When visiting Newport take to the water on a jaunt or lengthy cruise organised by Classic Cruises. Speedboat Tours on the Rum Runner II give vacationers a thrilling tour of Newport waters, while those who like to take a more leisurely look at the Newport Harbour and Narragansett Bay can sail aboard the 72-foot schooner, madeleine, in old-fashioned style with modern conveniences. Big-timers can embark on the elegant Arabella cruising yacht on five-night sailing adventures taking in Newport, Martha's Vineyard, nantucket and Cuttyhunk.