Tours & Activities in Newport

Come aboard the Coastal Queen and see magnificent New England views, such as historic churches, lighthouses, harbor estates, the Jamestown shoreline, and Newport Harbor.

Gansett Cruises offers a comfortable, entertaining and informative tour of the Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Our vessel, Gansett, is a wooden 1969 lobster fishing boat that has been beautifully restored and maintained. We look forward to serving you complimentary Mimosas in the morning in addition to our cash bar options and local favorites such as Del's frozen soft Lemonade and Yacht Club Soda. Sit back and relax while your Captain, Crew and Tour Guide take you through Newport's rich coastal history.

Enjoy the Newport Harbor coastline at sunset on a 75-minute boat tour. Savor a complimentary drink as you cruise through Newport Harbor and lower Narragansett Bay.

Enjoy a scenic sunset cruise aboard a classic yacht, Rum Runner II. See views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay from the water. Please note this is not a narrated cruise. Check with the ticket booth staff to purchase beverages before getting underway.

Experience the breathtaking views and sights of Newport Harbor and lower Narragansett Bay aboard the Coastal Queen, while enjoying a complimentary morning mimosa.

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 are offered 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.

Board a sightseeing cruise in Newport and cruise along the city's coastline aboard a motorized yacht. Choose an afternoon cruise or join the morning cruise and enjoy a tasty mimosa while you sail.

Relax and enjoy the sunset on this 90-minute narrated harbor cruise of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Cruise in comfort during your scenic tour of Newport and Jamestown while enjoying a complimentary quahog "stuffie" and champagne toast. A cash bar with a selection of wine, beer, and signature cocktails is available on board.

Enjoy a sunset in Newport and cruise around Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor on a historic yacht. Enjoy a beverage on board with purchase at our booth prior to the event.

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.

Book your Private Transfer from Newport Cruise Port to Boston city hotels. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door port/city transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers