Rose Island Lighthouse & Harbor Cruise
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Port
Newport, Rhode Island, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$119.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Enjoy a scenic harbor cruise to nearby Rose Island -- an excellent way to appreciate the colonial heritage, yachting history, and opulent estates of an area rich in maritime lore.
You will see remains of the 200-year-old Fort Hamilton and explore the fully-restored Rose Island lighthouse -- now an important wildlife sanctuary. First lit in 1870, the Rose Island lighthouse was lovingly restored to its original late-19th-century ambience in 1993 and is a classic example of American maritime architecture. Rose Island has been of strategic importance since the Revolutionary War. Today, it plays a vital role as home to a number of migrating birds. A visit to this 'living museum' offers an insight into a life spent tending the light and raising families in dedicated self-sufficiency.
Join a naturalist guide for a brief stroll through the lighthouse grounds before re-boarding the boat and cruising back to the pier.
Notes:
Tour operates rain or shine. Rose Island is exposed to the elements; wear comfortable, non-skid footwear. Dress warmly in layers with a wind- and waterproof outer layer. Suitable only for those in good physical condition. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair.