connecticut river expeditions - riverquest
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We brought hearty sandwiches from a good nearby takeout place, wine and sodas for a sunset cruise a week ago Saturday, a pleasant June night. My wife and I and our two younger 20-something sons sat at a table just under cover, with windows and doors open to the breeze the boat generates as it cruises up and down the Connecticut River. This remains one of the less-developed, beautiful places I know, and still much as I remembered from the last time I was there, 30 years ago; a treasure of a locale. We had a perfect evening; no one was rowdy, the off-and-on narration from first mate Mindy was enjoyable, the river-bottom sonar fascinating to watch on a screen, but most of all the river, the riverbanks, and the gradually fading day made for a serene mood and a deeply satisfying two hours. You can walk onto the open decks or stay in or near the covered area. The boat is a stable, two-pontoon number, though I would have had no idea of its structure had I not read the website blurb. It's not a yacht, but a good working boat that provides an easy ride on the water and tons of visibility. Loved it.
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We had a most enjoyable tour of the Southern part of the CT River on the River Quest.The ride was very smooth and the weather was perfect on Fri Aug 31. Our captain showed us the highlights of the river, shared it's history, and pointed out the wild life including an eagle on our cruise.Bring your camera and a pair of binocaurs also! and anything you want to eat and drink.We sat at the bow and had a terrific view.
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I was on the boat Sunday 8/24. It was gorgeous day and a great way to spend a relaxing Hour & a half on the CT river . I have gone on this boat 4 times since we moved here 2 yrs ago. Sometimes you see eagles, or osprey and many other birds. Captain mark & his wife Mindy are great hosts and the narration on the trip is just enough. Longer cruises are available for a few bucks more
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My wife and I took the sunset cruise on a Saturday night and we had a great time. Mindy and Mark did a great job a letting everyone know where to look for the various birds along the cruise as well as points of interest. We brought along our cooler packed with drinks and snacks for the 2 hour cruise (which actually lasted 2h 15m). It was our 1st time experience seeing Bald Eagles in Ct and mind you we saw 6 different ones. Thanks for a great time.
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Captain Mark and his First Mate do a safe, informative, entertaining job. Be on board at the appointed time or plan to take a fine picture of the boat receding into the distance.Good binoculars and instruction are provided.Bring your own lunch. Bottled water is provided.Call ahead for weather and capacity updates.
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Lovely way to spend an afternoon on the beautiful river! Watch for wildlife /birds with your binoculars or use theirs, or just sit back and enjoy the ride and scenery...bring a picnic for the ride or make the short drive to Gillette castle and picnic there after the ride, either way you're in for an enjoyable time! This has become an annual treat for me!
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We took a 90 minute Sunday afternoon cruise to celebrate my sister-in-law's birthday. Everyone loved it. It is a great activity for out of town guests. We arrived about 40 minutes early but we were not the first people there! Many people came early and boarded the boat to eat their picnics. The boat is a friendly casual place and they do not mind if you move chairs around to make groupings with your friends. I definitely recommend bringing along some food. Many lavish picnics and bottle of wines were on board.The ride is lovely and relaxing. We saw a bald eagle and some other less rare birds and lots of lovely scenery. The binoculars they have on board are a great asset and it was nice that the hosts gave a lesson on how to use them. The narration was informative and clear- they really knew how to direct your eye to find the pretty sights. They timed the ride precisely for a photo op of the Essex Steam Train riding by. This is may not be the ideal time for seeing lots of birds, but even so we loved it. I definitely plan to go again at different times of year. A bargain for $20.
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A group of friends from Fairfield, New Haven and Hartford counties was looking for a central place to meet for a night out. The two-hour sunset cruise along the Connecticut River was an excellent option. The boat is docked across the river from the historic Goodspeed Opera House. On its trip down the river, it passes by another Connecticut landmark, Gillette Castle. On our voyage, we saw bald eagles, osprey and other birds.When we booked our reservations, we let Mindy and Captain Mark, the boat operators, know we had a party of eight. When we boarded the boat, a table and chairs were set up to accommodate us. (We brought along our own snacks, beverages, plates and utensils.) We were also fortunate to have great weather, but there's a covered section of the boat to keep you dry if it rains.
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Captain Mark and Mindy were great! They are warm and friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the Connecticut river and its river traffic, points of interest and wildlife. We got to see 3 bald eagles on this trip which made it a bonus for us. We definitely would take this trip again.
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I loved this. We took the daytime Osprey cruise. Captain Mark is very knowledgeable about the area and his commentary was both informative and engaging. Mindy was a great hostess and made everyone comfortable.They have bathrooms on the boat, and also binoculars at no extra charge to see the Osprey nests. I recommend bringing something to eat and drink - we took white wine and cheese - to make it a truly wonderful experience.