Express Transportation to the

St. Patrick's Day Parade

The 70th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off on Saturday, March 14 at 11 AM. Enjoy convenient, express service between Jamestown and Perrotti Park, Newport. One-Way and Round-Trip passages are available. Perrotti Park is just steps away from the parade route! Coastal Princess offers maximum comfort with a heated cabin and isinglass covered aft deck. The parade will be held rain or shine! 

 

Cruise Pricing

$30 Round Trip
$20 One-Way
Family Pack Options Available

Departure Location

Jamestown Village

Parade Express

Departure Schedule

Departs
Jamestown Village
Departs
Perrotti Park
9:30 AM10:00 AM
10:30 AM11:00 AM
11:30 AM12:00 PM
12:30 PM1:00 PM
1:30 PM2:00 PM
2:30 PM3:00 PM
3:30 PM4:00 PM

Advance ticket purchase is required! 

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The M/V Mistress runs on the schedule above on Saturdays and Sundays only from Saturday May 24th through Sunday June 29th & September 6th through September 20th. Daily service is offered from Saturday July 1st through Sunday August 31st. 

*Note: during the Newport Folk/Jazz Festivals the schedule above may be altered. Check with the Castle Hill Inn Front Desk for more details.

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Experience Our Seal & Harbor Tour

Enjoy a scenic harbor cruise when the tides align and discover the beauty of the coastline from the water.

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 considerations)
  • Best for mid-size 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