Lighthouse Cruises

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See history
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Cruise in comfort

Enjoy ice cold cocktails, delicious snacks, and other amazing amenities aboard our comfortable catamarans.

Our tours run for approximately 2 hours and are great for kids, friends, and family alike!

Each cruise is narrated by an experienced tour guide ready to regale you with tales of seafaring legends as well as the history of each notable sight and lighthouse.

Drift between sitting on sun soaked decks and our air-conditioned cabin and lounge.

Relax while soaking up panoramic views of the scenic shoreline.

Three exciting adventures,

…all at one affordable price.

Adults: $34
Children (aged 2-11): $17
Infants (under 2): Free

Classic Lighthouse Tour

Departing from New London, this tour passes by two Revolutionary-era forts before navigating towards Orient Point.

Those aboard our Classic Cruise pass the North Dumpling Light, Race Rock Light, Plum Island, and much more!

Skim our Classic Cruise guidebook.

Lights & Sights Cruise

After leaving New London, this tour heads east to Rhode Island and passes Latimer Reef Light, Simmons Castle, the Ocean House, Watch Hill Light — among others, on an adventure that merges maritime history with architectural gems.

Breeze our Lights & Sights guidebook.

Long Island Lights Tour

Departing idyllic Orient Point, guests will first happen upon Gardiners Point Lighthouse and The Ruins of Fort Tyler.

Heading north, this tour will pass the Little Gull, Race Rock, and Avery Point lighthouses before reaching New London Harbor and beyond.

Dip into our Long Island Lights guidebook.

More information

{*} Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your tour is scheduled to depart.
{*} Each cruise runs about 2 hours long so we recommend dressing comfortably, wearing sunscreen, and bringing whatever else you may need to fully soak in the sights.
{*} Once onboard, you’ll be able to breeze between our air-conditioned cabin and our sunny exterior decks.
{*} Get your camera ready for some stunning shots.
{*} Sit back, relax, and enjoy your cruise.
{*} Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your tour is scheduled to depart.
{*} Each lighthouse tour last approximately 2 hours.
{*} Reservations are strongly recommended.
{*} We’re always just a phone call away: (860) 444-4620
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New London Schedule

Long Island Schedule
New London
LIMITED parking is available at the New London terminal for $5 per calendar day. Other garage options exist nearby.
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Orient Point
FREE parking is available on site at the Orient Point ferry terminal on a first-come, first-served basis
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Cross Sound Cruises is proud to support the efforts of the New London Maritime Society to save our local maritime heritage sites through education, advocacy and preservation.
Some of the lighthouses you will see on our cruises are owned and maintained by NLMS.
Please consider a donation to help support their efforts:
NLMS
150 Bank Street
New London, CT 06320