Why You Should Go...
The best-narrated tours of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay are Coastal Queen's Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises, and Scenic Bay Cruises. These tours allow you to view Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay close up. The Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises include a mimosa at the price of the cruise. The cruises are 75 minutes long.
Are you looking to just relax? Coastal Queen's Evening Cocktail Cruises and Special Events Cruises are casual, with no narrated tour—both feature a leisurely cruise around Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Evening Cocktail Cruises include one "drink of the night" in the price of the cruise, and the Special Event Cruises are 75–90 minutes.
All depart from Bowen's Wharf, Newport, RI; however, some Special Events depart from East Ferry Wharf in Jamestown (check the website.) All boat rides take guests on a scenic boat ride around Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Guests can enjoy views of historic forts, lighthouses, Rose Island and Jamestown. There is an onboard bar for refreshments. This spacious boat has a covered top deck with clear, roll-down curtains and a glass-enclosed lower deck that can be heated on cool days.
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Why You Should Go...
The best-narrated tours of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay are Coastal Queen's Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises, and Scenic Bay Cruises. These tours allow you to view Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay close up. The Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises include a mimosa at the price of the cruise. The cruises are 75 minutes long.
Are you looking to just relax? Coastal Queen's Evening Cocktail Cruises and Special Events Cruises are casual, with no narrated tour—both feature a leisurely cruise around Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Evening Cocktail Cruises include one "drink of the night" in the price of the cruise, and the Special Event Cruises are 75–90 minutes.
All depart from Bowen's Wharf, Newport, RI; however, some Special Events depart from East Ferry Wharf in Jamestown (check the website.) All boat rides take guests on a scenic boat ride around Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Guests can enjoy views of historic forts, lighthouses, Rose Island and Jamestown. There is an onboard bar for refreshments. This spacious boat has a covered top deck with clear, roll-down curtains and a glass-enclosed lower deck that can be heated on cool days.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Seasonally: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Hours:
Closed Today. Opens Wed
10:30am -
8:30pm,
Daily
Discounts: Seniors, Military
Available: Guided Tour, Bar
Extra Fun...
Fun Facts
The Coastal Queen started out as the tour boat Viking Queen. Bill Munger, owner of Conanicut Marine Services Inc. bought the boat, restored, and christened it in 2019.
In early December each year, Coastal Queen transports Santa to Jamestown, Rhode Island to visit with the children.
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