A very good experience coming here on the small coastal cruise. The pricing was good and there was lots of seating. It was partially narrated. We got to see most of the Narragansett bay in the newport area, including some of the surrounding areas of newport and's other landmarks. The only drawback was the parking, which they don't supply, and unfortunately for the hour and a 1/2 that we were there. I had to pay about $38 to park. read more

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We booked Coastal Queen Cruises for a tour of Narragansett Bay in and around Newport, RI. We had perfect weather and a very relaxing one hour and fifteen minutes on the water taking in the sights. We saw 3 lighthouses, none of which do I remember their names (drat), and I was able to hear the guide tell us on this cruise. It was great fun being out on the water, and we really enjoyed this. Too bad it was so short in duration. read more

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Beautiful, informative cruise. Only drawback is that it's difficult to try and figure out best seats once on board and need to grab fast. My recommendation are the ones upstairs in center facing outwards on right side of boat. Crew, narrator and bartender all fabulous read more

We booked the COASTAL QUEEN CRUISES & NEWPORT HELICOPTER TOURS - it was fantastic. People were great coordinating flight and cruise dates. Cruise ship left out of Newport Bowen's wharf great comfortable ride out the east passage moderator was very informative, beverages and snacks available during the cruise. read more

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Coast Queens was such a great experience! Brad, at the bar, makes the best bloody Maria in the Newport area! He offered some excellent local options that did not disappoint. The Coastal Queen boat was very clean and all seating options were fantastic! The scenery was amazing and the tour was very enjoyable! We can't recommend enough! read more

Wonderful, comfortable, very steady boat with a great story and even greater staff! Very likeable, talented musicians, Celtic band Failte! read more

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Cruise boarding from Jamestown! Not a narrated cruise but casual w live music. Narrow River Band was playing but a variety of music at other times. The 1 1/2 hour always seems short but totally enjoyed. Beverages available and staff very pleasant and helpful. Relaxing, scenic, on the ocean pleasure! Parking tricky so get there early! read more

What a festive experience! Easy booking online, we decided on the 3:00 cruise with live music from The Very Merry Dickens Carolers. The boat was roomy and had plenty of seating. The staff and crew were delightful. Well worth the price. Full bar with decent pricing. 10/10-loved it and cant wait to book another cruise in the summer. read more

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A fun time. Luckly, the weather broke just in time for the cruise. The captain has an intoxicating accent that is so pleasant and calming. The cruise itself was a nice smooth ride, it may have been able to get a little closer than it did to the sites, but it wasn't a big deal. It was a nice and unique experience to go under the Newport Bridge and so interesting antidotes were offered throughout the ride. Even as someone that lives in RI, I like doing things like this once in a while, and this was well worth it. read more

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Everything from booking , parking, boarding and the cruise went very well! Tour guide was excellent , very knowledgeable and great sense of humor. We have been on their cruises a number of times read more

Had such an amazing experience with the Coastal Queen Crew! We did a seal watching tour during the month of March and saw so many beautiful seals!! I really appreciated the great narrations of the tour guide who provided an equal amount of fun facts about seals and info with historical significance! The entire crew was also very conscientious in regards to the wellbeing of the seals, and did not approach them too closely throughout the tour. I really appreciated that, as respect for wildlife is essential during these excursions! Will definitely be back for their summer tours in Newport!! read more

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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. read more

Had a great time. The staff is amazing from the ticket booth to the bartender to all the hands on the deck.

Great and informative tour, pretty cool to see the Pell bridge from the water. Clean bathrooms and good drinks although the mixed drinks are small for the price. read more

Captain Tom, a very good & informative talk as we cruised around the harbor. We had perfect weather on a sunny October Monday. No matter where we visit, we always need a boat tour, as we are usually near the water. Nice bar on board as well. read more

What a fun adventure! My friend and I were blessed to be aboard the daytime (afternoon) cruise with freshman from a local college whom were very kind. Everything was perfect, from Sara at the ticket booth, Ronnie helping us aboard, Dan navigating our path and Karen preparing our drinks at the bar. Oh, yes, on this chilly New England day we were very pleased that there was ample seating inside by a well stocked bar. I did absolutely adventure myself to the front of the ship and enjoy the sounds of the water. I'm so very pleased with our decision to book this experience. read more

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Sweet little boat tour of the Newport harbor, scenic views of the harbor and 2 lighthouses and under the beautiful Newport bridge. It's a smallish boat, the outdoor seating is limited. The bartender was friendly and conversational. Very enjoyable evening sunset experience! read more

I had such a great time on the daytime cruise that I signed up for the evening sunset cruise for this evening! The team is very friendly, the ship is super clean, roomy and accommodating! Karen the bartender is a great person and you should tip her well!! Can't wait to see the sun set tonight with them! read more

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While walking through Newport we came across the cruise. We couldn't have timed it more perfectly as we paid and were able to get right on the boat. They have drinks available for sale as well, but we didn't buy any. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend! read more

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This cruise gets five stars easily! We came down to Newport for my friends birthday and oyster in chowderfest and decided to start our day off with a mimosa cruise. We were eager to get on the boat since it was a little rainy that day so we were one of the first ones on. This is the fanciest boat I've been on for this type of large group cruise. The bottom floor of the boat had a stunning wooden bar and long wooden tables with bar style seats and little tables along the windows. There's TWO FULL SIZED BATHROOMS! These bathrooms were nicer than some restaurant bathrooms I've been to on land, can't believe they were on a boat! The top level could be completely opened but they had clear plastic covers down all around since it was rainy. The guide was great, we learned a lot and had a blast on the boat. Highly recommend and I think we'll be back on a sunny day so we can see more. read more

Coastal Queen Cruises - Mimosa cruise bar - Boat Tours Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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PROS: this cruise experience was great! The staff was nice and showed you all the mansions and lighthouses from the water-- including JFKs wedding reception house and Adam sandlers home. Cost was good while duration was good CONS: their bar was limited on board and they didn't serve food. It was also a tad difficult to find the booth on the wharf, which is why I took a pic of it and uploaded it here OVERALL: I would highly recommend coming on this boat tour. Just eat before you come read more

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BE THERE ON TIME. The crew generously let us board after we ran for the dock and ended up a couple minutes late. Very fun, very soothing, great views! read more

Nice information from the tour guide, good cocktail provided though I wish they gave 2, there was a lot of ice for an $11 cocktail! Great route that the boat took we got to see a lot of cool spots and saw a lot of sailboats and such along the way. Clean bathroom and nice crew. read more

Coastal Queen Cruises - Boat Tours Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Great cruise. Would definitely recommend as you get to see Newport from a different point of view. Prices at the bar were reasonable. Only thing that needs to be changed would be the tour guide. Would've gotten 5 stars, but deducted one for the boring tour guide. The gentleman giving the tour was as boring that you could get. A PBS special would've been more fun to listen to. Ben Stein would've even done better. It a one tone kinda tour. But if you want a great view, definitely do this tour. read more

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We were a bachelorette group of 9 and we had the loveliest time on our Coastal Queen cruise. The staff was friendly and attentive, our drinks were delicious. We enjoyed having an indoor and outdoor portion of the boat to keep us warm during a 50 degree June day. Also for a Sunday afternoon it wasn't overly crowded making for a pleasant ambiance. We had plenty of room to spread out around the boat and enjoy. read more

Nice trip. Good information provided while on the tour. Good music selection when tour guide not speaking. Boat seemed pretty clean. Perfect amount of time out in the harbor. Beautiful sites. I felt the price was reasonable. Only suggestion is for those traveling with elderly with walkers and folks who have difficulty walking, it is a bit of a hike up and down the ramps It was a perfect weather day for us. Couldn't have been better. So glad we went. read more

On a hot August Saturday, my daughter and I were looking for an entertaining way to beat the heat. Fortunately we found the Coastal Queen cruise. After searching for harbor tours in areas around us (Boston, Salem, Gloucestor) I came across the Yelp listing for Coastal Queen Cruises. At $35 (plus a $1 fuel surcharge) the price for the 1 hour 15 minute scenic bay cruise was very reasonable, especially with gas prices being what they are now. I was easily able to book our spot via the website two hours before the cruise departed. If you are doing this on a busy weekend summer day, I highly recommend you allow a lot of extra time to find parking. The area is very congested so driving is very slow and parking is hard to find. We lucked out and got the last open spot in the Bowen's Wharf hourly lot. Now, for the cruise itself: We boarded about 10 minutes before our scheduled 3:00 departure time. The captain and crew members welcomed us aboard and we were able to get drinks before departing a few minutes after 3:00. Every crew member was friendly and welcoming. They used a wireless microphone to point out various historical landmarks along the way. One of them also took a picture of me and my daughter. When the tour was over, all of the crew members thanked us for coming as we walked off the boat. Bottom line: I highly recommend Coastal Queen Cruises. Many thanks to the wonderful, friendly crew that brought this experience to the next level. I will definitely sail with Coastal Queen Cruises again the next time I am in Newport! read more

Cruise ended 15 minutes early. I am looking for a refund on the difference. The cruise was about 75% full, still had to wait a long time to get a drink at the bar. Only one bartender regardless how many people in line. There are other cruise companies in Newport Harbor. I will try someone else next time. read more

Enjoyed the cruise on the harbor. I couldn't hear most of the tour and the crew seemed off put with me. But, otherwise ok.

This as a wonderful tour around the bay. Enjoyed seeing the lighthouses and mansions. Our bartender Deb was very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend this tour. read more

Great tour of the Newport Harbor and a bit of the Narragansett Bay. There is a bar for the adults. Highly recommended.

It is a great tour. Have a very nice bar. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Took three elderly relatives on the tour they were very accommodating to help get them on and off the boat. Great way to spend an afternoon. Highly suggest it. Try the bloody Mary home made. read more

This was my first Ferry Boat ride and it was so nice. We went on 11/5/2023 @ 1:15pm. The guide for this tour was so nice and knowledgeable. It was so cool hearing the history of everything as we passed by. We sat on the top deck, in the front left side of the boat and it was the perfect spot for most of the ride. Would recommend this tour! read more

The process, from getting our tickets online to getting our boarding passes, was quick and easy. Boarding was very well handled, and we left exactly on time. The commentary and narration was entertaining and enlightening. The views were outstanding and picture taking opportunities were one of a kind. Learned a lot of local history thanks to this cruise. The sea state was good, with enough wind to have many sailboats, and sail boards out with us. The cruise was one and a half hours long, which was a perfect length of time for my family. Right when they were starting to say they were "over" with all things "nautical", we were pulling next to the pier for disembarking. The crew was very friendly. Cannot say enough good things! Loved the experience! read more

Really planned this coastal queen cruise at the last minute and so glad we did! The website was easy to navigate bought tickets that morning was on a 3 PM tour and the guide was unbelievably knowledgeable. We learned about all of the properties, the yachts, the families that owned and lived in them . We even got to view A sea and land plane taking off into the air from the water ! It was a beautiful way to celebrate my daughters birthday and she loved how we spent the day! read more

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My friends and I really enjoyed the lighthouses and mimosas cruise! Our guide, Bryan, was very informative and personable and we learned some interesting facts about the lighthouses and other attractions along the way. We look forward to taking a longer cruise next time! read more

Wonderful crew was engaging and the drinks were awesome. complimentary drinks when you get on board! the bloody mary is a must have. Jack, Ron, and Dennis took amazing care of us. read more

Such a great tour! Incredible guide, captain, bartender. So gracious, kind, interactive, great night! My daughter even got steer the boat, thanks Captain Dan! read more

It's a great day out for a very good price! Will do again - great for visitors coming to Newport!

Every staff member was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Could not have asked for a more informative group.