Narragansett Bay Scenic Cruise from Newport: Harbor & Lighthouses

Rose Island Lighthouse, three forts, and harbor estates in 75 minutes from the water

A 75-minute narrated cruise of Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor aboard the Coastal Queen, a 57-foot tour boat departing from Bowen's Wharf. The guide points out Rose Island Lighthouse, Fort Adams State Park, Fort Hamilton, Fort Wetherill State Park, and the estates and yachts that line the harbor. Both a covered main salon and an open-air top deck let you choose between shelter and ocean breeze. Restrooms are on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Narragansett Bay scenic cruise

• Board Coastal Queen at Bowen's Wharf
• Cruise along Narragansett Bay
• View Rose Island Lighthouse
• See historic forts: Hamilton, Adams, Wetherill
• Enjoy panoramic harbor and bay views
• Relax with beverages at teak wood bar

The experience

The Coastal Queen leaves Bowen's Wharf and heads into Narragansett Bay, where the guide walks you through the sights as they come into view. Rose Island Lighthouse appears first: a sixteen-acre island with its own history that the narration unpacks. Then come the three forts: Fort Adams State Park, Fort Hamilton, and Fort Wetherill State Park, each one marking a different chapter of Newport's military past. The boat passes harbor estates and anchored yachts, the kind of waterfront perspective you don't get from land.

The 57-foot boat itself is built for comfort. The main salon is weatherproof and cozy, with a teak wood bar where you can order beverages while you cruise. If you want fresh air and sun, the covered top deck gives you that without the wind bite. Every seat has a view. The boat is designed so you're not stuck behind anyone else. Restrooms are on board, and the whole tour runs 75 minutes, long enough to feel unhurried but short enough to fit into an afternoon.

What’s included

• Live narration in English throughout the cruise.
• restroom facilities on board.
• access to the teak wood bar for beverage purchases.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 13:15, 13:30, 15:15 and 15:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 75

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Conanicut Marine Services Inc.

Is this one for you?The covered top deck and main salon mean you're not choosing between comfort and views. You get both, and you can move between them as the weather or your mood shifts. Book this if you want to see the forts and lighthouse without planning a land route or renting a car.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What will I see on the Narragansett Bay cruise?

The cruise passes Rose Island Lighthouse on its sixteen-acre island, then moves through the harbor to show Fort Adams State Park, Fort Hamilton, and Fort Wetherill State Park. You'll also see the estates and yachts anchored throughout Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. A live guide narrates the sights and shares their history as you pass them.

How long is the Narragansett Bay cruise?

The tour runs 75 minutes from start to finish, departing from Bowen's Wharf in Newport.

Can I stay outside the whole time, or is there shelter on the boat?

The Coastal Queen has both an open-air covered top deck where you can catch ocean breezes and a cozy, weatherproof main salon below. You can move between them as you like, so you choose sun or shelter depending on the weather and what you want.

Is there a bar on the Coastal Queen?

Yes, the boat has a teak wood bar where you can purchase beverages during the cruise. Restrooms are also on board.

Where does the boat depart from?

The Coastal Queen leaves from Bowen's Wharf in Newport. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair on the cruise?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed, and transportation options to the wharf are wheelchair accessible.