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.

Took my wife out today for Mothers Day and she had a really great time. Capt Curtis was great,…read moreeverything went well and I'm sure we'll be doing it again soon.

In the summer months, we took a kayak from Providence Kayak and enjoyed an hour on the river. The…read morerates are very reasonable, usually starting at around $20 for 60 or 90 minutes. This is a seasonal business, so please check their website for open times in 2023, either late Spring or early Summer. You can discover urban Providence at your own pace, paddling throughout the historic bridges, cobblestone walkways and green riverbanks of the Providence and Woonasquatucket Rivers, Riverwalk and Waterplace Park! If you're seeking a more rural setting outside of the city, visit their second location at Olney Pond inside Lincoln Woods State Park. That way you can enjoy fresh water paddling surrounded by one of Blackstone Valley's greatest treasures.

Very accommodating staff. Beautiful and peaceful experience. Lincoln woods is great for a nature…read morereset especially on the water

My annual trip on the ferry from Providence to Newport round trip was today. I have been doing this…read morelittle day trip for years and never disappointed. I buy my tickets online, sometimes a little confusing but not so much and show up 1/2 an hour early. I am that person, I want a top deck seat rail side in front. Never an issue if I'm there early. There is often room for bicycles if you want to make a trip of it. The trip is full of great sights and smells (the ocean haha). Staff is efficient and the lower deck has comfortable seats and a snack drink bar. Because I was going round trip with no layover, I stayed on the boat waiting until it was boarded to return to Providence. FYI Senior discounts are awesome! What a great way to spend a few hours, relaxing, wind blowing in my hair and adequate seating, maybe not so cushy, but hey, it's a boat! I'm not sure why I can't post a photo, you will have to take my word for this review.

Seastreak, you went above and beyond. Specifically, crew mate Dylan was amazing. He ensured we had…read morea safe, fun ride, even making iced coffee from hot coffee rather than simply saying "no" when I asked if there was any. Dylan's coworker, I want to say their name was Rino, was extremely friendly and organized. The two of them ran Seastreak like the navy.

Our boat charter was fabulous! Marie's boat was comfortable and spotless. She was very informative…read moreabout the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Marie.

Captain Marie and her crew provided an amazing tour of the East Bay and it was a wonderful…read moreexperience for our family! Our five year old daughter had never been on a boat and she loved it. Great views of light houses, Providence, and Pawtuxet Cove. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a private tour on the coast of RI. I will definitely be doing another one soon!

Have to drop them to 3. Had been on a few trips with them that went well, but after this past…read moreFriday they lost me. The 'Friday Funday' Mystic trip was cancelled. Ok. I get it trips get cancelled when there aren't enough people signed up for it. But in this case, they didn't even bother to tell me/us. Even got the confirmation/reminder email the day before. So being at the pickup point and its 5 minutes after we're supposed to leave, I call them to see what's going on and then they tell me it got cancelled and I should've been told Tuesday, but obviously wasn't and again, even got the confirmation/reminder email the day before. As someone that doesn't get a lot of time out work to burn a day off with nothing to show for it is extremely frustrating, and honestly, I just can't risk getting burned again. The owner Ted called later that day offering to make it right and I was refunded the money for the trip and the other trip I cancelled but I can't risk burning another day off with nothing to show for it. The people have always been nice, so I won't completely knock them, but beware even getting a confirmation email the day doesn't mean the trip is happening.

I joined Experience Rhode Island Tours on their A Day on Martha's Vineyard tour. There were three…read moredeparture locations: Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI, Visitor information Center at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI, and the main entrance of Hampton Inn New Bedford in Fairhaven, MA. Ted picked us up from the Visitor information Center two minutes prior to 7:00am. The mini coach bus was pretty full from the first pickup location. We then went on our way to the third pickup location. After our mini coach bus was full, we crossed Bourne Bridge to Woods Hole Terminal in Cape Cod to take a 45 minute Steamship Authority's ferry ride to Oak Bluffs. The ferry ride was smooth. When we got to Oak Bluffs, Ted told us about the history of Martha's Vineyard and gave us a map. First, we went to the fishing village of Menemsha for lunch and I walked to Menemsha Public Beach. Stanley Larsen, owner of Menemsha Fish Market, came on board the bus and showed us the jaws of a great white shark he caught in 1983 while swordfishing. Next, we went to the Aquinnah Cliffs Overlook to admire the beautiful cliffs of Aquinnah and Gay Head Light. This was my favorite part of the whole trip. Then, we explored the lovely harbor of shops and homes in Edgartown. I walked to the Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse, which is very close to Harbor View Hotel. Ted talked to us about the Chappaquiddick incident that occurred sometime around midnight, between July 18 and 19, 1969, while standing in front of the Harbor View Hotel looking out at the Poucha Pond. On the way to Oak Bluffs, we stopped at the "Jaws Bridge," a popular spot for jumping into the water despite signs prohibiting it. Lastly, we saw the gingerbread cottages and the tabernacle of Oak Bluffs. We then took the Steamship Authority's ferry ride from Vineyard Haven back to Woods Hole Terminal. We returned to Visitor information Center at the Rhode Island Convention Center about 7:30pm. Everyone on the trip were very respectful of the time Ted told us to return to the bus and were very friendly. This was a wonderful, fun, informational day trip to New England's most popular island and I am so glad I got to explore Martha's Vineyard for the first time with Experience Rhode Island Tours. Ted took us on a tour of the entire island, exploring its six towns. The tour included admission to Martha's Vineyard ferry, narrated tour, and round-trip transportation to and from the ferry, and transportation throughout the day on the Vineyard. Experience Rhode Island Tours always does a great job with their tours and I am looking forward to what other tours they plan in the future!

I had a wonderful time on this tour! I attended this tour in late March or early April 2024. Our…read moretour guide's name is Kelly. I liked that she was dressed up in a costume and was a wonderful presenter. I've been on ghost tours before and this was my favorite! The tour starts in a park dedicated to the founder of Providence, Roger Williams. The park offers wonderful views of Providence. Especially at night! The tour will take you to several places in old town Providence. Some of the stops are the Athenaeum, AnnMary Brown memorial, a famous street in Providence that Edgar Allen Poe walked on and where some have seen his ghost. There are many more stops. You will do a good amount of walking and stopping. Dress weather permitting and be prepared to take plenty of photos! You may have the opportunity to capture a ghost like I did. I recommend reviewing your photos after you get back home and if you capture any ghosts in your pics, email Providence Ghost Tours. They will be happy to hear from you! Looking back on all the pics I took, it brought back a lot of memories from this tour. I was so happy that I attended this. Also, they offer a souvenir flashlight to purchase in addition to your ticket. The tour itself is so worth the money. Again, Kelly was great! Don't forget to tip your guide. They also offer Venmo. Happy ghost hunting and don't get too spooked! Have fun and be safe!

This was mostly an alternative history of Providence/storytelling tour, but that was fine by us…read more We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience & wish Carson, our tour guide, the best of luck! It was only their third time hosting the tour, & they did a wonderful job. Their outfit, especially the dashing tailcoat, was one of my favorite parts of the tour. I hope they stay with the company & continue to host tours. The tour was about 90-minutes, starting & ending at the Roger Williams statue in Prospect Terrace Park. The College Hill streets are so marvelous to meander. On a crisp, October evening, with the wind blowing & leaves tumbling around our feet, it was extra marvelous. The coolest thing we learned was that THE Edgar Allen Poe spent quite some time in Providence with his lover, back in the day. I had no idea. Providence Ghost Tour is coming up on their 20-year anniversary! Very impressive. I wish them continued success.

We booked Rail Explorers in Portsmouth RI for my son's birthday and we had the best time. It was a…read morebucket list item we wanted to check off. The first time I've seen it was on the show, The Real Housewives of RI. The weather was chilly and drizzly, but it turned out nice for us at our 5 pm departure. It's kid-friendly, we got to stop at a picnic spot with a fire and beautiful views of the water and the Newport bridge. It was easy but exhilarating; definitely a unique experience and I highly recommend. We booked a week in advance. The check in process was seamless. The ride took about an hour and a half with the stop at the picnic spot (there were bathrooms too). There is a parking lot as well. Yes, we would definitely do it again!

A group of 4 of us did the Lantern Ride at 7:30pm in April for $215. We thought the weather would…read morebe nice in April, but it was quite cold and chilly. We stopped at the scenic waterfront Bayside Station and there was a s'mores bar available while sitting fireside. The wood-burning fire pits kept us warm. After staying there for about 30 minutes, we pedaled back to the beginning. With the same group, the 4 of us did the Sunday Morning Brunch Tour/Bayside Brunch at 9am in August for $270. The weather was a lot better now than in April. We stopped at the scenic waterfront Bayside Station where we were able to use our 2 tickets for alcoholic drinks like Mimosas, Bellinis, and Bloody Marys. Death Wish Coffee and juice were complimentary. There were also complimentary muffins, danishes, and other pastries and fruit. Adirondack chairs were placed facing the water to enjoy the views. The 6 mile roundtrip tour is always an unforgettable experience. The staff are always very friendly and offer to take pictures to capture the memories. A brief instructional talk is always provided at the beginning and now they have a microphone so everyone can hear. Safety is of utmost importance.

This location is inside Roger Williams Park, they offer the swan boats as well but when I looked on…read morethe website I saw that they have Pirate Boat Tours so I got excited brought my mom and went to go see what it was all about and it was well worth it. I didn't know what to expect but I know during the summer we like to do different things and it appeared different. I called and spoke with Cynthia and she was such a sweetheart and called over to the boat to make sure me and my mom were all set- so once we arrived Jordan whom was our " Captain Jack Sparrow" was eagerly awaiting our arrival. He was an absolute joy- he brought so much fun to this boat ride and even though my mom and I are adults - we are simply big kids at heart and Jordan just added more excitement to that. The boat is decorated so cute, our Captain offered us a necklace and pirate coins RRRRRR. We went on a nice sail around the park (where the swan boats go), and everyone was taking pictures of the boats and us- I hope more people find out about this option because it was only $15.00 per adult for a 25 minutes exploration ride which was so much fun. Wait it was sooooooo much fun. Kids are allowed on the boat at a cheaper rate. Check out the website for prices. The boat plays music and also Jordan played live music on his instrument- that was very fun and enjoyable. I can't wait to go back. I want to bring my nieces next time- this is for sure a kid friendly and adult friendly ride and very enjoyable. Jordan was a blast from beginning to end. How cool a pirate who's nice who would've thought of that? ‍!! He answered all our questions and he was so nice. I can't say it enough that Jordan for sure made this fun- because it could've been boring with the wrong pirate but this pirate was simply the best. My mom and I enjoyed it so much we didn't want it to end. We shall be back!!

The Gondola ride for 2 people was over $400.00 and although it was lovely gliding along the river…read morewith the Water fire the Gondolier did nothing other than row. There were no blankets as they said there would be and it was cold in November. They did nothing even though it was a special Birthday and they don't even narrate or talk to you at all during the ride. Seems like a lot of money with no extras.

The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau's Visitor Information Center in the Dunk…read more(Convention Center, across from the Omni Hotel) is open to answer questions and provide expert advice on how to make the most of your stay in the Providence area. The staff can assist you with planning either an entire trip - from accommodations to transportation - or a fun-filled day in the Providence area or in the surrounding towns or cities. Anywhere from Newport to New Bedford, to Fall River to Exeter. The center is full of information for anyone that needs to find something to do in the area. For example, you can find information on Waterfire, Boat tours, ferry schedules, bus schedules, State House tours, self guided tours, wine tasting events, concerts, live music, bars, restaurants, hotels, and much more. Hours are usually Monday-Saturday from 9a-5pm.

My wife , son and I were thoroughly entertained by the ghostly , slightly creepy stories of…read moreProvidence's haunted past. The guide never gave the impression this was just a job for her, her exuberance was authentic and her story telling abilities spellbinding . Fun , historic and at times chilling , it was a fantastic way to spend a Friday night out together.....highly recommend !! ---- Steve

US Ghost Adventures gave me a fun tour of the city's historic locations! I was regaled with…read morestories of the experiences of famous writers, the macabre history of the buildings on the campus of Brown University, and other mysterious parts of Providence that most history books don't mention! Our guide was well-spoken and informative, and made the experience fun and interesting! As someone who appreciates history, I truly enjoyed hearing unnoticed, lesser-known stories! By the way, there is a fair amount of walking and hills in this tour, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle!