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RIPTA Providence/Newport Ferry
Enjoy Narragansett Bay aboard RIPTA's Providence/Newport Water Ferry. With stops at Providence's Point Street Landing and Newport's Perrotti Park, the RIPTA ferry is a relaxing travel option for tourists and area residents alike. Connecting two of Rhode Island's most exciting cities, the Providence/ Newport Ferry runs daily from May 16 through October 16. For more information, call 401-781-9400.

Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry
Rhode Island’s first & only high speed passenger ferry service from North Kingstown/Quonset Point to Martha’s Vineyard.
Vineyard Fast Ferry service is open 7 days a week and departs 3 times daily. For more information on the Vineyard Fast Ferry, call 401-295-4040 or visit its web site by clicking on the logo.

Block Island Ferry
Block Island, with its sandy beaches, scenic beauty and cool ocean breeze is a short ferry ride away for a day trip or an extended vacation. For more information on the Block Island Ferry, call 401-783-4613 or visit its web site by clicking on the logo.

Island High Speed Ferry
The Island Hi-Speed Ferry provides service from Galilee to Block Island in 30 minutes. For more information, call 1-877-733-9425 or visit its website by clicking on the logo.