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Scenic Tour: Estates, Islands & Lighthouses
4.9
16 Ratings
Newport
In the picturesque hour leading up to sunset, participants will embark on a lightly guided tour of the Newport waterfront. Celebrate the day’s end with a cash bar and a complimentary champagne toast. The tour will showcase numerous inspiring sights, including Gilded Age estates, islands, lighthouses, and 19th-century forts.
In the picturesque hour leading up to sunset, participants will embark on a lightly guided tour of the Newport waterfront. Celebrate the day’s end with a cash bar and a complimentary champagne toast. The tour will showcase numerous inspiring sights, including Gilded Age estates, islands, lighthouses, and 19th-century forts.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Castle Hill Lighthouse - This granite lighthouse has been a reliable guide for ships entering the east passage of Narragansett Bay since 1890.
- Fort Adams State Park - Established in 1798, this former U.S. Army post is now part of Fort Adams State Park. It has undergone numerous transformations over the past 200+ years, with the current fort…
- Castle Hill Lighthouse - This granite lighthouse has been a reliable guide for ships entering the east passage of Narragansett Bay since 1890.
- Fort Adams State Park - Established in 1798, this former U.S. Army post is now part of Fort Adams State Park. It has undergone numerous transformations over the past 200+ years, with the current fort completed in 1857.
- Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge - Enjoy a stunning view of the Pell Bridge during your cruise. Completed in 1969, it was the second most expensive project in the U.S. that year, following the moon landing.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
- Crew Gratuity - suggested is 15% and this is split evenly between the captain, crew and storyteller
- Crew Gratuity - suggested is 15% and this is split evenly between the captain, crew and storyteller
Location
2 Bowens Landing
Bowens Landing
We are on Market Square off America's Cup Avenue. Please check in at this address and we will have your boarding passes waiting for you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(16 Ratings)
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Joannagzzz
Oct 10, 2025
Entertaining, comfortable, and great to bring friends - We took our housekeepers on this boat ride as part of our appreciation week. Cat helped us organize this trip. She was fantastic, and so was the staff on board. Everyone is friendly and easy to talk to. On the boat ride, they gave us a champagne toast, and the host was funny. He gave us a history of the Newport Harbor, I thought it was so entertaining. Thank you, Gansett Tours, you guys know how to serenade people!
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Raymond
Sep 23, 2025
Newport Cruise - Our tour speaker did an excellent job with his narration. All the crew were very good. Great way to spend some time in the late afternoon.
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Aline
Sep 23, 2025
Great Experience with Friends! - A great pre-dinner activity! We had a lot of fun learning about Newport, different types of boats, the local legends, and were able to take stunning photos!
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Lovie1234
Sep 23, 2025
Fabulous views with great hospitality! - We loved this afternoon cruise! Perfect way to end the day! Beautiful scenery with fantastic narration explaining the history of homes and boats! The mudslide drink was so delicious! Boat staff were so attentive and the best! Highly recommend!
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Sara_n
Sep 21, 2025
Great views. We did the... - Great views. We did the golden hour tour. Good drinks and good stories about the boats and rhe houses. Even with some small waves the ride was smooth. Would definitely recommend this.
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Stephanie_r
Sep 14, 2025
Friendly staff! Beautiful... - Friendly staff! Beautiful route! Fun atmosphere! Memorable experience! Highly recommend for a special date!
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Susan_h
Sep 6, 2025
Great staff, interesting... - Great staff, interesting information, cruise isn’t rocky even with windy weather, champagne toast is a nice touch
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Nina_s
Aug 22, 2025
Attentive service,... - Attentive service, entertaining dialogue, deep knowledge of ships, harbor, and local history. Very interesting highlights.
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Curiosity40675906000
Aug 13, 2025
Great late day cruise - Excellent weather and the crew made it a great experience. Great tidbits and stories about some of the houses and boats we saw. The hour long cruise seemed just the right amout of time. Highly recommend
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Crystalss340ld
Aug 11, 2025
UM HELL YEAH - 100/10 would recommend. Staff=Awesome Views=Breathtaking Cash bar=SAY LESS. This is definitely something you need to do if you’re visiting or even a resident in RI.
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