Providence Piers

Harbor Tours

Join us for a guided tour of Upper Narragansett Bay and the city waterfront and hear the story about how Providence emerged from Indian village to a 21st century "Renaissance City".

On the Providence Harbor Cruise you will learn:

The story behind Roger Williams' settlement of Providence
The role of Providence in the American Revolution
The city's role in the whaling industry and the China Trade
How Providence emerged as an industrial powerhouse
The role of the shoreline as a public playground
Providence's "Ellis Island" immigrant landing station
How devastating hurricanes and fires changed the city
How the city re-invented itself following depression and war

Private Charters

The tour boat Providence Piers is available for private charter. Our comfortable 49-passenger vessel can be your special setting for retirement or birthday parties, bridal showers, company excursions, special celebrations or family outings.
Charter rates start at $475 for the first two hours and $160 for each additional hour. Customized catering is also available.

Flexible scheduling makes it ideal for party and event planers, group leaders and commercial tour operators. Call for pricing and catering options.