Providence Historic Narrated Boat Tour
Explore Providence’s rivers and harbor with narrated insights into history and architecture
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Explore Providence’s rivers and harbor with narrated insights into history and architecture
Discover what we've curated for you
50 minutes
Guided narration, Open-air boat
Discover Providence’s waterways on a narrated open-air boat tour. Glide through the river, Riverwalk, and harbor as you hear stories of the city’s history and architecture.
Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in; late arrivals forfeit reservations. All passengers, including infants, need a paid ticket. Boats are uncovered with no onboard bathroom and are not wheelchair accessible; only service animals are allowed and children under 13 must wear a USCG-approved life vest.
All tour reservations are non-refundable. You may reschedule with 72 hours’ notice. Cancellations inside 72 hours, late arrivals, no-shows, and missing party members are non-refundable and not reschedulable. Tours may be canceled for severe weather; if canceled you may reschedule or receive a full refund. Operator may reschedule or cancel when fewer than 4 passengers have booked.
Inside The Landing, our café and gift shop, at 101 Dyer Street, Providence, RI 02903.
Yes. All passengers, including infants and children, must have a paid reservation to board. Capacity is limited to 18 passengers.
Tours launch exactly as scheduled. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour for check-in or your seats may be released to stand-by guests.
We are located inside The Landing at 101 Dyer Street in downtown Providence.
This river tour operation consistently delivers memorable experiences thanks to engaging, knowledgeable guides who excel at storytelling. Captain Bob, Kelly, and Peter get frequent shoutouts for their entertaining mix of humor, local history, and theatrical flair. The haunted boat tour seems particularly popular, with guides bringing ghost stories to life while the sun sets over Providence. Guests appreciate learning about the city's history and hidden stories, including a specialized shipwreck tour that takes advantage of ideal tides to showcase 29 wrecks along the Green Jacket Shoal. The check-in spot at The Landing adds to the experience with a cafe offering snacks, drinks, and ice cream, perfect for enjoying before or after your cruise. Most reviewers found the staff accommodating when changes were needed. One guest struggled with communication when trying to arrange a private cruise, experiencing some back-and-forth and delays. However, the overwhelming majority rave about their experiences. Pro tip: bring a jacket since it can get chilly on the water, even during warmer months.
I booked the reservations very last minute within about an hour of the last evening ride via online I was very pleased with the professionalism of the staff and would absolutely recommend this to anyone who was looking for a great value and fun laidback sail the guide was very knowledgeable and answers lots of questions about the city the we had asked great experience and I would highly recommend this to anyone.
Steve Lubitz
March 25, 2026
I booked the reservations very last minute within about an hour of the last evening ride via online I was very pleased with the professionalism of the staff and would absolutely recommend this to anyone who was looking for a great value and fun laidback sail the guide was very knowledgeable and answers lots of questions about the city the we had asked great experience and I would highly recommend this to anyone.
Steve Lubitz
March 25, 2026