Top 6 Sightseeing Cruises in Newport

Destination: Newport.
As the sun dips below the horizon, the city lights of Newport’s Waterfront begin to twinkle, reflecting off the water’s surface alongside a twilight glow. This nighttime cruise offers a unique perspective of Newport, blending the tranquility of the water with the vibrant nightlife, making it an unforgettable experience after the sun sets. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery with cocktails in hand. This cruise offers a complimentary champagne toast and a cash bar. Not a narrated tour.
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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Newport.
During the picture-perfect hour before sunset, you will enjoy a lightly guided tour of the Newport waterfront. Raise a glass to the end of the day with our cash bar and complimentary champagne toast. You will see many inspiring sites along our route, such as gilded age estates, islands, lighthouses and 19th century forts.
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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Newport.
This 75-minute narrated harbor cruise of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay will have you cruising in comfort as you enjoy a scenic tour of Newport and Jamestown. Afternoon cruisers offer a complimentary Rhode Island specialty - Del's frozen soft lemonade. A cash bar with a selection of wine, beer, and signature cocktails is available on board.
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Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Newport.
On this narrated tour, our guides will tell you about the lighthouses of Goat Island, Rose Island, Castle Hill, Lime Rock and the neighboring sites—including the harbor mansions, churches, historic Fort Adams, Jamestown, the Pell Newport Bridge, Clingstone, Hammersmith Farm and more. You may even see a local seal or two in the water! The boat's main deck is spacious and weatherproof for comfortable cruising and there is a covered top deck with clear, roll-down side curtains, for comfort and great sightseeing. Cruises depart from Bowen's Wharf, Newport.
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Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Newport.
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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Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Newport.
Step aboard Camelot – A Classic Charter Experience in Newport, RI If you're seeking a private charter aboard a timeless vessel, Camelot is your perfect match. Built in France and inspired by the elegant American commuter yachts of the 1930s, Camelot evokes the golden age of coastal cruising. Families like the Vanderbilts, Kennedys, and Astors once traveled aboard similar vessels from their seaside estates to offices in New York and Boston. Today, Camelot offers that same classic experience along the storied shores of Newport, Rhode Island. Cruise past historic estates, charming islands, iconic lighthouses, and the breathtaking beauty of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Your captain is not only knowledgeable and friendly, but also happy to pause for photo opportunities—ensuring you capture unforgettable moments with stunning coastal backdrops.
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Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.