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WaterFire® Boat Rides

Quick Details

  • Ages: All ages
  • Duration: 30 minutes

From :

$ 40

WaterFire® Boat Rides

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 for unparalleled views from the best seat in town!

Duration & Rates:

  • First Fires: Experience WaterFire® during the opening lighting ceremony.
    • Duration: approximately 45 minutes, $50 per person, all ages.
  • Post-Lighting Rides: Early-evening rides, shortly after the lighting ceremony.
    • Duration: 30 minutes, $45 per person, all ages.
  • General Rides: The bulk of the evening.
    • Duration: 30 minutes, $40 per person, all ages.

Additional Information:

  • The full schedule is released in April, but our Gift Cards are valid for any date/event and they never expire.
  • New this year: Add your name to our waiting list for first dibs on all of our WaterFire® rides once the schedule is released in April. Email us at info@providenceriverboat.com and we’ll add you in!
  • ALL passengers, including infants, must have a reservation to board. Our vessels are inspected by the United States Coast Guard and we cannot have more than (18) passengers aboard at one time, regardless of age.
  • There is no narration during our WaterFire® boat rides.
  • You may BYOB in a small cooler, if you’d like.
  • Certified service dogs are allowed aboard, pets are not.
  • Because our boats were built specifically for us to be able to navigate under the bridges throughout downtown, they are not wheelchair accessible.

Enhance Your WaterFire® Experience!

We have partnered with one of our favorite local small businesses, The Perfect Parcel, to offer delicious charcuterie platters and individual boxes, “perfect” for your tour, date night or special occasion boat ride. Once your tour is booked, order directly through their website for 10% OFF and complimentary delivery, right to our doors!

  • The Perfect Parcel: Charcuterie Boxes, Boards and Grazing Tables (@the.perfectparcel) Use discount code PRB10 once your seats are booked for 10% OFF and complimentary delivery! Advance orders are required, so book early!

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.

Weather-Related Cancellation Policy:

  • WaterFire is a rain or shine event.
  • 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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