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.
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 event's schedule. For questions and parking information, visit the FAQ page at this link.
HOP-ON HOP-OFF FERRY SCHEDULES
Spring: May 18–June 21. Info
Summer: June 22–September 1. Info
Summer During Festivals: July 26–28, August 2–4. Info
Fall: September 2–October 14. Info
Express Services: Are listed by event under the "Routes and Schedules" drop-down menu at top.
2025 DATES TBA—The Ferry offers transportation between Jamestown and Perrotti Park, the closest stop to Bowen's Wharf and the Oyster & Chowder Festival in Newport. Admission to the festival is free.
2025 DATES TBA—Fans coming from points west of Newport should consider using the Jamestown Newport Ferry water shuttle to avoid using the Pell Bridge and general traffic congestion on Aquidneck Island. Our dedicated U.S. Senior Open water shuttles from Jamestown will drop fans at Fort Adams State Park. After fans debark, they will follow signage and walk south to the Fort Adams Rugby Lot to board complimentary USGA shuttles running to and from LOT L-M and Championship Gate 4, located at Fan Central.
During the Newport Folk Festival, the Jamestown Newport Ferry will offer round-trip transportation to Fort Adams from Jamestown. The "big" boat will be brought in for the 7pm and 8pm departures.
During the Newport Jazz Festival, the Jamestown Newport Ferry will offer round-trip transportation to Fort Adams from Jamestown. The "big" boat will be brought in for the 7pm and 8pm departures.
Express ferry service to this prestigious boat show will run a circuit from Jamestown to Perrotti Park, Newport.
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.
Let the ferry take you from Jamestown to the Annual Seafood Festival at Bowen's Wharf in Newport with express transportation between Jamestown and Perrotti Park (closest stop to Bowen's Wharf) in Newport. *Guests wishing to Hop-Off at Rose Island must purchase a landing fee online or on the ferry.
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!