Connecticut River Museum

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67 Main St

Essex, CT 06426

+1 (860) 767-8269

http://www.ctrivermuseum.org

View the scenic lower Connecticut River aboard the friendly, intimate, eco-tour vessel RiverQuest. Light narration provided on local history, flora and fauna and other areas of interest. Other cruises: Sunset/Evening, Foliage, Eagle, Private Charters (company, family, birthday, etc). Leave from Steamboat Dock at the CT River Museum in Essex, CT. For schedule, prices, info see website.

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4.536 reviews

Terry F.

7/19/2023

My wife, a friend, and I partook the sunset cruise. It was a more personalized experience because it was small. We went on a steamboat ride and it felt like a ferry ride, crowded and loud. We...

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Karen E. C.

7/1/2023

The Riverquest previously operated by Captain Mark & his side kick Mindy is now operated by the Connecticut River Museum in Essex CT. But have no fear, the operation is run flawlessly by...

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Mary Jo F.

8/8/2023

Wonderful ecotour of the Connecticut River. Highly recommend. We're planning to return for the murmuration.

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Caren L.

6/15/2019

We have now taken our fourth CT River cruise with them and have loved every one of them! Last night we did the sunset cruise with two friends from DC and thoroughly enjoyed it. We brought our...

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Edward L.

8/26/2019

As part of the days before back to school we went on a boat ride on the river. This was a nice trip 90 minutes is just about perfect to see and not have it be excessively long. Lots of eagles and...

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