Offer a personalized farewell with a private burial at sea from Waterford, Connecticut. Celebrate your loved one in a tranquil ocean ceremony surrounded by nature’s quiet beauty.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical exertion required; suitable for most fitness levels.
Wildlife
History
Eastern Long Island Sound has a long maritime history as a key route for fishing and trade since colonial times.
Conservation
Strict regulations protect the marine environment here, ensuring burials have minimal impact on water quality and wildlife.
Sunbeam Fleet
Offer a personalized farewell with a private burial at sea from Waterford, Connecticut. Celebrate your loved one in a tranquil ocean ceremony surrounded by nature’s quiet beauty.
Sunbeam Fleet operates fishing charters and seasonal cruises out of Waterford, Connecticut, using the Sunbeam VII as the primary vessel. The fleet offers a variety of public open-boat trips and private charters tailored for families, anglers, and larger groups. Among the scheduled experiences are short family-friendly outings like the Trips For Kids program and longer, target-focused trips such as fluke, porgy, blackfish, and all-day sea bass fishing.
Trips range from roughly three hours for kid-focused and fireworks cruises up to nine hours for full-day fluke trips. Public open-boat options include sunset fishing for stripers, blues, and sea bass with rod rentals and bait provided on many trips. Private charters are available for groups, with capacity options noted on the Sunbeam VII private fishing charter listing. Seasonal and special-event cruises include a three-hour Fireworks Cruise designed for summer holiday viewing.
Reservations typically specify included amenities such as rod rentals, bait, boxed lunches on select cruises, and onboard snack or beverage availability at shore-side prices. Sunbeam Fleet is featured on The Adventure Collective, where trip summaries and booking details are listed. All descriptions and trip lengths reflect published schedules and public trip summaries. The information provided here focuses on factual trip offerings, vessel use, and departure location in Waterford, Connecticut.
Main Vessel
Sunbeam VII
Primary boat for all trips
Home Port
Waterford, Connecticut
Local departures
Max Capacity
Up to 80 passengers
Private charters available
Trip Lengths
3–9 hours
Short to full-day trips
Reserve an open-boat seat or private charter from Waterford, Connecticut for family outings, group events, or targeted fishing adventures.
Dress for the Weather
Wear layered clothing as temperatures on the water can shift quickly, even in summer.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before departure to complete any ceremony preparations smoothly.
Motion Sickness Precautions
If prone to seasickness, bring remedies to ensure comfort during the trip out to sea.
Respect Local Regulations
All burials follow strict environmental and legal guidelines; coordinate with Sunbeam Fleet ahead of time.
Layered Clothing
Helps you stay comfortable with changing temperatures on the water.
Sun Hat and Sunglasses
Protects against strong sun exposure during open water ceremony.
summer
Motion Sickness Remedies
Helps those prone to seasickness enjoy a comfortable voyage.
Light Waterproof Jacket
Keeps you dry and warm during unpredictable spring showers.
spring