Narragansett Bay Cruise: Scenic Newport Harbor Tour

Discover Newport Harbor’s beauty on a 75-minute narrated cruise. Enjoy panoramic views, historic sites, and refreshing beverages aboard the Coastal Queen.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rose Island Foundation - While cruising through the picturesque Narragansett Bay, you’ll encounter the stunning Rose Island Lighthouse. Our guides will provide insights into the history of the sixteen-acre island.
  • Fort Wetherill State Park - Our guides will offer their expertise on the numerous historic forts located on the Newport and Jamestown sides of Narragansett Bay. During the tour, you’ll visit Fort Hamilton, Fort Adams State Park, and Fort Wetherill State Park.
What's Included
  • Live Narration
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages can be purchased from our magnificent onboard bar.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join us on the expansive tour vessel, the Coastal Queen, stationed at Bowen’s Wharf, Newport, to marvel at the splendid views of Newport Harbor and locations across Narragansett Bay. This narrated, 75-minute Bay Sightseeing Cruise is a unique way to take in Newport’s splendor from a refreshing waterfront viewpoint. Kick back, unwind, and appreciate the spectacular scenery with your chosen drink in hand at our beautiful teak wood bar.

Our knowledgeable guides will highlight and impart their insights of the numerous beautiful sights that comprise the historic Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay as you smoothly glide past harbor estates, lighthouses, forts, yachts and more.

The Coastal Queen, a 57-foot, immaculately maintained tour vessel ensures optimal comfort and panoramic views from every seat. It features both a snug, weatherproof main salon and an open-air, covered upper deck for indulging in fresh sea breezes.

Location
Coastal Queen Cruises
Bowen's Landing
We are located at Bowen's Wharf Marina, which is in between the Newport Harbor Hotel and the Landing Restaurant.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Natasha_s
Aug 14, 2024
Beautiful cruise of the bay - I enjoyed learning the history of the light houses , loved seeing the many boats in the marina and the tour guide knew alot about Newport, Rhode Island. It was a beautiful and relaxing cruise of the bay.
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Tammy_s
Aug 11, 2024
Newport with our family - My family wanted to see Newport from the water and Captain Dan did not disappoint. We had beautiful weather and the drink options were great 👍
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Robert_d
Jul 28, 2024
Midsummer road trip! - It was a beautiful day to be on the water. The Coastal Queen experience was great! Easy to book and easy to get to! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. Just the right touch of folksy! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Patricia_s
Jul 28, 2024
Fun - It was alot of fun. Relaxing and entertaining. The best tour of Newport harbor. What a great time. I will be back.
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Karen_e
Jul 24, 2024
Lovely cruise on the bay. - We had a very informative, friendly tour guide. The trip was lovely. Well worth the money. We learned a lot.
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Nancy_m
Jul 23, 2024
Don’t - The crew was phenomenal and the cruise was spectacular. The sights were great with informative background
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Jean_l
Jul 23, 2024
Being on the water was... - Being on the water was wonderful. Enjoyed the scenery. I would recommend it to anyone. I look forward to the next time.
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Daniel_h
Jul 17, 2024
Wonderful tour on the water - Had an amazing time learning about mansions and lighthouses on the water! Learned a lot that I didn’t know!
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Amy_c
Aug 6, 2024
Just okay. - Everyone was friendly and the boat was nice.. The tour guide was very monotone. Just felt like he was tired of his routine. Could have been more information shared.
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Steven_g
Aug 18, 2024
Unexpectedly disappointed - We were very disappointed that while we we there early enough so that I picked up the tickets that I had paid for in advance while my wife looked for parking, all the parking lots and parking spaces were full so we missed the boat. This was supposed to be the highlight of our day. There was also no availability on a later boat that day and we were leaving Newport that evening. I called the office phone number I was given to try to get some type of voucher or credit for a later date and spoke with someone who had to talk with her manager and have not heard back. There was no advance warning that parking could be a problem.
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