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POPULAR CRUISES AND FARES

Fares are for the cruise described. These cruises may be tailored to your request.

The listed fares may change based on your customization, itinerary, anchor time, dockage fees, etc. You are welcome to tour Blantyre before selecting a cruise. The fares are PER PASSENGER. 

Questions are always welcome! 

Captain Wheeler,  860.559.6745    CTRiverCruise.com

(All  cruises have flexibility for tailoring to your schedule, and  budget . Passengers provide, towels, food & beverage. Ipod/iphone/USB compatible stereo system.)

    PER PASSENGER FARES

   SELECT CRUISE:

DESCRIPTION              CONNECTICUT RIVER            NUMBER OF PASSENGERS:

6

4

2

Dinner Cruise to Dart or Gildersleeve Islands

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2.0-2.5 hour cruise. Enjoy dining on Blantyre's Deck while slowly cruising to an island! Watch the sun set. Order excellent food from the Canoe club or bring your own. Beverage may be brought aboard.  Life is good on the river! Live Large!

$50

$50

$75

Gildersleeve Island

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1/2 hour scenic run up river, anchor 2 hours at the North  end or the island's secluded East side. This anchorage is popular with many boaters who enjoy swimming, a sandy beach, picnicking, and the sun.

$46

$69

$138

Dart Island

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1/2 hour scenic run down river, anchor 2 hours at islands  North side. This anchorage is also popular with local boaters, who enjoy swimming, the sandy beach, picnicking, and relaxing with  friends or family.

$46

$69

$138

Haddam Island

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1 hour cruise to Haddam Island State Park, anchor 2-2.5 hours, picnic, swim and walk the shallows or sandy beach, sunbathe, and enjoy great friends. Return 5-6 pm.

$78

$116

$233

Blue Oar & Haddam Island

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1.25 hour cruise to the Blue Oar Restaurant, dock 1-1.5 hours and lunch at picnic tables or aboard, return upriver to Haddam Island, anchor 2-2.5 hours, swim, walk the shallows and beach. Depart before sunset or earlier.

$86

$130

$259

Essex for lunch

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1.8 hour cruise to The Essex Island Marina, dock 2 hrs, lunch at the Griswold Inn,  Black Seal or get a sandwich at Olive Oil's, Shop main street, visit the Connecticut River Museum. Depart around 5-6 pm.

$127

190

380

Essex for the Day

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1.8 hour cruise. Depart approximately 10 am, Dock at Essex Island Marina-5 hrs, shop main street, tour marinas, Lunch at The Griswold Inn or Black Seal. Visit the Connecticut River Museum. Leave  Essex 5-6 pm.

$143

$237

$473

Essex-Overnight-Sat & Sun

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1.8 hour cruise. Depart approximately 9:30 am. Overnight onboard at the Essex Island Marina. Shop main street, tour marinas, and visit the Connecticut River Museum. Dine at The Griswold Inn or Black Seal. Enjoy the Griswold Inn tap room's entertainment. Enjoy the swimming pool and Marina facilities. Have an excellent breakfast at Marleys.  Depart by 3:00 pm or earlier. Discount available for Monday-Friday.

N/A

344

$687

Hamburg Cove

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1.8 hour scenic cruise to serene Hamburg Cove North. The cove is a popular stop over for yachts touring our beautiful Connecticut River. Pick up a mooring for 1-1.5 hours, onboard lunch/snacks, cool off in the cove's calm waters followed by a hot fresh water shower.  Enjoy spectacular scenery and great friends. Return

$111

$166

$333

Old Saybrook

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2.5 hour scenic cruise to Long Island Sound. Depart Canoe Club by 10-10:30 am, circle Bell 8 and return to The Old Saybrook Inn and Spa's restaurant the "Fresh Salt" for an outstanding lunch. Leave Old Saybrook 3-3:30 pm.

$168

$251

$503


LONG ISLAND DESTINATIONS (Boater favorites)




Watch Hill, Rhode Island

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A fantastic 2 day, overnight cruise that anchors in beautiful Watch Hill cove. 5.5 hour run.  Lunch at Abbott's Lobster in the Rough Noank CT.   Have lunch, dinner and breakfast aboard or ashore. Shop the shops at Watch Hill. Row dink to the Napatree Point beach.  Play in waves, surf and salt water!  Enjoy the best of boating! This is a favorite anchorage for Long Island boater!  

$330

$495

$989

Montauk, Long Island

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A great 2 day run. Montauk is the sport fishing mecca of Long Island. A 4.1 hour run.  Fishing charter boats, shark watches, and  more are at your beck and call. Dock at West Lake Marina overnight. Overnight on board  or reserve onshore accommodations.  The Montauk and Watch Hill cruises can be combined to make a great vacation get away!

$268

$402

$804

Montauk & Watch Hill 3 days

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The best of boating! Minimum 3-4 day Cruise vacation. Day 1: Stop in Old Saybrook for lunch and fuel. Cross Long Island Sound, through  Plum Gut, and East to Lake Montauk, the sport fishing mecca of Long Island. Dock at the West Lake Marina  overnight. Day 2: late afternoon cruise to Watch Hill, Rhode Island, anchor off Napatree beach, Overnight. Day 3: enjoy Napatree beach, shop the shops at Watch Hill and enjoy Napatree's  salty surf. Depart by 3 pm on day 3. . Breakfast, lunch and dinner aboard or ashore. 

$365

$548

$1095

Montauk & Watch Hill 4 days

Call

Two days at anchor in Watch Hill  or an overnight anchorage at The Chandlery in Essex during return are good option for the 4 day itinerary.

$473

$710

$1420

Other Destinations

The Connecticut River, Thames River,  Long Island Sound,  Block Island Sound, and beyond  offer many fantastic destinations to enjoy!  Questions are welcome!  Captain Wheeler.





Cruise schedules may change or cancel due to inclement weather, flooding, charters, and maintenance. Also, rates may change depending on fuel cost.