Now Running Daily on the Summer Schedule from June 22–Sept 1
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ALERT for July 26–28, 2024: During the Newport Folk Festival, the Ferry Will Offer Direct Service to Fort Adams and the Hop-On Hop-Off Service Will Run on an Altered Schedule.

Castle Hill Launch

Take this scenic express from Ann Street or Perrotti Park to Castle Hill Inn. It's a great spot for lunch, dinner or cocktails, especially on the front lawn during the summer, without having to drive there!

Buy Tickets
This is the price for booking a ferry ticket.
Ticket Pricing:

$30 Round trip per adult ($15 one way), children 12 and under ride free with an adult

See the tourist locations where our ferry service stops.
Departure Locations:

Castle Hill Inn, 590 Ocean Ave., Newport, Perrotti Park, 39 America's Cup Ave., Newport and Ann Street Pier, 365 Thames St., Newport

Here are the parking options for riding the ferry.
Parking Options:

See the FAQ page for options.

Depart

Castle Hill Inn

Depart

Ann St.

Depart

Perrotti Pk.
12:00pm 12:35pm 12:45pm
1:30pm 2:05pm 2:15pm
3:00pm 3:35pm 3:45pm
4:30pm 5:05pm 5:15pm
6:00pm 6:35pm 6:45pm
7:30pm 8:05pm 8:15pm
Details

The M/V Mistress runs on the above schedule on Saturdays and Sundays only from May 25 through June 30 and September 7–29. Daily service is offered from Friday, July 1–Sunday, September 1. There will be no holiday service Memorial Day, May 27 and Labor Day, September 2. Mistress has a maximum capacity of 15 passengers per trip.