--- title: "Newport Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/newport description: "Gilded Age mansions on a New England shore" --- # Newport πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· United States Β· US & Canada East Coast > "Gilded Age mansions on a New England shore" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.8h - **Visiting Sailings:** 16 - **Cruise Lines:** 3 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Oct (9 sailings), Sept (3 sailings), May (2 sailings) ## About Newport Newport, Rhode Island, built its reputation on money. The Gilded Age mansions along Bellevue Avenue, including The Breakers and Marble House, were summer "cottages" for families like the Vanderbilts. Most are now museums, and the interiors feel more like European palaces than American houses. Ships anchor offshore, and tenders bring passengers to Perotti Park in the centre of downtown. The Cliff Walk, a 3.5-mile path along the eastern shore, passes behind several of the mansions while hugging the rocky coastline. Sections near the south end are rough and unmarked, so decent shoes help. Thames Street and the surrounding wharves have seafood restaurants, sail lofts, and ice cream shops. Newport is also a major sailing town, and the harbour is usually packed with boats. Parking is limited, but the town is walkable, and the RIPTA trolley connects the main sights in season. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** America/New_York (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 41.4852, -71.3232 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Newport/@41.48516,-71.32322,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Newport&ll=41.48516,-71.32322&z=13) ## Things to Do in Newport Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/13a43a06-6bb1-46ed-8bac-b6180863c86e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (4,550) | 3h | βœ“ | €45 | Viator | | [Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1840e31c-6aa2-4969-a1b3-353ff80222d6.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (2,053) | 1h 10m | βœ“ | €38 | Viator | | [Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/af7b0a12-d6fa-492b-8b7a-637997fcd7fc.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (1,848) | 3h | βœ“ | €44 | Viator | | [Newport Trolley Tour - Viking Scenic Overview](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b1efb298-7ce5-4834-b665-38b2b7477295.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (971) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €25 | Viator | | [Newport Neighborhood Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b012c583-abb4-4764-9390-a96d77aeb21d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (642) | 3h 15m | βœ“ | €90 | Viator | | [Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/027e126a-08e5-440f-9632-af333c4ccf1c.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (679) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €26 | Viator | | [Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/01b7c829-ce63-49eb-8a38-f5d6c84f70af.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (638) | 1h | βœ“ | €45 | Viator | | [Newport Walking Food And History Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3f2d80ad-48e9-4cb3-81e8-c89177489dfc.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (402) | 3h | βœ“ | €112 | Viator | | [Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a0debc61-505c-47f0-b076-fcf2f908c9cb.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (280) | 4h | βœ“ | €55 | Viator | | [Scenic Bay Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/48c5b5c8-e6e7-4032-bf4b-cdc2e868b686.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (312) | 1h 15m | βœ“ | €38 | Viator | | [Newport Afternoon Sightseeing Sail on Classic Sailboat](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c54721f5-c17b-4439-939e-629e1848b0eb.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (200) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €56 | Viator | | [Newport Trolley Tour with Marble House - Viking Tours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2b7cbf9f-bf69-4431-855e-2dc52b2ec24c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (182) | 3h | βœ“ | €42 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Martha's Vineyard Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/martha-s-vineyard-island.md): 35 nm - [Boston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/boston.md): 54 nm - [New York](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/new-york.md): 129 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iron-lanterns-boston-halifax-portland~PCL-MJ-20261031-7.md)** - **Price:** €622 per person (€1,244 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Majestic Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/majestic-princess.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2026-10-31 - **Itinerary:** Iron Lanterns – Boston, Halifax & Portland ## Featured Cruises from Newport Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Iron Lanterns – Boston, Halifax & Portland](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iron-lanterns-boston-halifax-portland~PCL-MJ-20261031-7.md) | Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-10-31 | 7 | €622 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Newport](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=newport) (16 sailings) ## Browse - [US & Canada East Coast cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)