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Oktoberfest Ferry

2025 DATES TBA—The Ferry offers transportation between Jamestown and Perrotti Park, the closest stop to Bowen’s Wharf and the Oyster & Chowder Festival in Newport. Admission to the festival is free. This boat will be on the spring ferry schedule so a Hop-On Hop-Off ticket can be purchased for ferry service to this event.

 

Cruise Pricing

Starting at $35

Departure Location

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

Parking Options

11 Knowles Court, Jamestown, RI

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Departure Schedule

Departs
Jamestown
Depart
Rose Isl
Depart
Ft. Adams
Depart
Ann St.
Depart
Perrotti Pk
Depart
Ft. Adams
Depart
Rose Isl
10:30am10:45am*10:55am11:05am11:20am11:30am11:40am*
12:00pm12:15pm*12:25pm12:35pm12:50pm1:00pm1:10pm*
1:30pm1:45pm*1:55pm2:05pm2:20pm2:30pm2:40pm*
3:00pm3:15pm*3:25pm3:35pm3:50pm4:00pm4:10pm*
5:00pm5:15pm5:20pm5:30pm
6:00pm6:20pm6:30pm
7:00pm7:20pm7:30pm

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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

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

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  • 83 guest max—may be reduced to accommodate catering, entertainment and weather
  • Best for large groups
  • Onboard bar and restrooms
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  • A 58-foot excursion boat
  • Coast Guard inspected for 148 passengers
  • 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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