2022 Providence-Newport Ferry Season Kicks Off

2022 Providence-Newport Ferry Season Kicks Off

The 2022 Providence-Newport Ferry season has officially begun 

With four daily roundtrips seven days a week, the ferry also makes weekend stops in Bristol.

Seastreak again will be the operator this year utilizing the ferry Ocean State. The cost to ride the ferry increased to $12 each way for adults, and $6 each way for children, seniors, those with disabilities and Medicare cardholders. Bikes and pets are allowed aboard for no additional charge. Free parking is available in the Providence terminal at 25 India Street in Providence.  

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The ferry season will run through Columbus Day weekend. Service to Bristol is part of the trip to and from Newport and will operate on weekends through Labor Day weekend. This year the ferry terminal will move from the State Street Pier to the Bristol Maritime Center, just two blocks south on Thames Street. RIDOT also will run special ferries for those going to the Bristol Fourth of July Parade.

Ticket Info

Tickets are available now online at www.RideTheBayRI.com or by calling 1-800-BOATRIDE. Seastreak is encouraging the use of e-tickets as much as possible for no-contact ticketing.

Tickets will be available starting on the first day of service at the Providence ferry terminal. Those departing from the Newport ferry terminal at Perrotti Park, 39 America's Cup Ave., or the Bristol ferry terminal at the Bristol Maritime Center, 127 Thames Street, can buy their tickets online or on the boat.

RIDOT also will continue its partnership with RIPTA to provide a free shuttle bus between the Providence ferry terminal and popular locations in the city, including the Providence train station, the Rhode Island Convention Center, and Kennedy Plaza.

RIDOT and Seastreak will follow state and federal COVID-19 public health guidelines throughout the season. RIDOT expects to operate the ferry at full capacity this year.