Narrated tours, specialty cruises and private charters along the shores of downtown Providence, RI.
WaterFire Rides, Twilight River Cruises, Vineyard Voyages, Haunted Boat Tours, Fireworks Boat Rides, Architectural Tours, Mother's & Father's Day Tours, Boat Tours of Green Jacket Shoal.
08/03/2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Best thing we’ve done on vacation. The evening was perfection, the Prosecco flowed, the passengers were happy, and Kelly & Peter were FABULOUS. If I could’ve taken the tour 3x in a row, I’d absolutely have done it." Cory Brb - Google Review
08/02/2025
Well kids, we are already SOLD OUT for the day today, with the exception of 1 seat on our Twilight Cruise at 8:30PM. Sunday is nearly sold out too, so grab 'em if you want 'em! 🎫
08/01/2025
BIG NEWS! You can now purchase adult beverages on all of our tours! Look for a rotating selection of local favorites that make touring with us even MORE fun (if that's even possible) Cheers! 🍻
Narragansett Beer Gooseneck Vineyards South County Distillers GoProvidence Providence Art Culture Tourism Providence Tourism Council
08/01/2025
07/27/2025
You know what we’ve been thinking about with these cooler evening temps? 👻 Our Haunted Boat Tours! 👻
Crisp air, spooky stories, and eerie adventures on the Providence River... what could be better? Our favorite haunted history rides are running now thru October 30th, and they’re more fun than ever! 👻 https://providenceriverboat.com/product/haunted-boat-rides/
07/24/2025
Come aboard and enjoy the best of Providence! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
07/23/2025
"If you are interested in Providence maritime history…" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TripAdvisor review: Boat Tour of Green Jacket Shoal
"Amazing tour full of Providence maritime history - the Green Jacket Shoal holds an archeological treasure that should be preserved."
TripAdvisor review: Vineyard Voyages (7/14/25)
We did the wine cruise down the river with some friends on vacation and had a great experience. Captain Tim and Mary were fantastic at describing the scenery, history, and each of the wines that we had on the tour. Both were so friendly and were willing to answer questions. This is a great way to see Providence and learn a little more about the area! Would 10/10 recommend!
07/19/2025
Absolutely PERFECT boating weather today. Grab your seats soon, our entire day of tours is nearly SOLD OUT! www.providenceriverboat.com 🌞
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For the health and safety of our patrons, we are limiting capacity on each tour to ensure proper distancing while aboard, and will board our guests utilizing distancing precautions. Patrons are encouraged to utilize our hand sanitizing station prior to boarding and wear face coverings when appropriate. Thank you!
Whether you're a RI native, traveling with your family, or visiting for work, our tours are designed to appeal to everyone. Board one of our open-air Carolina Skiffs, take in a daytime tour, sunset cruise or WaterFire boat ride and enjoy the city views
and expert narration of your tour guide.
TOURS: Come discover the historic and contemporary milestones of the Providence waterways on our fun & relaxing 50-minute NARRATED TOURS. Explore the Providence River, Riverwalk, Waterplace Park and the Providence Harbor, as we highlight historical, nautical and architectural points of interest.
We had the distinct honor of being named the GoProvidence "Member of the Year" in 2016 and have received TripAdvisor’s "Certificate of Excellence" in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020. In June of 2017, we were recognized as the "Best City Tour" by Yankee Magazine and “Best Local Tour” in the Best of Rhode Island poll in 2018 and 2019.
All tours are by reservation, please reserve your seats prior to your arrival. Walk-ups are always welcome, but are not guaranteed.
WATERFIRE RIDES*: WaterFire® is a work of art that involves movement, participation and surprise. It is full of motion—wood boats stoke the fires, rivers flow quietly beneath the burning 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 magical 30-minute WATERFIRE cruise throughout the fires of Riverwalk and Waterplace Park. We offer an incredible view with expert navigation...an experience you'll never forget! *WaterFire lightings have been postponed until further notice.
SPECIAL EVENT TOURS: We also offer a great selection of special event tours, such as our floating wine tastings (Vineyard Voyages), Haunted Boat Rides with guest tour guides from Providence Ghost Tours, Architecture Tours with the Providence Preservation Society, 4th of July fireworks rides, Green Jacket Shoal tours with Marine Archaeologist David Robinson, Twilight River Cruises, private charters and so much more! Please visit our website at www.providenceriverboat.com for a complete listing of events and tours.
We are thrilled to be celebrating our 29th season along the Providence waterways in 2020...Climb aboard and join us for a tour! May 2 thru November 1.