Seal Watch Tours

Enjoy Narragansett Bay all year long!

Think summertime is the only time to enjoy Narragansett Bay? Migratory harbor seals disagree! These “dogs of the sea” love the chilly waters of a wintertime Bay—in fact, it’s the only time of year they stop by. For more than 20 years, Save The Bay has been offering seal watch tours and nature cruises giving you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the cooler months, while observing local wildlife.

Don’t miss your chance to see the Rhode Island state marine mammal at play. Plan your Seal Tour or Nature Cruise today—after all, the cold weather won’t last forever! For information about purchasing tickets or gift certificates, call 401-203-SEAL(7325)*.

*Hotline hours are Monday – Friday or day of tours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If someone in your party requires accessibility accommodations for a wheelchair, please call 401-203-SEAL to ensure we can accommodate your request.

FAQ

Cancellation Policy

All Seal Tours and Nature Cruises are subject to cancellation with customers receiving a full refund. If you cannot attend your scheduled trip, cancelations with at least 24 hours’ notice are entitled to a full refund. Save The Bay reserves the right to cancel any scheduled trip due to extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, tickets will be refunded or rescheduled according to the guest’s choice.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Jeff Swanlund at jswanlund@savebay.org

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Westerly Nature Cruises – 1 Hr.

WHEN:

October – November

WHERE:

Departs from Watch Hill Boat Yard, 13 Pasadena Ave, Westerly, RI

PRICING:

$25 non-members; $20 Save The Bay members, seniors, children aged 3-12; $0 children under 3 years.

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Newport Seal Tours – 1 Hr.

November-April

WHERE:

Departing from Perrotti Park, 37 America’s Cup Ave. Newport, R.I.

PRICING:

One-Hour Seal Tour: $25, non-members; $20, Save The Bay members, seniors, children aged 3-12; $0, children under 3 years

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PARKING TIPS:

Heading to Newport? Take a look at these great parking tips from our friends at Discover Newport!


Newport Seal & Lighthouse Tours – 2 Hr.

November-April

WHERE:

Departing from Perrotti Park, 37 America’s Cup Ave. Newport, R.I.

PRICING:

Two-Hour Seal & Lighthouse Tour: $60, non-members; $55, Save The Bay members, seniors, children aged 3-12; $0, children under 3 years.

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PARKING TIPS:

Heading to Newport? Take a look at these great parking tips from our friends at Discover Newport!

Newport Seal Tours

Join us aboard one of our education vessels as we spend an hour motoring through historic Newport Harbor and take in 360º views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge.

And, if you’re seeking a longer adventure, our two-hour Seal and Lighthouse Tour combines all the excitement of our traditional seal tours with the adventure that comes with a visit to the historic Rose Island Lighthouse. Get ready to disembark on the island to explore the site and experience the history firsthand.

WHEN:

November – April

WHERE:

Departing from Perrotti Park, 37 America’s Cup Ave. Newport, R.I.

PRICING:

One-Hour Seal Tour: $25, non-members; $20, Save The Bay members, seniors, children aged 3-12; $0, children under 3 years

Two-Hour Seal & Lighthouse Tour: $60, non-members; $55, Save The Bay members, seniors, children aged 3-12; $0, children under 3 years

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PARKING TIPS:

Heading to Newport? Take a look at these great parking tips from our friends at Discover Newport!

Westerly Nature Cruises

From October to November, take a 1-hour scenic ride down the Pawcatuck River into Little Narragansett Bay for peaceful views of beautiful fall foliage and a glimpse of some of our winter harbor seal visitors as they rest on rocks and shorelines.

WHEN:

October – November

WHERE:

Departs from Watch Hill Boat Yard, 13 Pasadena Ave, Westerly, RI

PRICING:

$25 non-members; $20 Save The Bay members, seniors, children aged 3-12; $0 children under 3 years.

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