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Tour the Providence River with us! We're thrilled to kick off our 34th season of boat tours along the beautiful shores of Downtown Providence on May 10, 2025 Join us for an award-winning, historic journey through the heart of Rhode Island's capital. Learn about Providence’s rich history, stunning architecture, and fascinating landmarks from our expert guides. Whether you're a local or visiting from out of town, our tours are the perfect way to experience Providence from a whole new perspective. Book your spots in advance and discover why our award-winning tours have led Providence tourism for over three decades!
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Narrated tour of the Providence waterways!
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Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- We do not operate in severe or unsafe weather conditions. In the case of cancellation due to weather, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
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- Price does not include parking fees. There is free & metered parking throughout our neighborhood.
- Gratuities (optional). Our Captains and Crew appreciate your cash gratuities!
- Soft drinks, coffee/tea, ice cream & water are available for purchase in our cafe, or you may BYOB.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Providence River Boat Co..
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 280 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
You do not need tickets to check in. Simply check in with the last name on your reservation. We are located inside The Landing at 101 Dyer Street, Providence. (corner of Dyer & Pine streets) When checking in, explore The Landing, where you'll find RI & nautical themed gifts, ornaments, crafts, jewelry, t-shirts/sweatshirts, local art, a full service café & ice cream parlor. Providence offers metered street parking and several public parking lots. We also recommend taking your hotel shuttle, Uber or walking from your hotel, if possible. OUR TOURS LAUNCH EXACTLY AS SCHEDULED, SO YOU MUST ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES EARLY FOR CHECK-IN. The boat will not wait for late passengers. If you are late for check-in, we will offer your seats to stand-by patrons & you will miss your tour & forfeit your paid reservation. ALL PASSENGERS, INCLUDING INFANTS, MUST HAVE A PAID RESERVATION TO BOARD. You can BYOB on any of our tours! Please bring your own plastic cups, as we do not have any supplies aboard. You may also bring your own beverages, sandwiches, snacks, etc. to enjoy during your boat ride. There are no bathrooms on our vessels. If you will need to use the restroom prior to boarding, or would like to bring a beverage or ice cream from The Landing aboard with you, please arrive at least 20 minutes early. Smoking and vaping are not permitted while aboard. Certified service dogs are allowed aboard, pets are not. For safety reasons, walkers, wheelchairs, strollers & car seats are not permitted aboard. These items may be left inside The Landing or on the docks (at your own risk) prior to boarding the vessel. Our vessels are uncovered, so please dress appropriately. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and cold beverages are recommended during the warmer summer months. Sweaters and jackets are recommended for evening and late summer tours. Our Captains and Crew appreciate your cash or Venmo gratuities on site. Thank you, we're looking forward to welcoming you aboard!
