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.
01/25/2025
Today at The Landing PVD @ 101 Dyer St. 💕
In 2023, our friend Molly started a Cupid Crew, a group of volunteers who made Valentine’s Day cards for senior citizens living across Rhode Island in Nursing, Assisted Living, and Veteran homes, delivering over 300 cards! Last year, the Crew created over 800 cards for seniors in RI for Valentine's Day! 🩷 This Saturday, Molly is hosting a card making event at The Landing. Stop in and make a card with us from 10:30am-12pm! 🩷
Stop into our shop The Landing PVD at 101 Dyer St. this Saturday and help Molly and her Cupid Crew make Valentine's cards from 10:30a-12p! All supplies provided. 🩷
In 2023, our friend Molly started a Cupid Crew, a group of volunteers who made Valentine’s Day cards for senior citizens living across Rhode Island in Nursing, Assisted Living, and Veteran homes, delivering over 300 cards! Last year, the Crew created over 800 cards for seniors in RI for Valentine's Day! 🩷 This Saturday, Molly is hosting a card making event at The Landing. Stop in and make a card with us from 10:30am-12pm! 🩷
See Providence like never before! Enjoy the tranquility of the Providence River, and marveling at the city's landmarks while Captain Peter narrates the tales that time has woven around them ⚓ Join us for a tour in 2025 and come closer to the soul of our capital city. Visitor or city local, we promise an unforgettable experience along the shores of Providence! 🛟
01/15/2025
Embarking on a Providence River Boat tour is like weaving through the pages of a living history book 📖 Each ripple tells a tale, as Captain Tom brings every chapter to life. Join us for a poetic journey through time this season, and experience the history that hugs the Providence shorelines!
01/13/2025
Stop into The Landing PVD at 101 Dyer St. Providence and pick up some great deals as we begin to make room for our spring merch!
01/09/2025
Whether it's an architecture tour, a vineyard voyage, or a twilight cruise, there’s so much to look forward to when summer returns to downtown Providence! Until then, let’s hold onto the dream of warmer days and brighter skies ☀️
12/24/2024
This was definitely a highlight of our summer touring season. Thanks for joining us GoProvidence ISCOSpirits Travel + Leisure and Chef Cimarusti! 🦪
The smallest state in the U.S. has a big seafood scene. Here's where to eat in Providence, Rhode Island.
12/21/2024
Our candles from Ash & Rose 🌸 are handmade with herbs & flowers grown in their gardens 🪻 with clear lids that beautifully display their pretty natural toppings, like the hydrangea petals and course sea salt seen here. Perfect for gifting, stocking stuffers or hostess gifts this holiday season (or treating yourself!)
📍 Find them at our shop The Landing PVD in downtown Providence
⏰ This Sunday & Monday 10a-3p
12/19/2024
12/16/2024
🎅Santa Knows Captain Tom Has Been Good…How About Everyone on YOUR List?
If you’re still checking names, we’ve got the perfect last-minute local gifts waiting for you! 🎁 From canvas totes and RI-themed treasures to handmade jewelry, tea towels, coastal wreaths, candles and ornaments – there’s something special for everyone.
🎄 Shop small, shop local, and finish your holiday shopping in style at our downtown gift shop!
📍 The Landing, 101 Dyer St., Downtown Providence
⏰ Open daily 9a-3p
12/14/2024
Our Mother's Day Weekend Mimosa Tours are on sale now! Surprise MOM 🌼 with a family adventure this year! 🛍 May 10-11, 2025
12/09/2024
We're a sucker for anything coastal, like these gorgeous paintings by Rhode Island artist 🌫 Now 20% off for the holidays! 🎁 Stop in and take a peek.
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Another season is in the books...and what FUN we had! 🙌🍾 Thank you Providence Ghost Tour Gooseneck Vineyards ISCOSpirits Rhode Island Spirits GoProvidence Narragansett Beer David Robinson and West Passage Oysters!
Happiest of birthdays to Captain Tom! 🎂
What a day! Beautiful families, great weather, and tons of fun on 12 sold-out mimosa cruises. Thank you, Providence!
NOW the sun comes out on a Saturday....well, there goes our final Narrated Tour of 2023! Thank you Providence! 🙌
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.
