USCG-approved maritime training school in Newport, Rhode Island, offering Captain's licence courses from 200 to 3000 GT, Yachtmaster/OOW preparation, and STCW Basic Safety Training.
Book direct →Confident Captain / Ocean Pros is a United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved training provider based in Newport, Rhode Island — one of America’s premier sailing cities and home to the famous America’s Cup legacy. The school delivers practical, career-focused maritime education designed to take mariners from recreational sailors to professionally licenced captains.
Courses span the full USCG licence pathway, including Master of Vessels credentials at 200, 500, and 3000 gross tonnes — catering to those entering commercial day-boat operations through to offshore superyacht command. The school also offers Yachtmaster and Officer of the Watch (OOW) training as well as the internationally recognised STCW Basic Safety Training package required for professional seafarers worldwide.
As a USCG-accredited institution, Confident Captain / Ocean Pros meets the certification and examination standards set by the United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC), providing students with confidence that their qualifications are fully recognised for professional maritime employment in US waters and beyond.
USCG Captain’s licence courses covering Master of Vessels credentials at 200, 500, and 3000 gross tonnes. The appropriate tonnage level is determined by your sea service experience and intended operational scope — from inland and near-coastal day boats to larger offshore vessels.
Book on Confident Captain →Officer of the Watch and Yachtmaster-level training for mariners seeking professional command qualifications recognised in international yachting. Suitable for crew moving into senior deck officer roles aboard sailing and motor yachts.
Book on Confident Captain →The internationally mandated STCW Basic Safety Training package, covering personal survival techniques, fire prevention and fire fighting, elementary first aid, and personal safety and social responsibilities. Required for all professional seafarers under STCW Convention.
Book on Confident Captain →Prices and dates are indicative — confirm directly with Confident Captain / Ocean Pros before booking.
Full-service waterfront hotel at 25 America’s Cup Avenue in the heart of downtown Newport, offering a spa, indoor pool, fitness centre, and terrace water views.
View options →Restored Victorian mansion B&B (1876) at 2 Seaview Avenue offering 13 individually decorated rooms with spa bathrooms, complimentary gourmet breakfast, and evening wine and hors d’oeuvres.
View options →Waterfront boutique hotel at 49 America’s Cup Avenue sitting directly on Newport Harbour, with a 65-slip marina, indoor heated saltwater pool, kayak launch, and the SALTwater al fresco restaurant — steps from historic cobblestone streets.
View options →T.F. Green International Airport (PVD), Providence, RI — approximately 24 miles from Newport; roughly 39 minutes by car. Taxi, Uber/Lyft, or pre-arranged airport shuttle available directly to Newport. RIPTA bus route 14 connects the airport to Newport (budget option). No direct rail link — nearest rail is Wickford Junction, then taxi onward. Taxi operator: Airport Taxi & Limousine Service (+1 401 737 2868). Note: the nearest major international airport with wider connections is Boston Logan (BOS), approximately 80 miles north (~1.5 hrs by car), which may be preferable for transatlantic arrivals.
Providence Station is the nearest Amtrak hub — there is no direct rail line into Newport itself. Operators: Amtrak (Acela, Northeast Regional) and MBTA Commuter Rail. From Providence Station, connect to the seasonal Providence–Newport Ferry (operated by Seastreak, June–October, ~1 hour crossing, fares from $12 adult) with a RIDOT-funded shuttle linking the Amtrak station to the ferry terminal. Outside ferry season, take a taxi or rideshare from Providence (~40 min).
Perrotti Park Ferry Terminal, downtown Newport. Operated by Seastreak (contracted by RIDOT). Routes: Providence (India Point) to Newport (Perrotti Park, downtown); weekend stops also in Bristol.
View ferry timetables →Newport is reached via Route 138 East from I-95 (Providence), crossing the Newport/Pell Bridge over Narragansett Bay. From Boston approx. 75 miles (~1.5 hrs); from New York approx. 180 miles (~3 hrs). Downtown Newport parking is limited and can be congested in summer. Several paid public car parks near the waterfront; some hotels offer on-site or valet parking.
Open in Maps →Newport, Rhode Island is a coastal sailing city on Aquidneck Island — ferry access from Providence is a scenic and practical option in season (June–October). Prices and schedules verified against 2025–2026 published sources; confirm seasonal ferry dates before travel.