Boat Tours in Newport at a glance
- Our pick: Narragansett Bay Scenic Cruise from Newport: Harbor & Lighthouses, US$ 42 per person (1h 15m, 4.69★ · 318).
- Top rated: Newport Schooner Sunset Sail & Harbor Sightseeing, US$ 61 per person (1h 30m, 4.90★ · 159).
- Best value: Lighthouse tour of Narragansett Bay from Newport, US$ 42 per person (1h 15m, 4.73★ · 179).
Price per person across the 12 options priced per person: US$ 42–US$ 74 (median US$ 50). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 12.
Of the 12 options: 10 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 7 kid-friendly and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Boat Tours in Newport
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
12 options
Newport Harbor Cruise: Afternoon Tour with Jamestown Views Cruise Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay on a 75-minute narrated tour past Fort Adams, Victorian mansions, and a private island residence. Sat and Sun · 13:45 · All ages ★ 4.87 (2,066 reviews) Duration: 1h 10m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
Narragansett Bay Scenic Cruise from Newport: Harbor & Lighthouses Feel the salt air on a 75-minute Newport harbor cruise, pass lighthouses, historic forts, and yachts with live narration: includes wheelchair access and restrooms onboard. Thu–Sun · 13:15 and 15:15 · Season until 22 Nov · All ages ★ 4.69 (318 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
Newport sunset harbor cruise: 1 hour on a restored lobster boat Sunset cruise through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay on a traditionally restored 50-foot lobster boat with live narration. Sat and Sun · 15:45 · All ages ★ 4.82 (645 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Lighthouse tour of Narragansett Bay from Newport Narrated boat tour of five lighthouses in Narragansett Bay departing from Bowen's Wharf in Newport: see Goat Island, Rose Island, Castle Hill. Fri–Sun · 11:00 · Season until 22 Nov ★ 4.73 (179 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
Newport: Classic Sailboat Sightseeing on Narragansett Bay Sail Schooner Madeleine past Newport lighthouses, mansions and Fort Adams on Narragansett Bay. 1.5-hour sightseeing tour with drinks available. Spring through fall. Next departure: 14 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.86 (200 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN from US$ 61 per person
Newport Schooner Sunset Sail & Harbor Sightseeing Sunset sail on Schooner Adirondack through Newport Harbor. See JFK's mansion, lighthouses, bridges and landmarks from the water. Small groups, marine bathroom onboard. Next departure: 7 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.90 (159 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN from US$ 61 per person
Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack Sail Narragansett Bay at sunset aboard a classic schooner from downtown Newport: watch lighthouses and mansions slip past as the light changes. Next departure: 7 May 2027 · From age 12 ★ 4.81 (139 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN from US$ 74 per person
Newport Harbor sail: Pell Bridge, Fort Adams & lighthouses Sail Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay aboard Aquidneck with a captain guiding you past the Pell Bridge, Fort Adams, and Goat Island Lighthouse. No experience needed. Tue · 13:45 · From age 6 ★ 4.97 (33 reviews) Duration: 1h 40m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Newport Sightseeing Boat Tour Mansions & Fort Adams Views Cruise Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay aboard Rum Runner II with a live guide pointing out mansions, Fort Adams and private yachts. Next departure: 7 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.74 (88 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN from US$ 45 per person
Newport Sunset Sail on Classic Sailboat: Narragansett Bay Views Sunset sailing around Narragansett Bay on a classic sailboat with views of historic lighthouses, mansions and bridges. Next departure: 15 May 2027 · From age 12 ★ 4.73 (60 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m from US$ 74 per person
Morning Mimosa Sail Newport: Classic Schooner on Narragansett Bay Sail Narragansett Bay on a classic schooner with mimosa in hand, passing Newport Bridge, lighthouses and mansions from the water in 90 minutes. Next departure: 15 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.83 (58 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m from US$ 61 per person
Newport Schooner Aquidneck Sail: Mimosas & Fort Views Sail past Fort Adams and the Pell Bridge aboard the 80-foot schooner Aquidneck with a live guide. Water and soft drinks included, mimosas available for purchase. Next departure: 2 Feb 2027 · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 1h 40m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
All 12 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett Bay Scenic Cruise from Newport: Harbor & LighthousesOur pick | US$ 42 per person | 1h 15m | 4.69★ · 318 | Thu–Sun · 13:15 and 15:15 · Season until 22 Nov | English |
| Newport Schooner Sunset Sail & Harbor SightseeingTop rated | US$ 61 per person | 1h 30m | 4.90★ · 159 | Next departure: 7 May 2027 | English |
| Lighthouse tour of Narragansett Bay from NewportBest value | US$ 42 per person | 1h 15m | 4.73★ · 179 | Fri–Sun · 11:00 · Season until 22 Nov | English |
| Newport Harbor Cruise: Afternoon Tour with Jamestown Views | US$ 42 per person | 1h 10m | 4.87★ · 2,066 | Sat and Sun · 13:45 | English |
| Newport sunset harbor cruise: 1 hour on a restored lobster boat | US$ 50 per person | 1h | 4.82★ · 645 | Sat and Sun · 15:45 | English |
| Newport: Classic Sailboat Sightseeing on Narragansett Bay | US$ 61 per person | 1h 30m | 4.86★ · 200 | Next departure: 14 May 2027 | English |
| Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack | US$ 74 per person | 1h 30m | 4.81★ · 139 | Next departure: 7 May 2027 | English |
| Newport Harbor sail: Pell Bridge, Fort Adams & lighthouses | US$ 55 per person | 1h 40m | 4.97★ · 33 | Tue · 13:45 | English |
| Newport Sightseeing Boat Tour Mansions & Fort Adams Views | US$ 45 per person | 1h 15m | 4.74★ · 88 | Next departure: 7 May 2027 | English |
| Newport Sunset Sail on Classic Sailboat: Narragansett Bay Views | US$ 74 per person | 1h 30m | 4.73★ · 60 | Next departure: 15 May 2027 | — |
| Morning Mimosa Sail Newport: Classic Schooner on Narragansett Bay | US$ 61 per person | 1h 30m | 4.83★ · 58 | Next departure: 15 May 2027 | — |
| Newport Schooner Aquidneck Sail: Mimosas & Fort Views | US$ 50 per person | 1h 40m | 5.00★ · 15 | Next departure: 2 Feb 2027 | English |