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NEW ENGLAND

Where do I board and how do I get there?

We will board in Newport at the Ann Street Pier , behind the Armory Antiques, 365 Thames Street , which is on the right just past 41 Degrees North/Christie's Landing off of Thames Street . The Harborside Inn (flags on the front of the Inn ) is 50 feet from the Ann Street Pier and is next to the 41 North parking lot, across from the Red Parrot . Cozy Cab - Ask driver to stop at Ann Street Pier / Harborside Inn.

What time do I board?

A crewmember will be waiting for you on Ann Street Pier from 2:00pm on to check guests in and take luggage . Passengers will board at 4:00pm . If you are driving, you may want to drop off your bags first, and then park the car, or it is about a 10 minute walk . If you arrive after 4pm, please call our office at 800-395-1343, 9-5pm EST, or our Shore Manager Kim Paltridge, after 5pm :401- 835 2409 to notify us. Though we do not set sail until the following morning, your cocktail cruise on the Rum Runner II departs from the Arabella at 5:30pm.

What time do I park my car?

• Lee's Wharf Parking Lot , 3rd Wharf on Right after Ann Street , $10 a day, it is not manned, use machine to pay with credit card, no AMEX. The day expires at midnight, so PUT THE DATE IN FOR THE DAY AFTER YOUR CRUISE ENDS OR YOU WILL BE TOWED. If full,
  
  
• The Conference and Visitors Bureau Parking Lot as you drive along America 's Avenue into Newport , it is the 3rd light after the Newport Bridge . It is a covered garage and is $24 per day. Please see enclosed map. This is about 2 Blocks from the Ann Street Pier. You may drop your luggage with us from 2pm until boarding for your convenience.

What transportation do you suggest for getting to Newport from theProvidence/T.F Green Airport or Kingston Amtrak station?

options: You need to make a reservation!

1. Rockstar Limo and their phone number is 888-725-7871 pick up and drop off is Ann Street pier about $130 each way.
   
   

2. Rainbow Cab: 401-849-1333, which is about $60 each way. The Cozy Cab shuttle is also an option, call to make a reservation #800-846-1502, about $25pp, tell them to let you off at The Harborside Inn.

3. Rainbow Cab: 401-849-1333, which is about $60 each way. The Cozy Cab shuttle is also an option, call to make a reservation #800-846-1502, about $25pp, tell them to let you off at The Harborside Inn.

What meals are included?

Breakfast and lunch is served onboard daily as well as afternoon hors d'oeuvres and a specialty cocktail. 4 Dinners are ashore on your own; One dinner is included in your fare; a lobster bake in Cuttyhunk the last night of the cruise.

What time will I return to Newport?

You will disembark in Newport about 10.30am. If you have a flight that day from the Providence airport, we suggest arranging one from 1:00pm on. It is approximately 35minutes to PVD from Newport and about 1 hour + to Logan

What if my family needs to get in touch with me in the case of an emergency?

In the case of an emergency, you may give your family members the office number if it is during regular business hours – Monday through Friday, 9-5pm (EST), 800-395-1343

For after hours, please call our shore manager:
Kim Paltridge, at 401-835 2409.

As we are very close to land, most all cell phones will work on the boat.

We have normal plugs in each cabin so you may bring your cell phone chargers.

Hotels & Inns we recommend in Newport:

Historic Inns of Newport 800-427-9444  

for special rates www.historicinnsofnewport.com

• Harborside Inn, ask for Kim 401-846-6600, We board about 50 feet from the Harborside entrance, right on the harbor and in the center of town, you can walk everywhere!
• The Jailhouse Inn, ask for Darryl 401-847-4638, This is a 15 minute walk from where we board, but in a fun part of Newport and a bit less $ than the Harborside Inn.
• Yankee Peddler Inn, ask for Laura 401-846-1323, This is also a 15 minute walk to where we board;  but in the heart of Historic Newport in one of the Oldest Victorian inns on Historic Hill.

To book your flights: Fly round trip into and out of Providence (airport code: PVD ) Get in by 2pm on boarding day and book your flight out after 2pm on the last day.

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