CT River Winter Wildlife EAGLE Cruise

CT River Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruise Sunday, March 1st.. 8:45 AM – 12 PM Museum visit 12:45 – 1:45 PM Give yourself plenty of time to ARRIVE 15 minutes prior to departure which is at 9 AM. They will not wait!!

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The cruise also includes admission to the museum exhibits, so we will allow another hour for the museum visit. SPACE IS LIMITED SO SIGN UP NOW. THIS WILL BE A TOTALLY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE.

Come out of your winter doldrums and experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year! It is so different than it is any other time of the year. There are no other vessels on the water, and with no leaves on the trees, our wildlife viewing is easy and fun.

As the river, lakes and ponds to our north freeze, Eagles and others make their way to the lower CT River for their favorite food – FISH. Join us on this approximately 2 hour “on-the-water” cruise to search for eagles and other winter wildlife. In the past we have spotted up to a record 41 eagles, 3 types of grebes, fox, 3 types of swans, 3 types of mergansers, many different gulls, loons, golden eagle, coyote, deer, many hawk species, 3 types of seals, and even a bobcat. We will have Naturalists on board to narrate and make sure you don’t miss a thing!

RiverQuest has a heated cabin, but we suggest that you dress in warm layers since the best views will be from the open decks. Don’t forget your camera and binoculars! …No binoculars? No worries, we have plenty on board for you to borrow! We will also provide complimentary coffee and tea. Pack a small snack bag to bring with you. We can look for a local restaurant for lunch afterwards.

• Due to the length of this winter cruise, we ask that no children under 10 years old be booked. Please email us for questions/comments.
• RiverQuest leaves the dock on time! Please check in at the Connecticut River Museum front desk at least fifteen minutes before departure.
• The Captain reserves the right to change the cruise itinerary or cancel a cruise anytime he feels that there may be a weather, viewing or safety issue. We want to remind everyone that this is a nature cruise and the weather can change drastically in minutes; rain, wind, fog, ice and heavy snow may develop quickly. There are times when a cruise may need to be canceled very last minute. We will of course try to give as much notice as possible. Thank your for your understanding.

More info https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/2026-winter-wildlife-eagle-cruises-on-riverquest/

67 Main Street, Essex Main Street at Steamboat Dock
· From Interstate 91, take Exit 22 (CT Route 9 South). Take CT Route 9 South (26 miles) to Exit 3 (Essex) and follow signs to Connecticut River Museum and Essex Historic Waterfront. The Connecticut River Museum at Steamboat Dock is located at the foot of Main Street on the Connecticut River.
· From Interstate 95, take Exit 69 (CT Route 9 North). Take CT Route 9 North to Exit 3 (Essex) and follow signs to Connecticut River Museum and Essex Historic Waterfront. The Connecticut River Museum at Steamboat Dock is located at the foot of Main Street on the Connecticut River.
· GPS – We have found that if you enter Connecticut River Museum, Essex CT rather than the address, it will bring you to the Museum. 41.3513382,-72.3859617