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Coastal Queen has an exciting lineup for 2024!
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Hop-On Hop-Off Ferry Runs from May 17–Oct. 9, 2023
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Cruise with Coastal Queen into the Fall!
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Ferry from Jamestown to the Newport Boat Show
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“I always say one time I'm getting on the morning and just riding around the Bay all day w these guys!” in 5 reviews
“After Rose the ferry proceeds to Fort Adams or Bowen's Wharf in the center of Newport.” in 5 reviews
“When you arrive in Newport's harbor, you get to see some of the most magnificent seaworthy vessels up close.” in 3 reviews
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Bill M.
The Jamestown Newport Ferry offers Hop-On Hop-Off service that makes five stops that include Jamestown, Rose Island Lighthouse, Newport's Fort Adams, Ann Street Pier and Perrotti Park. This service lets you explore the shops, attractions and restaurants all day long. Options include round-trip or one-way tickets and a reduced-rate evening special, daily after 4 pm (except during festivals). All ferries have an onboard bar for refreshments.
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- Aug 9, 2022
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.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Bill M.
Aug 16, 2022
That was a very thorough and thoughtful review :)
- Michael D.Fall River, MA3857Jul 3, 2020
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.
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Bill M.
Aug 16, 2022
Thank you for the glowing review of the Coastal Queen! Just to clarify, Coastal Queen Cruises and Jamestown Newport Ferry are sister operations owned by Conanicut Marine Services Inc. Coastal Queen Cruises operates mainly from Bowen's Wharf in Newport, but also docks at the Jamestown Newport Ferry landing in Jamestown for Special Events Cruises like the Wine Tasting Cruise. However, Jamestown Newport Ferry may soon offer their own cruises on their fleet of vessels (smaller scale than the Coastal Queen.
- Laura W.WAKEFIELD, RI12518616Jun 4, 2020
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.
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Bill M.
Jun 22, 2020
We hope you have a chance to take a ride on the COASTAL QUEEN as well, the views are pretty spectacular from the top deck. Thank you for riding the ferry and for the five stars.
- Sue M.Charlestown, RI48119124Aug 5, 2016
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.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Bill M.
Jun 22, 2020
Thank you, Sue, for the five stars, we hope our Hop-On Hop-Off service will always be one of your favorite things to do! Thanks for sharing your photos, showing the things you see along the way while on the Jamestown Newport Ferry. The scenery will change with every ride, so it always stays interesting. You may want to come back and experience a Scenic or Sunset Cruise on the new vessel, COASTAL QUEEN.
- Marie J.New York, NY061Jul 3, 2020
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
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Bill M.
Jan 11, 2021
Thank you for the five stars! We will have more music cruises in 2021, hope to see you again.
- Craig H.La Jolla, San Diego, CA035Jun 27, 2021
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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Bill M.
Jun 29, 2021
Thank you Craig H. for the five stars, glad you enjoyed the trip!
- Brian S.Warwick, RI260199328237Jul 18, 2009First to Review
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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.Helpful 19Thanks 0Love this 18Oh no 0 - Carol S.Canaan, NY26182Jul 23, 2016
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.
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Bill M.
Jun 22, 2020
Jamestown Newport Ferry (of the two services shown in your photo, is the one on the sign on the right) tickets are printed out on white stock, even back in 2016. Our round-trip tickets are good until the end of each ferry season. Note, once you board a ferry and your round-trip ticket is scanned by the crew, you have until midnight of that same day to use your return-trip ticket.
- Jun 6, 2011
Visiting Newport for a week and staying in Jamestown, we picked out a day that would be good for us to take the ferry from Jamestown to Newport. We wanted to not only use the ferry as transportation, but as a fun experience.
We stopped by on a Thursday morning. The temperature was mild and it was incredibly sunny. We noticed a large group of kids waiting to board. The thought of riding over on a small ferry with tens of screaming children filled us with dread, but we figured what the heck. We walked inside and purchased three roundtrip tickets. The clerk gladly sold them to us and then we stood outside near the class.
We followed the class down the dock, waited for them to board, and then went to board ourselves. A woman asked us, "Are you with the school group?" We said no. She told us that the ferry wasn't sailing today. Only on the weekends. We informed her that we *just* bought tickets inside. She apologized and told us that this was a special charter for the kids and they weren't going to Newport at all.
We went back inside and informed the sales clerk who sold us the tickets that the ferry was NOT running today. "Really?" he said. No, it wasn't. Where'd they get this genius? Does he even know his job? And why was there signage everywhere to buy tickets to a ferry that wasn't even sailing?
FAIL.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Christine S.Providence, RI11027426Jul 19, 2018
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.
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Bill M.
Jun 22, 2020
Sorry, we are not the ferry that operates from India Point, Providence to Newport. Our ferry service, called the Jamestown Newport Ferry, goes back and forth between Jamestown and Newport only.