Spectator Boat
Experience the 2018 Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover from the water onboard the RI Fast Ferry. Both the Ava Pearl and the Millenium will provide the best viewing opportunity to watch the exciting racing during the Stopover, getting you closer to the action than anywhere else.
These boats will provide race viewing from May 17- 20: Pro-Am (VO65 Thursday & M32, Friday), the In-Port Race (Saturday), and the leg 9 start (Sunday) to Cardiff, UK.
Tickets are $75 per person Thursday and Friday; $150 per person Saturday and Sunday; boxed lunch is included all days, cash bar.
* All spectator boat departures and return schedules may vary depending on weather
Full Schedule
THURSDAY, MAY 17 | |
12:00pm | Ava Pearl departs State Pier @ Ft Adams State Park |
1:15pm | In position on race course; lunch is available |
2:00pm | Pro-AM Racing (VO65) |
3:30pm | Vessel returns to State Pier |
FRIDAY, MAY 18 | |
12:00pm | Ava Pearl departs State Pier @ Ft Adams State Park |
1:15pm | In position on race course, lunch is available |
2:00pm | Pro-Am Racing (M32 Catamarans) |
3:30pm | Vessel returns to State Pier |
SATURDAY, MAY 19 | |
12:30pm | Millennium departs State Pier @ Ft Adams State Park |
1:00pm | In position on race course, lunch is available |
2:00pm | Gurney's In-Port Race (VO65) |
4:00pm | Vessel returns to State Pier |
SUNDAY, MAY 20 | |
12:30pm | Ava Pearl departs State Pier @ Ft Adams State Park |
1:00pm | In position on race course, lunch is available |
2:00pm | Leg Start to Cardiff, Wales |
4:00pm | Vessel returns to State Pier |