Narrated Boat Tours
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About the Activity
Whether you’re a RI native, traveling with family, or visiting for work, our tours are designed to appeal to everyone. Join us in 2023 for our award-winning narrated tour as we celebrate our 32nd season along the shores of Providence! Together, we will explore the Providence River, Riverwalk, Waterplace Park, the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier and the Providence Industrial Harbor as our Captains highlight historical, nautical and architectural points of interest. Statewide Best Local Tour – Best of Rhode Island 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 Mary J. Brennan Tourism Award – RI Hospitality Assoc., 2022 Best City Tour – Yankee Magazine, 2017 Member of the Year – Providence/Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2016 Top-Rated/Certificates of Excellence – TripAdvisor, Yelp & Google, yearly Please note: We are a small, family-owned business with limited capacity on our boats. Because we are often sold-out and turn business away, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Make sure you can attend prior to booking.50 minutes
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Price does not include parking fees. There is free & metered parking throughout our neighborhood.
Gratuities (optional). Our Captains and Crew appreciate your cash gratuities!
Soft drinks, coffee/tea, ice cream & water are available for purchase in our cafe, or you may BYOB.
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We are located at 101 Dyer Street, Providence, RI 02903, a leisurely 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive from the Rhode Island Convention Center, Kennedy Plaza and most downtown hotels. Come inside The Landing to check-in, and explore our new gift shop and ice cream store!View Location
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We are located at 101 Dyer Street, Providence, RI 02903, a leisurely 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive from the Rhode Island Convention Center, Kennedy Plaza and most downtown hotels. Come inside The Landing to check-in, and explore our new gift shop and ice cream store!View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- We do not operate in severe or unsafe weather conditions. In the case of cancellation due to weather, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketYou do not need tickets to check in. Simply check in with the last name on your reservation. We are located inside The Landing at 101 Dyer Street, Providence. (corner of Dyer & Pine streets) When checking in, explore The Landing, where you'll find RI & nautical themed gifts, ornaments, crafts, jewelry, t-shirts/sweatshirts, local art, a full service café & ice cream parlor. Providence offers metered street parking and several public parking lots. We also recommend taking your hotel shuttle, Uber or walking from your hotel, if possible. OUR TOURS LAUNCH EXACTLY AS SCHEDULED, SO YOU MUST ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES EARLY FOR CHECK-IN. The boat will not wait for late passengers. If you are late for check-in, we will offer your seats to stand-by patrons & you will miss your tour & forfeit your paid reservation. ALL PASSENGERS, INCLUDING INFANTS, MUST HAVE A PAID RESERVATION TO BOARD. You can BYOB on any of our tours! Please bring your own plastic cups, as we do not have any supplies aboard. You may also bring your own beverages, sandwiches, snacks, etc. to enjoy during your boat ride. There are no bathrooms on our vessels. If you will need to use the restroom prior to boarding, or would like to bring a beverage or ice cream from The Landing aboard with you, please arrive at least 20 minutes early. Smoking and vaping are not permitted while aboard. Certified service dogs are allowed aboard, pets are not. For safety reasons, walkers, wheelchairs, strollers & car seats are not permitted aboard. These items may be left inside The Landing or on the docks (at your own risk) prior to boarding the vessel. Our vessels are uncovered, so please dress appropriately. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and cold beverages are recommended during the warmer summer months. Sweaters and jackets are recommended for evening and late summer tours. Our Captains and Crew appreciate your cash or Venmo gratuities on site. Thank you, we're looking forward to welcoming you aboard!Cancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
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