Golden Hour Cruise

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Newport, USA

1 hour (approx.)
Offered in: English

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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

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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

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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!