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Ferry Services

Jamestown Newport Ferry's daily unreserved service has five Hop-On Hop-Off stops: Jamestown, Rose Island Lighthouse and Newport's Fort Adams, Ann Street Pier and Perrotti Park. All vessels have an onboard bar. Fares are listed under each departure schedule. For questions and parking information, visit the FAQ page at this link.

The 2023 Ferry Schedules:
Spring: May 17–June 23. Info
Summer: June 24–September 3. Info
Summer During Festivals:
July 28–30, August 4–6. Info
Fall:
September 4–October 9. Info

Hop-On Hop-Off

SPRING
May 17
June 23
$10–
$30
SUMMER
June 24
September 3
$10–
$30
FALL
September 4
October 9
$10–
$30

Event and Launch Services

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!

Summer Seasonal
Info updated:
May 17, 2023
$TBA Round Trip
Oktoberfest

Take the ferry from Jamestown to The Fort Adams Oktoberfest for authentic German beer, wine, food, and live music. This boat will be on the regular ferry schedule.

September 23–25, 2023
Info updated:
May 15, 2023
$27 Round Trip
Seafood Festival

Let the ferry take you from Jamestown to the Annual Seafood Festival at Bowen's Wharf in Newport—express transportation between Jamestown and Perrotti Park in Newport.

October 14–15, 2023
Info updated:
May 15, 2023
$27
Newport Boat Show

Take the Express ferry service to this prestigious boat show which will run from 1 East Ferry Wharf in Jamestown to Perrotti Park in Newport.

September 14–17, 2023
Info updated:
May 15, 2023
$27
Oyster & Chowder Festival

The Jamestown Newport Ferry offers transportation between Jamestown and Perrotti Park in Newport. Admission to the festival is free.

May 20–21, 2023
Info updated:
May 15, 2023
$30 Round Trip
Newport Folk Festival

During the Newport Folk Festival, the Jamestown Newport Ferry will offer round-trip transportation to Fort Adams from Jamestown.

July 28–30, 2023
Info updated:
May 15, 2023
$41 Round Trip
Newport Jazz Festival

During the Newport Jazz Festival, the Jamestown Newport Ferry will offer round-trip transportation to Fort Adams from Jamestown.

August 4–6, 2023
Info updated:
May 15, 2023
$41 Round Trip