Maybe this can help. In an effort to ease traffic on the Washington Bridge, Route 195, and around East Providence, RIDOT has contracted with SeaStreak, Rhode Island Fast Ferry, and the Block Island Ferry to offer free ferry service to travelers who need to commute between the Bristol area and Providence starting Thursday, December 21, […]
The SeaStreak Ferry service between Providence, Bristol, and Newport starts Friday, June 23, and runs through October 9th. Consider taking a day trip down to Bristol or Newport. No driving, no traffic. Go eat lunch and see a sight. The ride is fun and there are amenities including a little bar with snacks below. Or
The summer season kicks off for the Seastreak Ferry this Friday, June 17, with routes connecting Providence/Bristol/Newport. Snacks and drinks below decks. Sun, wind, and spectacular views upstairs. This is a fun way to take out-of-town guests down to Bristol or Newport for lunch. Tickets: $12 one way; $24 round trip; infants (2 and under)
The Providence/Newport ferry is up and running. Take a round trip ride on the bay just for fun, or show your out-of-town friends around Newport for the day and avoid the traffic. You can sit up top for the sun and breeze (it can be kind of windy) or go below for drinks and snacks
The Providence Newport Ferry starts service this Friday. New this year . . . night trips. According to the ProJo, Ferry operator Seastreak has refurbished the vessel Ocean State for the 2018 season and agreed to add night trips during Waterfire lightings, according to a news release Monday. Complimentary shuttle bus service between the Providence
You have through the end of the month to take a scenic ride aboard the Providence—Newport ferry. (Having said that, service has been cancelled for today and Friday; I’m assuming due to weather and heavy seas. These notices are posted at the top of the page at the Seastreak website.) It’s clearly been a rough
The popular Seastreak Ferry kicks off the summer season with more trips per day between Providence and Newport, and a longer season running through October 1st. The ferry was a huge hit last year so they have expanded the schedule. Last year 20% of the runs were sold out, with heaviest demand on Friday and
A one-way ticket is only $10! This is how you get to Newport with your out-of-town visitors. And there is a bar on board. The ferry was tucked in with the tugs last night as workers put the finishing touches on the “terminal” (a tent and a booth). The parking lot is ready and helpful
By July 1st? Not much to look at right now but plenty of workers were beavering about with trucks, pavers, and front-end loaders today. It could happen and it will be great to have the ferry back. Some details from the Providence Journal: The ferry will run three round trips between Providence and Newport on