Saturday, April 22, 2023
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

All Ages: $20

2 Hour Cruise

RESERVE YOUR SPACE

A special 90-minute cruise in celebration of Earth Day; $20 for all ages

Brian Hess, a wildlife biologist with the DEEP Wildlife Division, will be aboard. Originally from southeastern Pennsylvania, he has worked with a wide range of birds including ducks, condors, and prairie-chickens. Hess has worked for the agency’s Wildlife Diversity Program since 2014.

Learn about the health of the Connecticut River. Due to the Clean Water Act of 1972, other regulations put in place, and the many organizations that work hard, we can all enjoy clean water, air, and life!

Cancellation Notes:
Customers receive a full refund or credit with cancellation notice at least 48 hours before departure time. Cancellations must be done by email (crm@ctrivermuseum.org) or by phone 860-767-8269. Customers also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to inquire about a credit for re-booking. No-shows will be charged the full price.

Sunday, April 23, 2023
10:00 am

Passenger (Ages 10+): $45

2 Hour Cruise

RESERVE YOUR SPACE

RiverQuest departs from its permanent home at the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water, as well as the museum and special Exhibits.

Experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year. With fewer vessels on the water, and the trees and wildlife starting to show their spring colors, it is different than any other time of the year.

Pass by bald eagle nesting territories, where there should be eagles nearby. Most of the osprey have returned from their wintering grounds and will either be nesting or very busy with their “nestorations”! Nests are in trees along the river and on the navigation day markers. We tell you about the local wildlife and some interesting details that we see along the way!

Naturalists on board narrate and make sure you don’t miss a thing! We depart from the Steamboat dock at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex.

Cancellation Notes:
Customers receive a full refund or credit with cancellation notice at least 48 hours before departure time. Cancellations must be done by email (crm@ctrivermuseum.org) or by phone 860-767-8269. Customers also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to inquire about a credit for re-booking. No-shows will be charged the full price.

Photo Courtesy: Chris Graham Photography

Sunday, April 16, 2023
10:00 am

Passenger (Ages 10+): $45

2 Hour Cruise

RESERVE YOUR SPACE

RiverQuest departs from its permanent home at the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water, as well as the museum and special Exhibits.

Experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year. With fewer vessels on the water, and the trees and wildlife starting to show their spring colors, it is different than any other time of the year.

Pass by bald eagle nesting territories, where there should be eagles nearby. Most of the osprey have returned from their wintering grounds and will either be nesting or very busy with their “nestorations”! Nests are in trees along the river and on the navigation day markers. We tell you about the local wildlife and some interesting details that we see along the way!

Naturalists on board narrate and make sure you don’t miss a thing! We depart from the Steamboat dock at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex.

Cancellation Notes:
Customers receive a full refund or credit with cancellation notice at least 48 hours before departure time. Cancellations must be done by email (crm@ctrivermuseum.org) or by phone 860-767-8269. Customers also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to inquire about a credit for re-booking. No-shows will be charged the full price.

Photo Courtesy: Chris Graham Photography

Saturday, April 15, 2023
10:00 am

Passenger (Ages 10+): $45

2 Hour Cruise

RESERVE YOUR SPACE

RiverQuest departs from its permanent home at the Connecticut River Museum for early spring cruises. Ticket holders enjoy the river and its wildlife from the water, as well as the museum and special Exhibits.

Experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year. With fewer vessels on the water, and the trees and wildlife starting to show their spring colors, it is different than any other time of the year.

Pass by bald eagle nesting territories, where there should be eagles nearby. Most of the osprey have returned from their wintering grounds and will either be nesting or very busy with their “nestorations”! Nests are in trees along the river and on the navigation day markers. We tell you about the local wildlife and some interesting details that we see along the way!

Naturalists on board narrate and make sure you don’t miss a thing! We depart from the Steamboat dock at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex.

Cancellation Notes:
Customers receive a full refund or credit with cancellation notice at least 48 hours before departure time. Cancellations must be done by email (crm@ctrivermuseum.org) or by phone 860-767-8269. Customers also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to inquire about a credit for re-booking. No-shows will be charged the full price.

Photo Courtesy: Chris Graham Photography