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Block Island Ferry
Block Island Ferry is a sightseeing stop in Narragansett, RI, part of the Mystic & the Connecticut Shore guide. Cost: $25 to $50.
304 Great Island Road · Narragansett, RI
Why you should go…
Interstate Navigation Company has run the Block Island Ferry since 1933, offering the only year-round service to the island. The traditional ferry makes the crossing from Point Judith in about 55 minutes; a seasonal high-speed ferry cuts that to roughly 30 minutes. Both carry passengers, bicycles, and vehicles.
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