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RHODE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE AND NEWPORT HARBOR TOUR

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2024 Lighthouse Cruise Rates

*Advance Online Reservations are highly recommended and are discounted by $5.00 per ticket. Reservations can be made conveniently online or over the telephone. Children under 2 ride free with an advance reservation. The above rates are subject to change without notice.

Fare Rules & Ticket Redemption Policies

  • ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE: Unless purchased with Assurance, all tickets are non-refundable.
  • MODIFYING YOUR TRIP: Modifications to your reservation must be made 24 hours prior to departure. If purchased without Assurance, a $3.00 per person Modification Fee along with any fare difference will apply.
  • NO SHOW POLICY: If you fail to make your scheduled departure, your ticket will no longer be valid, and therefore you will be required to make a new reservation. You must contact us 24 hours prior to missing your scheduled trip to avoid ticket forfeiture.
  • STAND-BY POLICY: If a departure is sold out, we will try to accommodate passengers that wish to stand-by for boarding. Stand-by passengers are boarded on a first-come, first serve basis from the standby line. Unclaimed reservations are released 3-5 minutes prior to departure after all ticketed passengers have been boarded. All Standby customers will be required to purchase tickets for the trip they are boarding.

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10 RHODE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSES OF NARRAGANSETT BAY

Poplar point lighthouse.

Location:  Wickford, Rhode Island Accessibility:  This lighthouse is not open to the public Established:  1831; Present lighthouse built: 1831; Discontinued: 1882 Construction material:  Wood Height of focal plane:  48 feet Lighthouse is privately owned.

Plum Beach Lighthouse

Accessibility: Not open to the public, best viewed by boat. Station established: 1899; Present lighthouse built: 1899 Construction material:  Cast iron Height of tower:  53 feet; Height of focal plane: 54 feet Lighthouse is owned by: Friends of Plum Beach Lighthouse. Active Navigational Aid.

Dutch Island Lighthouse

Accessibility:  The lighthouse is not open to the public and is best seen by boat. Station established: 1826; Lighthouse built: 1857; Discontinued: 1979 Construction material:  Brick Height of tower:  42 feet; Height of focal plane: 56 feet Characteristics: Red light; two seconds on and four seconds off.

Whale Rock Lighthouse

Location:  The entrance of the West Passage of Narragansett Bay Nearest town:  Narragansett, Rhode Island Station established:  1882; Destroyed: 1938 Hurricane

Beavertail Lighthouse

Accessibility: Grounds in Jamestown are open to the public; museum in the keeper’s house. The tower is not open to the public. Station established: 1749; Present lighthouse built: 1856 Construction material:  Granite Height of tower:  53 feet; Height of focal plane: 54 feet Characteristics: Flashing white every six seconds. Active Navigational Aid.

Castle Hill Lighthouse

Accessibility:  The lighthouse is not open but the grounds are adjacent to the Castle Hill Inn and are open to the public. Station Established: 1890; Present lighthouse built: 1890. Construction Material:  Granite Height of Tower:  34 feet Characteristics: Six seconds red alternating with six seconds darkness. Active navigational aid.

Lime Rock Lighthouse (Ida Lewis YC)

Accessibility:  The yacht club is not open to the general public on a regular basis. Best views are from the harbor. Station Established:  1854; Discontinued: 1927 (relighted later as a private aid) Construction Material: Stone Height of tower: 13 feet; Height of focal plane: 30 feet Present Optic: Lantern in original tower, lit May to October.

Newport Harbor Lighthouse (Goat Island)

Accessibility:  The yacht club is not open to the general public on a regular basis. Best views are from the harbor. Station Established: 1823; Present lighthouse built: 1842. Construction Material:  Granite Height of Tower: 35 feet Characteristic:  Fixed green Active Navigational Aid.

Rose Island Lighthouse 

Accessibility:  Rose Island is accessible by ferry from Newport or Jamestown. Station Established: 1870; Deactivated: 1971 – 1992, Re-Lit 1993 Construction Material:  Wood with masonry foundation Height of Tower:  35 feet; Height of focal plane: 48 feet Characteristics:  Flashing white every six seconds Private aid to navigation/guest house.

Conanicut Lighthouse

Accessibility:  This lighthouse is not open to the public and is best viewed by boat. Station established:  1886; Discontinued: 1933 Construction material:  Wood Present optic:  None Characteristics:  Flashing white every six seconds Lighthouse is privately owned.

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Our departure location in Quonset Point, North Kingstown is convenient and easy to reach from anywhere in Rhode Island, whether you are in South County, Warwick, Providence or Newport we are just a short drive away. We also offer free dockside parking for all of our Bay Cruises.

Approximate drive times to Quonset Point from – Providence (25 minutes), Warwick (15 min), Newport (30 min), Jamestown (15 min), Narragansett & South Kingstown (20min), Charlestown (30 min), Westerly (45 min), Mystic CT (1 hr.)

Dockside Parking – Complimentary for Cruise Patrons

Directions from the Narragansett, South Kingstown and Westerly area:

Take Rt. 1 North. After passing the Newport/Jamestown Bridge Exit continue driving on Route 1 North for 7.5 miles to Exit 7 (Quonset). Take Route 403 for 3 miles and then stay Left following the signs to Quonset. Continue on Route 403/Quonset Rd. for 3.5 miles to the water, we are on the right-hand side. Look for the Martha’s Vineyard Ferry signs.

Directions from the Massachusetts and Providence area:

Take I-95 South to Exit 9 (Route 4 South). Continue on Route 4 South for 2 miles and take Exit 7B (Quonset Point / Route 403). Take Route 403 for 3 miles and then stay Left following the signs to Quonset. Continue driving on Route 403 / Quonset Rd. for 3.5 miles to the water, we are on the right-hand side. Look for the Martha’s Vineyard Ferry signs.

Directions from Jamestown and Newport area:

Private charters and groups.

Group Rates are available for 15 or more passengers, advance reservations are required. Group rates are subject to availability. Please call our office at 401-295-4040 and ask for a Group Manager.

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Below is a list of boat tours and cruises that offer specific lighthouse cruises around Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay, Newport Harbor, and along the south shoreline of Rhode island, here in New England. You may find while some may offer specific lighthouse cruises, some will pass by specific lighthouses as part of charters, narrated wildlife and historic tours, ferrying passengers, fishing tours and other types of excursions.

Rhode Island Fast Ferry Offers weekly lighthouse tours in season. Their narrated high-speed ferry cruises cover ten Rhode Island lighthouses in Narragansett Bay. They also provde ferry services to Martha's Vineyard and Block Island. On Martha's Vineyard, they provide a narrated 2.5-hour sightseeing island tour on a scheduled bus. 1347 Roger Williams Way North Kingstown, RI 02852 Phone: (401) 295-4040 Email: [email protected]

Lighthouses:  Beavertail Lighthouse, Poplar Point Light, Plum Beach Lighthouse, Conanicut Light, Dutch Island Lighthouse, Plum Beach Light, Newport Harbor, Ida Lewis Light, Rose Island Light, and Castle Hill Light.

Save the Bay Tours Organization for lighthouse and coastal preservation provides nature and seal watching tours. For those who are not in a hurry, they provide an extensive 7-hour Ultimate Lighthouse Tour covering most of the lighthouses in Narragansett Bay. The cruise includes a stopover lunch to explore the grounds of Rose Isand Lighthouse. 100 Save the Bay Drive, Providence, RI 02905 Phone: (401) 272-3540 x103 Lighthouses: Beavertail, Castle Hill, Lime Rock (Ida Lewis), Newport Harbor, Rose Island, Prudence Island, Hog Island, Bristol Ferry, Conanicut Point, Poplar Point, Plum Beach, Dutch Island, Nayatt Point, Pomham Rocks, Conimicut, and Warwick Light.

Coastal Queen Cruises Offers weekly, narrated, lighthouse boat tours most of the year. Their special lighthouse tours will take you up close to the lighthouses that surround the Newport Harbor and lower Narragansett Bay area, with panoramic views of Rose Island Lighthouse, Castle Hill Light, Goat Island Lighthouse and more. They offer maximum comfort as this tour boat has a weatherproof interior that can be heated, and an open-air covered deck where the clear side curtains can roll up for catching the ocean breezes or rolled down for warmth on chilly days. 

5 Bowen's Landing, Bowen's Wharf  Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 423-9900 x1  Email: [email protected]

Lighthouses: Newport Harbor Lighthouse, Ida Lewis Lighthouse, Rose Island Lighthouse, and Castle Hill Lighthouse. 

Classic Cruises of Newport Newport Harbor excursions aboard a newly restored Elco Motor Yacht, called the Rumrunner , built during prohibition in 1929 for local bootleggers, or go sailing on the 72-foot Schooner Madeleine , the 80-foot Schooner Adirondack II , or 48-foot Sloop Eleanor , which include sunset sails. All offer views by the Newport lighthouses, and they have a special "Lighthouses and Mimosas" Cruise to view those lighthouses in the southern end of Narragansett Bay.

22 Bowens Wharf, Newport RI 02840 Main Office: (401) 862-8441 Tickets: (401) 847-0000

Lighthouses: Newport Harbor Light, Ida Lewis Light, Rose Island Light, and Castle Hill Light.

Block Island Express and Cross Sound Cruises Leaving out of New London, CT, and Orient Point, NY. From these two locations, they provide a fast ferry to Block Island, and have three lighthouse cruises with Cross Sound Cruises. They include the Classic Lighthouse Cruise, the Lights and Sights Cruise, and the Long Island Lights Cruise. They also promote special bicycle tours around Block Island. Phone: (860) 444-4624 or (401) 466-2212 (Block Island) Phone: (860) 444-4620 (Lighthouse Cruises)

Lighthouses: Watch Hill (RI), Avery Point (CT), New London Ledge (CT), New London Harbor (CT), Morgan Point (CT), Race Rock (NY), Little Gull (NY), North Dumpling (NY), Bug (NY), Orient Point (NY), Latimer Reef (NY) and Plum Island (NY)

Snappa Charters Offers specific lighthouse tours around Narragansett Bay and to Block Island in addition to other adventure tours like sport fishing, whale watching, and shark tagging.

Mailing Address: 2 Congdon Dr., Wakefield, RI 02816 Boat Location: 33 State Street, Narragansett, RI 02882 Boat/Cell (401) 487-9044 Email: [email protected]

Lighthouses: Block Island Southeast, Block Island North, Watch Hill, and Point Judith, Beavertail, Castle Hill, Lime Rock (Ida Lewis) Light, Newport Harbor, Rose Island, Prudence Island, Hog Island, Bristol Ferry, Conanicut Point, Poplar Point, Plum Beach, and Dutch Island, Sakonnet, Nayatt Point, Pomham Rocks, Conimicut, and Warwick Lighthouse.

Rhode Island Ferries

These Ferries will take you to the islands or around Newport where you can walk or hike to lighthouses. The Block Island ferries will get you to the dock, where can hike a mile to Block Island Southeast Light, then hike, or take a taxi to Block Island North Light. Some ferries allow you to bring your car but can be quite expensive. The Point Judith Dock allows you to visit Point Judith Light nearby.

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Davis Park Ferry Co. Ferry from Patchogue, Long Island, to Watch Hill, Rhode Island. You can walk to Watch Hill Lighthouse from the dock. Phone: (516) 475-1665 Fax (516) 289-2185

Lighthouses: Watch Hill Light

Bristol - Prudence Island Ferry Ferry will take you to Prudence Island where you can walk a mile to Prudence Island (Sandy Point) Light. Also passes by Bristol Ferry Light.

Phone: (401) 253-9808

Lighthouses: Bristol Ferry Light, Prudence Island Light

Jamestown Newport Ferry Offers Hop-On Hop-Off service daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day at five stops: Jamestown, Rose Island Lighthouse and Newport's Fort Adams, Ann Street Pier and Perrotti Park. Cruises and tours are also available.

1 East Ferry Wharf Jamestown, RI 02835 Phone: (401) 423-9900 x1

Lighthouses:  Rose Island Light and Newport Harbor Light

Block Island Ferry (401) 783-4613 Block Island is accessible by ferry from Point Judith, RI. Take Sandhill Cove Road from Point Judith Lighthouse, to Galilee ferry landing.

Ferry service to Block Island is also available from Montauk Point, NY and New London, CT.

Lighthouse:  Point Judith

Block Island Express Out of New London, CT (860) 444-4624

Viking Ferry Out of Montauk, NY (631) 668-5700

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Rhode Isalnd Fast Ferry

A one-of-a-kind Cruise Viewing 10 Majestic Lighthouses with a complete Tour of Famous Newport Harbor

Whether you live in Rhode Island or are here visiting the Ocean Stae, Rhode island Bay Cruises will provide you with the best way to see Narragansett Bay aboard the largest, most luxurious sightseeing catamaran in Rhode Island.  Highlights of this 90-minute narrated sightseeing cruise include:

Ten Lighthouses

Poplar Point (Wickford), Plum Beach (North Kingstown), Dutch Island (Jamestown), Beavertail (Jamestown), Castle Hill (Newport), lime Rock (Newport), Goat Island (Newport), Rose Island (Newport), Conanicut (Jamestown), and Whale Rock (Narrgansett - destroyed in the Hurricane of 1938).

Ten Islands

Fox Island, Dutch Island, Jamestown, Aquidneck Island, Goat Island, Rose island, Coasters Harbor Island, Gould Island, Hope Island and Prudence Island.

Other Popular Sights

You will sail under the Jamestown and Newport Bridges, past the Inn at Castle Hill, Hammersmith Farm, Ocean Cliff Mansion, Clingstone the "House on the Rock", historic Fort Adams Fortification, through famous Newport Harbor with its mega yachts & sailboats and finally up to the Naval War College where we often see visiting Navy Ships.

View 60 miles of Coastline

The tour offers breathtaking waterfront scenery, coastal mansions and million dollar homes throughout the entire cruise and much more!

Historical Facts & Folklore

Our onboard Narrators Arthur Strauss and Matthew Ulrickson are well know historians and their narrations will entertain and educate you and your guests through this 95-minte cruise.

For more information and to make reservations please visit:   www.rhodeislandbaycruises.com 

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Big Game, a four-hour Block Island Lighthouse Tour and a five-hour Narragansett Bay Lighthouse Tour aboard the 32-foot Topaz Express charter fishing boat.

Departs from Point View Marina, 11 Sherman Rd., South Kingstown; free parking.

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Classic Cruises of Newport, a 90-minute narrated Lighthouses and Mimosas cruise aboard the Rum Runner II, a classic motor yacht. Light jazz plays in the background and the cruise includes mimosas, croissants, bottled water and iced tea.

Departs from 24 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport; parking available in nearby public lots.

cruisenewport.com; (401) 847-0298

Flaherty Charters, a three-hour narrated tour (longer tours available by request) of lighthouses in Narragansett Bay on the FishFinder, a 25-foot Boston Whaler. Trip includes a private tour of the Rose Island Light and a picnic lunch on the island.

Departs from Castle Hill Marina, 590 Ocean Ave., Newport; free parking.

flahertycharters.com; (401) 848-5554

Jamestown Newport Ferry Lighthouse Tours, two-hour weekend tours of the lighthouses in lower Narragansett Bay: Rose Island, Newport Harbor, Ida Lewis Rock, Castle Hill and Beavertail.

Departs from 1 East Ferry Wharf, Jamestown; all-day free street parking is available within a 10- to 15-minute walk to the wharf.

jamestownnewportferry.com; (401) 423-1440

Rhode Island Bay Cruises, a 90-minute narrated cruise aboard the sightseeing catamaran Ava Pearl takes you up close to 10 lighthouses in Narragansett Bay.

Departs from 1347 Roger Williams Way, North Kingstown; free dockside parking.

rhodeislandbaycruises.com; (401) 295-4040

Rhode Island Lighthouse Tours, from Save The Bay, four tours, narrated by Rhode Island lighthouse expert David Kelleher, are offered on the 45-foot Alletta Morris: Ultimate Lighthouse Tour (7 hours, includes box lunch), Southern Bay Lighthouse Tour (3.5 hours, includes box lunch), Northern Bay Lighthouse Tour (3.5 hours, ) and Providence Sunset Lighthouse Cruise (1.5 hours). 

Departs from Save The Bay, 100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence; free parking available.

savebay.org/lighthouse; (401) 272-3540, ext. 133

Rhode Island Party & Charter Boat Association, custom lighthouse tours on charter boats. Choose your vessel on the website and then phone the captain to arrange your tour.

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Snappa Charters, a variety of lighthouse tours aboard a 46-foot custom sport fishing boat, including a four-hour Block Island tour, a four-hour Narragansett Bay tour and a 5.5-hour Narragansett Bay tour. On the Block Island tour, you’ll see the North Light, Southeast Light, Watch Hill and Point Judith. On the other tours, you can choose which lights you’d like to view.

Departs from the state dock in Galilee, 33 State St., Narragansett; free parking.

snappacharters.com/tours.html; (401) 782-4040

BY HELICOPTER

Bird’s Eye View Helicopters, a 25-minute flight offers a unique view of the Newport- and Jamestown-area lighthouses.

Departs from Newport State Airport, 211 Airport Access Rd., Middletown; free parking.

riaerial.com; (401) 843-8687

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Cruise Details

We are currently experiencing online ticketing issues for the Daffodil Days Lighthouse Cruises, please book tickets directly at the Coastal Queen Pilot House at 5 Bowen's Landing, Bowen's Wharf, Newport. We apologize for the inconvenience! Coastal Queen loves Daffodil Days in Newport and kicks off the cruise season in Newport with narrated lighthouse tours that include views of Lime Rock, Goat Island, Rose Island and Castle Hill lighthouses. Each tour will be narrated by a local guide and Coastal Queen's beautiful teak wood bar will be open for refreshments. The boat is spacious, warm and cozy and each seat has a panoramic view! This boat tour runs Wed.–Sun. each week and departs from 5 Bowen's Landing, Bowen's Wharf, Newport, RI.

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Beavertail Lighthouse

Beavertail Point, Beavertail Road Jamestown, RI Phone: 401-423-3270

Location: Conanicut Island, Narragansett Bay

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Rose Island Light

Location: North of Newport Harbor

Nayatt Point Light

Location: East side of the mouth of the Providence River, Narragansett Bay

Lime Rock Light (Ida Lewis Yacht Club)

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Conanicut Light (North Conanicut Light)

Location: North end of Conanicut Island

Sakonnet Point Light

Location: Little Cormorant Rock, entrance to Sakonnet River

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Castle Hill Light

Location: East Passage of Narragansett Bay

Bristol Ferry Light

Location: Narragansett Bay, near Mount Hope Bridge

Hog Island Shoal Light

Location: Narragansett Bay, west of entrance to Mount Hope Bay

Prudence Island Light (Sandy Point Light)

Prudence Island Light (Sandy Point Light)

Location: Sandy Point, Prudence Island

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Destinations

Leave the car behind and hop on the ferry! Our five ferry destinations listed below offer opportunities for sightseeing, historical tours, museum visits, shopping and dining—whether you’re visiting or commuting, our boat rides offer a fun and safe way to see the Jamestown and Newport Harbor area.

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NEW! We are proud to announce Jamestown Newport Ferry's Explore & Save partners. Show your same-day ferry ticket for discounts and perks at local restaurants, shops and experiences. Click on the "Learn More" buttons at each stop below to find the Explore & Save partners located in Jamestown and Newport's Ann Street Pier and Perrotti Park.

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Stop #1 and home of the Jamestown Newport Ferry is at 1 East Ferry Wharf in Jamestown. This village is a great place to spend a few hours or an entire day.

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Rose Island Lighthouse

Stop #2 on the Jamestown Newport Ferry is Rose Island Lighthouse—the ferry provides the only public transportation to this intriguing island. You may purchase tickets and landing fee tickets on this site. This fully restored and functional lighthouse is a living piece of maritime history.

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Fort Adams State Park

Stop #3 is Fort Adams, a place that provides a visual record of military history from the 1820s to the end of WWII. Ferry departs from Alofsin Pier, 90 Fort Adams Dr., in Fort Adams State Park.

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Ann St. Pier

Stop #4 at Ann St. Pier provides easy access to Newport’s premiere waterfront shops and restaurants on Lower Thames Street—the Jamestown Newport Ferry dock is located behind the Newport Maritime Center at 365 Thames Street.

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Perrotti Park

Stop #5 on the Jamestown Newport Ferry is Perrotti Park at 39 America's Cup Avenue, between the Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina and the Marriott Hotel, and close to shops and restaurants.

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  1. Beavertail Lighthouse and Park

    Beavertail State Park encompasses 153 acres at the southern end of Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. From the air, the island resembles a beaver's tail, hence the name. At this park, you can visit a historic lighthouse, see the remnants of an old fort, explore tide pools and walk along coastal trails.

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    Coastal Queen's Newport cruises and boat tours offer maximum comfort and spectacular views of the lighthouses, forts, harbor mansions and historic sites that surround the Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay area. Experience Newport sightseeing on a lighthouse and mimosa cruise, narrated harbor tour, casual cocktail and sunset cruise, special event cruise, private charter or group tour.

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    Jamestown Newport Ferry's Hop-On Hop-Off service has five stops which include Jamestown, Rose Island Lighthouse and Newport's Fort Adams, Ann Street Pier and Perrotti Park. Explore the shops, restaurants and attractions at all of the stops or stay on the boat to enjoy the scenic views of the sites along Narragansett Bay and the Newport Harbor area. The ferry also offers local cruises, tours ...

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    Point Judith Lighthouse: A Maritime Guardian. Perched in Narragansett, Point Judith Lighthouse has been the guardian of Narragansett Bay 's entrance since 1857. Withstanding the relentless Atlantic waves, it stands as a testament to Rhode Island's maritime legacy. Its location at the Eastern Seaboard's 'break' is pivotal for maritime safety.

  5. Beavertail Lighthouse & Museum

    Official Website of Discover Newport | 44 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, RI 02840 (800) 326-6030 (401) 849-8048 Barrington Bristol Jamestown Little Compton Middletown Newport Portsmouth Tiverton Warren

  6. RHODE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE AND NEWPORT HARBOR TOUR

    RHODE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE TOUR MAP. The cruise is 30 miles in length and passes by some of the most beautiful coastline in Rhode Island with breathtaking waterfront scenery. Below is the actual tour route you will take past the Lighthouses as well as many other scenic sights through Narragansett Bay. ... After going over the Jamestown Bridge ...

  7. Boat Tours and Ferries to Lighthouses in Rhode Island

    Snappa Charters. Offers specific lighthouse tours around Narragansett Bay and to Block Island in addition to other adventure tours like sport fishing, whale watching, and shark tagging. Mailing Address: 2 Congdon Dr., Wakefield, RI 02816. Boat Location: 33 State Street, Narragansett, RI 02882. Boat/Cell (401) 487-9044.

  8. Lighthouse Tours

    Lighthouse Tours … for true lighthouse aficionados! ... Established in 1899, the light stands proudly near the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge and, earlier in the 20th century, was a popular destination for local swimmers, who raised money in annual swims to support maintenance of the beacon. ... Prudence Island Light is the oldest lighthouse in ...

  9. Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association

    Beavertail Road, Jamestown, RI 02835. Newport County. (401) 423-3270. Discover Jamestown's most visited landmark with its panoramic views of Narragansett Bay. Located on the southernmost tip of Jamestown, Rhode Island, the Beavertail Lighthouse museum features a collection of information, artifacts, and conversation about the history and site ...

  10. Beavertail Lighthouse and Park

    The museum in the lighthouse itself is not to be missed, a real step back in history in lighthouse world!!! A must do in Rhode Island. Read more. Written September 8, 2015. ... Walking Tours in Jamestown Water Sports in Jamestown Boat Rentals in Jamestown Kayaking & Canoeing in Jamestown Private Tours in Jamestown Stand Up Paddleboarding in ...

  11. RI lighthouses guide: How to visit, which are open to public, history

    Where: Beavertail State Park, Jamestown When it was first built: 1749 What to know: Rhode Island's first lighthouse - the third-oldest in America - was built in 1749 to guide merchant vessels ...

  12. Jamestown, Rhode Island Lighthouse tours

    Jamestown, Rhode Island . Lighthouse tours. 2 activities found. Activity ranking. Activities on the GetYourGuide marketplace are ranked by a combination of factors including popularity, diversity, availability, customer rating, cancellation rate, performance over time, and amount of revenue generated. ...

  13. Rhode Island Fast Ferry

    Rhode Island Fast Ferry, Inc. 1347 Roger Williams Way. North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852. email: [email protected] tel: 401-295-4040

  14. Spring Route and Schedule

    Jamestown Newport Ferry's Hop-On Hop-Off service has five stops which include Jamestown, Rose Island Lighthouse and Newport's Fort Adams, Ann Street Pier and Perrotti Park. Explore the shops, restaurants and attractions at all of the stops or stay on the boat to enjoy the scenic views of the sites along Narragansett Bay and the Newport Harbor area. The ferry also offers local cruises, tours ...

  15. R.I. lighthouse tours + interactive map

    flahertycharters.com; (401) 848-5554. Jamestown Newport Ferry Lighthouse Tours, two-hour weekend tours of the lighthouses in lower Narragansett Bay: Rose Island, Newport Harbor, Ida Lewis Rock ...

  16. Cruises and Tours

    STOP 1: Jamestown 1 East Ferry Wharf, Jamestown, RI ‍ STOP 2: Rose Island Lighthouse Jamestown Newport Ferry provides the only public transportation to this island. ‍ STOP 3: Fort Adams, Newport North Alofsin Pier 80 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI ‍ STOP 4: Ann St. Pier, Newport 365 Thames Street, Newport, RI (Behind the The Sailing Museum

  17. Daffodil Days Lighthouse Cruise

    Each tour will be narrated by a local guide and Coastal Queen's beautiful teak wood bar will be open for refreshments. The boat is spacious, warm and cozy and each seat has a panoramic view! This boat tour runs Wed.-Sun. each week and departs from 5 Bowen's Landing, Bowen's Wharf, Newport, RI. April 3, 2024. -. April 28, 2024. 75 minutes.

  18. Rhode Island Lighthouses

    Beavertail Point, Beavertail Road Jamestown, RI Phone: 401-423-3270. Location: Conanicut Island, Narragansett Bay. Accessibility: The lighthouse is located in Beavertail State Park at the end of Beavertail Road, at the southern tip of Conanicut Island. There is free parking.

  19. Rhode Island Lighthouses

    Beavertail Lighthouse (1749) is located in Beavertial State Park on the southernmost tip of Jamestown, RI. It was the third lighthouse built in the Thirteen Colonies. The current tower (1856) is made of granite and 64-feet tall. Beavertail contains a "beehive" Fresnal lens and is one of the premier lighthouses in Rhode Island.

  20. Lighthouses

    Beavertail Point, Beavertail Road Jamestown, RI Phone: 401-423-3270. Location: Conanicut Island, Narragansett Bay. Accessibility: The lighthouse is located in Beavertail State Park at the end of Beavertail Road, at the southern tip of Conanicut Island. There is free parking. The grounds are open to the public, and there is a museum and gift ...

  21. Tour Rhode Island's Lovely Lighthouses

    Plum Beach Lighthouse. To visit some of the lighthouses, start your tour in Boston, Massachusetts, and drive about 130 kilometers south along the West Bay (mainland) side of Rhode Island through Providence to reach Conanicut Island and Jamestown. On the way, as you cross the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge from the mainland to Conanicut, you'll ...

  22. Destinations

    Cruises and Tours FAQ & Parking Private Charters Buy Tickets. ... Jamestown, RI 02835. Newport Boarding Address: # ‍Newport, RI 02840. Destinations. STOP 1: Jamestown ... STOP 2: Rose Island Lighthouse Jamestown Newport Ferry provides the only public transportation to this island. ...

  23. Dutch Island Lighthouse

    Dutch Island, Jamestown, RI 02874. Dutch Island Lighthouse in the west passage of Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay, is a 42 foot brick tower build in 1857. It was built to replace a lighthouse established in 1826. The lighthouse is not open to the public and is best seen by boat. The lighthouse is owned by the Rhode Island Department of ...