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: 24 hours
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…
What's Included
  • Live Narration
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • 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…

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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Road404398
Nov 29, 2025
Nice sightseeing water tour - Wonderful tour of the Newport area. The guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out historic sites around Newport. The weather was cold but we were warm inside the boat. I would recommend this tour.
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Alyssa_b
Nov 16, 2025
Very welcoming staff... - Very welcoming staff (including bartender) and interesting information from the narrator! We had a really fun time!
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Sheryl_f
Nov 9, 2025
Scenic boat tour - It was an overall good experience. It was very informative. The staff was great. Would recommend for anyone visiting
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Elizabeth_b
Nov 9, 2025
A great outing - This was a fun tour run by locals. My friend and I loved getting to see Newport from the water. Highly recommend.
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Eileen_e
Nov 2, 2025
Awesome experience! - The entire tour snd crew were fabulous! We all had the best time! We would recommend this tour of Naragansett Bay to everyone!
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Tour06883118812
Oct 30, 2025
Exceptionnel tour of Newport Harbor - The tour was very enjoyable. Our guide pointed out many landmarks and provided historical facts about Newport and the gilded age of mansions.
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Hbhakh
Nov 20, 2025
Nice, scenic cruise - We took this tour while visiting Newport on a cruise ship. The dock is located close to the tender pier. We booked late due to questionable weather but there was plenty of availability on a Tuesday afternoon. We enjoyed the cruise. It was very scenic and the narration was good. There were both covered and open areas as well as a snack bar. We recommend
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Brian_d
Nov 18, 2025
Boat cruise on Narragansett Bay - The boat ride was very good. A crewmember named Brad was exceptional in helping assisting me and my husband with getting my wheelchair on board and off boardthe boat. It was very much appreciated.
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Kimberly
Nov 8, 2025
Sites were wonderful! - He’s a cruise itself was beautiful and very informative however, the tour guide should have been more in control of the group that was extremely drunk when they got on and continue to be very loud, keeping me and others from even hearing the tour guide! I rated this before because I love the sites but as far as the tour guide and the trip itself I can only rate it a 3. I have no doubt that this tour guide is amazing 99% of the time. I was just extremely disappointed to have paid so much and couldn’t hear anything. I know he heard them, but he failed to quiet them down, asking them to respect others that want to hear
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Lousuarez
Oct 29, 2025
Beautiful cruise of the bay, but not what I expected. - It was a beautiful day, the ship, crew were all great. But, It was my fault, I thought it would take you behind the famous mansions along Bellevue Ave. I guess that would take too much time. The bay is pretty and interesting, but there is so much to do/see in Newport, I believe the time spent on the ship can be used more enjoyable. If you go on a weekend, be careful with the parking, they tell you to be there early for a reason. We missed our sailing time, but the nice lady was able to accommodate us on next sailing.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).