On our first night in Newport, we drove to the harbor and walked around Bowen's Wharf. We ended up hopping on a 6:15pm Gansett cruise (very spur of the moment). The 90-minute boat ride - with gorgeous views and interesting stories from a tour guide - was awesome. It was worth every penny! read more

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This was a nice 70 minute cruise. Emily and Patrick were great tour guides. There is a bathroom on the boat and complimentary lemon ice was served on board. The cost was $37 per person plus tax so just under $40. It was a bit pricey but quite informative and entertaining. One complaint- the plastic coverings over the windows were hard to see through. Not sure why they are even on the boat. read more

We did a Sunset Cruise through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. The Rhode Island coastline is beautiful...the old houses with the green yards sloping into the rocky coastline down into the water. So picturesque! We were able to see large yachts, lighthouses and some really beautiful sailboats. I also thoroughly enjoyed seeing the view of Fort Adams from the water. The crew was so nice and helpful and we really enjoyed listening to our knowledgeable guide Patrick. This is a must for anyone going to Newport. read more

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Had a very fun time. Staff were friendly. Don't bother ordering drinks, they tasted terrible. But the tour info was fun, the view was beautiful, and I really enjoyed the experience. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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Fun and informative boat trip. Patrick was fun, friendly and knowledgeable. If in Newport this is a perfect activity to get out on the water Thank you!!! read more

Gansett Cruises - Hammersmith Farm - Boating Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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. read more

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Our guide was good. Ery informative, humorous and interesting stories. Tour is a bit pricey. Seats were not comfortable and blinds were a bit difficult to see through. read more

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

This was a lot of fun! We did this after an early dinner and had a nice view of the sun setting. Patrick (with the crazy sneakers!) was awesome. He was very knowledgeable, funny and energetic with his guided narration. Not only did he know about the houses and landmarks; he knew a lot about some of the yachts that were docked in in the area. Everyone received a "stuffie" , a champagne toast and they had a cash bar for beer and wine. Prices were very reasonable for being on a boat! I think a beer and a wine was $11. I highly recommend giving this a go! It's a fun way to see Newport and learn a few things along the way. read more

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. read more

Our first experience on a sunset cruise. It far exceeded our expectations. Staff was amazing - great cruise. read more

This 90 minute cruise was so much fun! A great way to spend some time in Newport. Our guide Patrick was awesome, he was funny and VERY informative. He knew everything about everything. The boat ride was very smooth especially for some of the waves we took on. We went in the middle of may and it was pretty windy so bring a jacket for sure. The coffee milkshake was delicious. There were so many really cool sights we got to see, I highly recommend this for your Newport trip read more

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We did the afternoon sighseeing tour while we were in Newport. Our trip coincided with the International Boat Show so it was an added treat to see some of these mega-yachts and insane boats from the water. Our tour guide, Beau, quite literally had us laughing out loud at points. He was so informative and super entertaining. He also gave some recommendations for local things to do that we wouldn't have known about otherwise. We got lunch at the Lobster shack afterwards thanks to Beau, and my life is forever changed now that I have had lobster that fresh. Overall it was a perfect afternoon and a really affordable way to see Newport from the water. The service was fast and friendly for drinks. We even made friends with the group sitting next to us, who ended up being the nicest people we have ever met - an added treat for an already spectacular day. I would recommend this to anyone going to Newport and am excited to try one of their other charters when we make it back. read more

It was a fantastic cruise Love all everyone there on this bout and all the stories about Newport history:) my kid LOVE IT The drinks was great(amazing samosa:)) Highly recommend read more

Gansett Cruises - Boating Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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

A great 90-minute tour through the harbor and bay, with an excellent tour guide pointing out specific boats and mansions along the water. Very informative, very pleasant, and we did the sunset cruise so even had a champagne toast. Cash bar is available for soft drinks, cocktails, and local beers. read more

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We stumbled across this activity and were glad we did. The hour and a half trip around Newport Harbor didn't seem that long. Our guide, Patrick, was a wealth of information about Newport and the sights even though he isn't from Newport. He was very amusing and handled a very talkative customer with great tact. My recommendation as to where to sit: if possible, sit up top and in the right side. Your view won't be blocked and most every point of interest addressed is on the land which is on the left side of the boat. Also, they do sell drinks, but have a complimentary special snack and champagne toast. Don't forget cash to leave a tip! read more

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Patrick was a wonderful and hysterical tour guide. I learned much on our first trip to Newport.

We did the 530 pm cruise...awesome narrator, staff great, champagne toast and stuffie was a nice touch!! One tip, sit on port side, more things to see on that side! read more

We did the 4:30 cruise with these guys on 7/23! This cruise was awesome, complimentary del's lemonade was served and you could purchase alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages on board. We had such a good time, Patrick was our tour guide and he was very funny, knowledgeable, and just the type of person you would want to hangout with. Had us laughing the whole time while learning some really cool things about the houses in Newport and all about yachts! Would highly suggest this cruise. read more

Wonderful way to experience and learn about Newport. The guide was entertaining and the trip was great.

I randomly watched a YouTube video on things to do in Newport and this was mentioned. I'm so glad I did this!!! It was so easy to book, the prices were very reasonably priced and the actual tour was breathtaking! The crew was amazing as well. I highly recommended doing this read more

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This cruise was great! It's more of an educational/informational boat ride around the bay but not complaining one bit. The guide made it enjoyable and entertaining and the views were great. It gets a bit cold, even in June, so bring a thick jacket/blanket. They sell small blankets for $5 also. A nice cherry on top were the free beverages they offered (frozen lemonade, coffee milkshake). Great activity with friends or family. read more

Patrick was phenomenal! Good variety of drinks and great time, highly recommend the sunset cruise read more

Gansett Cruises - "Stuffie" the app offered onboard - Boating Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

Great cruise. Staff knowledgeable and friendly. Easy on and off. Definitely recommend

Very smooth ride, interesting narration, friendly customer service, good drink service. Both informative and fun. Would go again, really pleasant overall. read more

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I'll just cut to the chase, I would highly recommend a Gansett Sunset Cruise.  Now that I've dispensed with the obvious, let me explain why.  The staff was friendly and professional, the tour host was funny.  There were some obviously corny jokes, but overall, he was very entertaining, he interacted with the audience, and he didn't take himself too seriously.  There was so much information about the boats and yachts we passed that I couldn't take it all in, but it wasn't overwhelming.  We were offered a hot snack, (it was like a crab cake in a shell) and a champagne toast to toast the sunset.  Other beverages were for sale on the cruise. Helpful Hint:  If you want to take pictures on the sunset cruise, I would highly recommend you sit on the starboard side (right side if you're at the front of the boat, left side if you're facing the captain's back). read more

My boyfriend and I decided to go on the Gansett cruise on our last day in Rhode Island. What a perfect way to end the trip!!! If you're in the area, I'd highly recommend checking this out! I can't remember our tour guides name but he kept us interested the entire time. Perfect length of time for a cruise. Pet friendly too! read more

What a GREAT boat tour. Patrick our tour guide was surprisingly knowledgeable and absolutely hilarious. Such a fun experienced, highly recommended!! read more

We had a great experience with Gansett. The cruise left on time and the crew was professional and friendly. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and had a fantastic sense of humor. I highly recommend it! read more

What a great experience! We were looking for something to do in Newport for the day and this was such a great find. Our small dog was able to come with us. The pricing was great and there were drinks on board. We loved our narrator as well. Not only did we learn a thing or too, but wholeheartedly laughed and enjoyed! read more

We almost went with another company and SO glad we didn't! John aka "Roger" was a super host and MC! Full of jokes and historical knowledge and without him it would have been just another boat ride. The cruise itself takes you along a nice path and you get to see some cool mansions and even lighthouses. This was one if the highlights of our stay in Newport and I even came back with a few jokes i stole from John! Don't think about it, book it and enjoy! read more

Gansett Cruises - John was a GREAT host! - Boating Near Me - Newport, Rhode Island

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So much fun! My girlfriends and I did a mimosa cruise this week. We had such a great time! The tour guide was funny, well educated and great to listen to. It was such a fun time. We really would do it again. The ONLY down fall is that there is no bathroom on the boat! read more

The Mimosa Harbor Tour was Such a great way to start the day! Enjoyed the cruise with friends and was nice to meet others on the cruise as well Will be checking out the other tours as well! read more

It's been five days since Romeo and I first set foot aboard our cruise of the waters surrounding Newport. We signed up to cruise with Gansett because they offered a 90 minute tour and ever since that infamous 3 hour tour we've erred on the safe side. We also figured that 90 minutes was long enough to get some sun without suffering severe sunburn on that lovely day but also wasn't so long that we'd want to jump overboard if the tour turned out to be terrible. We were scheduled to depart at 2:30 but were asked to get in queue by 2:15. At 2:14 we arrived at the dock to find every person in Newport over the age of 83 jostling for placement. We realized that we were going to be dead last to board and resigned ourselves to being stuck below deck somewhere between the auxiliary pumps and the life vests. Lo and behold, we stepped aboard and saw that the upper deck was half empty. So up the ladder we climbed like the swashbuckling pirates of yesteryear into the fresh air and sunshine. Ahoy! We joined a jubilant family of five and a reserved but equally friendly married couple. The rest of the people on the boat were quiet, very quiet. Below deck may as well have been a graveyard. We were welcomed aboard by John, our assigned tour guide of the afternoon. John is my hero. John made me realize via his quick wit and corny jokes that my next career move will be to become a boat tour guide. John was engaging, entertaining and clearly happy to share his love of Newport history, the America's Cup and sailing the seas with others. John made me laugh out loud more in 90 minutes than my ex-husband managed to do during our entire nine-year marriage. Unfortunately, John had a bum crowd below deck. The senior center apparently didn't give approval for their members to pay attention let alone laugh. Perhaps their hearing aids were turned off or the sweltering heat down there kept them subdued. Comeuppance is tragic, especially when one realizes that all of that queue jostling only gained them seats with limited airflow in the partial shade. Seriously folks. Climb the ladder or sit in the bow if you want a cool (literally) experience. Romeo and I thoroughly enjoyed the breeze, the sights, the frozen drinks and the friendly crowd on our level. John came up to chat with us often before descending once again into the pit of despair. We appreciated the friendly young lady who happily delivered our drinks. We especially appreciated the boat captain who delivered us safely back to the dock without a layover at Gilligan's rustic retreat. If you're looking for a new perspective of Newport and a fun way to spend part of an afternoon, take a ride aboard a Gansett cruise. Make sure you ask for John. He's awesome! read more

The best cruises offered in the Newport, RI area. I travel frequently, and I have extremely high standards. I was incredibly impressed with Gansett Cruises. The tour & information provided by Chris, was incredibly interesting and very well done. The ride is smooth and very professionally executed by the captain - we enjoyed every second. For $26 per person, a 1.5 hour guided tour on a beautiful boat with a knowledgeable guide - can't be beat! Highly recommend for couples, singles, families and children. I loved my boat ride with them and would definitely go once again! 5 Stars! read more