Special Events Cruises aboard the Coastal Queen allow you to see the sights of Newport Harbor from the water while enjoying a special cruise offering with special music or a theme. Explore our Special Events Cruises that depart from Newport or Jamestown below.
The Stone Cold Gypsies band will play a mix of R & B, country and reggae in this live performance. Enjoy the music and the sights that surround Narragansett Bay, Newport Harbor and the Jamestown shoreline. The main deck is heated and the top deck has roll-down curtains for warmth.
It’s five o’clock somewhere on the Coastal Queen, come aboard and cruise along the shores of Narragansett Bay while listening to piped-in Jimmy Buffett hits. The boat is cozy and warm indoors and the top deck is covered with clear roll-down curtains for pleasant cruising.
Celebrate Dad on a Father’s Day Cocktail Cruise on the Coastal Queen. Enjoy a bartender's special cocktail (one is included in the price of the cruise) while viewing the many beautiful sights along the way. The boat has a cozy and weatherproof main deck and a covered top deck with side curtains for comfort.
Coastal Queen has the band that will have you singing and swash-buckling with songs of sea shanties and maritime music. Order a drink and enjoy the cruise around Jamestown, Narragansett Bay and Newport. The boat is cozy and spacious indoors and the top deck is covered for pleasant cruising.
Let’s Dance with piped-in hits by Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire and more while Coastal Queen takes guests for a leisurely cruise from Jamestown, across Narragansett Bay and into Newport Harbor. The boat has a cozy and weatherproof main salon and a covered top deck for comfort.
Come aboard Coastal Queen in Jamestown to see Newport’s 4th of July fireworks display up close from the Bay. Enjoy a summer beverage from Coastal Queen's grand center bar while watching the show. Seating is limited, reserve your seat today!
Come aboard the Coastal Queen to enjoy the sounds of the Take It to The Bridge duo, Greg Marcotte and Carl Bugbee, as they play the top 40 hits of the past seven decades. Spacious Coastal Queen has a weatherproof interior and will be serving your favorite cocktails at the beautiful teak-wood bar.
Enjoy Celtic ballads from these musical masters as you cruise aboard the Coastal Queen. Along the way you will see many beautiful sites that surround Jamestown Village and Newport Harbor, such as Clingstone, Hammersmith Farm, Fort Adams and more. The cruise is 90-minutes, departs Jamestown at 6:30 pm and tickets are $50.
Come enjoy jazz music and a stunning water view on this evening cruise. Coastal Queen will host Lois Vaughan, a Newport-based piano and keyboard player, specializing in classic jazz and Latin music ranging from Gershwin to Brubeck. The boat is cozy and spacious indoors and the top deck is covered for pleasant cruising.
Coastal Queen welcomes back crowd favorite wine shop, Grapes & Gourmet for another fabulous wine and cheese tasting. As you sip your wine on this blue-moon evening, you will cruise along the historic sites in Narragansett Bay and magnificent Newport Harbor. Coastal Queen's spacious interior is weatherproof and there is a covered top deck.
Brian Cabral will be performing local summer favorites live on this cruise—and that includes classic Jimmy Buffett hits! Relax and enjoy the music as Coastal Queen cruises from Jamestown to Narragansett Bay to the fabulous sites that surround the Newport Harbor area. Coastal Queen will have palm trees onboard!
Come aboard Coastal Queen at Bowen's Wharf in Newport to watch the Salute to Summer fireworks display up close from the bay. Order a summer beverage from Coastal Queen's grand center bar and enjoy the show!
Join Grapes & Gourmet and Coastal Queen for another fabulous wine and cheese tasting! As you sip your wine on this blue-moon evening, you will cruise along the historic sites in Narragansett Bay and magnificent Newport Harbor. Coastal Queen's spacious interior is weatherproof and there is a covered top deck.
Watch the sun set aboard Coastal Queen while The Narrow River Band plays hits from James Taylor and The Beatles, some jazz and your favorite songs to dance to! The boat's interior will be warm and cozy and the top desk is covered and enclosed for comfort.
It’s reggae night on this full corn moon! Don't worry about a thing! Order your favorite drink from the Queen’s bar and enjoy the piped-in tunes as you cruise the beautiful Jamestown shoreline and go across the Bay into Newport Harbor. This spacious boat has a cozy, weatherproof interior and enclosed seating on the top deck.
Coastal Queen welcomes the kids for this special Halloween-themed cruise. There will be a costume contest, treats and Halloween tunes for the kids to enjoy as the boat cruises across Narragansett Bay and into Newport Harbor. Coastal Queen is covered, warm, weatherproof and ready to cruise!
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 parade, will join other decorated boats in the harbor’s festival of lights.
Time for holiday fun on the The Candy Cane Express Cruise for kids. The boat ride will cruise about Newport Harbor and the bay to see the sites and scenery. Mrs. Claus will read to the kids while hot chocolate is served. The boat will be cozy and warm with its weatherproof interior. A candy cane will be given to each child as they depart the boat.
The Candy Cane Express Cruise is holiday fun for the kids! The boat ride will cruise about Newport Harbor and the Bay to see the sites and scenery. One of Santa's elves will read to the kids while hot chocolate is served. A candy cane will be given to each child as they depart the boat.
Santa & Mrs. Claus are arriving onboard the Coastal Queen on Saturday, December 2 at 1 pm and then proceeding up to 20 Narragansett Avenue to visit with the children at the Conanicut Gift Shop.
Come aboard for Coastal Queen’s Holiday Champagne Toast. Enjoy a little champagne while Coastal Queen pipes in favorite holiday music and cruises about the sites and scenery of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. A glass of champagne is included in the price of the cruise.
Coastal Queen’s Holiday Cruise will take you on a holiday tour of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay while festive music is piped in and the boat is decked out with coastal holiday style. The boat is cozy and warm and has a weatherproof interior.
Take a holiday coffee break, relax and enjoy the Christmas carols on the Coastal Queen. Favorite holiday music will be piped and Coastal Queen will be cruising about the sites and scenery of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. A cup of coffee is included in the price of the cruise.
Coastal Queen will host a special Meet and Greet and Cruise with Santa Claus at 11am. This cruises will feature hot chocolate and a candy cane will be given to each child as they exit the boat. Check out the special family rate and reduced rates for kids.
Come aboard for Coastal Queen’s Holiday Champagne Toast. Enjoy a little champagne while Coastal Queen pipes in favorite holiday music and cruises about the sites and scenery of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. A glass of champagne is included in the price of the cruise.