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Our Tall Ships Cruises will be departing from two convenient locations which are easily accessible from anywhere in Rhode Island. Our departure locations will avoid traffic and provide you with the quickest arrival to these spectacular ships. We will be departing from Quonset Point in North Kingstown and Conanicut Marina in Jamestown. We ask that you arrive at least 1 hour prior to departure to check in and pick up your boarding passes.
When purchasing you tickets please make sure you note the vessel you will be sailing on as well as the departure location…Below we have provided easy directions to both locations.
Departure Location - Quonset Point, North Kingstown
Vessels - Nelseco & Millennium

Vineyard Fast Ferry Terminal
1347 Roger Williams Way
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 295-4040

Directions & Parking from the Connecticut area:
Take I-95 North into Rhode Island to Exit 8A (Route 2 South). When you get off the exit, immediately get into one of the two Left lanes. At the first light, Turn Left (there will be a Showcase Cinema on your Left), drive 300 yards to second traffic light and turn Right onto Route 4 South (toward Quonset Point). Continue on Route 403 East for 3.5 miles; (you will pass over a small bridge, merge onto a new highway and then look for the Quonset Exit to the Left and pass under a large bridge. This highway turns into Roger Williams Way, take Roger Williams Way through 5 traffic lights all the way to the water; we are located on the right-hand side. Look for the Vineyard Fast Ferry & Tall Ships Signs.  Parking is $5 for the event and is within walking distance to the vessel. 

Directions & Parking from the Massachusetts and Providence area:
Take I-95 South to Exit 9 (Route 4 South). Continue on Route 4 South for 2 ½ miles and take Exit 7 (Quonset Point/Route 403). Continue on Route 403 East for 3.5 miles; (you will pass over a small bridge, merge onto a new highway and then look for the Quonset Exit to the Left and pass under a large bridge. This highway turns into Roger Williams Way, take Roger Williams Way through 5 traffic lights all the way to the water; we are located on the right-hand side. Look for the Vineyard Fast Ferry & Tall Ships Signs.  Parking is $5 for the event and is within walking distance to the vessel. 

Directions & Parking from the Narragansett, South Kingstown and Westerly area:
Take Rt. 1 North. After passing the Newport/Jamestown Bridge Exit take the Wickford/Quonset/Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry Exit. Continue to the sixth traffic light (approx 4.5 miles) and turn Right onto Route 403 East. Route 403 East will merge into Roger Williams Way. Take Roger Williams Way through five traffic lights all the way to the water; we are located on the right-hand side.  Look for the Vineyard Fast Ferry & Tall Ships Signs.  Parking is $5 for the event and is within walking distance to the vessel. 

You can also click on the Google logo below for a map to Quonset Point in North Kingstown. Please note that our directions above are the most accurate.

Departure Location - Conanicut Marina, Jamestown
Vessel - Southland Riverboat

50 Conanicus Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 295-4040

Directions & Parking from the Connecticut area:
Take I-95 North into Rhode Island to Exit 8A (Route 2 South). When you get off the exit, immediately get into one of the two Left lanes. At the first light, Turn Left (there will be a Showcase Cinema on your Left), drive 300 yards to second traffic light and turn Right onto Route 4 South (toward Quonset Point). Continue on Route 4 South for 10 miles and you will Merge onto Route 4 South, follow for .05 miles. Take 1st Exit onto Route 138 towards Jamestown / Newport / Bridges. Follow Route 138 East over Jamestown Bridge, continue for 7 miles.  Take last Exit towards Jamestown just before the Newport Bridge Toll Booths.  Stay straight on Conanicus Avenue for approx. 200 yards until you see the Southland Tall Ships Parking Sign on the Left-hand side.  Parking is $10 for the entire day and there is a shuttle service provided back and forth to downtown Jamestown and the Southland Riverboat. 

Directions & Parking from the Massachusetts and Providence area:
Take I-95 South to Exit 9 (Route 4 South). Continue on Route 4 South for 10 miles and you will Merge onto Route 4 South, follow for .05 miles. Take 1st Exit onto Route 138 towards Jamestown / Newport / Bridges. Follow Route 138 East over Jamestown Bridge, continue for 7 miles.  Take last Exit towards Jamestown just before the Newport Bridge Toll Booths.  Stay straight on Conanicus Avenue for approx. 200 yards until you see the Southland Tall Ships Parking Sign on the Left-hand side.  Parking is $10 for the entire day and there is a shuttle service provided back and forth to downtown Jamestown and the Southland Riverboat. 

Directions & Parking from the Narragansett, South Kingstown and Westerly area:
Take Rt. 1 North and turn right onto Route 138 towards Jamestown / Newport / Bridges. Follow Route 138 East over Jamestown Bridge, continue for 7 miles.  Take last Exit towards Jamestown just before the Newport Bridge Toll Booths.  Stay straight on Conanicus Avenue for approx. 200 yards until you see the Southland Tall Ships Parking Sign on the Left-hand side.  Parking is $10 for the entire day and there is a shuttle service provided back and forth to downtown Jamestown and the Southland Riverboat. 

You can also click on the Google logo below for a map to Quonset Point in North Kingstown. Please note that our directions above are the most accurate.

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