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Newport Scenic Sunset Cruise on Classic Boat Rum Runner II

Recommended by 96% of travelers
Newport, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Stacy_L ·
Jul 2026
My daughter and I went on the 7:30 PM sunset cruise on July 3 and had a wonderful experience. We got beautiful shots of sunset and sailboats while enjoying a seven dollar cocktail Way cheaper than New York and New Jersey prices! The crew members were very friendly and overall a great experience.
· Ellen_C ·
Aug 2026
It was great! Loved hearing the history. Captain & crew were great too! Fun & nice alternative to sailboat. Bring your windbreaker!

Overview

    What's Included

    • A sightseeing cruise around Newport aboard Rum Runner II (minimum age: 12)
    • Gratuity
    • Food (guests are welcome to bring their own light snack aboard)
    • Beverages (not included, but available for purchase at check-in)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Newport Classic Cruises Bannister's Wharf
      24 Bannister's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840, USA

      Rum Runner II departs from 24 Bannister’s Wharf, located next to the outdoor eating area of the Black Pearl & Clarke Cooke House. The booth is outdoor with a green awning that says “Newport Classic Cruises”. Take your first right before walking past the outdoor eating area of the Black Pearl.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Fort Adams State Park (Pass By)

    Castle Hill Lighthouse (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Please do not bring your own alcoholic beverages
    • Service animals are permitted; Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted
    • There is a marine bathroom onboard
    • It's always cooler on the water. Please dress for the weather
    • Groups of 10 or more, whether booked together or separately, will be contacted by the operator for a 15% gratuity. Multiple large group bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator
    • Must be 12+ years or older to attend
    • If the minimum ticket requirement is not met for your selected departure time, we will contact you to offer alternatives or a refund
    • Please note parking is difficult in Newport, especially on weekends. Allow at least 60 minutes to park, especially on weekends and holidays as no refunds are given for missing the boat. Guests should plan to arrive at our ticket booth 20 minutes prior to your departure time to check-in. The boat will leave promptly at the scheduled departure time. Please plan accordingly and allow for ample time for parking.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 27 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Great fun! Spectacular view

    Chantele_P, Sep 2026
    Fun crew! They gave us some great stories during the tour, good laughs and made sure we had a great ride and experience. The weather was fantastic and we got some stunning sunset pics!!

    Very fun harbor cruise!...

    Abby_A, Sep 2026
    Very fun harbor cruise! We had a great time exploring and learning about Newport during sunset! Would recommend

    It was great! Loved...

    Ellen_C, Aug 2026
    It was great! Loved hearing the history. Captain & crew were great too! Fun & nice alternative to sailboat. Bring your windbreaker!

    Not much narration or...

    Martha_P, Aug 2026
    Not much narration or description of what we were seeing. They answered our questions, but didn’t offer much otherwise.

    The cruise was excellent....

    starbrid, Aug 2026
    The cruise was excellent. The staff was friendly and informative. We had a great time. I would recommend it.

    Sunset.

    Charles_O, Jul 2026
    Perfect at sunset! Thanks for a great time. :) we had so much fun and would recommend to our friends and family

    Do the sunset cruise !

    David_C, Jul 2026
    We booked the sunset cruise for a party of 5 and it was a great time Little narration , but didn’t need it On way back he let the boat rip some and it was fun ! Highly recommend. Smaller boat , not overly stuffed with people

    Wonderful, sunset cruise

    Stacy_L, Jul 2026
    My daughter and I went on the 7:30 PM sunset cruise on July 3 and had a wonderful experience. We got beautiful shots of sunset and sailboats while enjoying a seven dollar cocktail Way cheaper than New York and New Jersey prices! The crew members were very friendly and overall a great experience.

    Wonderful Experience

    Theresa_K, Jul 2026
    We had a wonderful time on this sunset cruise! Jay and Hunter were a great duo and made the trip informative, enjoyable, and entertaining! Everything was well organized. Would take another cruise with Newport Classic again!

    It was an amazing sunset...

    Judith_D, Jun 2026
    It was an amazing sunset cruise and friendly crew. We can never get enough time on the water and the sunset was a bonus 🌅🌊

    Sunset cruise was...

    Jodi_S, Jun 2026
    Sunset cruise was amazing. It was a beautiful night definitely recommend to anyone visiting everything was picture worthy

    Wonderful

    Karoline_D, Jun 2026
    It was lovely! Everything we could’ve asked for! Our boat staff was wonderful and the views were gorgeous

    Nice open air boat with...

    Jason_A, Aug 2025
    Nice open air boat with friendly captain and first mate. Lovely tour of the harbor with some light info on the sights. Complimentary ginger ale or water if you do not purchase alcoholic drinks.

    Highly recommend

    Christy_L, Jul 2025
    Great way to see a Newport sunset. The crew were friendly and engaging, would highly recommend the Rum Rumner II.

    Quick nice inexpensive boat ride.

    Jamie_M, Sep 2024
    We were running a little late trying to find parking. I recommend leaving very early as parking is an issue. They called a couple times looking for us which was nice. Drinks you purchase tickets on land and exchange on the boat for a very limited selection. This is definitely not a booze cruise but more of a little site seeing but there is no narration which I would have liked. Very pleasant staff. For what I paid worth the money.

    Magical time

    KOOKIE_T, Sep 2024
    What an amazing experience! Thank you so much for a magical sunset cruise. The staff and captain were fantastic. A highly recommend.

    Fun Sunset Cruise

    Michael_A, Jul 2024
    Fun trip- provided scenic views of the lighthouse, a few larger houses, the harbor, fort, as well as the newport bridge. Very smooth relaxed ride. My only complaint is that the beverage selections are somewhat limited. I personally can't deal with carbonation, or overly sweet options, but that's all their was. Overall, I would definitely do business with this company again. We used them in both newport and boston this trip and both experiences were great!

    Highly recommend!

    Ginger_B, Jul 2024
    This boat ride was so fun! Highly recommend. My husband and I loved that we could see the lights of the bridge at night. The weather didn’t really allow for a beautiful sunset, but it was still was a very enjoyable experience!

    Fantastic! Would definitely do again.

    Mark_M, Jul 2024
    Great trip! The crew was friendly and fun and the boat was beautiful and comfortable. The drinks also made it fun!

    Opening season of the sunset cruise

    Margaux_R, May 2024
    The sunset was an amazing experience. The team was very welcoming and friendly. They gave us some blanket as the weather was a bit chilly.. We saw an overview of Newport and the house of the rocks. Very nice and beautiful first sunset cruise of the season. Thanks a lot to the team
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    per person
    Was $50.88(-5%)

    -You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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