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Ferry Schedules

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 and are shown below.

Hop-On Hop-Off

SPRING
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May 18
June 21
$10–
$30
SUMMER
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June 22
September 1
$10–
$30
FALL
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September 2
October 14
$10–
$30

Express Event + Launch Service

Oyster & Chowder Festival Ferry

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. This boat will be on the spring ferry schedule so a Hop-On Hop-Off ticket can be purchased for ferry service to this event.

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TBA, 2025
Info updated:
September 3, 2024
$30 Round Trip
Newport Folk Festival Express

2025 DATES TBA—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.

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TBA, 2024
Info updated:
September 3, 2024
$41 Round Trip
Newport Jazz Festival Express

2025 DATES TBA—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.

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TBA, 2024
Info updated:
September 3, 2024
$41 Round Trip
Newport Boat Show Express Ferry

Express ferry service to this prestigious boat show on September TBA, 2025 will run a circuit from Jamestown to Perrotti Park, Newport. Purchase a Hop-On-Hop-Off ticket, some ferries go express to nearby Perrotti Park—see the departure schedule below. The regular Hop-On Hop-Off service will get you there as well, as Perrotti Park is one of its five stops.

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September TBA, 2025
Info updated:
September 23, 2024
Adults $30 - Children $20 Round Trip
Oktoberfest Ferry

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 so a Hop-On Hop-Off ticket can be purchased for ferry service to this event.

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September 28, 2024
Info updated:
September 4, 2024
$30 Round Trip
Seafood Festival Express Ferry

Let this special express ferry take you from Jamestown to the Annual Seafood Festival at Bowen's Wharf in Newport with direct transportation between Jamestown and Perrotti Park (closest stop to Bowen's Wharf) in Newport. See the ferry schedule below for departures.

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October 19–20, 2024
Info updated:
September 16, 2024
Adults $30 - Children $20 Round Trip
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!

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Summer Seasonal
Info updated:
May 25, 2024
$30 Round trip per adult ($15 one way), children 12 and under ride free with an adult