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In New England alone we know of a few lighthouse tours which will allow you to
visit some lighthouses you cannot otherwise see from land. Below are some links to
companies or organizations which run lighthouses. For all of the tours
listed below be sure to click on the links to their web pages to get more (detailed)
information about their tours. The tours listed below are sorted by state.
If you know of other tours that you think would be worth
being listed on this page, please let
us know.
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Alaska
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LighthouseExcursion.com
Enjoy a short, narrated tour through
Ketchikan en route to our private dock's rain forest setting to board your
catamaran, Totem Princess. Relax in the heated main cabin or the open-air
observation deck as we embark to explore the timber & fishing industries,
native cultures, maritime history and abundant wildlife. Your excursion
includes Totem Bight Park with clan house and Alaska's tallest totem, the
oldest working fish cannery in Alaska, an authentic floating lumberjack camp,
and many mansions and private island homes. Circumnavigate
historic Guard Island Lighthouse, established in
1903 and now home to a family of Harbor Seals. View plentiful eagles and six
active eagle nests. Other wildlife may include Humpback and Orca whales, sea
lions, deer, bear, salmon and wolves. Hot beverages, soft drinks, salmon
spread, crackers cheese, fresh fruit and cookies are yours to enjoy on this
unforgettable experience. The duration of the tour is approximately three
hours.
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California
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Alcatraz Island Tour
Alcatraz is the most popular tourist attraction in
San Francisco. You will thoroughly enjoy touring the island and walking
through the cell block where Al Capone, the Birdman of Alcatraz, and
many others were once held. The infamous prison is located on Alcatraz
Island - just a 10-minute ferry ride from San Francisco's Fisherman's
Wharf. Alcatraz is a must-see, and tours are often sold out over a week
in advance, so book early!
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Lighthouse Tours in San Francisco Bay
Maritime history tour of the Lighthouses on the San Francisco Bay by
www.sfbaywhalewatching.com.
On board a docent will describe the Lighthouses we tour, Lighthouses of
the past, Lighthouses from the nearby Northern and Southern coasts and
Maritime History.
The Sunday Lighthouse Tour will be aboard an elegant motor yacht with a
comfortable interior salon and outer decks for viewing. We use different
Yachts, but all of the yachts are coast guard certified with a coast
guard certified captains and hold from 30 to 59 passengers.
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Connecticut
- Downeast
Lighthouse Cruises
See up close some of New England's most charming lighthouses on Long
Island Sound. Take a cruise on a real working downeast lobster boat.
Leaving from Pine Island Marina, there are as many as 12 lighthouses
to see. Hear their history and stories of the area from those who work
these waters.
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Project Oceanology Ledge Lighthouse Tours
Tour Historic New London Ledge Lighthouse! Observe the busy mouth of
the Thames River aboard Enviro-lab. Learn about the significant
nautical history of New London Harbor, featuring the solitary
outpost of Ledge Lighthouse. Since 1909 this beacon in the middle of
the mouth of the river has guided vessels, from tall ships to
ultra-modern submarines. Take a walking tour up to the tower to
discover the Light's rich heritage, romance and unique architecture.
A great way to spend an afternoon on the waters of Long Island
Sound!
- SeaPony
Cruises and Charters
Come for a cruise! It's a great way to see New London Harbor and the
surrounding area from a whole new perspective. Host a special event or
gather a group of friends to charter SeaPony for the afternoon, then
sit back, enjoy the sea breeze and learn about the sights along the
way. Enjoy a tour of the "castles in the Sound" an extraordinary
variety of local lighthouses, each with its own unique story from
moody, elegant Race Rock to charming, cozy Morgan Point.
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Fleet Nature Cruises
Marvel at the sight of
historic lighthouses on this popular cruise. Our narrated trip is based on the
extensive and comprehensive research done by Capt. Benjamin F. Rathbun, author
of Capsule Histories of Some Local Islands and Lighthouses in the Eastern Part
of Long Island Sound. This enjoyable book abounds with interesting facts and
history of the lights as well as the surrounding areas. See Pequot, New London
Ledge, Latimer Reef, Race Rock Lighthouse and others. Join us for a great
opportunity to snap some close-up pictures of the lighthouses and also see
some wonderful bird life.
Whether you're a lighthouse fan, bird lover, photographer or just want to sit
back and enjoy a relaxing time on the water, this is the trip for you! Bring
your family and friends!
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Delaware
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Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse Tours
Have you ever imagined what it might have been like to serve as a
keeper at a lonely offshore lighthouse? Would you like to see
first-hand the challenges of saving a lighthouse surrounded by
nothing but water? Join the Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse
Foundation on a memorable tour of the offshore Harbor of Refuge
Lighthouse...walk in the steps of the keeper and See the Light!
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Lighthouse
Restaurant
6 Hour narrated cruise includes: lunch buffet on 110 foot, air
conditioned boat. Lighthouses: East End, Harbor of Refuge,
Brandywine, Fourteen Foot, Miah Maull, Ship John
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Florida
- Toucan
Scenic River Tours
Enjoy a few hours on the Toucan pontoon boat touring the scenic
Intracoastal Waterway at New Smyrna Beach, FL, just a short drive
south of world-famous Daytona Beach. The Toucan is a fully
equipped, plush pontoon vessel with custom features. All Toucan
River Tours are piloted by the USCG-licensed Captain Tom.Plan your
own sunrise or sunset cruise for up to six people. Be your own
cruise director. Popular activities include a lighthouse tour,
swimming and dinner cruises. You may even see dolphins swimming
near the boat.
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Illinois
- Shoreline
Sightseeing
Discover why Shoreline Sightseeing is Chicago's favorite and
most convenient boat tour. Our docks at Navy Pier, Shedd
Aquarium/Field Museum and Buckingham Fountain are surrounded by
many of Chicago's top cultural attractions. All docks are
directly on the lake, so we can offer departures up to every
half hour ideal to accommodate a busy schedule. Enjoy the
panorama of Chicago's lakefront, an informative narration on
Chicago's majestic landmarks and history, and the services of
our courteous, professional crew. For our international
visitors, we provide printed translations of our tour in 13
languages.
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Maine
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Balmy Day Cruises
Experience Maine at the Burnt Island Light Station:
Keeper Joseph Muise and his family acquaint you with
lighthouse living as you visit their home and climb the
spiral staircase into the lantern room. Learn about Maine's
fisheries, flora and fauna on your picturesque hike around
the 5-acre island.
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Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company
Join us for an adventurous whale watching trip in the gulf of
Maine. We feature several distinct whale watching,
sightseeing, light house and nature trips which sail daily
throughout the summer season.
The Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company has spared no expense in
order to offer you a spectacular opportunity to experience
the awe inspiring beauty of the magnificent mammals of the
sea. Come and enjoy a fantastic experience you will never
forget.
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Bold Coast Charter Company
Welcome to Bold Coast Charter Company's home on the web! My
name is Captain Andrew Patterson and I would like to invite
you to discover the real Maine coast- visit scenic Cutler
Harbor and cruise the most unspoiled, rugged coastline
Downeast!
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The Elms Lighthouse Cruises
The Elms Bed & Breakfast in Camden, Maine sponsors many lighthouse cruises over the
summer on the boat
The Lively Lady Too.
They have 5 different tours through the summer that take you to an average of 7-8
lighthouses per cruise. All their cruises include a picnic lunch and beverages.
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Finest
Kind Scenic Cruises
NUBBLE LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE
Our longest cruise, this fourteen mile round trip offers unsurpassed views of
York's elegant homes and rocky coast. Enjoy your favorite beverage aboard the
Finestkind III as you cruise liesurely to the lighthouse, and don't forget
your camera - as we circle the seldom seen back of the Nubble Lighthouse you
will have breathtaking photo opportunities. Don't miss this chance to see
these beautiful views by boat!
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Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse
The tours leave from Vines Landing in Biddeford Pool aboard
the Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse boat Light Runner. The
boat is a compact, flat bottom boat which will accommodate
about 18 visitors. The front drops down for easy egress. The
tours take about 1 1/2 hours and include a cruise to and
from the island, and about a half mile walk on a raised
wooden boardwalk to the lighthouse itself. The tour is led
by a guide who tells visitors about the history of Wood
Island, its inhabitants, the keeper families, the beacon
itself and much more. Visitors tour the inside of the
dwelling house, the bottom of the tower, the oil house and
grounds.
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Hardy Boat Cruises
The Hardy boat
cruises are based out of New Harbor, Maine, which is a short distance away from Pemaquid
Point Lighthouse. They have an evening cruise to Pemaquid, nature cruises to view puffins
and seals. But most of all, they have daily trips from New Harbor to Monhegan Island. If
you've got the time I reccomend checking out Monhegan Island and the Monhegan Island
Lighthouse.
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Island Soaring - Lighthouse Flight
Most of us have a keen interest in coastal lighthouses. We
offer this flight over six of Down East Maine's historic
lighthouses, Winter Harbor(1856), Egg Rock(1875), Baker
Island(1828), Bear Island(1839), Bass Harbor Head(1858) and
the Blue Hill Bay Light(1857). In addition to lighthouses
you will see Acadia National Park and see the many islands
and the rockbound coast that makes our area so special. The
flight time is approximately 40 minutes.
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Long Reach Cruises
Join the crew of the Jet Boat for a narrated cruise to see some of the most
interesting lighthouses in Maine. With the Jet Boat you can get up close to
your favorite lighthouses and have unobstructed views of the sites. On a
scheduled basis we cruise by, Sequin Island Light, Pond Island Light, Perkins
Island Light, Squirrel Point Light, The Kennebec Range Lights, Doubling Point
Light, Hendricks Head Light, The Cuckholds Light, Ram Island Light, Burnt
Island Light. Charter arrangements can be made to land on island lights such
as Seguin, Perkins Island, Burnt Island and Ram Island. Special Charters can
be arranged for Halfway Rock Light, Monhegan Island Light and Mananna Island
Fog Signal Station, Burnt Island (in Muscongous Bay) and others.
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Machias Bay Boat Tours
Machias Bay has many wild and unspoiled islands, from the
1-acre Avery Rock to the 1500-acre Cross Island. Yellow Head
Island has a strikingly beautiful 75 foot-high yellow ledge.
Hog Island and Salt Island are noted for their eagle nests
and Native American petroglyphs. Libby Island is home to one
of the oldest lighthouses on the eastern seaboard,
commissioned in 1817. Chance Island is a traditional sheep
pasturing island. Cross and Stone Island each have Atlantic
salmon aquaculture sites, raising a total of more than 2
million salmon annually. We can cruise past the ocean pens
so you can see 8-10 pound salmon leaping.
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Maine Expressions
Are you planning a vacation on the coast of Maine? You have
found the perfect place to start. Our Maine lighthouse tours
have been carefully planned to help renew your mind and
refresh your spirit. The tours are fun and historical. Come
away with us and let the sea breezes blow your cares away
while you enjoy the spectacular scenery and great food.
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Maine Maritime Museum
The Maine Maritime Museum, located in Bath Maine, is dedicated to the maritime history of the
state of Maine. This obviously includes the history of lighthouses. They run many
lighthouse cruises during the summer and take you (depending on the trip) to islands such
as Seguin Island, Burnt Island, and Ram Island. We were going to take one of their cruises
but it was cancelled because of rough seas. Hopefully we'll be able to take one again next
summer.
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Maine Windjammer Mary Day Lighthouse Tour
Join us for a most unique lighthouse tour under sail aboard
the Maine windjammer, Mary Day. Live the history of these
magnificent coastal sentinels from the perspective of the
mariners that used these lighthouses a hundred years ago.
Local lighthouse experts Ted and Jo Panyatoff will be aboard
to share their passion, knowledge and dedication to
preserving these national treasures. This truly unique
lighthouse tour gives you the opportunity to be a part of
the sailing adventure or just relax as we share the wonders
of the protected waters and islands of the Maine coast.
Of course, we see lighthouses on every cruise, but this is
your chance to be guided by experts. And during these
cruises, we make a special effort to get to as many
lighthouses as possible.
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Monhegan Boat Line
LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE
On this 2 1/2 hour cruise you'll learn interesting historical facts concerning
four picturesque Maine Lighthouses as the Laura B. travels through scenic
Muscongus Bay. We will take you to Marshall Point Lighthouse, Southern Island
Light, Whitehead and Two Bush Light (the later two are only visible by water).
You may recognize Marshall Point Light from the popular movie "Forest Gump" or
be fascinated by the pyramidal bell tower at Southern Island Light that the
owner, famous artist, Jamie Wyeth, uses as a studio.Our lighthouse cruise runs
from July 1st to August 31st leaving Port Clyde every Thursday at 1:00
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Ocean Adventures - Lighthouse Boat Trip
Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Maine coast and see six lighthouses on your Maine Lighthouses Boat
Tour on the Nigh Duck.
During this 7 hour boat trip you will see the following lighthouses:
Robinson Point Light - Isle au Haut; Saddleback Light - remote; Brown's
Head Lighthouse - Vinal Haven; Goose Rocks Light - Fox Island Thoroughfare;
Heron Neck Light; and Mark Island Light - Deer Isle Thoroughfare.
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Ophelia's Odyssey Lighthouse Tours
Experience lighthouses, lobster boats, fishing vessels,
ferries, and tugboats as you sail Portland's waterfront and
Casco Bay. Enjoy the wildlife, birds and harbor seals along
with abundant maritime history. Rocky shores with numerous
islands and ledges makes this 3-1/2 hour tour a true coastal
Maine experience.
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Puffin Tours of Machias Seal Island
The Norton family moved to downeast Maine in 1760, and we
know the secrets of the puffins, the other birds and the
islands. We've taken more people to see puffins at Machias
Seal Island than anyone else!
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Robertson Sea Tours & Adventures
Enjoy a 2 hour Maine Coast Cruise "Downeast style". Tour the
coast of Maine aboard a classic Downeast lobster boat with
Captain James Robertson. Experience abundant wildlife, scenic
islands, lobster fishing, and more. If it is lighthouses your
looking for, then perhaps a lighthouse cruise is for you.
There are 3 beautiful and historic lighthouses that can be
seen and enjoyed by boat in the immediate area.
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Seasonal Therapy Cruises
Join me on a day cruise filled with sights of unbelievable beauty. No matter
what direction you turn you will see something of interest, something unique,
something you can photograph and enjoy again and again. This full day
adventure includes landing on an island to explore and discover nature's
untouched secrets, close up views of lighthouses (at least three), seals and
other ocean wildlife in their natural environment and so much more.
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Seaventures Custom Boat Tours
If you wish to truly see and experience the most beautiful lighthouses Maine
has to offer there is no company more qualified to introduce you to the
lighthouses of Down East Maine than Sea Venture Custom Boat Tours. In fact, I
feel confident in saying that no other boat tour company in the State of Maine
offers a wider variety of relaxing, informative, and highly affordable
lighthouse tours than Sea Venture Custom Boat Tours!
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Second Chance Lighthouse Cruise
Join us for a close up look at
the Goat Island Lighthouse which is located at the entrance to Cape Porpoise
Harbor. On the way, we cruise down the Kennebunk River and out onto the North
Atlantic Ocean past the Dark Shadows House, the former Summer White House and
Bumpkin Island, home to a year round colony of sea birds and seals.
The Goat Island Light has the distinction of being the last manned lighthouse
in Maine. The lighthouse delayed its inevitable automation by serving as a
security station during the term of President George Bush. The lighthouse was
automated in 1990.
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Ultimate Lighthouse Tours by Lighthouse Depot
Various lighthouse tours throughout North America, and some
overseas tours. See their site for more details or call
1-800-370-0888 ext 1215.
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Vinalhaven Ferry - Rockland,Maine
The ferry taking you from Rockland, Maine over to Vinalhaven
Island takes you past Rockland Breakwater Light and Owl's Head Light. While on Vinalhaven
Island you can visit Brown's Head Light and, if your adventurous enough, Goose Rocks
Light.
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Wooden Boat Co., Schooner Heron
INDIAN ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE/WILDLIFE SAIL
- Join us aboard Schooner Heron for an afternoon sail. Heron
will round Indian Island Lighthouse while we tell the
seafaring history of Rockport Harbor and the significance of
the lighthouses in the lime trade. Depending on wind & tide
we will head towards Owls Head & Rockland Breakwater
Lighthouses, Curtis Island Lighthouse, or cross the bay to
the birthplace of Andre the seal-Robinson's Rock. There are
dozens of Harbor Seals that call this rock home, as well as
porpoise in the surrounding waters. On our return we will
spot the Bald Eagles nest on Mark Island. This is an very
enjoyable sail as well as an educational insight into the
natural history of the Maine Coast.
Full day Lighthouse Tours are also available on selected
Sundays.
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Maryland
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Chesapeake Dreams Custom Charter Cruises
Chesapeake Dreams is owned and operated by Capt. Pete
Cosgrove of Stevensville, MD. Chesapeake Dreams offers a
unique view for those looking to see the Chesapeake Bay and
Eastern Shore. Guided lighthouse tours, romantic sunset
cruises and catered party cruises are just some of the
services provided. The spectacular scenery and abundance of
wildlife in their natural habitat is unsurpassed and makes
for a memorable boating excursion.
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Chesapeake Lights
Embark on a Voyage of Discovery. Aboard the M/V SHARPS
ISLAND, you will be taken back through the storied history
of the Chesapeake Bay and its lighthouses. Three different
Chesapeake Lights trips accommodate any schedule and all
levels of interest. Each includes a narrated recounting of
The Bay's history as well as informed local insights about
its fragil and beautiful ecosystem.
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Fisherman's Inn & Crab Deck
Take a cruise that allows you to cross under the Chesapeake
Bay Bridge! Visit the historic lighthouses around Kent
Island, Southern Baltimore and Annapolis. Approximately 5
hours depending on weather conditions.
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Watermark Cruises
Cruise out to the Chesapeake Bay to view the
historic Thomas Point Lighthouse. Built in 1875, it was the last to be manned
on the Bay. You will learn more about the history of such points of interest
as Providence, The Bay Bridge and Tolly Point as well as the historic
lighthouses on the Chesapeake.
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Massachusetts
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Boston Harbor Cruises
Boston Harbor Cruises has various lighthouse cruises during the year. They are the boat
company that Friends of Boston Harbor Lights uses for their large lighthouse tours. BHC
has a fall lighthouse cruise taking you to a bunch of lighthouses south of Boston as well
as some on Cape Cod (specifically in the Provincetown area).
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Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge Tour
The Trustees of Reservations offers a selection of
guided and self-guided tours that help adults and
children alike explore the natural wonders of Cape Poge
Wildlife Refuge as well as the historic Cape Poge
Lighthouse. All guided tours are led by expert
naturalists.
Travel by over-sand vehicle to the historic and remote
Cape Poge Lighthouse. Learn about the fascinating
history of the lighthouse and the keepers and their
families who lived there.
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Cuttyhunk Boat Lines
Cuttyhunk is approximately 14 miles off the coast of New
Bedford, MA. It is the last in the chain of the
Elizabeth Islands that stretch westward from the elbow
of the Cape. It is about 2 miles long by a mile wide
with a good harbor and beautiful beaches. Only about a
third of the island is settled, the rest is rolling
hills of bayberry and grasses with deer paths for hiking
and sparkling water as far as the eye can see.
The Cuttyhunk Lighthouse is appx. 2 miles from the ferry
landing.
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Experience the History
Experience the History is a
company committed to teaching the tradition and history of New England
Lighthouses. By doing so, we'll be passing on the knowledge and love for
lighthouses that envelopes our lives. Experience the charm and adventure
of New England Lighthouses on one of our four tours we are offering in 2002.
Register now for our email newsletter update and we will keep you informed of
all of our special news and tour dates.
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Friends of Boston Harbor Islands
They run
many tours during the summer. They are also involved with the National Park Service
running boat trips every weekend during the summer out to Little Brewster Island where you
can see and climb up the tower of Boston Harbor Light. Little Brewster Island is the
oldest lighthouse site in the USA. We were lucky enough to be on the first trip to Boston
Light that FBHI ran this past summer. It was great fun! They also have other lighthouse
cruises, including the Fall Foliage and Lighthouse Extravaganza, which they've run for the
previous 8 years in October. This cruise took us past over a dozen lighthouses from Boston
Harbor up to Cape Ann and Rockport. It is usually a 7 hour trip (10:30am - 5pm). But this
year we were lucky to be on a new catamaran (sp?) boat which cut out a couple hours of
travel time.
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Long Point Shuttle
We deliver you onto one of the most remote beaches on
Cape Cod in the National Seashore. Long Point is the
very tip end of Cape Cod. Currently home to Long Point
Light and 1/2 hours walk to Wood End Light. Long Point
is the "townies" secret beach. Get away from the crowd,
bring a picnic, spend the day, or just an hour.
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Nautical Adventure Charters
Massachusetts is rich in maritime history including the
many historic lighthouses that dot the coast. Once described as America's
castles, a number of these beacons are located in close proximity to the
RELENTLESS' home port of Boston. We can accomodate up to six passengers
and we offer four different packages for you to choose from. Depending on
which trip you select, you will be able to view from four to thirteen
different lights. On all of our trips, you will enjoy views of the Boston
skyline and the beautiful islands of Boston Harbor. Please remember weather
conditions may necessitate changes in the routes and numbers of lights
visited. We do not run our trips on a set schedule so that we may accommodate
the unique travel plans of our passengers. So call or e-mail us today and
reserve the RELENTLESS for your own exciting lighthouse adventure!
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Plymouth Harbor Cruises
Cruise Plymouth Harbor in style and comfort aboard the
Pilgrim Belle, a Mississippi-style paddlewheeler. Get a
narrated account of this historic town and seaport and a
mariner's view of Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II, Plymouth
Beach, Clarks Island and Gurnet Lighthouse. Pilgrim
history, maritime lore and fascinating information about
commercial fishing & lobstering await you on this
1-hour-and-15-minute cruise. The Pilgrim Belle operates
June through August, weather permitting. Harbor cruises
run several times daily from 11:00 am to sunset.
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Ryan Rotors - Helicopter Tours
Life's a Beach Tour, North - Heading north from the
airport you will be flying along the north side of
Duxbury Bay and Powder Point Bridge, then along Duxbury
beach, Saquish, the Gurnet and crossing over Plymouth
Beach to view historic Plymouth on your flight back. The
tour passes over Duxbury Pier and Plymouth (Gurnet)
lights.
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Michigan
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Cooper Harbor Lighthouse Tour
Welcome to the Copper Harbor Lighthouse. A narrated
cruise through Copper Harbor's once bustling port takes
you to one of Michigan's oldest lighthouses. Restored to
its original 1866 beauty overlooking the majesty of Lake
Superior, you are met by a staff memeber from the
Michigan Dept. of History who will assist you through
the interior complete with furnishings from the 1866
era.
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DeTour Lighthouse Tours
Tours to DeTour Reef Light include boat transportation
to and from the DeTour Harbor Marina, light refreshments
on the lighthouse and a guided tour. Each tour is
limited to six individuals, assuring personal attention
by the tour guides. The tours are approximately two
hours long. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour
all spaces of the lighthouse. The tours are led by
trained DRLPS tour guides and the resident DeTour Reef
Lighthouse Keepers.
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Island Hopper Charters
See nine unique Lake Michigan lighthouses: Seven rarely
vistied lighthouses from aboard the Karl J, as well as
Beaver Island's Harbor Light and Head Light during your
stay on Beaver Island. The package include round trip
fair to and from Beaver Island aboard the Beaver Island
Ferry, 3 nights on Beaver Island, and tours aboard the
Karl J to the seven off-island lights. Packages can be
mix and match.
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Lakefront Lines - Historic Lighthouse Tour
The Water Wonderland that is
Michigan, beckons us on this 5-day journey along her
majestic coastline.
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Mackinac Seaplane Tours
Our breath taking aerial seaplane tours of the historic
Great Lake Lighthouses. Experience for yourself an
eagle's view of the breath taking beauty of the Great
Lake Lighthouses. See website for more details.
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Pictured Rocks Cruises
The Lighthouse Cruise leaves City Pier daily at 1 pm.
This 2 hour cruise takes you past the old East Channel
Light, then turns around and goes by Grand Island
Harbor, Murray Bay and then past the Bay Furnace
smelter. You will then see the two west channel range
lights at Christmas and the two east range lights at
Munising.
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Soo Locks Boat Tours
Experience a New Lighthouse Cruise with Soo Locks Boat
Tours. Enjoy riding through the Soo Locks and navigating
in the St. Mary's River. Explore this important waterway
and see the variety of navigation markers leading ships
to the Soo Locks from Lake Superior.
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Uncle Ducky Charters, Lighthouse Cruises
Marquette County has 5 Lighthouses that have guided
ships since the middle of the 19th century. Uncle Ducky
Charters offers trips to all of them aboard 6 passenger
charter boats. Stannard Rock Lighthouse is one of the
most remote lighthouses in the world. 40 miles offshore
it stands 102 feet above the lake level and was manned
until 1961 when it was automated. The Huron Island
Lighthouse, Granite Island Lighthouse, Marquette
Lighthouse and Big Bay Lighthouse all are nearby and
accessible from Lake Superior.
We offer several different day trips to each of the
Lighthouses or combinations of them. Also included with
the Granite Island trip is a cruise by Granot Loma Lodge
which is the worlds largest log home. These are private
charters from 2-8 hours and range in price from $215 to
$999 for up to 6 passengers inclusive.
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New Hampshire
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Isle of Shoals Steamship Co.
SCENIC LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE
This four and 1/2-hour, fully-narrated tour allows the viewer a magnificent,
close-up view of five historic lighthouses. The cruise departs from the Isles
of Shoals Steamship Company's dock in Portsmouth, cruises through Portsmouth
Harbor to the Isles of Shoals, over to Boon Island, inshore to Nubble Light,
and then back along the scenic shoreline to Portsmouth Harbor. This cruise
offers the discriminating sightseer a grand view that is rare to obtain
anywhere else. Our late-afternoon departure time this year also allows a
spectacular view of the evening sky on the return to Portsmouth Harbor (and
allows you to see the lights lit up!).
Learn about five local lighthouses, Portsmouth Harbor, and the Isles of Shoals
on this fun, informative, scenic cruise. Truly experience the New Hampshire
Seacoast!
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Portsmouth Harbor Cruises
We offer daytime and evening cruises around Portsmouth
Harbor, NH. Our harbor cruise passes by Whaleback
Light, Portsmouth Harbor Light and the old lifesaving
station on Wood Island. We also offer cruises to the
Isles of Shoals, where we pass closely by White Island
Light.
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Sunapee Cruises
Take a daily cruise on Lake
Sunapee and see the three lighthouses on the lake - Loon Island, Burkehaven,
and Herrick Cove.
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New Jersey
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Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventures
Enjoy a cruise up the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape
May Whale Watcher for an afternoon of
lighthouse-viewing. There are two different routes
to choose from this year, each showing six
lighthouses, most only visible from the water.
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Mary W Charters
Birding, Fishing, Diving, Whale and Dolphin watch,
Lighthouse, scenic, and sunset tours. Parties up to
six can be accommodated.
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New York
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Circle Line - Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry
Circle Line provides year-round passenger
transportation by boat for park visitors to the
Statue of Liberty National Monument on Liberty
Island and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
on Ellis Island. Ferry service originates from
Battery Park, New York City and from Liberty
State Park, Jersey City.
Sail to Liberty Island where you can stand at
the feet of the towering 305-foot Statue of
Liberty. Experience, as millions of immigrants
and visitors have, this magnitude of this great
symbol which has welcomed people to the New York
Harbor for decades. Reserve your time passes now
for one of the exciting new tours of the
interior of Lady Liberty!
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Hudson River Cruises
For over twenty years, Hudson River Cruises has
provided our passengers the ability to view
first hand the historic shoreline. Enjoy a
delicious lunch and refreshing beverage as you
relax on the cool, shaded deck. Your experienced
guide will point out millionaires' sumptuous
estates, picturesque lighthouses and quaint
sleepy villages surrounded by the natural beauty
of vineyards, orchards and scenic preservation
sites.
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Hudson River Maritime Museum
The Hudson River Maritime Museum is the only
museum in New York State exclusively preserving
the maritime history of the Hudson River, its
tributaries, and the industries that developed
around it. The museum was founded in 1980 by
members of the Steamship Alexander Hamilton
Society, the National Maritime Historical
Society, and local historians, and it is located
in the historic Rondout waterfront at Kingston,
NY. Tours to the Rondout Lighthouse are
offered on the boat "Dirigo". Tour information
can be found on the Museum website or at the
Dirigo website at
http://www.kingstonlighthouse.com/html/tours.html
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Long Island Lighthouse Safaris
Long Island Lighthouse Safaris Inc. is the first
professional corporation that integrates
lighthouse history, culture, fun and service for
travelers in the USA and Caribbean Islands. Priced
for value, each package has its own variety of
unique seascapes and landscape settings that take
visitors back in time with knowledgeable guides,
quality entertainment and service.
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Long Legg Charters
The lighthouse tour involves a 45 mile tour of the
St. Lawrence River featuring four light houses.
Clients will visit Crossover Island Light (4 miles
northeast of Chippewa Bay), Sisters Island Light,
Sunken Rock Light in Alexandria Bay, and Rock
Island Light in Fisher's Landing. The tour takes
between three and a half to four hours and a stop
on Rock Island is possible. There is a public
picnic area on Rock Island so picnic lunches or
dinners are also a possibility! PO Box 115
East Line Rd., Plessis NY 13675
315-482-3677
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North Carolina
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Mystery Boat Tours
1 1/2 Hour Cape Lookout Lighthouse Cruise Part of the Cape Lookout National
Seashore. Without leaving the boat, you can get up-close pictures of the
Lighthouse as well as the surrounding areas. Enjoy the beautiful view as
travel past Pivers Island, Radio Island, into Beaufort Inlet and by
Shackleford Banks where the wild ponies roam!! You will then enter the
Atlantic Ocean for a 7-mile high-speed ride to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse...
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Ohio
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Goodtime III
For courtesy, comfort, and just plain fun, you
cannot match the experience of a cruise on the
Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie aboard
Cleveland's largest sight-seeing vessel. The
Goodtime III is the largest quadruple-deck
1,000 passenger luxury ship on the Great
Lakes, which offers plenty of room, and you
are not confined to your seats. Whether you
choose the spacious top sun decks, the large
semi-opened second deck or the main glass
enclosed lower deck which is air conditioned
and heated for your comfort, you'll enjoy the
cruise.
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Lakefront Lines - A Tour With a View
The spectacular island region of Lake Erie,
Ottawa County, is a beautiful backdrop for a
stop at a lighthouse, sample of wines, visit
to an arboretum, and browsing/shopping at a
variety of stores and galleries. Tour the
Marblehead Lighthouse, the oldest
continuously operation lighthouse on the
Great Lakes. After lunch at Mon Ami
restaurant, sample wines grown on the shores
of Lake Erie. A charming Victorian mansion,
over a hundred years old, greets visitors at
the Schedel Foundation Arboretum and
Gardens. A crystal clear waterfall tumbles
over rock ledges to a quiet pool in the
exquisite Japanese garden on the grounds of
the arboretum.
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Rhode Island
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Bay Queen Cruises
Historical narration and peculiar, humorous
items of interest. Lighthouses include
Conimicut, Warwick, Plum Beach, Dutch
Island, Rose Island, Beavertail, Castle
Hill, Newport Harbor, Sandy Point and Hog
Island. Bring your Camera!
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Flaherty Charters
See the great lighthouses the way the
ancient mariners saw them, from majestic
Narragansett Bay. Tour length is
approximately 3 hours. Extended tours
available upon request. Tour Includes
Picnic Lunch on Rose Island, catered by
Sandwich Board Deli of Newport
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Rhose Island Lighthouse Cruise & Newport Harbor Tours
One hour and forty-minute narrated Lighthouse Cruise of lower Narragansett Bay.
This 30 mile tour includes includes 10 Lighthouses, 10 islands, sailing
under the Jamestown & Newport Bridges, passing by Hammersmith Farm, Fort
Adams, mansions, miles of breathtaking coastline scenery and a complete tour of
famous Newport Harbor tour! Departs from Quonset Point in North Kingstown.
May 21 through October 25, please visit website or call for sailing dates and times.
Free dockside parking. For more information call 401-295-4040.
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South Carolina
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Bobby's Discovery Tours
Bobby's Discovery Tours is a group tour company that specializes in
group tours for small groups in the Georgia, South Carolina, and North
Carolina area. They offer a special tour called North Carolina Lighthouses
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Virginia
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Assateague Explorer
See Assateague's wild ponies, dolphin,
bald eagles and other wildlife along the
water during an awesome sunset. Sit back
and relax with a close up view of the
Assateague Lighthouse and it's twin
rotating lights that pass overhead at
night. Enjoy the coastal island charm as
you relive the seafaring history of the
Assateague Lighthouse which has warned
passing ships and local waterman of the
shallow waters off Assateague for nearly
170 years.
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Washington
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Schooner Zodiac
Circumnavigate the San Juan Islands on the 79 year young schooner Zodiac
with 24 ship mates, exploring eight NW lighthouses. Sail west from
Bellingham past Patos Island Light and south past Cattle Point Light
across the Straits of Juan De Fuca to PT. Wilson Light. Learn how
sailors coming in from the sea relied on light houses to determine
position at night or in fog and stormy weather. Before the advent of
Radar and GPS, position was determined by matching information on the
charts with lights at specified positions with identifying gongs and
horns.Point Wilson Lighthouse. Shore parties will visit selected light
stations with knowledgeable tour leaders. Join the crew of the Schooner
Zodiac for seven slow-paced, magic days in the American San Juan
Islands, seeking wind to fill the sails and quiet coves to drop anchor
each night.
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Wisconsin
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Apostle Island Cruises
On the SHORELINE LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE
venture north of Bayfield, up the
mainland shoreline to Raspberry
Island, home of the second lighthouse
built among the islands. The
picturesque Raspberry Island
lighthouse first operated during the
1864 navigation season. Scenic
shoreline, island splendor,
shipwrecks, and your Captain's
noteworthy narration make this cruise
an exceptional "afternoon delight"!
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Shoreline Sightseeing Cruises
Visit the remote off shore Plum
and Pilot Islands in Death's Door Passage. We will take you close along the
coastline of the islands to see and photograph the lighthouses. Among the
other sights you'll see are sheer limestone cliffs, Washington Island, Detroit
Island, and the old Coast Guard Station. During this narrated tour you'll
learn about the history of the lighthouses, Death's Door Passage, shipping
past and present, and much more!
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Canada
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Istorlet Nautical Center (Quebec)
Madeleine Islands Lighthouse Route
Join an animated cruise-excursion and discover the captivating history
of our lighthouses, those proud witnesses to our maritime heritage.
Aboard the ISTORLET, a new and comfortable 12-metre pneumatic
boat, an interpreter guide will shed light on the lives of the
lighthouse keepers and the events that marked
the evolution of lighthouses in the archipelago.
This maritime tour links three lighthouses, each located on a different
island. On the way, you will observe several bird colonies and
participate in the sea mammals countdown. For more information,
Centre nautique de l'Istorlet Tel.: 1-888-937-8166
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Tobermory Adventure Tours (Ontario)
Lighthouse Tours board the Dawnlight in Tobermory on Sunday at 7:00 pm,
and sets sail at 9:00 pm. The tour ends in Tobermory the following
Friday.
During the tour, we cruise the perimeter of Georgian Bay, paying
particular attention to the historic lighthouses established in the mid
to late 1800's.
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