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Don't Forget: Upcoming Boat Trips!

Sports and Recreation

June 25, 2023

From: The Connecticut Audubon Society

Join Us for our Popular Boat Trips!

EcoTravel 125th Anniversary Celebration
Eastern Long Island Sound Lighthouse Cruise
Saturday, October 21, 2023
3-6:30 p.m.

Board the Cecelia Ann, a 143-foot catamaran, in New London for a tour of the Sound’s eastern lighthouses, including lights at Old Saybrook, Little Gull Island, Race Rock, Plum Island, and the famous Bug Light near Greenport, New York. The vessel has two comfortably appointed interior passenger areas in addition to an full outdoor sundeck. Interior areas include panoramic windows to enhance viewing. The vessel has lots of space and cruises very smoothly on its double hull. The addition of a computer-controlled ride control system enhances passenger comfort. Included in the celebration are catered hors d’oeuvres, interesting narration, complimentary parking, and a cash bar.

Call or book your reservation on our website.

Fee: $75 Members/Nonmembers

For reservations, click here:

October 21 

RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. 

Swallow Cruises  
Friday, September 8
Sunday, September 10, 17, 24

Witness one of the most spectacular avian events when thousands of Tree Swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River at sunset to settle in on a giant communal roost during their fall migration. Birds come from miles away, creating a ballet of synchronized flight before settling down. Renowned ornithologist and artist Roger Tory Peterson wrote that “the tornadoes of Tree Swallows eclipsed any other avian spectacle I have ever seen.” Join naturalists as we journey first by steam train and then by boat to see the awe-inspiring display. Enjoy picturesque scenery from a 70-foot Mississippi-style river boat’s three decks. Food, a full bar, and restrooms are on board. Also enjoy round trip transportation to the boat from a historic steam train. If you take only one trip this fall, make sure it’s this one!

Tours are about three and a half hours in length and range in departure from 3:30-5:00 p.m. (The later in the month, the earlier the departure time). Returns to the dock at approximately 8:30pm.

Fee: $55 Members/Nonmembers

Click on the date below to make your reservation!

September 8

September 10

September 17

September 24

RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.