Green Jacket Shoal: Rhode Island’s Underwater History Tour

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Trip Highlights

  • Explore RI's Largest Ship Graveyard

  • Guided by Expert Marine Archeologist David Robinson

  • Discover the Hidden History of the Providence Waterways

Description

Come aboard with Captain Tom and guest guide David Robinson, Director of the Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources, for a 75‑minute narrated cruise through the Providence waterways and Green Jacket Shoal at Bold Point.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 15 minutes
Group Size
Up to 17
Price starts at
$45
Languages
English
Meeting Point

101 Dyer Street Providence RI

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Dropoff location

101 Dyer Street Providence RI

Why take this tour?

Step aboard for a journey into one of Providence’s most fascinating hidden landscapes—Green Jacket Shoal, a stretch of river where history rests just below the surface at India Point. Guided by our crew and regional maritime experts, this narrated cruise reveals the stories of the wooden vessels abandoned here more than a century ago, now preserved in the shallow waters of the Providence River. As you glide past the shoal, you’ll learn how these shipwrecks came to rest in this unlikely place, what they tell us about Rhode Island’s industrial past, and how archaeologists study them today. From forgotten workboats to remnants of coastal trade, each wreck adds a new layer to the city’s maritime story. This tour blends scenic river views with real historical insight—an approachable, engaging experience for curious explorers, history lovers, and anyone who’s ever wondered what lies beneath the water’s surface.
 
Although all ages are welcome, we feel that this tour is most appropriate for ages 12+
 
We’re proud to offer these tours in memory of Pete Manning — historian, mariner, and longtime friend of David’s. In Pete’s honor, a portion of all ticket sales will benefit the East Providence Historical Society. 

Frequently asked questions

We suggest you bring sunglasses, a hat and a cold beverage on warmer days, and a light sweater/windbreaker on cooler days.
There are no restrooms on the boats, so please plan ahead and use the bathroom inside The Landing prior to boarding. You will need to allow yourself extra time to check-in, use the bathroom and walk to the docks in time for boarding, so please arrive a few minutes earlier than normal.
Adult beverages, coffee drinks, soda, ice cream, and baked goods are now available for purchase to bring aboard! Please arrive a few minutes early to purchase these items inside The Landing.
We love dogs, but....only service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are allowed aboard. Comfort animals, emotional support animals, and therapy animals are not service animals and are therefore not recognized by the ADA or the State of Rhode Island.

Things to know

Age Requirement

Although all ages are welcome, we feel that this tour is most appropriate for ages 12+

Although all ages are welcome, we feel that this tour is most appropriate for ages 12+

Parking Information

  • There are several parking garages, outdoor parking lots and on-street metered parking spaces throughout our neighborhood.
  • The Arcade Parking Garage, located behind our building on Pine Street, offers very reasonable parking rates.
  • We also recommend taking your hotel shuttl
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  • There are several parking garages, outdoor parking lots and on-street metered parking spaces throughout our neighborhood.
  • The Arcade Parking Garage, located behind our building on Pine Street, offers very reasonable parking rates.
  • We also recommend taking your hotel shuttle, a Lyft or Uber, or walking from your hotel, if possible. We are centrally located in downtown and most hotels are within a 15 minute walk from us.

Accessibility

  • Because our vessels were built specifically for us to navigate the low-hanging bridges throughout downtown Providence, neither of them are wheelchair accessible.
  • To get on and off our vessels, a person needs to be able to walk down a 40+ foot ramp from street level to our docks, and then ste
    ...
  • Because our vessels were built specifically for us to navigate the low-hanging bridges throughout downtown Providence, neither of them are wheelchair accessible.
  • To get on and off our vessels, a person needs to be able to walk down a 40+ foot ramp from street level to our docks, and then step over the side rail and into the boat. Our crew can certainly offer a hand to get on/off the boat, however, we're not able to pick someone up and carry them aboard.
  • Walkers and wheelchairs may be left on the dock while touring, at your own risk.

    • Tour Cancellation Policy

    • Tour reservations are non-refundable. Please make sure you are booking the correct date/time.
    • Customers may reschedule their reservation or receive a credit for a future tour (subject to availability) with 72 hours advance notice only.
    • We reserve the right to resched
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    • Tour reservations are non-refundable. Please make sure you are booking the correct date/time.
    • Customers may reschedule their reservation or receive a credit for a future tour (subject to availability) with 72 hours advance notice only.
    • We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel tours when less than 4 passengers have booked. It doesn’t happen often, but we will call you ASAP if it does.

    Weather-Related Cancellation Policy

    • The weather in New England changes often, and quickly. Because of this, we do not postpone or cancel boat tours until the day of the tour. If we were to cancel your tour, we would call you at the phone number provided on your reservation. Please do not call us questioning cancellations, w
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    • The weather in New England changes often, and quickly. Because of this, we do not postpone or cancel boat tours until the day of the tour. If we were to cancel your tour, we would call you at the phone number provided on your reservation. Please do not call us questioning cancellations, we will reach out to you once we have made a decision. Thank you for your patience and understanding on this policy.
    • We reserve the right to cancel our tours in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions. If we do cancel your tour due to inclement weather, you may reschedule, subject to availability, or receive a full refund.

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