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Essex and Connecticut
RiverQuest Spring Foliage Sunset Cruise
May 11, 2024 • 2 hours • Ages 12+
Duration 2 hours About Take a relaxing 2 hour cruise to enjoy the Spring Foliage and evening views on the lower Connecticut River. We will see the pastel hues of the spring foliage and the beauty of the river at daytime or twilight. See local wildlife and various points of interest along our journey. ...
RiverQuest Father's Day Special
June 16| $15 - $30 l 1 Hour
Spend some quality time with Dad! On this special day, DAD IS HALF PRICE! NOTE: For half price, a Dad must be accompanied with at least one child or adult of any age with a purchased spot. On this 60 minute cruise you will learn about the nature and history of the lower Connecticut River!
RiverQuest Osprey/Eagle Cruise
April (select days) l 2 Hours l Ages 10+
Photo: Chris Graham Rates Passenger (Ages 10+): $50 Duration 2 Hours About Friday, April 18 Saturday, April 19 Saturday, April 26 Sunday, April 27 RiverQuest departs from the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water, as well as ...
RiverQuest Sunset Tree Swallow Cruise
Late August - September | $50 l 2+ Hours l Ages 10+
Rates Passenger (Ages 10+): $50 Duration 2+ Hours About Join us aboard RiverQuest as we cruise a special spot on the Connecticut River where 100’s of thousands of Tree Swallows gather. After spending the day miles away, the swallows return each night to sleep in the reeds. They gather at sunset and ...
RiverQuest Sunset Cruise
$45 Adults 12+ / $40.50 Members
At the end of your day a peaceful cruise will let you relax! Whether you are visiting, new to the area, or a local who just wants to remember what a beautiful area we live in, this is a great opportunity to join us aboard RiverQuest and experience the river as we cruise along these unspoiled waters. ...
Onrust Shanties & Sails:
1 Hour • All Ages
Sail Aboard the Onrust with the Performers! Duration 1 Hour About Join us for Shanties & Sails! Come down and enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. ???? Hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for a FREE one hour live performance. Add onto your evening to continue the fun. Book a trip on the Onrust! ...
Onrust Public Sunset Sail
2 Hours • Adults 12+ • Great for Couples!
Enjoy the Sunset on a Historic Vessel! Duration 2 Hours About Take a beautiful sunset cruise on the Onrust! The Connecticut River Museum hosts the Onrust, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built-in 1614. For the month of September, our Sunset Sails become Swallow Sails. Book your sail and see ...
RiverQuest Mother's Day Special
May 12, 2024 - $10 - $20 l 1 Hours
Spend some quality time with Mom! On this special day, MOM IS HALF PRICE! NOTE: For half price, a Mom must be accompanied with at least one child or adult of any age with a purchased spot. On this 60 minute cruise you will learn about the nature and history of the lower Connecticut River and see the ...
RiverQuest Full Moon Cruise
June 6, July 5 & Aug 4 | $36 - $40 | 2 Hours
Join us aboard RiverQuest and take a relaxing evening cruise on the lower Connecticut River. This will be a cruise to no where, timed so that, weather permitting, we will see the full moon rise (we will still go out if it is cloudy). Observe how beautiful the river is at twilight; see local wildlife ...
Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruise on RiverQuest
February & March l 2 Hours l Ages 10+
Experience the Beauty & Solitude of the Lower Connecticut River! Rates Passenger (Ages 10+): $45 Duration 2 Hours About RiverQuest will be departing from the Connecticut River Museum for our winter cruises! Individual ticket holders will not only get to enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water, ...
RiverQuest - Gillette Castle Viewing Cruise
2 Hours | $40 All Ages l $36 Members
Come with us on the lower Connecticut River and experience an area that has been labeled by The Nature Conservancy as “One of the Last Great Places”. We will travel North to see Gillette Castle and the Chester Hadlyme Ferry. Our cruises are comfortable, relaxing and safe. This is a great cruise for ...
RiverQuest 90 min. Sightseeing Cruise
$30 All Ages • $27 Members
Come with us on the lower Connecticut River and experience an area that has been labeled by The Nature Conservancy as “One of the Last Great Places”. Our cruises are comfortable, relaxing and safe. This is a great cruise for family, relatives from out of town or just to come for a river ride. Enjoy ...
Onrust Tree Swallow Sunset Sail
September | $50l 2+ Hours l Ages 10+
Rates Passenger (Ages 10+): $50 Duration 2+ Hours About Join us aboard Onrust as we sail to a special spot on the Connecticut River where 100’s of thousands of Tree Swallows gather. After spending the day miles away, the swallows return each night to sleep in the reeds. They gather at sunset and perform ...
RiverQuest - Selden Island Hike
Monday May 13, 2024 8:00am - 2:30pm
The Connecticut River Museum is excited to offer this unique experience. We will be departing on the vessel RiverQuest at 8:00am to go to Selden Neck State Park. There will be 3 guided hikes of your choosing. Pack a lunch in your day pack to enjoy on the island. We will return to the Museum SELDEN PLANT ...
RiverQuest Kids Cruise
May 24, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 2 - $10 - $20 l 1 Hour
This is a cruise just for kids! We will go out and explore the river and see what we can find. It's a great way to introduce children to the Lower Connecticut River. We will discover who lives, works and plays in and around the river. This a discovery cruise where kids can be kids.
RiverQuest Halloween Kid's Cruise
All Ages • 1 Hour • A festive fall cruise on the river, just for kids!
A fun cruise to celebrate the fall season. There will be fun activities and snacks. Children dressed in costumes will receive a goody bag. Adults must be accompanied by a child or children. Duration 1 Hour
Lighthouse Cruise to Old Saybrook
June 1 & October 14, 2024 | 10am- 12pm
River Cruise to the Lighthouses in Old Saybrook, 10:00am to 12:00pm. Join us aboard RiverQuest for a special summer cruise. We’ll depart from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise south down the Connecticut River to view the Inner and Outer Lighthouses by water. Observe the beautiful, pristine ...
Onrust Father's Day Special
June 16 | $15 - $30 l 1.5 Hours
Spend some quality time with Dad! On this special day, DAD IS HALF PRICE! NOTE: For half price, a Mom must be accompanied with at least one child or adult of any age with a purchased spot. On this 90 minute cruise you will learn about the lower Connecticut River and see the beautiful Spring Foliage!
Onrust Public Day Sail
$31.50 -$35 All Ages • Cruise the River on a Historic Vessel!
Experience History on the Water! Ages 5+ Duration 90 Minutes About Take a cruise on the Onrust! The Connecticut River Museum hosts the Onrust, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614. Now in its seventh year on our docks, Onrust is available for public cruises! Built over several years ...