Learn about maritime trades that supported life at sea and on land in the 19th century. Museum interpreters demonstrate skills in the cooperage, shipmith, print shop, shipcarver shop, and more in the re-created seaport village.
Stroll through the re-created seaport village to immerse yourself in the life of a 19th-century coastal New Englander. Interpreters bring to life the bustling maritime trades, including shipsmiths, coopers, printers, and shipcarvers, that supported life at sea and on shore at that time. Also, get a glimpse into domestic life with gardening techniques and cooking demonstrations in the Buckingham-Hall house. Trade shops, businesses, and houses from the 1800s were transported to Mystic Seaport Museum from locations around New England to re-create this historic village.
Navigate the waterfront with a river cruise on the 1908 steamboat Sabino. Sail aboard the captained Crosby catboat Breck Marshall, or be your own captain on a rowboat, sailboat, or pedal boat from the Museum’s Boathouse.
Get out on the water on your own aboard a traditional small craft. Borrow a rowboat, sailboat, or pedal boat and spend an hour exploring the Mystic River. Choose one of more than a dozen boats that vary in capacity from 2 to 5 people (plus a dog!).
Boathouse staff will provide life jackets, oars, and other gear. You just need to step aboard and enjoy!
The Boathouse opens May 24, 2024, for weekends and holidays.
Sit back and enjoy the ride while an experienced captain steers the boat along the waterfront, providing interesting commentary about the Museum and the surrounding area.
Board the 1908 steamboat Sabino for a unique ride along the waterfront of Mystic Seaport Museum or enjoy a downriver cruise. Two diesel electric generators were recently added to the historic steam plant. Come enjoy a silent, peaceful ride and see the sites along the Mystic River. Bring your family and friends along for a pre-dinner cruise, or purchase a drink and snack on the dock before boarding. Tickets are sold at the Waterfront Tours Ticket Booth with the exception of the 5:30 p.m. trip, which is sold from the Museum’s downtown location, At the Drawbridge. Sabino departs and returns to downtown for this 120-minute trip. You may also call ahead to book the downriver trips.
Cruise Schedule
Tickets
Capacity is 74 people except for the 5:30 p.m. trip, which is capped at 55 people.
Vessel is also available for private charter; see Private Charters below.
Sail aboard the 20-foot Crosby catboat Breck Marshall. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing 25-minute captained cruise along the waterfront.
Breck Marshall cruises require a ticket for every person on board. Tickets are sold at the Waterfront Tours Ticket Booth near the Information Kiosk at the south end of campus.
Cruise Schedule
Cruises open May 24, 2024, for weekends and holidays.
Tickets
Museum admission is required.
Vessel is also available for private charter; see Private Charters below.
(Departs from Downtown Mystic)
Mystic Seaport Express departs from the Drawbridge Dock in downtown Mystic. Enjoy a 30-minute narrated tour of the Mystic River before stopping at the Museum docks where you may get out and explore the Museum. Return to downtown via Mystic Seaport Express from the same dock at any of the scheduled departure times.
Cruise Schedule
Tickets
Vessel is also available for private charter; see Private Charters below.
Looking for something more private? A charter allows you to have the boat to yourself!
Book a two or four-hour cruise aboard the former America’s Cup Tender Escort. A captain is provided and the vessel accommodates up to six passengers. Escort will explore local waters and can provide the opportunity for swimming, beach visits, and even a stop for lunch! Perfect for that memorable marriage proposal or special celebration.
Visit the Programs and Events Calendar to reserve a charter on Escort.
Liberty is available for private group charters for trips along the Mystic River, and will occasionally operate from the Drawbridge Dock in downtown Mystic on the same schedule as the Mystic River Express.
To reserve a charter on Liberty email charters@mysticseaport.org.
Book a private charter for up to 74 people on the historic steamboat Sabino.
To reserve a charter on Sabino contact Central Reservations at 860-572-5331 or reservations@mysticseaport.org.
Book a private 45-minute sail for six aboard the 20-foot Crosby catboat Breck Marshall.
Charters open May 25.
To reserve a charter on Breck Marshall contact Central Reservations at 860-572-5331 or reservations@mysticseaport.org.
Book a 30 or 60-minute sail for four aboard the Gannon and Benjamin sloop Sheldrake.
Charters open May 25.
To reserve a charter on Sheldrake contact Central Reservations at 860-572-5331 or reservations@mysticseaport.org.
The 71-foot steel motoryacht Little Vigilant is available for day, dinner, sunset, and extended cruises of New England waters. Available for yacht club cruises, race support, or family cruising.
To reserve a charter on Little Vigilant email charters@mysticseaport.org.
Charter Mystic Seaport Express for a private 40, 60, or 90-minute cruise.
40-minute charter:
60-minute charter:
90-minute cruise:
A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is due on reservation for all charters. Balance is due 48 hours in advance.
Please contact seaport.express@mysticseaport.org for more information.
Navigate the waterfront with a river cruise on the 1908 steamboat Sabino. Sail aboard the captained Crosby catboat Breck Marshall, or be your own captain on a rowboat, sailboat, or pedal boat from the Museum’s Boathouse.
Get out on the water on your own aboard a traditional small craft. Borrow a rowboat, sailboat, or pedal boat and spend an hour exploring the Mystic River. Choose one of more than a dozen boats that vary in capacity from 2 to 5 people (plus a dog!).
Boathouse staff will provide life jackets, oars, and other gear. You just need to step aboard and enjoy!
The Boathouse opens May 24, 2024, for weekends and holidays.
Sit back and enjoy the ride while an experienced captain steers the boat along the waterfront, providing interesting commentary about the Museum and the surrounding area.
Board the 1908 steamboat Sabino for a unique ride along the waterfront of Mystic Seaport Museum or enjoy a downriver cruise. Two diesel electric generators were recently added to the historic steam plant. Come enjoy a silent, peaceful ride and see the sites along the Mystic River. Bring your family and friends along for a pre-dinner cruise, or purchase a drink and snack on the dock before boarding. Tickets are sold at the Waterfront Tours Ticket Booth with the exception of the 5:30 p.m. trip, which is sold from the Museum’s downtown location, At the Drawbridge. Sabino departs and returns to downtown for this 120-minute trip. You may also call ahead to book the downriver trips.
Cruise Schedule
Tickets
Capacity is 74 people except for the 5:30 p.m. trip, which is capped at 55 people.
Vessel is also available for private charter; see Private Charters below.
Sail aboard the 20-foot Crosby catboat Breck Marshall. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing 25-minute captained cruise along the waterfront.
Breck Marshall cruises require a ticket for every person on board. Tickets are sold at the Waterfront Tours Ticket Booth near the Information Kiosk at the south end of campus.
Cruise Schedule
Cruises open May 24, 2024, for weekends and holidays.
Tickets
Museum admission is required.
Vessel is also available for private charter; see Private Charters below.
(Departs from Downtown Mystic)
Mystic Seaport Express departs from the Drawbridge Dock in downtown Mystic. Enjoy a 30-minute narrated tour of the Mystic River before stopping at the Museum docks where you may get out and explore the Museum. Return to downtown via Mystic Seaport Express from the same dock at any of the scheduled departure times.
Cruise Schedule
Tickets
Vessel is also available for private charter; see Private Charters below.
Looking for something more private? A charter allows you to have the boat to yourself!
Book a two or four-hour cruise aboard the former America’s Cup Tender Escort. A captain is provided and the vessel accommodates up to six passengers. Escort will explore local waters and can provide the opportunity for swimming, beach visits, and even a stop for lunch! Perfect for that memorable marriage proposal or special celebration.
Visit the Programs and Events Calendar to reserve a charter on Escort.
Liberty is available for private group charters for trips along the Mystic River, and will occasionally operate from the Drawbridge Dock in downtown Mystic on the same schedule as the Mystic River Express.
To reserve a charter on Liberty email charters@mysticseaport.org.
Book a private charter for up to 74 people on the historic steamboat Sabino.
To reserve a charter on Sabino contact Central Reservations at 860-572-5331 or reservations@mysticseaport.org.
Book a private 45-minute sail for six aboard the 20-foot Crosby catboat Breck Marshall.
Charters open May 25.
To reserve a charter on Breck Marshall contact Central Reservations at 860-572-5331 or reservations@mysticseaport.org.
Book a 30 or 60-minute sail for four aboard the Gannon and Benjamin sloop Sheldrake.
Charters open May 25.
To reserve a charter on Sheldrake contact Central Reservations at 860-572-5331 or reservations@mysticseaport.org.
The 71-foot steel motoryacht Little Vigilant is available for day, dinner, sunset, and extended cruises of New England waters. Available for yacht club cruises, race support, or family cruising.
To reserve a charter on Little Vigilant email charters@mysticseaport.org.
Charter Mystic Seaport Express for a private 40, 60, or 90-minute cruise.
40-minute charter:
60-minute charter:
90-minute cruise:
A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is due on reservation for all charters. Balance is due 48 hours in advance.
Please contact seaport.express@mysticseaport.org for more information.
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