921blackmagikwoman
Jun 2020
We did the Mimosa Cruise at 10:30am! From check-in to departing, everything was top notch...great personalities!! All staff followed Covid guidelines well!!! We ended up in the bow, all by ourselves...it was great...I like a cruise because I can get sun and not be hot!!! The Captain might have disagreed as I moved around the bow with my crazy, curly hair blowing around...LOL! I did my best not to block his view!!! Mimosa’s were excellent...I had concerns that I might have to use the bathroom, which the boat was trying to limit, but they assured us we could use it if necessary and just follow the rules...wash our hands! I actually made the whole 90 minute tour without having to use the bathroom...LOL! Our guide was great, very knowledgeable and funny...he could have been a bit louder...we had a hard time hearing him up front, especially when crossing the harbor with all the wind!!!
We learned a lot about Newport and it’s History...left feeling we’d come back to explore more...especially The Fort! I work in an industry where tips are my bread and butter...not sure about the boot for tips...we had already planned to give the Captain a tip for him and the Crew...I prefer the personal touch of giving a tip!! I also think it makes some people uncomfortable or feeling obligating to leave one...however, not every did fill the boot and they are so uncouth for not doing so!!!
I highly recommend Gansett Cruises! I imagine they’re all fantastic!!!