Newport Harbor Afternoon Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Breathtaking views of Newport's coastline
- Historic mansions along the harbor
- Del's frozen lemonade onboard
- Expert narration of Newport's history
- Relaxing afternoon on the water
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 1 hour 10-minute narrated harbor cruise
- Del's frozen lemonade onboard
- Scenic views of Newport's coastline
- Food and additional beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Cruise operates rain or shine; check the weather forecast before booking.
- Children under 3 years old can join for free if seated on a parent's lap.
- Pets are not permitted on the cruise.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and bring a light jacket for cooler afternoons.
- Parking is available near the departure point; arrive early to secure a spot.
- Restrooms are available onboard for your convenience.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Strollers and care seats are not allowed on board, but can be stored in the ticket booth.
- Wheelchair access down the dock to the boat, must be able to manage 3 steps to get on and off the boat. Wheelchair cannot come aboard, it can be stored in the ticket booth. Please advise if assistance is needed.
- Please dress appropriately to current weather conditions
- Please no heels for safety purposes.
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years old
- All passengers are required to be checked in at the ticket booth prior to departure time to receive a boarding pass.
Traveler reviews
Windy cruise
Enjoyed the cruise despite the windy conditions
Fun ride around the beautiful Newport harbor
Great way to see the Newport harbor and all the beautiful homes along the shoreline. Our guide Dave was terrific. Knowledgeable, friendly and a standup comedian. He walked around the boat and took pictures for everyone. The boat is a perfect size with upper deck and lower deck seating. Great views from any seat. They had delicious frozen lemonade. Highly recommend. They are also very accommodating. I booked for the wrong day. We showed up a day early, but it wasn't an issue. She switched our tickets.
Experiencing the cost of Newport
It was a wonderful experience! The size of the boat was just right the staff were welcoming and friendly.
Great views
We did a trolley tour in the morning to explore Rhode Island, but most of the mansions had trees that blocked the view from the road. It was educational, and we loved the trolley, but seeing the mansions from the harbor was much better! The narrator was very knowledgeable and friendly. We did a short tour (only about 70 minutes), but it covered a good amount of territory. On a side note, I had originally signed up for a morning cruise, but the trolley had to cancel the afternoon loop, so the cruise company was very accommodating in moving my reservation to the afternoon so I could squeeze both in on the one day I was visiting Rhode Island.
Retirement trip!
Loved this experience! I encourage everyone to book it now! Ask for Dave as your guide. Note they may cancel if they don’t have enough people. Our trip was cancelled twice, but the experience was worth the wait.