Headed to the Newport Folk Festival, Jazz Festival, Oyster Festival or other popular event? This is the easy way to get there, especially for folks coming from the Narragansett and North Kingstown areas! Jamestown Newport Ferry can get you there quickly, without the hassle of traffic and limited parking. Plus, you will get a scenic view of the historic sites and world-class yachts in Narragansett Bay!
Please note that during some of these special events, the Jamestown Newport Ferry will have an altered Hop-On Hop-Off schedule shown on the Schedule page.
July 26–28 and Aug 2–4, 2024
Go express from Ann Street Pier to the Folk and Jazz festivals at Fort Adams in Newport.
May 18–19, 2024
The Jamestown Newport Ferry offers transportation between Jamestown and Perrotti Park in Newport. Admission to the festival is free.
June 24–30, 2024
Stay tuned for more details on this!
July 26–28, 2024
During the Newport Folk Festival, the Jamestown Newport Ferry will offer round-trip transportation to Fort Adams from Jamestown.
August 2–4, 2024
During the Newport Jazz Festival, the Jamestown Newport Ferry will offer round-trip transportation to Fort Adams from Jamestown.
September 12–15, 2024
Express ferry service to this prestigious boat show will run a circuit from Jamestown to Perrotti Park, Newport.
September 28, 2024
Take the ferry from Jamestown to The Fort Adams Oktoberfest for authentic German beer, wine, food, and live music. This boat will be on the regular ferry schedule.
October 19–20, 2024
Let the ferry take you from Jamestown to the Annual Seafood Festival at Bowen's Wharf in Newport—express transportation between Jamestown and Perrotti Park in Newport.
Summer Seasonal
Take this scenic express from Ann Street or Perrotti Park to Castle Hill Inn. It's a great spot for lunch, dinner or cocktails, especially on the front lawn during the summer, without having to drive there!