Private Newport Tour Guide / Tour Operator
Coastal Cruisers – Newport, Rhode Island
Job Type: Part-Time / Seasonal
Location: Newport, RI
Schedule: Flexible, including weekends
Pay: Competitive hourly pay + gratuities
About Coastal Cruisers
Coastal Cruisers is a locally owned private tour company offering personalized sightseeing experiences throughout Newport, Rhode Island. Our tours are designed to give guests a fun, comfortable, and memorable way to experience Newport's history, mansions, coastline, and hidden gems.
We are looking to add experienced and personable Private Tour Guides / Tour Operators to our team.
Who We're Looking For
We are especially interested in candidates who already have experience giving tours in Newport or strong knowledge of the Newport area.
The ideal candidate:
- Has experience as a tour guide, private guide, hospitality professional, chauffeur, concierge, or similar guest-facing role
- Has strong knowledge of Newport's history, Gilded Age mansions, Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, downtown, and local landmarks
- Is comfortable speaking and storytelling with small private groups
- Is friendly, professional, reliable, and outgoing
- Can create a personalized experience rather than simply reading from a script
- Is comfortable driving and operating one of our tour vehicles
- Enjoys meeting visitors from around the country and world
- Has strong customer-service skills and attention to detail
- Is available for some weekends and peak tourism dates
Responsibilities
- Conduct private guided tours throughout Newport
- Safely operate a Coastal Cruisers tour vehicle
- Share interesting stories, history, recommendations, and local knowledge
- Adjust the tour based on guests' interests and questions
- Provide a high level of hospitality from pickup through drop-off
- Help guests discover restaurants, attractions, mansions, scenic locations, and lesser-known parts of Newport
- Keep vehicles clean and presentable before and after tours
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Knowledge of Newport, RI
- Dependable and punctual
- Comfortable interacting with private groups of all ages
Previous Newport tour-guide experience is highly preferred.
Why Join Coastal Cruisers?
This is a great opportunity for someone who loves Newport and enjoys sharing it with others. Our tours are private and personal, allowing our guides to build a connection with guests instead of delivering the same scripted tour to a large group.
You'll work with a local, growing company and have the opportunity to earn gratuities while meeting interesting guests and showcasing one of the most beautiful destinations in New England.
To apply, please submit your resume along with a short description of your experience with Newport, tourism, hospitality, or private guiding.
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
