The Connecticut River Museum introduces the important stories of maritime history of the Connecticut River Valley and its people. CRM plays an …
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Mar 15, 2025
Wonderful cruise on the river to view eagles and other birds and wildlife. It was truly majestic cruising along on and through the beautiful lower Connecticut River valley. Our three person staff o…Full review by spren2016
Mar 14, 2025
Bucket list item to see bald eagles in the wild; was not disappointed with viewing 4 adults, 12 younger ones. Tour guides knew where eagles might/should be. Cruisers were loaned binoculars; coffee/t…Full review by deezmayer
Mar 4, 2025
While I had hoped we would see some eagles on our cruise on the Connecticut River; I never expected we’d see 26!! A highlight was seeing a huge nest where the eagle parents were sitting on eggs. We w…Full review by pfmtravels
We are planning a trip to Essex Aug. 3rd and 4th. We enjoyed a sunset cruise on the Mary E Schooner last year. Can we make reservations for 2 people before our arrival?
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The Mary E. Schooner is no longer in Essex. It's back in Maine from whence it came. However, the museum still has cruises, same schedule as before on a 1614 replica of a sailing …
The Mary E. Schooner is no longer in Essex. It's back in Maine from whence it came. However, the museum still has cruises, same schedule as before on a 1614 replica of a sailing ship the Onrust. Do make advance reservations! You can get more info at the CT River Museum website. Scroll toward the bottom of the home page.