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    Jamestown Newport Ferry

    4.1 (25 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Robert S.

    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.

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    Michael D.

    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.

    Brian S.

    A trip from the past 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.

    Sue M.

    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.

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    Easy access, very pleasant team and does a great job of staying on schedule. Never had an issue with seats.

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    That was a very thorough and thoughtful review :)

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    Thank you Craig H. for the five stars, glad you enjoyed the trip!

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    I've used the Ferry two years in a row for the Newport Folk Festival. The staff is friendly and helpful. It's a great way to get to Newport.

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    South County Trolley & Transportation - Across the street under the Towers is where you'll meet the Trolley for the tour

    South County Trolley & Transportation

    3.3(8 reviews)
    8.9 mi

    Great execution, slow response in planning…read more We loved working with South County Trolley. The trolley was clean and the driver was very helpful and attentive, particularly with regard to my dress and the rain. He had champagne and water bottles ready for us and took song requests fired at him one after the next. Day of execution was 5 stars. That said, we docked stars here because of the booking and confirmation process. The company wasn't very responsive, even when I called to say I wanted to pay them, and it took over a week for us to get a confirmation of their services in advance of the wedding. I only heard back from Betsy after multiple voicemails and emails from both me and my husband the week before the wedding. Overall I recommend the trolley experience, everyone loved it, but I'd just be regimented with follow up in advance of the day

    "The trolley tour through Narragansett is filled with historic sites, as well as insightful…read morememories. Ted showcases the little town in existance, but paints the scenes of the past with delightful stories. A lifetime of community involvement has made Ted's knowledge of Narragansett the wealthiest in existance. From the Pt. Judith Lighthouse to the URI Bay Campus and South Ferry Church, the trolley explores the fascinating history of the town with soulful narratives." This doesn't even begin to describe the tour I took in August. Owner Charles "Ted" Wright delivers a colorful, interesting and in-depth view into the history of Narragansett beginning with the towers all through the different owners of the mansions including the magnificent hotels of the late 1800's to the early 1900's, the bunkers at the Bay Campus (Fort Kearny,) and the World War II prisoners of war and their newspaper, Druid's Dream, St. Peter's church and it's historic past, all the way down to Pt. Judith Light house and back! Any person that is interested in history and has read up on Narragansett's history will be more than pleased with Ted Wright's stories from his past about Buckytown and the time they fired the guns at Fort Greene. This ride is about 2 hours. I originally didn't want to go on this tour thinking that $15 was way too pricey for any kind of tour. I was glad to have spent the money to hear Mr. Wright's stories and entertaining facts about the many events, places and people who existed here in this small seaside community. Even though I knew some facts that most people don't know about Narragansett like there used to be a train that came to Narragansett Pier and there were huge hotels along Ocean Road that were well known and visited I was not disappointed in founding out new and unusual things that happened and people that lived here. The few people that took this tour with my friend and I were treated to a ride on Ted Wright's first trolley: the Onnie and Angie Trolley, named after the two people who convinced Ted to buy it. The ocean breeze flowed through the windows as we drove first to St. Peter's and toured the church, through Narragansett Pier down to the Point Judith Light house via Scarborough beach back to the Towers. Before we drove to the Bay Campus we were asked if anyone wanted to disembark before continuing on. We drove past South Ferry Road Church into the Bay Campus then back by Narrow River up Bridgetown Road into Narragansett Pier and the neighborhood behind the beach area. Even though I was afraid that it would be too hot to do such a tour, the trolley allowed the cooling ocean air to flow through open windows. Ted narrated the tour and it was loud enough for everyone to hear. If you missed anything he didn't mind passengers asking questions and invited people to ask about anything they heard. "In the months of July and August, the trolley leaves from The Towers every Wednesday to roam , returning at Noon. Cost of Tour: $15 After the tour, join Wednesday Luncheons the The Towers by Tom's Market Catering. Cost of Luncheon: $14.50 per person" (You are not obliged to go to the luncheon.) The tour begins at 10:00 am. I recommend arriving early. We were able to get a parking space on Ocean Road close to the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce. You meet the Trolley Tour on the opposite side under the Towers. A woman takes your money or personal check and gives you a ticket. You board the trolley and she takes a head count and then takes your ticket. If you enjoy history but have a difficult time walking this is an excellent tour. If you have a Wednesday morning to spend and want to discover facts about Narragansett and the seaside community that was here more than 100 years ago this is an excellent way to do it. My only regret is that Mr. Wright hasn't recorded his tour on CD or written a book.

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    South County Trolley & Transportation - The Towers of Narragansett were once part of a great casino back in the late 1800 to early 1900's

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    Airline Express Limousine & Car Service

    2.8(21 reviews)
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    Do not use this service. They are dishonest and rude. I…read morebooked a 2-way trip to Logan and had to cancel the first leg but kept the second going back home. Chuck was angry when I canceled and said 'no one ever cancels a trip?!' What? Then I found out my credit card was already charged at the time of booking, not a hold. When I asked for the credit I was told I had to wait until the end of the month for a check!? When I received the check they deducted a 3.5% processing fee out of it because of their mistake charging me too early. That's not my problem for their bad business practice! I'm still waiting for the processing fee but doubt I'll get it back. He laughed at me when I asked for the processing fee back because it was only $10... unbelievable.

    Eh. Too many variables…read more Honestly had no idea what this was costing me until after the drive and I was emailed the bill. I made the reservation less than a week in advance and they were able to accommodate which I appreciated. The gentleman was nice enough. It was a short one way from the Pier in Narragansett to The Newport Resort Cambria Hotel for a wedding party after a rehearsal dinner. The price was high but I was just relieved to be able to provide this service for our guests. I didn't want our guests to have to wait around so I opted out of Lyft or Uber for transportation. If I had gone with either service I could have saved myself $100s. They sent a 10 passenger Mercedes bus which fit everyone comfortably and got them home safely. I would just plan better next time.

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