this a mega-yacht or catered dinner cruise?
No. “Rush Hour” is a private 35-foot performance powerboat for daytime coastal tours and charters. It is not a large yacht, overnight vessel, or catered dinner-cruise boat, and meals are not prepared or served onboard.
Can I book a 2-hour daytime or sunset tour?
Yes. The 2-hour private Newport tour is available for daytime or sunset departures, subject to scheduling, weather, and sea conditions. The rate is $700 plus fuel.
Where do charters depart?
All standard charters depart from Newport, Rhode Island. Contact AJM Marine before booking if you need to discuss a different pickup or drop-off location.
How much is a private charter in Newport, RI?
The 2-hour private Newport tour is $700, half-day charters are $1,300 for 3.5 hours, and full-day charters are $1,800 for 7 hours. A licensed captain is included and fuel is billed separately.
How fast can “Rush Hour” get to Block Island?
When sea conditions permit, “Rush Hour” can reach Block Island from Newport in approximately 30 minutes.
How many guests can come aboard?
“Rush Hour” can accommodate up to 6 guests.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Yes. Guests may bring their own snacks and beverages. Yeti coolers, ice, drinking water, and soft drinks are provided.
Do you offer private celebration charters?
Yes. “Rush Hour” is a private option for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, bachelorette weekends, and other small-group celebrations.
Request Availability
Tell us your preferred date, whether you prefer a daytime or sunset departure, and your group size. Longer half-day, full-day, and custom destination charters are also available. “Rush Hour” accommodates a maximum of 6 guests and all standard tours depart from Newport, Rhode Island.
For the fastest response, include your preferred date, alternate date, number of guests, preferred departure time, and estimated budget.