COME ON BOARD
NEW HAVEN CAMERA CLUB FIELD TRIP
***New Date***Monday September 19, 2022
12:30-2:40 P.M.
We hope you can join us as we hop on board the Julia Leigh, a catamaran tour ship for a sail around Narragansett Bay and Newport R.I. harbor. The 30 miles trip includes going by 10 majestic lighthouses. It is a 95 minute tour aboard a secure ship that holds approximately 250 passengers with three tiers for sitting and viewing.
The tour departs from Quonset Point, North Kingston, R.I.. You should arrive no later than 30 minutes(12:30) before the ship sails at 1. Reservations are recommended and will be held only till 15 minutes before departure. Standbys will be allowed on at that time. Arriving early is important to stake out where you want to stand/sit for photographing the lighthouses and onshore locations. If you look at the photo of the boat, you’ll see there is ample space indoors and outdoors on the vessel. The ticket office suggested making a reservation by the 8th or 9th. If boat does not sail, you will be refunded the cost.
There is always the chance the boat my be sold out. It has happened a couple of times, however this late in the season, that PROBABLY won’t happen. The cost is $35 for adults (seniors $33). Tickets purchased same day will be $5 more for both adults and seniors. There is a snack bar onboard however you are allowed to bring food and drink (non-alcoholic) if you want to have lunch on board.
After the boat returns, you may want to explore Newport. The Cliff Walk is a treasure. St. Mary’s Church is where John and Jacki Kennedy were married. Thames Street is a wonderful street to explore for shopping and eateries. There is also the waterfront.
Check the links below for directions to the *boat:
https://www.fastferry.com/rhode-island-bay-cruises/
https://www.fastferry.com/marthas-vineyard-fast-ferry/
*The Julia Leigh is the same vessel as the Martha’s Vineyard ferry.
Contact Art Yost at arty43@comcast.net to sign up for this trip. You need to be a paid member of NHCC to participate. Questions? Call Art at 203-931-9943 Leave a message.
Looking forward to an enjoyable day together in Rhode Island.
Art Yost