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Golden Hour Cruise

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Newport, USA
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Alcoholic Beverages
      1 complimentary champagne toast is included. Additional beverages are available for purchase
    • Crew Gratuity - suggested is 15% and this is split evenly between the captain, crew and storyteller

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 2 Bowens Landing, Newport, RI 02840, USA

      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.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Ticket Redemption Point

    2 Bowens Landing, Newport, RI 02840, USA

    Itinerary

    Castle Hill Lighthouse (Pass By)

    Fort Adams State Park (Pass By)

    Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Sara_N
    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.

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 16 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great views. We did the...

    Sara_N, Sep 2025
    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.

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    This is wonderful to hear! Thank you for joining us for the golden hour tour – we're so glad you enjoyed the views, drinks, and stories about the boats and houses! We're also happy the ride was smooth despite the small waves. We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon for another great experience!

    Friendly staff! Beautiful...

    Stephanie_R, Sep 2025
    Friendly staff! Beautiful route! Fun atmosphere! Memorable experience! Highly recommend for a special date!

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Wow, thank you so much! We're absolutely thrilled you had a memorable experience with us! It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed our friendly staff, beautiful route, and fun atmosphere. We especially appreciate you recommending us for a special date – what a compliment! We hope you'll create many more special memories with us in the future!

    Great staff, interesting...

    Susan_H, Sep 2025
    Great staff, interesting information, cruise isn’t rocky even with windy weather, champagne toast is a nice touch

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Thank you so much for your feedback! We strive to make every tour a memorable experience, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!

    Attentive service,...

    Nina_S, Aug 2025
    Attentive service, entertaining dialogue, deep knowledge of ships, harbor, and local history. Very interesting highlights.

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Thank you for joining us aboard Gansett! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the trip!

    Take this cruise if you re in Newport

    Oksana_Y, Aug 2025
    It was a great experience, fun facts about the town, good choice of beverages, great crew overall. Would recommend it to anyone

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Hello and thank you for your review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the cruise as well as the beverage offerings. Please join us again any time!

    An enjoyable and...

    Clare_R, Aug 2025
    An enjoyable and affordable way to see Newport Harbor. Helpful and knowledgeable team. Clean and comfortable boat.

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Thank you so much for highlighting the affordability and enjoyable experience! We're glad you appreciated our helpful and knowledgeable team and the clean, comfortable boat. We aim to provide a great value and a memorable tour, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon!

    From $46.00

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 11 days in advance.

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