Jamestown Newport Ferry

Got on the Jamestown Newport ferry last weekend for a tour of the bay. Got on in Jamestown and got off in Newport. The ride was fun and bumpy a bit, with some water splashing at some points of the trip but it was fun. The ferry has a small bar so you can get a drink if you wish.

The people on the boat were friendly and very professional. For about $27 you can get on and do the hop on/off between the two cities. See one of the pics for alternate prices.

The Jamestown Newport Ferry operates from May 21 through October 10 and has five Hop-On Hop-Off stops that include Jamestown, Rose Island Lighthouse, Fort Adams, Ann Street Pier and Perrotti Park.

You are free to explore the shops, restaurants and attractions all day long of either town at your leisure. Options include round-trip or one-way tickets and a reduced-rate evening special, daily after 4 pm (special not available during festivals).

The ferry sits about 48 people. Unreserved seating...just come early during peak days and times.

The Jamestown Newport Ferry Cruises are the best way to celebrate summer! Last week we took the Wine tasting cruise and last night there was a sunset cruise with wonderful live music . The boat and staff are top notch , The Captain navigates the bay , Jamestown ,and Newport-giving you views you would never have the opportunity to see. I have taken all of the cruises out of Newport and this is by far the most relaxing and best one of all. The Coastal Queen was beautifully designed, shining inside and out and everyone at Conanicut Marine made you feel welcomed and special! Thank you and looking forward to the next Beer tasting Cruise.

On a beautiful summer's day, I ride this ferry because it's just such a beautiful ride. Each time I take the ferry, I learn a little more about Newport. When you arrive in Newport's harbor, you get to see some of the most magnificent seaworthy vessels up close. A few years ago, I was blown away by the beauty of the Edge's (U2) yacht. He was in town for the Folk Festival, and that private yacht was the most beautiful yacht I have ever seen.

One of my fav things to do in RI. The boats are always in impeccable shape and the captain/crew friendly & knowledgable about the area.
Always on time & a pleasant journey. My out of town guests enjoy this as a highlight of their stay. It's a fun and easy way to travel to Newport and avoid traffic & parking issues. Additional boats for the festivals at Fort Adams so a good option for those. A great way to see the bay and Newport from the water.
I always say one time I'm getting on the morning and just riding around the Bay all day w these guys! No need to even get off the boat.

Enjoyed a wonderful cruise of the bay last evening! With fantastic music! It is without doubt the best cruise of the bay ! They do a great job! Excellent staff and bar make this a win win

We had a great time taking this ferry from Jamestown to Newport. The cost was about $16 each and it ran back and forth about every hour. We left on the 8p ferry and decided to take an Uber back to Jamestown. Will do this again as it's so easy!

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The Jamestown Ferry is a small boat holding less than 50 people. That much smaller than traditional ferries but that's fine because it just shoots across Narragansett Bay to Newport, only a couple of miles.

The ferry leaves right from the wharf in the center of Jamestown and makes also stops at Rose Island if anyone wants. It's pretty informal, the crew just asks anyone of they want to stop on the island and if you happen to be on Rose Island you hoist a "Don't Thread on Me" flag up a pole as a signal for the boat to stop. Pretty cool.

After Rose the ferry proceeds to Fort Adams or Bowen's Wharf in the center of Newport. A short but very fun ride. It can get choppy in the bay but that makes it even more fun. The crew is just the captain and one deck hand but they both are very friendly and helpful. One Captain is from northern Ireland and he has an endless supply of jokes and stories about Ireland. Did you know that they give Guinness beer to pregnant woman in Ireland?

It's presently about 16 bucks for a all day pass that allows you to ride as often as you like. Back and forth all day if you want. Of course no cars are carried on the ferry but bikes can be hoisted over the side.

A great alternative to driving over the Newport Bridge, it gives you a different perspective on Narragansett Bay and lets you take in the great scenery while letting someone else do the driving. A interesting way to explore quaint Jamestown Village, the fantastic lighthouse on Rose Island, the craziness of Newport or the history of Fort Adams all in one day.

Be warned, they change ticket colors every day so if you buy round trip tickets and don't use them that day, you're out of the ticket price. Same with trying to buy ahead. They do not tell you this or put it on their signage. Fine once you're on the boat, but the ticket lady will bust your chops and let her friends cut the line.

This was a great trip to take during our time in Newport. My fiancée and I just took a weekend trip and didn't have anything solid planned. The rest of the cruises (sunset, dinner, etc.) were closed for the season, but thank goodness the ferry was still running. We sat outside so it was a bit hard to hear the narration but if you sat upstairs or inside you can hear. They serve drinks and the boat was impeccably clean. We would definitely recommend this ride to anyone in town who just wants to relax and see the harbor.

I'm assuming this is the yelp page for the ferry that takes off from India Point in Prov to America's Cup Ave in Newport. I love that parking is free in India Point when you board the ferry. It's a small ferry but gets you where you need to go. It's kinda loud but not a big deal. You can sit inside the boat comfortably w/the upholstered seats, there's also tables/booth like seating inside the ferry. They have a top deck which I didn't ride on. This ferry is choppier than the Block Island ferry but I didn't get sick which is good. I love that it takes you right up to America's Cup Ave which has everything: quaint shops, Starbucks, ice cream shops, a toy store, a shoe store, cigar shop, & many places to eat/drink the day away. Def worth the trip up there & it's all walking distance.