Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
Arrive early to the launch point at Bowen’s Wharf, where your memorable sightseeing cruise departs at set morning and afternoon hours. (Please see ‘Important Info’ tab for sail times.) Board the lovely MV Gansett and find a comfortable seat in the cabin or on the open deck for a float through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay's East Passage. Relax and admire unobstructed views of the shoreline and attractions like Fort Adams, Hammersmith Farm, the Kennedy Compound and the fascinating Clingstone ‘House on the Rock’. As for refreshments, morning cruisers are offered a complimentary mimosa, freshly-brewed coffee, tea, and juice. Afternoon guests partake in a complimentary offering of regional beverages like Del's Lemonade, Yacht Club soda, and Coffee Cabinets. A cash bar is also available, serving local beers, wines, and hard cider. Your cruise ends back at the departure point with plenty of time to explore the bayfront.
Highlights
- ✓Explore Rhode Island's scenic shoreline on a sightseeing cruise
- ✓Get a different perspective as you sail across Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay
- ✓See iconic landmarks such as Claiborne Pell, Newport Bridge, and Castle Hill
- ✓Indulge in an included traditional Rhode Island refreshment
What you'll see & do
- ✓We cruise by many beautiful sites along the route
- ✓A Victorian Mansion which was once the summer home of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.
- ✓A quintessential New England lighthouse built in 1890
- ✓A private residence sitting atop a rock in Narragansett Bay
What's included
- ✓Complimentary Dels Lemonade on Afternoon Cruise
- ✓75-minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise
- ✓Live Commentary On-Board
What's not included
- ✓Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- ✓Additional refreshments (available to purchase)
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Strollers and care seats are not allowed on board, but can be stored in the ticket booth.
Wheelchair access down the dock to the boat, must be able to manage 3 steps to get on and off the boat. Wheelchair cannot come aboard, it can be stored in the ticket booth. Please advise if assistance is needed.
Please dress appropriately to current weather conditions
Please no heels for safety purposes.
Minimum drinking age is 21 years old
All passengers are required to be checked in at the ticket booth prior to departure time to receive a boarding pass.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
Arrive early to the launch point at Bowen’s Wharf, where your memorable sightseeing cruise departs at set morning and afternoon hours. (Please see ‘Important Info’ tab for sail times.) Board the lovely MV Gansett and find a comfortable seat in the cabin or on the open deck for a float through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay's East Passage. Relax and admire unobstructed views of the shoreline and attractions like Fort Adams, Hammersmith Farm, the Kennedy Compound and the fascinating Clingstone ‘House on the Rock’. As for refreshments, morning cruisers are offered a complimentary mimosa, freshly-brewed coffee, tea, and juice. Afternoon guests partake in a complimentary offering of regional beverages like Del's Lemonade, Yacht Club soda, and Coffee Cabinets. A cash bar is also available, serving local beers, wines, and hard cider. Your cruise ends back at the departure point with plenty of time to explore the bayfront.
Highlights
- ✓Explore Rhode Island's scenic shoreline on a sightseeing cruise
- ✓Get a different perspective as you sail across Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay
- ✓See iconic landmarks such as Claiborne Pell, Newport Bridge, and Castle Hill
- ✓Indulge in an included traditional Rhode Island refreshment
What you'll see & do
- ✓We cruise by many beautiful sites along the route
- ✓A Victorian Mansion which was once the summer home of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.
- ✓A quintessential New England lighthouse built in 1890
- ✓A private residence sitting atop a rock in Narragansett Bay
What's included
- ✓Complimentary Dels Lemonade on Afternoon Cruise
- ✓75-minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise
- ✓Live Commentary On-Board
What's not included
- ✓Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- ✓Additional refreshments (available to purchase)
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Strollers and care seats are not allowed on board, but can be stored in the ticket booth.
Wheelchair access down the dock to the boat, must be able to manage 3 steps to get on and off the boat. Wheelchair cannot come aboard, it can be stored in the ticket booth. Please advise if assistance is needed.
Please dress appropriately to current weather conditions
Please no heels for safety purposes.
Minimum drinking age is 21 years old
All passengers are required to be checked in at the ticket booth prior to departure time to receive a boarding pass.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.