Scenic Bay Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport
Description
Come aboard spacious tour boat Coastal Queen at Bowen's Wharf, Newport, and see magnificent Newport Harbor and the Narragansett Bay area sites. This narrated, 75-minute Scenic Bay Cruise tour is a great way to experience Newport from an entirely different waterfront perspective. Sit back, relax and enjoy the breathtaking views while sipping on your favorite beverages from the beautiful teak wood bar. The guides will point out and share their knowledge of the many scenic sites that make up historic Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay while you cruise by harbor estates, lighthouses, forts, yachts and more. This 57-foot, pristine tour boat offers maximum comfort and panoramic views from every seat. Coastal Queen has both a cozy and weatherproof main salon and an open-air covered top deck for catching fresh ocean breezes.
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Itinerary
As you cruise along the beautiful Narragansett Bay, you will see the beautiful Rose Island Lighthouse. Our guides will share their knowledge of the sixteen-acre island.
Our guides will share their knowledge of the many historic forts on the Newport and Jamestown site of Narragansett Bay. On the tour, you will see Fort Hamilton, Fort Adams State Park, and Fort Wetherill State Park.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(280)
Great experience. It was a wonderful. I liked the tour guide, he was very knowledgeable about the history of Newport.
Thank you for joining us aboard the Coastal Queen! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and our guide’s knowledgeable insights into Newport’s fascinating history. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Wonderful way to celebrate the sun setting on summer 2026! Take the 6:30 cruise for the best views and the most delightful banter from the ship’s host! Absolutely recommend!!
Thank you for joining us aboard the Coastal Queen! We’re so glad you enjoyed the sunset and beautiful views. Thanks for the wonderful recommendation!
Perfect for a Sunday afternoon! Great narration and spotless boat. Loved the cool breeze- many choices for seating and plenty of shade.
Thank you for joining us aboard the Coastal Queen! We’re so glad you enjoyed the narration, comfortable seating, shade, and refreshing breeze. We appreciate you spending your Sunday afternoon with us!
Make sure you sit on the left (port) side of the boat. Most of the 'things to see" along the coast are on the port side and the boat doesn't turn much. Unfortunately we sat on the right. Otherwise I would have given the tour 5 stars. The guide was very informative and entertaining and the ride was smooth and comfortable.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the informative and entertaining narration, as well as the smooth and comfortable ride. We appreciate your tip about seating and will keep that in mind for future guests. We hope to welcome you aboard again for another cruise!
A pleasant, informative boat trip...neither too long nor too short The guide was a witty British guy who had a great sense of humor.
Thank you for joining us aboard the Coastal Queen! We’re so glad you came along for the cruise and hope to welcome you back again soon!
My daughter and I did this tour on the last full day of our visit to Newport and I wish we had done it sooner. The guides were wonderful, and it was a great way to learn about the bay and surrounding area!
Thank you so much for joining us! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed the tour and found it a great way to learn more about Newport and Narragansett Bay. We’re so glad our guides helped make your visit memorable, and we hope to welcome you aboard again on your next trip to Newport!
This was a great way to spend a very hot day. The air on the boat was cool, the guide was very informative, and all of the crew were very helpful and friendly .
Thank you for joining us! We’re so glad the Coastal Queen was a cool and comfortable way to escape the heat while enjoying the sights of Narragansett Bay. We truly appreciate your kind words about our guide and crew, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
The ride was comfortable and informative with beautiful sights! The views from both levels of the ship were gorgeous. The crew was friendly and the bar had great drinks! I recommend going in the evening to see the sunset!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the comfortable ride, beautiful views, and friendly crew. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the drinks from the bar! An evening cruise is definitely a beautiful way to experience Narragansett Bay and catch the sunset. We hope to see you aboard again soon!
It was a really nice experience. The boat was spotless, the crew welcoming and the narrator informed and entertaining. Our only complaint was the sound system had a lot of dissonance so it was often hard to understand the narrator.
Thank you for joining us and for the thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the clean boat, welcoming crew, and informative narration. We’re sorry to hear about the issues with the sound system and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with our team as we continue working to improve the experience. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
The cruise was wonderfully relaxing, and informative. Of course, the perfect weather added a great deal to the whole experience.
Thank you for joining us! We’re so glad you had a relaxing and informative cruise and that the beautiful weather made the experience even better. We hope to welcome you aboard the Coastal Queen again soon!
