—HOP-ON HOP-OFF SERVICE—
The Jamestown Newport Ferry operates from May 21 through October 10 and has five Hop-On Hop-Off stops that include Jamestown, Rose Island Lighthouse, Fort Adams, Ann Street Pier and Perrotti Park. Explore the shops, restaurants and attractions all day long. Options include round-trip or one-way tickets and a reduced-rate evening special, daily after 4 pm (special not available during festivals). Check out the five stops and the schedule below.
—ADDITIONAL SERVICES—
• Evening Special Round-Trip Tickets, after 4pm, $18. Click this link and select "Specials"
• Sunset Cruises, complete with a complimentary cocktail
• Express Service to popular Newport events
• Private Charters
Jamestown Newport Ferry's daily unreserved service transports riders between Jamestown and Newport. This Hop-On Hop-Off service makes five stops:
• Jamestown
• Rose Island Lighthouse
• Fort Adams, Newport
• Ann Street Pier, Newport
• Perrotti Park, Newport
Options include round-trip or one-way tickets and a reduced-rate Evening Special after 4pm. All vessels have an onboard bar for refreshments.
The Jamestown is a charming vessel which will be offering evening Sunset Cruises. These Newport boat rides are a close-up way to see lower Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor and include a complimentary "drink of the night." Private cruises are also available. Departures are from 1 East Ferry Wharf in Jamestown. Additional cruise options are also available on our sister cruising boat, Coastal Queen.
Jamestown to Newport Express service to:
• Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival
• Newport Folk Festival
• Newport Jazz Festival
• Newport International Boat Show
• Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival
Check out the FAQ page for parking options in Jamestown and Newport.
Give your guests an event they will remember by taking them on a cruise around the Jamestown shoreline and beautiful Newport Harbor on one of our tour boats. Coastal Queen has 140-passenger capacity for large events, ferries Katherine and The Jamestown are perfect for smaller gatherings. All three boats have onboard bars. If you need event transportation, we have a fleet of launch-type shuttle boats available as well.
Looking for express tickets to Newport's events? Click here.
Looking for the Evening Special? Daily, after 4pm, round-trip tickets are only $16. Click here and then on "Specials."
Our ferry service and sunset cruises are the perfect things to do in Newport or Jamestown. Jamestown Newport Ferry offers:
• Hop-On Hop-Off ferry service
• Sunset cruises (dates to be announced) come with a complimentary cocktail.
For a list of all Hop-On Hop-Off departure sites and locations, see the Routes and Schedules page or click here. Stop #1 on the ferry and sunset cruises are from 1 East Ferry Wharf, Jamestown, RI.
Looking for more day cruises? Our Coastal Queen offers these tours and boat rides:
• Scenic Bay Cruises
• Morning Mimosa Lighthouse Cruises
• Sunset Cruises
• Special-event cruises
Click here to see Coastal Queen's cruises and boat tours.
Coastal Queen departs from 5 Bowen's Landing, Bowen's Wharf, Newport with some special events departures from 1 East Ferry Wharf in Jamestown.
All vessels are available for private event charters.
Our ferry destinations and scenic cruises offer opportunities for sightseeing and exploring the area. Whether you’re visiting or commuting, these boat rides are a great way to get outdoors and get up close to all the beautiful Jamestown, Newport and Narragansett Bay vistas.
