See our photo album& watch the video - School visit to Rose Island

We offer group tours, plus several private meeting spaces in our restored barracks of Ft. Hamilton. Call to discuss your needs.

Rose Island is operated under "Pack it in. Pack it out." rules. Since no tax dollars support the maintenance or operation of the Lighthouse, Fort Hamilton, or Wildlife Refuge, we rely on our visitors to leave only their footprints and landing fees behind.

INFORMATION, FEES & HOW TO GET HERE

• GROUP PACKAGE
$16.50 Adults; $13.75 Seniors and Children (ages 3-12 yrs). No minimum July-August when ferry runs on a schedule. Minimum fee $200 the rest of the year. Fees include transportation and a tour of the Lighthouse and Fort, plus use of our picnic tables, toilets, beach and the grounds, to the extent they are open that time of year.

• LIGHTHOUSE AND HARBOR TOUR - Great value!
$120 total charge for the boat (not per person)- capacity 6 passengers.
Offered year-round twice a day aboard, Starfish, our 32 foot lobster/picnic boat. Daily tours at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Price includes transportation and a tour of the Lighthouse, Fort, and historic Newport Harbor. Be spontaneous...call 401-847-4242 to make a reservation.

• TRANSPORTATION
The Foundation's boat or the Jamestown-Newport Ferry will provide transportation depending on the size of your group and the time of year. From July - September, the ferry operates on a fixed schedule. Other times boats are chartered to meet your needs.

• HOURS
The Lighthouse Museum, meeting and picnic areas, are open from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM daily. Our Wildlife Refuge is open the same hours, only from August 15 to April 1.

• MEETING SPACES
Make the barracks of Ft. Hamilton the location for your next retreat or business meeting. Built in 1798-1800 to accommodate 300 men, the barracks’ nine bomb-proof chambers have 3-4 foot thick brick walls. During World Wars I and II the chambers were renovated to store explosives for the Navy's Torpedo Factory. Today, they serve as a unique setting and back drop for any gathering. The barracks is located below the lighthouse, away from the hustle and bustle of tours and other events that might be going on. $50 for 2 1/2 hours/ $100 full day

• PICNIC LUNCHES
Bring your own food or let us provide a bag lunch that includes a large sandwich, bag of chips, fruit and bottled water for $15 each (48 hrs. notice needed, minimum 10 lunches).

• ABOUT BRINGING BOATS
We include transportation in our fee because we have no dockage for private boats. However, kayaks and other small boats may be pulled up ONLY on the beaches that are closest to the lighthouse. (Boats are not allowed any time on any other beaches or shores.) Regular landing fees apply on a per person basis - $5 adults; $4 children ages 6-12 and seniors 65 and older. FREE for RILF members and children 6 yrs. and under.

• NATURE NOTES
Walking around the perimeter of Rose Island is prohibited between April 1 and August 14. Restricted areas are marked with signs and are strictly enforced by our guides, our keepers and by the gulls. There is also a self-preservation element here, for the "attack gulls" will swoop and treat you as their enemy if you get too close to their babies!

• NO TICKS
Bring your sunscreen, but you don't have to bring bug repellent. Rose Island has no mammals, therefore, no ticks, and the sea breeze keeps the mosquitoes away.

Check back for the 2011 Jamestown-Newport Ferry Schedule

TO RESERVE A DATE. . .
CALL FIRST: 401-847-4242 ~ Office hours are from 9 AM and 1 PM, Monday through Friday. We'll pencil you in and discuss times and program details.

Group Tour Registration Form (PDF - Adobe Reader required)
We do not send invoices, so please make a copy of your completed registration form for use by your bookkeeping department. We will confirm your trip upon receipt of your deposit and registration form.