Jamestown Newport Ferry Tours and Cruises Newport Festivals Express

The Best Way to Newport's Events

Express Service

Headed to the Newport Folk Festival, Jazz Festival, Oyster Festival or other popular event? This is the easy way to get there, especially for folks coming from the Narragansett and North Kingstown areas! Jamestown Newport Ferry can get you there quickly, without the hassle of traffic and limited parking. Plus, you will get a scenic view of the historic sites and world-class yachts in Narragansett Bay!

Please note that during some of these special events, the Jamestown Newport Ferry will have an altered Hop-On Hop-Off schedule shown on the Schedule page.

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival Ferry

May 20–21, 2023

During the Oyster & Chowder Festival at Bowen's Wharf, the Jamestown Newport Ferry offers transportation between Jamestown and Perrotti Park in Newport. Admission to the festivals is free, round-trip ferry tickets are $27.

Newport Folk Festival Express Ferry

July 28–30, 2023

During the Newport Folk Festival, the Jamestown Newport Ferry will offer round-trip transportation to Fort Adams from Jamestown. Round-trip ferry tickets are $41.

Newport Jazz Festival Express Ferry

August 4–6, 2023

During the Newport Jazz Festival, the Jamestown Newport Ferry will offer round-trip transportation to Fort Adams from Jamestown. Round-trip ferry tickets are $41.

Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival Express Ferry

October 14–15, 2023

Let Jamestown Newport Ferry take you from Jamestown to the Annual Seafood Festival at Bowen's Wharf in Newport. The ferry offers express transportation between Jamestown and Perrotti Park in Newport. Round-trip ferry tickets are $27.

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