Providence WaterFire Boat Rides (Full Lightings)
Description
WaterFire is full of motion—fire tenders stoke the fires, rivers flow quietly beneath the braziers, sparks whirl through the night air, and flames reflect off the dark surface of the water, animating the architectural fabric of the city. Our WaterFire boat rides put you right in the heart of one of Rhode Island’s most iconic traditions. WaterFire lightings are intimate, unforgettable, and unmistakably Providence—an experience you simply can’t get anywhere else. Glide through the glow with us as firelight dances on the water and music fills the air. These cruises sell out fast, so grab your spots and let the flames guide you. We've been offering our WaterFire boat rides since the fires began in 1994, come see why we are the best way to experience this magical and beloved Providence event!
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Our expert Captains will guide you throughout the mesmerizing display of fire, water and sound, offering you a unique perspective of this renowned event.
Our expert Captains will guide you throughout the mesmerizing display of fire, water and sound, offering you a unique perspective of this renowned event.
Our expert Captains will guide you throughout the mesmerizing display of fire, water and sound, offering you a unique perspective of this renowned event.
Our expert Captains will guide you throughout the mesmerizing display of fire, water and sound, offering you a unique perspective of this renowned event.
Our expert Captains will guide you throughout the mesmerizing display of fire, water and sound, offering you a unique perspective of this renowned event.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(64)
It was a nice experience with friends. Nice scenic boat ride with wonderful staff. I would recommend this.
Thank you for your review, Kelia! We're so glad you and your friends enjoyed your WaterFire boat ride. It's wonderful to hear you appreciated the scenic views and our crew, we'll be sure to share your compliments with the team. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back aboard for another memorable evening on the river!
Very beautiful experience! I think the price was a bit high for what it was - a pontoon boat ride looking at the fire pits in the water. Definitely a great one time experience that we won’t forget and I’m glad we did it. Giving this 3 stars because it was quite short and a little monotonous at times because it’s the same fire pit over and over.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you found the experience beautiful and that it became a memorable part of your WaterFire/Providence visit. Our boat rides are intentionally designed to be a quiet, serene journey through the WaterFire installation, offering guests the opportunity to leave the crowded walkways behind and experience the burning braziers from the water. As described on Viator, the experience focuses on the peaceful atmosphere, unique perspectives of the installation, and city views that simply aren't available from shore. The trip duration is also clearly noted on Viator as 30 minutes, which is the time it takes for us to casually cruise through the entire installation from Crawford St. to the basin, and back. As you booked through a 3rd party site, you did pay more than what we charge for these rides on our website ($45) so always make sure you do your homework before booking. Thank you again for joining us, and we're happy to hear it was a one-time experience you'll remember!
Beware terrible service. Very Disappointing Experience – Misleading Information and Poor Customer Service We booked the Three Islands boat tour, including the Blue Lagoon, with Providenca in Trogir. Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. When we arrived, it was quite windy. We asked the staff whether the weather would be a problem, and the person in charge assured us that everything was fine and the tour would go ahead safely. The operator of the noat should've know in advance that weather wasn't appropriate to ho on the sea. But still he took the risk when we have 2 small kids with us However, as soon as the boat left the bay, the sea became extremely rough with very high waves. Almost everyone on board started feeling unwell. The original plan was to visit the first island, but because of the rough sea, the crew informed us that it was too difficult to reach and changed the route. The conditions became even worse, and the children on board were frightened. At that point, we decided to call the office and asked to cancel the trip and return. After we came back, the staff told us that we could either receive a refund or reschedule the tour for another day. We explained that we might be able to go the following day but were not sure. We specifically asked whether we would receive a full refund if we decided not to go, and we were clearly told yes. The next day, we informed them that we could not join the tour and requested the refund. When we went to collect it, we were surprised to discover that part of the money had been deducted as a booking fee. When we asked why, the employee told us that the booking fee was non-refundable, despite the previous promise that we would receive the full amount back. We are very disappointed by the way this situation was handled. We feel that we were given misleading information and that the company did not honour what was promised. We cannot recommend this company based on our experience.
THIS IS NOT OUR COMPANY IN RHODE ISLAND. "We booked the Three Islands boat tour, including the Blue Lagoon, with Providenca in Trogir."
It was wonderful. Great experience. We would highly recommend this experience andcit wss our Captains birthday
That they shouldn’t miss out. Life is short take the ride 💫♥️ What a wonderful birthday or Christmas gift for someone you love.
This was a nice experience. The staff was great! Captain Tim was awesome! The only downfall was that we were the last boat to go down the water and some of the fires were almost done so we did not get the full experience.
It was nice, but half my party didn't make it. You need to give yourself like 30 mins or more from the mall to walk here because of all the people. I wish I knew this. It says its a 13 min walk, but it wasn’t.
It was a perfect time to go while the sun was setting and we saw the fires being lit! Captain Tim was knowledgeable and made the experience fun. It’s the best way to enjoy Waterfire Providence and a hour was just the right amount of time. It’s well worth the admission fee.
Absolutely mesmerizing experience. I could do this again and again!! The music, the ambiance and our guide was just wonderful.
WaterFire is one of the coolest city activities I have every been to! The boat ride was basic, the driver did not talk (you didn't need them to). He made sure that people on both sides of the boat got close ups. Being able to feel the warmth of the bonfires was incredible.
