Experience the Shoreline from the Water
Adventure awaits. Disembark from your busy schedule and set sail on one of the Shoreline’s water tours or cruises. Whether you want to dress up in the evening and sail on a yacht or grab the family for a fun daytime excursion, there's a boat waiting for you.
Branford
Sail-Works
Sail-Works provides sailboat charters, sailing cruises, adventure sailing trips, day trips accross the Long Island Sound. Charters are all captained and include 1/2 day, and full day charters.
Branford
Sea Mist Thimble Island
Join Captains Mike, Justin, Bryan and the crew of the Sea Mist as you tour the famous Thimble Islands off the coast of Branford, Connecticut. For nearly sixty years, 1000s of seafarers have enjoyed tours and charters of the Long Island Sound with Thimble Island Cruise.
Essex
Onrust
The Connecticut River Museum is pleased to welcome Onrust, a replica of Adriaen Block’s vessel- one of the first western style ships built in the New World, and the first ever to sail up the Connecticut River.
Old Lyme
Black Hall Outfitters
Located in unspoiled Old Lyme, CT on the Black Hall River at the Great Island salt water Estuary, considered one of the top destinations in the northeast for paddle sports, fishing, and outdoor marine recreation. Black Hall Outfitters offer sales, rentals, lessons and outings.
New London
Cross Sound Lighthouse Cruises
Get a new perspective on the history of Southern New England and Long Island when you do your sightseeing from the water - – aboard the Cross Sound Ferry’s comfortable, climate-controlled high-speed vessels.
New London
Mystic Whaler Cruises
Escape for a few hours or a few days. Haul on a halyard, bask in the sun and watch the scenic coast slip by. Sailing May through October from New London, just 15 minutes from Mystic, CT.
Groton
Mystic Boat Adventures
Get ready to be amazed as you have an unforgettable experience Driving your own personal power boat up the Mystic River. You can get an up-close and personal view of historic landmarks, including the Mystic Drawbridge and Mystic Seaport.
Mystic
Argia Mystic Cruises
Explore the seafaring village of Mystic from the spacious wooden deck of the sailing ship, Argia. Relax as you sail by scenic coastlines and lighthouses or help the crew hoist and trim the sails aboard this elegant schooner. Each cruise includes complimentary snacks and lemonade.
Mystic
Paddle Surf RI
Are you looking to stand up paddle board for the first time or want to share the sport with friends? Jump on board to practice your new skills and master the balancing act on calm flat water!
Mystic
Schooner Brilliant at Mystic
The Brilliant educational sailing program introduces teens and adults to life aboard a classic schooner while sailing the New England coast. On programs ranging from two-day trips to 10-day voyages, teenagers and adults become full participants.
Stonington
New England Science & Sailing
New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is an ocean adventure nonprofit that provides STEM-based education programs, on and off the water, for students from all walks of life.
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The Connecticut shoreline may be known for its charming coastal towns, historic homes, and scenic harbors, but beneath the beauty lies a darker side—one where the past lingers, and not every soul has found peace. From haunted lighthouses to eerie inns, the shoreline is steeped in ghostly legends and paranormal activity that have been passed down through generations. As Halloween approaches, let’s dive into the most haunted locations on the Connecticut shoreline, where history and the supernatural collide.