Event Cruises In Rhode Island | Cruise RI
Event Cruises
Special Event Cruises range from beer tastings to wine and cheese pairings, to live music and much more! While the events are going on, our vessel work their magic and take you around the fabulous sites in Newport Harbor and the Bay. Explore the options below, departing from Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, Jamestown or Wickford. See descirption to see vessel details. Feel free to suggest an event to our team.
- September 16, 2025
- 90 Minutes
- Departs from Jamestown Village
- 5:30 PM
Music Bingo Cruise from Jamestown
Coastal Queen hosts Music Bingo night! Just like regular Bingo, but instead of numbers, Emily Fitts plays one-minute clips of popular songs for guests to mark on their cards. First to cross off five in a row shouts “BINGO” to win a prize! Enjoy a cruise around the bay and Newport Harbor on our spacious, weatherproof boat, and sip a beverage from the grand center bar while sightseeing.
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- September 21, 2025
- ~ 2.25 hours
- Departs from Jamestown
- 9:30 AM
Around the island cruise aboard Coastal PRincess
Enjoy a scenic cruise around Conanicut Island and take in breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay’s East and West Passages. Along the way, you’ll spot iconic landmarks including Beavertail Lighthouse, Castle Hill Lighthouse, Rose Island Lighthouse, the Newport Bridge, Gould Island, Conanicut Island Light, Plum Beach Lighthouse, the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge, Dutch Island Light, and more.
Your morning begins with fresh pastries, coffee, and juice—complimentary with your ticket. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the coastal beauty that makes this island so special.
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- September 23, 2025
- 1.5 hours
- Departs from Jamestown
- 5:30 PM
Evening Cruise with Alex Cohen aboard Coastal Queen
Spend a crisp fall evening aboard Coastal Queen with live music from Alex Cohen, whose soulful acoustic style blends original songs with favorite hits spanning the last five decades. As Alex sings and strums, you’ll be tempted to join in while taking in the stunning views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Coastal Queen’s spacious interior will be warm and weatherproof, and the covered top deck will be enclosed for your comfort. This 90-minute cruise departs from Jamestown Village at 5:30 p.m.
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- October 11, 2025
- 90 Minutes
- Departs from Jamestown Village
- 4:30 PM
WiNE & Cheese Tasting Cruise aboard Coastal Princess
Step aboard the all new Coastal Princess as fan-favorite Grapes & Gourmet returns for another fabulous wine and cheese tasting! Sip and savor while cruising through the historic charm of Newport Harbor and Lower Narragansett Bay. The bar on the Coastal Princess will be open serving a variety of premium canned cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks. This 90-minute cruise departs from 1 East Ferry Wharf in Jamestown at 4:30 PM.
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- October 25, 2025
- 90 Minutes
- Departs from Bowen's Wharf
- 3:00 PM
Spooky Spells & Tales Cruise aboard Coastal Queen
Join us on the coastal Queen for a Halloween haunted event. Hear stories of ghosts and ghost ships in Rhode Island. Join Joan Quinn historian and paranormal researcher for a hour long cruise. Joan has been involved with local history and paranormal research. She has a ghost walk tour company and has appeared on the Travel Channels show Kindred Spirits. She has studied and researched events from the native tribes to present day stories. A fun interactive child friendly history of shipwrecks and ghost!
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- November 28, 2025
- 90 Minutes
- Departs from Bowen's Wharf
- 11:00 AM
Coastal Queen's Holiday Cranberry Mimosa Cruise
Coastal Queen’s Holiday Cranberry Mimosa Cruise tours Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay with festive music and coastal holiday décor. A cranberry mimosa is included in the price of the ticket. The cozy, weatherproof boat has an enclosed top deck with clear curtains for scenic views. Recommended for ages 16+. Tickets are $42. This 75-minute cruise departs 5 Bowen’s Landing, Newport, at 11:00 a.m.
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- November 28, 2025
- ~90 Minutes
- Departs from Jamestown Village
- 5:30 PM
Newport Illuminated Boat Parade Cruise aboard Coastal Queen
Join Coastal Queen as she crosses the bay to be part of the Newport Illuminated Boat Parade in Newport Harbor. Coastal Queen, award winner in the 2019 and 2024 parade, will join other decorated boats in the harbor’s festival of lights. Cruise departs from Jamestown Village at 5:30 p.m. The boats main salon is warm and enclosed and the bar will be serving your favorite holiday beverages.
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- November 29, 2025
- 90 Minutes
- Departs from Bowen's Wharf
- 3:00 PM
Holiday Jazz Cruise with Pianist Lois Vaughan aboard Coastal Queen
Get into the festive holiday spirit aboard a Holiday Cruise featuring a special performance by Lois Vaughan. Savor joyful music as you take in the sparkling sights of Newport Harbor and lower Narragansett Bay. The Coastal Queen will be beautifully decked out for the season. This 90-minute cruise departs from Bowen’s Wharf in Newport.
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