Susan W.
5/27/2025
The staff are so friendly! We were unfortunately running a couple minutes late, but they called us, provided directions, and waited for us to start the boat tour. That was so kind of them! Also...
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101 Dyer St
Providence, RI 02903
History
The Providence River Boat Company was established by Captain Joe Dempsey in 1991. Captain Tom McGinn purchased the company from Captain Joe in 2005. We are thrilled to be celebrating our 31st season along the Providence waterways this year!
Specialties
Enjoy a fun & relaxing 50-minute narrated tour of the Providence River, Riverwalk, Waterplace Park, the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier and the Providence Industrial Harbor, as we highlight historical, nautical and architectural points of interest. On select days, we also offer WaterFire boat rides, Twilight River Cruises, Vineyard Voyages, Haunted Boat Tours, Tours of Green Jacket Shoal, Architectural Tours and Private Charters! Please visit our website for a schedule of tours and pricing. We are recipients of the GoProvidence
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Reviews
5.0139 reviewsTraci McDonald G.
8/30/2025
We (3) LOVED our tour! Kelly filled it chock-full of fascinating facts about the area while Kurt deftly managed the smooth boat ride (which is tide dependent for some parts). Totally worth an hour...
Morgan B.
9/30/2024
We purchased the 2hr Private Charter with Providence River Boat Company. The entire experience from booking to exiting the boat was phenomenal. The customer service was wonderful. Captain Tim was...
Jennifer H.
6/18/2024
We took the Providence Preservation Society architectural tour yesterday, and it was terrific! Both the PPS guide and the boat's captain were knowledgeable about the architecture and history, so...
Francesca F.
7/9/2022
We had such a lovely time with Captain Ben on this informative, relaxing cruise. The price is right, it's a comfortable 50 minute narrated tour, and the views and history are awe-inspiring....
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