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Gansett Cruises

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“ Patrick was the narrator and was very educational and funny which made the cruise very enjoyable. ” in 14 reviews

“ John, our tour guide , was funny and knowledgeable about Newport, its history, and surrounding places of note. ” in 25 reviews

“  We were offered a hot snack, (it was like a crab cake in a shell) and a champagne toast to toast the sunset. ” in 9 reviews

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2 Bowen's Wharf

Newport, RI 02840

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90 Minute Narrated Historical Coastal Cruises and Harbor Tours from Newport, Rhode Island. Pet Friendly. Daily Harbor Tours Scheduled one and a half hour historical harbor cruises from Bowen's Wharf. Tours start Memorial Day Weekend (weather dependent). Tour Fares $26 Adults, $24 Seniors $20 Children 4-12yrs; under 4 free Cash Bar: Narragansett beers, wines and Yacht Club Sodas. Pet friendly -- dogs on leashes welcome. Group Rates Available. Habor Tours With a Historic View Gansett Cruises breaks away from the typical harbor tour to offer a comfortable, relaxing and delightful full hour and a half cruise of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay's East Passage. Our guides, many of whom grew up on these waters, are enthused to share the legends and rich history of their home port, the Sailing Capital of the World. Aboard a Classic It's just the feeling you get from being on a well-appointed private yacht that makes the Gansett so special. …

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What a beautiful time on the afternoon cruise! Boarding was super easy... the boat was nice, modern, and clean. The Del's lemonade was the perfect refresher. Patrick needs his own show. His knowledge of all things nautical and Newport were super impressive... and he was a hoot to add! I would definitely recommend this cruise!! Definitely want to try the sunset one the next time we are in town!

I've recently booked the Evening Voyage with Gansett Cruises through their website for Saturday, August 17, 2024. This was a 60 minute narrated harbor boat tour on Narragansett Bay with a check-in time at 5:05pm, departure time at 5:30pm, and return time at 6:30pm. The Evening Voyage includes a complimentary drink ticket. I had a glass of the Pinot Grigio. Adult (13+) tickets were $45, Senior (65+) tickets were $41, and Children (Infant-12) tickets were $41. I've previously booked the Morning Mimosa Cruise with Gansett Cruises through Viator for Sunday, May 29, 2022. This was a 1.25 hr narrated harbor boat tour on Narragansett Bay with a check-in time at 10:00am, departure time at 10:30am, and return time at 12:00pm. Morning Cruises include complimentary mimosas or orange juice. I had the mimosa. Adult (13+) tickets were $37, Senior (65+) tickets were $34, Children (4-12) tickets were $32, and Children (Infant-3) tickets were $17. You can call in, use a 3rd party like Viator, or use their website directly to reserve tickets. Through the website, gratuity is a required field (you can choose none, 15%, 18%, 20%, 25%). Check-in is at 2 Bowen's Landing in Newport, RI. At the check-in time, I told the attendant my name and she gave us a boarding pass. Boarding was on time and very easy. The Gansett is a private yacht with an open deck plan and comfortable cushioned seating. The boat was very clean. The cruise tour guide talked about yachts, gilded age mansions, lighthouses, Fort Adams, Goat Island, and so much more. The cruise was close to shore and there were great views of Newport's coastline. Both tours were unforgettable experiences aboard the Gansett. The tour guides were very informative. There is also a cash bar if you want additional drinks. It is definitely worth it.

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Good overall. Couldn't really hear the guide, don't know if it was a speaker issue or whatnot but wasn't a huge deal. I made do. Didn't really like the fact they have you pre-tip when you register at 15,18 or 20 percent. You can pick none, but I'd rather had waited to see how it was then decided on how much I wanted to tip, so I also could tip any amount instead of specified amounts. I'm not anti-tiping but I would've been more comfortable with a couple bucks then 5. While the tour was good, it still felt a little lacking. Not bad, mind you, but just felt unfulfilled. I'd recommend it, but for cautiously.

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Super enjoyable. Patrick was very knowledgeable. Mimosas were delicious too. Highly recommend.

The views from this sunset cruise are unmatched. My wife and I have done numerous sunset cruises in different parts of the world but we will always remember this one. The crew were knowledgeable in answering everyone's questions, and made it a fun experience. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting a nice relaxing boat ride with phenomenal views.

The Gansett sunset cruise was a great experience. Our guides were experts about any Newport history we wanted to know. They also went out of their way to make sure all guests got several sunset pictures. On this tour, you receive a drink ticket as well. Highly recommend this tour to experience a sunset out in the beautiful blue waters!

Super friendly & knowledgeable staff. Throughly enjoyed the trip around the harbor on their mimosa morning cruise. Free mimosa was delightful. Dave our MC was super entertaining & engaging.

I took the 4:30 PM Harbour Cruise/Tour on a slightly overcast summer day. Despite the weather, I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. The tour offered a fascinating mix of history and trivia, catering to both local and international tourists. As someone who appreciates supporting tourism businesses, I highly recommend this service, especially for those visiting between late spring and early fall. It serves as an excellent complement to a Newport Mansion tour, providing unique views only visible from the water. The hour and a half journey around Narragansett Bay was quite enjoyable. For those interested, wine is available for purchase, and our tour guide added a delightful touch with humorous and entertaining commentaries. It's evident that the staff works hard to ensure riders have a memorable experience.

The boat engine exploded and I was in the bathroom, so my shat splattered all over the walls how do use my shat as a flotation device it's safely I made it back to shore will not recommend

This was an amazing cruise and time well spent . The guide was very informative and the drinks were good

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