Enjoy The Newport Jazz Festival | Cruise RI

Newport Jazz Festival

August 1-3, 2025 — During the Newport Jazz Festival, the Jamestown Newport Ferry will offer round-trip transportation to Fort Adams from Jamestown. The “big” boat will be brought in for the 7pm and 8pm departures.

 

Cruise Pricing

Starting at $41

Departure Location

1 East Ferry Wharf and Fort Adams State Park

Parking Options

260 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835 with Shuttle Services Available

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Departure Schedule

Departs
Jamestown
Departs
Ft. Adams
Arrives
Jamestown
9:00am9:20am9:40am
Continuous @ 40-minutesdepartures
Continuous @ 40-minutesdepartures
Continuous @ 40-minutesdepartures
Continuous @ 40-minutesdepartures
2:00pm2:30pm2:50pm
3:00pm3:30pm3:50pm
4:00pm4:30pm4:50pm
5:00pm5:30pm5:50pm
7:00pm7:20pm
8:00pm8:20pm

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  • A 40-foot Dyer hull
  • Coast Guard inspected for 34 passengers
  • Harbor touring system that is triggered by GPS way points
  • Full-service bar and great views from every seat
  • Hard top, side curtains and heated passenger area

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  • A 42-foot Downeast hull
  • Coast Guard inspected for 48 passengers
  • Full-service bar
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  • Coast Guard inspected for 82 passengers (please note that the number may be reduced to accommodate catering, entertainment, and weather. 
  • Best for large groups
  • Onboard bar and restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Coastal Queen

  • A 58-foot excursion boat
  • Coast Guard inspected for 148 passengers (please note that for comfort purposes we cruise with 110 max, and passenger count may decrease if catering options are added). 
  • Upper deck features a hard top and side curtains 
  • Glass-enclosed lower deck offers a full-service bar, snack bar, cafe-style seating and a heated cabin