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Scenic Bay Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport

4.7 (317 Viator reviews) 1 hr 15 min Newport area

See the sites from the waters edge!
The Scenic Bay Cruise takes guests out through Newport Harbor, passing Fort Adams and crossing Narragansett Bay to the shores of Jamestown.
Enjoy the views of Castle Hill, harbor mansions and mega yachts along the way.
Refreshments can be ordered at the grand, centrally located bar while cruising.
See the local lighthouses and learn about what they do.

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About this activity

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.‍

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · pass by

    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.

  2. Fort Wetherill State Park · pass by

    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.

What's included

  • Live Narration
  • Restroom on board

Not included

  • Alcoholic beverages can be purchased from our magnificent onboard bar.
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

We are located at Bowen's Wharf Marina, which is in between the Newport Harbor Hotel and the Landing Restaurant.

End point: We are located at Bowen's Wharf Marina, which is in between the Newport Harbor Hotel and the Landing Restaurant.

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.7/5

317 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

  • 5 star258
  • 4 star32
  • 3 star19
  • 2 star5
  • 1 star3

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Newport (Viator lists this tour under Newport; it has no meeting-point coordinates).