Cruise Frog guide
Cruises from Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is a home port for small-ship coastal cruises around New England's harbours and islands.
Things to do in Providence, Rhode Island
- WaterFireBonfires on the city's rivers on selected summer and autumn evenings.
- College Hill and Benefit StreetColonial houses, Brown University and the RISD Museum.
- Federal HillProvidence's Little Italy for dinner before boarding.
- Newport mansionsThe Breakers and the Cliff Walk, forty minutes south.
When to go
- Jan: low season
- Feb: low season
- Mar: low season
- Apr: shoulder season
- May: shoulder season
- Jun: high season
- Jul: high season
- Aug: high season
- Sep: high season
- Oct: high season
- Nov: shoulder season
- Dec: low season
The New England coastal season runs from late spring through foliage season in October.
Flying in and getting to the ship
Easy transferProvidence's waterfront is about 10 miles (16 km) from T. F. Green (Rhode Island) International, 15 to 20 minutes by taxi, or a short train ride into Providence. Boston Logan is about an hour away.
Rental cars: Available at the airport, handy for Newport before or after.
The airport for Providence, Rhode Island is Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) on Lounge FrogShips sailing from Providence, Rhode Island
Quick answers
Which cruise ships sail from Providence, Rhode Island?
On Cruise Frog, 1 ship sails from Providence, Rhode Island: American Star (American Cruise Lines).
Which cruise lines sail from Providence, Rhode Island?
American Cruise Lines sails from Providence, Rhode Island.
Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Providence, Rhode Island?
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD). Lounge Frog lists 1 open lounge there for the wait before boarding.