Schooner Aurora

About

Schooner Aurora is a wedding caterer based in Newport, Rhode Island, operating from a historic 101-foot sailing vessel that combines fine dining with waterfront elegance. This classic schooner serves as both a unique event space and catering venue, offering an alternative to traditional banquet halls for couples seeking something distinctive along Narragansett Bay. The Schooner Aurora specializes in hosting welcome gatherings, post-wedding brunches, rehearsal sails, and casual seafood celebrations like lobster boils. The vessel's backdrop of the bay and Newport's historic sailing heritage creates a natural setting for outdoor entertaining. Their approach emphasizes the experience of being on the water rather than confined to a conventional venue. Catering begins at $2,500. The specific guest capacity and full menu options should be confirmed directly with the vendor, as details vary by event type and season. Couples should expect logistics planning related to boarding and maritime operations when selecting this venue.

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What couples should know

Schooner Aurora is one of caterers listed on Blu List in Newport, RI, where every published price is shown upfront and no vendor has paid for placement. Pricing starts at $2,500, which is rare in this category — most caterers hide their numbers until couples submit a form. Public review history is still light — a good prompt to ask for couple references during your first call. This listing was built from public sources and has not yet been claimed by the business; details may be slightly out of date until Schooner Aurora verifies the page. Before booking any caterer, it's worth comparing two or three nearby caterers side-by-side on price, capacity, and review patterns rather than going on photos alone.

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