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Jamestown Newport Ferry, Jamestown, RI
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Jamestown Newport Ferry

1 East Ferry Wharf · Jamestown, RI

Why you should go…

This hop-on hop-off ferry crosses lower Narragansett Bay between Jamestown's East Ferry Wharf and Newport, with stops at Rose Island Light, Fort Adams State Park, Ann Street Pier and Perrotti Park. An all-day pass lets you get off, explore and catch a later boat. Rose Island is reachable by the public only on this ferry, and there is an onboard bar for the ride past the Newport harbor.

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  • #hop-on hop-off
  • #rose island lighthouse
  • #fort adams
  • #narragansett bay

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Jamestown Newport Ferry, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    History Buff

    Fort Adams State Park

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    Tour a 19th-century harbor fort, swim at a small bay beach and take in views of Newport Harbor.

    2.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Date Night

    Sightsailing of Newport

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    Newport Harbor sailing charters and sunset cruises from Bowen's Wharf.

    2.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Coastal Queen Cruises

    $25–$50

    Board a 58-foot excursion boat at Bowen's Wharf for narrated cruises past Newport's lighthouses, harbor and seals.

    2.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Newport Classic Cruises

    $50+

    Sail Newport Harbor aboard classic schooners and a vintage 1929 motor yacht.

    2.8 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Touro Synagogue

    Under $25

    Take a guided tour of the oldest surviving synagogue building in the United States, dedicated in 1763.

    2.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Ocean Drive

    Free

    Drive 10 miles of Newport shoreline past beaches, Gilded Age mansions, Fort Adams and Brenton Point.

    3.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor