Narrated Boat Tours

Tour info

Duration
50 minutes
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

Discover the historic and contemporary milestones of the Providence waterways on our fun & relaxing narrated daytime tours and sunset cruises. Come explore the Providence River, Riverwalk, Waterplace Park, the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier and the Providence Industrial Harbor as we highlight historical, nautical and architectural points of interest! We also offer "Sunset Cruises," "Twilight River Cruises," "Haunted Boat Tours," "Vineyard Voyages" (a floating wine tasting), "Boat Tours of Green Jacket Shoal" and "WaterFire Boat Rides" on specific dates. Please check our website for special event schedules.

What’s included?

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Local guide

  • Price does not include parking fees. There is free & metered parking throughout our neighborhood.

  • Gratuities (optional). Our Captains and Crew appreciate your cash gratuities!

  • Alcoholic/soft drinks are available for purchase next door, or you may BYOB.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 50m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

As of 12/8/21, we do not require passengers vaccinated against COVID-19 to wear a facial covering. If you are unvaccinated against COVID-19, you are required to wear a facial covering at all times.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Providence River Boat Company

About operator:

Climb aboard one of our open-air, 18 passenger vessels and discover the historic and contemporary milestones of the Providence waterways on our 50-minute narrated tours! Explore the Providence River, Riverwalk, Waterplace Park and the Providence Harbor, as we highlight historical, nautical and architectural points of interest. On WaterFire evenings, we offer unparalleled views of this award-winning artistic installation from sunset to midnight. We are celebrating our 29th season this year, and were recently named as RI Monthly's Best of Rhode Island "Best Local Tour" (2018), the "Best City Tour" by Yankee Magazine (2017), "Member of the Year" by the Providence Convention & Visitors Bureau (2016) and have received "Certificates of Excellence" from TripAdvisor in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019. Walk-ups are always welcome, but are not guaranteed, so please make a reservation prior to your arrival. We hope to see you aboard soon!

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