Providence Boat Tours

Join us for a captivating journey throughout the Providence waterways. Our Historic Narrated Tours offer a unique opportunity to explore the city's history and culture, with engaging narration and unparalleled views. This tour is perfect for anyone looking to experience the best of Providence.

What a perfect day for a boat ride! Our Mother's Day Weekend Mimosa Cruises in downtown Providence, RI, offer the perfect way to celebrate MOM this year. Join us for casual, comfortable cruising along the shores of Providence on May 10-11, 2025.

Please Note: This Cruise is not narrated. If you are interested in a Narrated Tour on Mother's Day weekend, please visit our Historic Narrated Tour page. (Complimentary mimosas will be served on all Historic Narrated Tours on May 11th)

Bathed in the serenity of a softer light, the city’s architecture, picturesque bridges, and cobblestone walkways take on a whole new life beneath the setting sun. Climb aboard and relax with a selection of complimentary wine and Prosecco from RI’s own Gooseneck Vineyards while you experience unparalleled views of our capital city.

Join us this summer for a Twilight River Cruise along the shores of the beautiful Providence River. Whether you're planning a romantic date night, a relaxing corporate outing, a fun girls-night-out, or a unique after-dinner adventure, this unique experience is perfect for creating summer memories with friends, co-workers & family! (Ages 16+)

Don’t let this summer adventure pass you by — reserve your spot today and let the evening enchant you!

Join us as we welcome aboard local oyster farmer Graham Watson, owner of West Passage Oyster Co., for the freshest oyster experience in town! Graham will be shucking his oysters as he discusses oyster farming offshore of the John Chafee Nature preserve in the West Passage of Narragansett Bay, as our servers keep the wine and prosecco flowing for a memorable cruising experience!

Want to try you hand at shucking? Graham will be demonstrating his best techniques for a fun hands-on experience to those who wish to learn. Surely, the quintessential culinary/boating event of the summer here in Providence!

Immerse yourself in the spooky side of Providence’s history! Allow our Captains, along with special guest guides from the Providence Ghost Tours, to introduce you to some of Providence’s longest-lingering residents as you cruise throughout our waterways.

Surrounded by the moonlit bridges, cobblestone walkways and century-old architecture of downtown Providence, you will hear stories of our capital city’s “dearly-deceased-but-not-so-departed” residents; local literary giants and humble servants alike; their restless souls still stirring among the living. Climb aboard…they’ve been waiting for you!

Wine enthusiasts will enjoy our floating wine tastings with Rhode Island’s own Gooseneck Vineyards as we cruise along the Providence waterways! Throughout the 60-minute cruise, our Captains will highlight nautical & historical points of interest while your Gooseneck Vineyards hostess leads a casual discussion and tasting of several featured wines & prosecco.

This is a fun & casual experience for wine enthusiasts of all levels. No wine snobs here, just good wine, great company and fabulous views of downtown Providence!

Come aboard with Captain Tom and guest guide David Robinson, Director of the Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources, for a 90-minute exploration of the Providence waterways & Green Jacket Shoal at Bold Point!

Bold Point, located in East Providence, RI, had once hosted the Providence Dry Dock & Marine Railway Company, a shipyard that repaired and maintained vessels in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Its floating dry dock was the first on Narragansett Bay and was used, along with two marine railways, to haul ships out of the water for repairs and service. The vessels off Bold Point were abandoned there “at the end of their working lives.’’ Many were likely transported to the company’s yard from within Providence Harbor, stripped of their valuable machinery and hardware—engines, boilers, paddle wheels, whistles, clocks, navigational instruments, rigging gear, bells, chairs and even chandeliers—and then moved a short distance to Green Jacket Shoal to rest in peace.

Join us as we welcome David aboard to explore Green Jacket Shoal, deemed “Rhode Island’s largest ship graveyard,” and a reminder of the industrial fervor that transformed Providence into a thriving commercial waterfront.

Once again, we are proud to offer these tours of Green Jacket Shoal in memory of Pete Manning, fellow historian, mariner and long-time friend of David’s. In Pete’s honor, a portion of all tickets sold will benefit the East Providence Historical Society.

Come aboard with family, friends, co-workers or that special someone and enjoy unparalleled views of Providence while sipping on complimentary mimosas! Sit back & relax as we guide you through the architectural, nautical and historical sights of downtown on this unnarrated sightseeing cruise.

Please Note: These cruises are not narrated.

This 75-minute boat tour highlights the stories, sight lines, and subtle details that define Providence. From the most eye-catching landmarks on the city skyline to hidden architectural gems, you’ll discover historic Providence from the best seat in town!

“Hi, Neighbor!” Join us as we welcome back Jim Crooks of Rhode Island’s iconic Narragansett Brewery for a one hour floating beer tasting! Hear of ‘Gansett’s history, from 1890 to today, while enjoying several of their most popular products and latest brews, as our Captains guide you along the shores of downtown Providence.

Climb aboard and host a unique private event on the Providence waterways! Our private charters are perfect for family outings, birthdays, retirements, gender reveals, proposals, gals/guys night out, bachelor/bachelorette parties, graduations & corporate outings. With spectacular views of the Downcity skyline, Waterplace Park and the Providence River, you can create an experience that you and your guests will never forget!

Our partial WaterFire® boat rides include an evening cruise throughout the downtown waterways, with the addition of a partial WaterFire® lighting! Partial lightings can include braziers in any section of the river.

What’s the difference between a full lighting and a partial lighting? Partial WaterFire® lightings typically encompass only one section of the river, while a Full WaterFire® lighting includes all braziers throughout the Providence River from Memorial Park to the basin of WaterPlace Park.

WaterFire® is full of motion—fire tenders stoke the fires, rivers flow quietly beneath the braziers, sparks whirl through the night air, and flames reflect off the dark surface of the water, animating the architectural fabric of the city.

Join us for a relaxing 30-minute cruise as our USCG Licensed Captains expertly guide you through the fires of the Providence River, Riverwalk & Waterplace Park!