The ferry from Newport is the most convenient and luxurious way to get to Providence
Experience the majesty of Narragansett Bay on your way to the cultural capital of Rhode Island! Skip the traffic and parking hassles, and let our fast ferry from Newport whisk you there in style. Hands-down, the Providence ferry from Newport really is the best way to go.
Historic and hip, charming and chic, Providence, Rhode Island packs the best of New England into one convenient and colorful package. Innovative and eclectic restaurants, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and beautifully preserved historic architecture are all within easy reach of downtown hotels. Known as the “Creative Capital,” Providence has received national acclaim over the past few years and was recently named one of the “52 Places (in the World) to Go in 2016” by The New York Times.
Comforts of home, on the boat
Amenities abound including plush seating with spacious legroom, a climate controlled cabin and an open-air top deck, 360-degree panoramic windows, private his/hers bathrooms, and a full-service bar with cocktails, beer, wine, sodas, tea, coffee, and snacks.
You can sit in the sun with a drink and a book and friends and music and cruise through the bay to a day in Providence.
The fastest way to get to Providence
Cut out the long drive and parking headaches and take the Seastreak ferry from Newport instead. We’ll spare you the traffic-jammed frustration and replace it with a relaxing and enjoyable cruise to Providence, and get you there quicker.
There is no bumper to bumper traffic. And you get to skip all the red-lights along the way.
Convenient departure point
Located right in Perrotti Park, our ferry dock is centrally positioned near all the hot-spots in Newport.
Love being on a boat. Love being able to sit up top. Love the convenience of being able to get from where I live to Providence easily.