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Coastal Queen Cruises

5 Bowen's Landing, Bowen's Wharf · Newport, RI

Why you should go…

The Coastal Queen is a 58-foot excursion boat that leaves from Bowen's Wharf in downtown Newport for narrated cruises of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. You can pick a lighthouse and mimosa cruise, a scenic bay cruise or a seal and harbor cruise, each about 75 minutes. The glass-enclosed lower deck has a full-service bar and a heated cabin, and the upper deck has a hard top with side curtains.

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Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Coastal Queen Cruises, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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