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Experience Newport
The Newport Signature Experience provides a sightseeing excursion through our stunning island. Developed by our knowledgeable guides, this tour is designed to showcase the city's historical mansions, downtown waterfront, & striking coastal vistas. Passengers of this tour will enjoy a unique perspective of Newport by exploring its spectacular coastline and maritime wharf. The objective is clear: to facilitate discovery, enjoyment, & the creation of lasting memories.
The Newport Signature
The Gilded Age Tour is a private, high-end Newport experience showcasing historic mansions along Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive. Guests will encounter iconic estates that once belonged to America’s wealthiest families, while hearing stories of ambition, excess, and the era that defined Newport as the Playground of the Rich. With sweeping ocean views and remarkable architecture, this tour offers an immersive glimpse into one of the most glamorous periods in American history.
The Gilded Age
A private, bespoke Newport experience showcasing stunning sunset vistas. Guided along scenic coastal roads and charming neighborhoods, guests visit hidden viewpoints and iconic landmarks known for their golden hour glow and sweeping ocean panoramas. Thoughtfully timed for optimal positioning, this tour ensures striking photo opportunities and a memorable coastal experience. Designed for travelers, it offers a refined way to experience Newport at its most captivating hour.
The Golden Hour
The Newport Signature
The Newport Signature Experience provides a sightseeing excursion through our stunning island. Developed by our knowledgeable guides, this tour is designed to showcase the city's historical mansions, downtown waterfront, & striking coastal vistas. Passengers of this tour will enjoy a unique perspective of Newport by exploring its spectacular coastline and maritime wharf. The objective is clear: to facilitate discovery, enjoyment, & the creation of lasting memories.
The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age tour is a private, high-end guided Newport mansion tour focused on their historic estates along Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive. On this tour, you will see some of the oldest and most iconic mansions in the country, architectural masterpieces that once hosted America’s wealthiest families. As we travel along Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive, you will hear stories of opulence, ambition, and the history that shaped Newport into the Playground of the Rich. From sweeping ocean views to intricate estate details, this journey offers a captivating look into one of the most glamorous eras in American history.
The Golden Hour
The Golden Hour
A private, bespoke guided excursion designed to highlight Newport's most magnificent sunset vistas. This distinctive experience is meticulously orchestrated, ensuring optimal positioning at prime viewing locations for capturing striking photographs & securing a truly memorable occasion. Your experienced guide will navigate picturesque coastal thoroughfares and Newport's charming bridge view neighborhoods, making stops at both lesser-known vantage points & renowned landmarks celebrated for their exceptional 'golden hour' illumination & sweeping ocean panoramas.
About Us
Coastal Cruisers is Newport’s only chauffeured luxury tour experience, offering elegant, story-driven journeys that combine sophistication, fun, and memorable island adventures. Their fully enclosed electric GEM vehicles blend the charm of historic carriage-style travel with modern eco-conscious transportation, creating an intimate and comfortable resort-style experience. From scenic drives along Ocean Drive to arrivals at Gilded Age mansions, every tour is thoughtfully curated with premium details, exceptional service, and an insider perspective on Newport hospitality.
About Us
Every family has a story. Ours has always been about welcoming people to Newport.After years of providing luxury transportation through our family business, Freedom Car Service, we realized that visitors wanted more than just a ride—they wanted to experience Newport through the eyes of someone who truly knows and loves it. That idea inspired us to launch Coastal Cruisers in 2025.
Today, Coastal Cruisers is a family-owned company specializing in private luxury tours in Newport, Rhode Island. Every experience is completely private and thoughtfully curated, blending Newport's iconic Gilded Age mansions, scenic Ocean Drive, historic waterfront, and hidden local gems with the personalized service only a family business can provide.
When you step aboard one of our Coastal Cruisers, you're not joining a tour—you're becoming our guest. We take pride in sharing the stories, history, and beauty of the city we've called home for generations, creating an experience that's relaxed, authentic, and unforgettable.
Whether you're searching for a private Newport tour, a luxury sightseeing experience, or a custom day exploring Newport, we look forward to showing you why so many guests fall in love with the City by the Sea.
Our Services
Weddings & Events
Seamless transportation for weddings, guest shuttles, and special events. Keep everyone on schedule while enjoying the experience.
Birthdays & Nights Out
Celebrate in Newport without worrying about logistics. Ride together, hit the best spots, and enjoy the night. Transport up to 20 people at a time.
Custom Bookings
Flexible hourly or multi-day rentals for any occasion. Ideal for groups looking for a fully customized transportation experience.