What is the maximum passenger capacity?

The MV Mariner carries a maximum of 55 passengers per private charter.

Where do we check in?

Check in for The Mariner is located at [25 India Point, Providence] beside the India Point Park pedestrian bridge.

Are children required to wear life jackets?

Yes. Rhode Island law requires all children under 13 to wear a USCG-approved PFD while underway; the vessel carries PFDs for every passenger.

Is the vessel wheelchair accessible?

No. Because the vessels were built specifically to navigate low-hanging bridges throughout downtown Providence, they are not wheelchair accessible.

Can we bring our own food or alcohol?

BYOB is not allowed on the MV Mariner; the boat offers bar packages and works with local caterers to provide food and drink options.

What is the cancellation policy for private charters?

Full refunds are available with at least 7 days advance notice when cancelling a private charter.

Set Sail on the MV Mariner: Private Charters from Providence to Narragansett Bay | Private | Boat Tour

On a bright afternoon in Providence, the MV Mariner eases away from the dock and the city falls into a horizontal sequence of brick facades and glass towers. Large Group Private Charters from the Providence River Boat Company take advantage of a new 65-foot vessel that carries up to 55 passengers, offering private outings that push beyond the riverwalk into Narragansett Bay. Check in for The Mariner is located at [25 India Point, Providence], an easy, scenic starting point beside the India Point Park pedestrian bridge.

The itinerary reads like a coastal short story: the route passes East Providence and Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, threads by Riverside and Edgewood, skirts Gaspee Point, and continues along Barrington, Rumstick Point, Conimicut Point & Lighthouse, Warren, Rocky Point, Bristol, and Colt State Park before turning near Patience Island to return north. Those shorelines reveal the region’s glacially scoured bedrock, mixed salt marshes, and working harbors; you'll notice granite ledges outcropping where horseshoe crabs and fiddler crabs hunt the tide edge.

What makes this a standout in Rhode Island is scale and local partnership. The Mariner opens coastal routes previously off-limits to smaller boats, so corporate groups, family reunions, and rehearsal dinners can watch Providence’s skyline dissolve into open water, then landproof their event with locally sourced catering from More Than A Meal Catering, West Passage Oysters, Narragansett Brewery and other purveyors. The vessel is USCG inspected, carries PFDs for every passenger, and enforces RI law that children under 13 wear approved life jackets while underway.

Practical details matter: charters run from 1½ to 2½ hours, with pricing tiers for 30 and 55 passengers and a 7-day cancellation policy for full refunds. The Mariner's sound system and bar packages — from local beer-and-wine selections to full liquor service — let you set the tone, while onboard staff coordinate vendor deliveries and service. Note the vessel was designed to navigate the low bridges of downtown Providence but is not wheelchair accessible.

Beyond the logistics, the trip is a primer in coastal New England: lighthouse profiles, tidal rivers that reverse flow with the bay, and the chance to spot ospreys or harbor seals cruising the shallows. For groups who want a private view of Rhode Island’s shoreline history and contemporary hospitality, Large Group Private Charters aboard the MV Mariner deliver an elevated, efficient, and distinctly local way to celebrate on the water.

Bring layers and non-slip shoes; coastal wind and sun conspire on exposed decks. Book two to three months ahead for summer weekends and ask about vendor coordination, custom playlists, and the Low Tide and High Tide beverage packages. Contact the Providence River Boat Company via the FareHarbor referral link to confirm details before you book.

About Providence River Boat Company

Providence River Boat Company operates guided and leisure cruises on the Providence River and downtown waterways in Providence, Rhode Island. The company offers a range of experiences from relaxed sunset sails to specialist history and wine-focused outings. Twilight River Cruises provide a peaceful sunset cruise with complimentary wine and Prosecco from Gooseneck Vineyards and no narration, ideal for date nights. Partial WaterFire® Boat Rides run during WaterFire events, carrying up to 18 passengers for an intimate view of the lighting installations. Green Jacket Shoal Tours are 75-minute journeys led by Captain Tom alongside archaeologist David Robinson, exploring Rhode Island’s largest ship graveyard and industrial history. Vineyard Voyages feature a 60-minute tasting cruise with Gooseneck Vineyard wines, light food pairings, and casual wine discussion while cruising Providence’s scenic waterways. Sip & Sea Providence (Mimosa Cruises) offers complimentary mimosas from May through October, suited to families and couples seeking a relaxed daytime outing. Providence Architecture Tours are 75-minute narrated trips presented in partnership with the Providence Preservation Society, highlighting three centuries of architecture and local landmarks.

The company’s credibility is supported by named partners and local experts, small-group capacity on special events, and repeated inclusion in regional guides and listings. Boat operations follow local maritime rules and the voyages focus on safe, educational, and enjoyable experiences for visitors and residents alike. Reservations are recommended for Green Jacket Shoal Tours and Partial WaterFire Boat Rides due to limited capacity. Tickets and scheduling information are listed through local event pages and the company's listings.