Why You Should Go...

The best narrated tours of the Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay area are Coastal Queen’s Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises and the Scenic Bay Cruises. Both are a great way to see magnificent views of the historic forts, lighthouses, Rose Island and the Jamestown shoreline close up. The Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises include a mimosa in the price of the cruise. Cruises are 75 minutes.

Looking to just relax? Coastal Queen’s Evening Cocktail Cruises and Special Event Cruises are casual, with no narrated tour—both feature a leisurely sightseeing cruise around the Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay area. Evening Cocktail Cruises include one "drink of the night" in the price of the cruise and Special Event Cruises may feature either live music, various tastings or other entertainment. Cruises are 75–90 minutes.

Cruises depart from Bowen’s Wharf, Newport, RI; however, some Special Events depart from Jamestown or Wickford (check the website.) 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.

Why You Should Go...

The best narrated tours of the Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay area are Coastal Queen’s Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises and the Scenic Bay Cruises. Both are a great way to see magnificent views of the historic forts, lighthouses, Rose Island and the Jamestown shoreline close up. The Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises include a mimosa in the price of the cruise. Cruises are 75 minutes.

Looking to just relax? Coastal Queen’s Evening Cocktail Cruises and Special Event Cruises are casual, with no narrated tour—both feature a leisurely sightseeing cruise around the Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay area. Evening Cocktail Cruises include one "drink of the night" in the price of the cruise and Special Event Cruises may feature either live music, various tastings or other entertainment. Cruises are 75–90 minutes.

Cruises depart from Bowen’s Wharf, Newport, RI; however, some Special Events depart from Jamestown or Wickford (check the website.) 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: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Hours: Closed Now. Opens 10:30 AM

10:30am - 8:30pm, Daily

Discounts: Seniors, Military

Available: Guided Tour, Bar

Casual attire on all cruises is fine. Bring some cash for tips -- gratuities are not included in the price of the ticket, and the boat is not equipped to process gratuities on credit cards at the bar—cash gratuities are very much appreciated by the crew!

Cruises depart from 5 Bowen's Landing, Bowen's Wharf, Newport, Rhode Island 02840. 

CHECK YOUR DEPARTURE LOCATION: Some cruises depart from 1 E. Ferry Wharf, Jamestown, Rhode Island 02835 or Wickford Village Visitor's Dock, behind 55 Brown Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852

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.