Tours & Sails

Make your own history aboard Providence.

Providence is a fully functional reproduction of the first ship authorized by the Continental Congress for the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. Take a tour of Providence and be transported back in time and learn what daily life was like for the men and boys who sailed during the 18th century. During the tour you will stand on the quarterdeck, and imagine yourself as a Navy Captain giving orders to your crew, go below decks and experience the small space sailors called home while at sea. Visit the Captain’s Cabin, explore the main deck, and learn about Providence’s film debut in Pirates of the Caribbean.

Come sail with us aboard Tall Ship Providence, a reproduction of the first ship authorized by the Continental Congress for the Continental Navy. Learn about Providence’s history including the ship’s movie debut in Pirates of the Caribbean! Join the crew and help haul the lines and set the sails, explore the main deck and quarterdeck or sit back and simply relax. During this immersive experience, you will have an opportunity to visit the Captain’s Captain and go below decks to see where sailors lived and learn what life was like during the 18th century. Sails are approximately three hours. Sails will depart from and return to the Day Docks at The Wharf unless otherwise noted.