Routes and Schedules - Newport Cruises









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Stops • Fares • Schedules • Specials

Jamestown Newport Ferry's daily unreserved service transports riders between Jamestown, Rose Island and Newport at five stops. All vessels have an onboard bar. Questions? Visit the FAQ page at this link. The ferry schedule is listed below.

Hop-On Hop-Off stops:
Addresses are below and at the bottom of all pages
• Jamestown
• Rose Island Lighthouse
• Fort Adams, Newport
• Ann Street Pier, Newport
• Perrotti Park, Newport

Options:
Fares and specials are listed below
• Round-trip
• One-way
Evening Special after 4pm: reduced round-trip rate

For the festivals and express ferry service events, visit this link.

Hop-On Hop-Off Stops

1 East Ferry Wharf,
Jamestown, RI 02835
This island is only accessible
to the public via
Jamestown Newport Ferry.
Departs from Alofsin Pier,
90 Fort Adams Drive,
Fort Adams State Park,
Newport, RI 02840
Located behind the
Newport Maritime Center at
365 Thames Street,
Newport, RI 02840
Departs from
39 America's Cup Ave.,
Newport, RI 02840

Ferry Departure Schedule

The Jamestown Newport Ferry operates from May 20 through October 9. There is an altered schedule during the Folk and Jazz Festivals on July 28–30 and August 4–6.

For express ferry schedules to events, visit this link.

Spring: May 20–June 23

Summer: June 24–September 4

Note: the ferry will have an altered schedule during Newport Folk and Jazz festivals, July 28–30 and August 4–6.

Fall: September 5–October 9

Check the full schedule included below for exact ferry departure and arrival times.

Modified Summer Cruise Schedule During Festivals (Download):
Our regular summer schedule runs differently during Newport Folk and Jazz festivals from July 26 - 28 and August 2 - 4.
Folk Festival Express Schedule (Download):
July 26 - 28. Reserved Express tickets are also available.
Jazz Festival Express Schedule (Download):
August 2 - 4. Reserved Express tickets are also available.
Reserved Festival Express Schedule (Download):
July 26 – 28 and August 2 – 4. Reserved express ticket.
Depart
Jamestown
10:30am
12:00pm
1:30pm
3:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
Depart
Rose Isl
10:45am*
12:15pm*
1:45pm*
3:15pm*
Depart
Ft. Adams
10:55am
12:25pm
1:55pm
3:25pm
Depart
Ann St.
11:05am
12:35pm
2:05pm
3:35pm
5:20pm
6:20pm
Depart
Perrotti Pk
11:20am
12:50pm
2:20pm
3:50pm
5:30pm
6:30pm
Depart
Ft. Adams
11:30am
1:00pm
2:30pm
4:00pm
Depart
Rose Isl
11:40am*
1:10pm*
2:40pm*
4:10pm*
Details
*A separate Rose Island admission ticket must be purchased: $12 Adults/$8 Children–12 and under/$10 Military–active or veteran
This ticket may be purchased at the time of ferry ticket purchase or onboard the ferry boat.
Depart
Jamestown
12:00pm
1:30pm
3:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
9:00pm
Depart
Rose Isl
12:15pm
1:45pm
3:15pm
Depart
Ann St.
2:05pm
3:35pm
5:20pm
6:20pm
7:20pm
8:20pm
9:20pm
Depart
Perrotti Pk
9:30pm
Depart
Rose Isl
2:40pm
4:10pm
Arrive
Jamestown
12:30pm
2:50pm
4:50pm
5:50pm
6:50pm
7:50pm
8:50pm
9:50pm
Details
During the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, the Jamestown Newport Ferry will have an altered schedule.

*Rose Island requires a separate landing fee ticket purchase.
Depart
Jamestown
9:00am
10:30am
12:00pm
1:30pm
3:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
9:00pm
Depart
Rose Isl
10:45am*
12:15pm*
1:45pm*
Depart
Ft. Adams
9:15am
10:55am
12:25pm
1:55pm
3:25pm
5:15pm
Depart
Ann St.
9:25am
11:05am
12:35pm
2:05pm
3:35pm
5:20pm
6:20pm
7:20pm
8:20pm
9:20pm
Depart
Perrotti Pk
9:50am
11:20am
12:50pm
2:20pm
3:50pm
5:30pm
6:30pm
7:30pm
8:30pm
9:30pm
Depart
Ft. Adams
10:00am
11:30am
1:00pm
2:30pm
4:00pm
Depart
Rose Isl
10:10am*
11:40am*
1:10pm*
2:40pm*
4:10pm*
Details
*A separate Rose Island admission ticket must be purchased.
This ticket may be purchased at the time of ferry ticket purchase.
Details
*A separate Rose Island landing fee ticket must be purchased. NOTE: Rose Island opening date is May 28.


Depart
Jamestown
10:30am
12:00pm
1:30pm
3:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
Depart
Rose Isl
10:45am*
12:15pm*
1:45pm*
3:15pm*
Depart
Ft. Adams
10:55am
12:25pm
1:55pm
3:25pm
Depart
Ann St.
11:05am
12:35pm
2:05pm
3:35pm
5:20pm
6:20pm
Depart
Perrotti Pk
11:20am
12:50pm
2:20pm
3:50pm
5:30pm
6:30pm
Depart
Ft Adams
11:30am
1:00pm
2:30pm
4:00pm
Depart
Rose Isl
11:40am*
1:10pm*
2:40pm*
4:10pm*
DETAILS
*A separate Rose Island admission ticket must be purchased. This ticket may be purchased at the time of ferry ticket purchase.

2022 Fares

*Please note that all passengers who opt to disembark at Rose Island will need to purchase a Rose Island admission ticket (prices below). This ticket may be purchased at the time of ferry ticket purchase.

ROUND-TRIP UNRESERVED PASSAGES
Adult
Ages 12+. Not valid on festival weekends.
$27
Child/Young Child
Ages 5–12/Children 4 and under.
$18/$10
Family Pack
2 Adults, 2 Children (12 and under)
$75
Bicycles/Strollers
In addition to passenger rate.
$10
Bulk Tickets
10-pack. Online purchase only.
$200
One-Way Inner Newport Harbor
Fort Adams, Ann Street Pier, Perrotti Park
$15
Rose Island Lighthouse Landing Fee—Open May 21–October 10, 2022.*
$12 Adults/$8 Children–12 and under/$10 Military–active or veteran
$12/$8
$10 Military
ONE-WAY UNRESERVED PASSAGES
One-Way Cross Bay
Passage from Newport to Jamestown or vice versa.
$18
Jamestown/Rose Island
(Note: Requires additional Rose Island landing fee ticket)
$18*
Fort Adams/Rose Island
(Note: Requires additional Rose Island landing fee ticket)
$18*
SPECIALS
Weekday Teen
Ages 13–17. Round-trip rate.
$22
Weekday Senior
We welcome senior citizens ages 65+ with a reduced round-trip rate.
$22
Weekday Military
We welcome veterans and active military personnel with a reduced round-trip rate.
$22
Evening Adult
Round-trip passages after 4 PM. Not valid on festival weekends.
$18
Special Events
Rate is round-trip.
$38

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