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Seafood Festival Express Ferry

October 18 & 19, 2025 — Let this special express ferry take you from Jamestown to the Annual Seafood Festival at Bowen’s Wharf in Newport with direct transportation between Jamestown and Perrotti Park (closest stop to Bowen’s Wharf) in Newport. See the ferry schedule below for departures.

 

Round-trip pricing

Starting at $31

Departure Location

1 East Ferry Wharf, Jamestown, RI and Perrotti Park, Newport, RI

Parking Options

11 Knowles Court, Jamestown, RI

Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival Express

Departure Schedule

Departs
Jamestown
Depart
Perrotti Park
10:00am10:30am
11:00am11:30am
12:00pm12:30pm
1:00pm1:30pm
2:00pm2:30pm
3:00pm3:30pm
4:00pm4:30pm
5:00pm5:30pm
6:00pm6:30pm

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The Jamestown

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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

Katherine

  • A 42-foot Downeast hull
  • Coast Guard inspected for 48 passengers
  • Full-service bar
  • Hardtop, side curtains, and a heated cabin

Coastal Princess

  • 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
 
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