Reasonable kayak rentals out of a slightly-dusty marine shop…read more This place isn't on the water --- kayak rentals involve a guy with a pickup driving your kayak to the shore, with you following. At the end of your adventure (about 10 minutes before you're done), call the shop from your cell phone and the guy will bring the pickup back to collect the kayak. This whole system worked better than I expected. I got a single kayak --- a quite reasonable Perception Swifty 9.5 sit-inside in good repair. The basic aluminum-and-plastic paddle was nothing special, but in reasonable repair. They also do tandem kayaks, small motorboats, and very small sailboats (Sunfish). The marine shop is a little dusty, and looks to do lots of outboard motor repairs.

Great value for boat rental. We rented a 19 foot boat for a full day on the weekend for $350. Boat…read morewas about 15 years old so nothing fancy (no AC outlet or radio), but boat itself was in good shape, functioned well and we had a fantastic day in the harbor. Note to boat renters: the shop does not use credit cards except for boat rentals, and required a $2000 authorization that it appears they ran through an old computer in the back office, so we initially had issues with finding a credit card that their system would not decline. Just be aware that this can take a significant amount of time even if your credit cards have never had issues previously, and they don't take AmEx. As mentioned in the previous post, the rental shop itself was not on the water, but was an easy 5 minute drive with the shop bringing the boat on a trailer and then picking it up at the end of the day with a stop by the gas station on the way back to the shop to top if off that the customer pays (very economical, only went through 12 gallons of gas). The shop requires that someone in party is an experienced boater and they take you out on 5 minute test drive before letting you go. Even though we were never in shallow water and convinced we didn't run into or over anything, there were some dings in the propellor noted at the end of our trip. Steve verified that that they could have been there prior to our trip, and was honest in not charging us for them. If you are fine with a more social (we got to know Steve quite well) while not the most streamlined renting experience, then good bargain!

We went to Harbor Lights for Easter brunch and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience…read more When we arrived, the dining room felt cold and damp because a window near our table was left open--even though it was cold and rainy outside. It set the tone for what ended up being a very uncomfortable meal. The organization of the brunch was extremely poor. All tables were seated and then released at the same time, which created complete chaos. There was no direction, no clear flow, and no communication. Two lines formed for the buffet, but there wasn't nearly enough space to accommodate everyone. At the carving station, both lines collided and people had to awkwardly cross over each other just to access different items. The food itself was also underwhelming. Several of the vegetables were undercooked, and overall the quality did not meet expectations for a holiday brunch. To add to the frustration, I asked for milk for my mom's coffee (she can't have cream), and after about 10 minutes, we were told there was no milk anywhere in the building. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience--especially for a special occasion like Easter. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

Met friends for a drink. Location is beautiful. Outside bar is covered with plenty of seating. You…read morecan also sit on the outskirts of the area and sit in the sun. The bartender was friendly and made great cocktails. My only complaint is they have a surcharge if you use a credit card and I was not informed. Bartender did not give me the option to pay cash. It was a minimal amount but it left a bad taste.

This was something I had been wanting to do. Well 250th…read moreseemed like the perfect year. 4 adults and 2 kids 10 and 15 it was loved by all. The boat ride was the best way to see everything We had no idea we would be waving like royalty but it was completly unexpected and fun. The boat circled around twice and was about an hour long. If you think it's pricey it is not and totally worth it for all ages. Happy 4th America Here we come 251

Captain Tom and his crew always do a good job taking customers along the rivers in downtown…read moreProvidence and the waters beyond the hurricane barrier. He is full of facts about Providence and their standard 45 min tour is a great way to see the city from a different perspective. They also have other varied tours like the architectural tour, twilight tour, Waterfire night tour, etc. A fun way to spend an hour in the downtown district.

It looks like a fine marina . Just across from the crows nest restaurant with plenty of parking…read more Good bye

Very nice marina! We've had our boat there since 1992. Plenty of parking and close to highway and…read morestores / restaurants for going out to eat or having food delivered to your boat. They offer Bathrooms with showers and ice is sold at the marina. There are no pools but for us that is ok. The owner John Dickerson is a nice person who is always fair. My only complaint might be that the parking area is covered in shells and it tends to be a bit dusty and you track the shells into your car.

Hands down, the best guy I could have ever possibly found! Responsive and worked under non-ideal…read morecircumstances in a cold boat helping sort through and correct bad wiring everywhere. Our goal was to get some heaters going so the boat didn't freeze. Seth exceeded my expectations with his knowledge! Wow! We then the installed new batteries and a charger while fixing faulty wiring, winterized everything and drained the water tank. Amazing! Hands down the best boat guy I have ever worked with. Call him. You'll be glad you did!

Very helpful. Right before vacation my starter went on my best boat mercury. He drove over to my…read morehouse early in the morning. Fix it with no problem.

Rude customer service after years of spending my mone there every spring and summer. No respect,…read moreneed a new supervisor

I'm disappointed every time I come here. Never anyone with any knowledge to help. Just kids with…read moreno clue. Today there was a kid with bright orange hair working the register and another guy behind the parts counter who was literally zero help. He couldn't have been more disinterested in helping me find something and just wanted me to stop asking questions. This place is the last place I shop for boat stuff for a reason.

Marina is great, incredible staff, awesome customer service. However, they stock Hari Mari sandals,…read moremarketed towards mariners but apparently 'not safe from water damage' .... bought sandals there less than 6 months ago for a premium price and despite keeping them clean of salt, they fell apart. Reached out to the company and they said the sandals were 'not water safe'. Don't buy HariMari sandals at this shop

This is difficult to write -because I don't want to tip other boat owners off to this amazing…read morelittle marina! However, Mike is fastidious and this Brewer shows it off: clean bathrooms, well groomed landscaping, nice pool - and well-maintained non-skanky slips. Cove Haven is one of about 20 yacht yards under the Brewer brand from ME down through NY. Being a member at a Brewer marina there are some perks: a few nights for 'free' at other Brewers, discounted gas... What really makes Cove Haven is the people though - great management, friendly fellow Sperry-clad boat owners, and an overall calm that can only be achieved on the water.

Friendly non-corporate boatyard. Excellent alternative to Safe Harbor type yards with helpful…read morestaff, informal vibe and focus on helping the boat owner to do as much maintenance themselves as desired but with excellent mechanics too. A real boatyard rather than marina.

I have been a customer of Bullock Cove Marine for 6 years. I have stored my sailboat there every…read morewinter for the last 5 years. I have also had them work on several projects on my boat and always had great results with competitive prices.

This actually the Best Narrative Cruises I have been on! Around Narragansett Bay and Newport…read moreHarbor! It has sightseeing cruises, sunset cruises, lighthouse cruises on the most picturesque Narragansett Bay! Lots of history has been in the area and your narrative guide will point them out to you for your viewing and photos! This 30 mile cruise is very comfortable on their vessels! You can search other cruises but nothing compares to this! Truly amazing experience and you will be thankful you boarded their vessel! A 400 passenger luxurious vessel! It also has FREE DOCKING PARKING!

Great, great time. Did the lighthouse tour. It's more than just lighthouses, they show so other…read moresites. Fun relaxing ride, and everyone is friendly. Free parking too. All and all it was a great way to spend a couple hours on a late summer day.

The seller's boat broker lied to me during the process of buying my boat from their dealership. He…read morefinally admitted it, only after I confronted him.

Bluenose Yachts took our $1750 deposit, did not have the boat available and refuses to give the…read moredeposit back. This has been ongoing since January 2023.