The "Cynthia Julia" is Providence’s first gondola and is believed to be the first truly authentic Venetian gondola ever built in the United States. It was commissioned to be built in Manchester, Massachusetts in May, 1996, and completed
in October, 1996. The gondola’s design is from the 19th century and is adorned with hand-sculpted ornaments and more than 250 feet of solid brass trim.

The "Cynthia Jacob", our second gondola, was constructed and shipped from Venice, Italy, in the spring of 1997, and is also adorned with hand-sculpted ornaments, over 250 feet of solid brass trim, and features a wooden carving of the American flag.

The gondolas are 36 feet in length and about 5 feet across at their widest points. They weigh approximately 1,800 pounds and seat up to six passengers. Each is powered by one man, the gondolier, and a 14 foot oar.

Also available on WaterFire evenings is our electric boat.
For information and/or to make a reservation,
please call 1 508 984 8264