Prudence & Bay Islands Transport

Friday August 7th: Rain is currently in the forecast, vessel capacity will remain at 60 passengers. There are limited passenger spaces available, make reservations now. We will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and update as needed. 

Note: Passengers in vehicles DO count towards total vessel passenger capacity which is limited to 60 people on inclement weather days and 90 people on fair weather days. These restrictions are in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandated by the RI Governor office. 

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) update: 07/29/2020 CLICK HERE for the latest passenger information and precautions being taken by PBIT to avoid spread of the virus. Prudence & Bay Islands Transport will continue to operate our normal schedule as the lifeline service between Bristol and Prudence Island.

Passenger capacity will not be increased to 90 until the weather is guaranteed to be clear during travel time. If the forecast is showing low or no chance of rain, capacity will be increased no more than two days prior. If forecast is showing potential rain, capacity will be increased on a run-by-run basis meaning only at ferry time as weather allows.

Day of tickets may be available at the ticket booth in the event of cancellations on a standby basis. There is no standby list. Standby is first come, first served, and you must be present at the terminal to be placed on the standby list.

We are currently booking reservations through September. Click here or call (401) 683-0430 to schedule.

PBIT supports Prudence Island organizations Click Here to read about PI non-profit organizations and summer event updates.