Water Activities & RiverQuest at Gillette Castle in Connecticut

Come with us on the lower Connecticut River and experience an area that has been labeled by The Nature Conservancy as “One of the Last Great Places”.

We will travel North to see Gillette Castle and the Chester Hadlyme Ferry.

Our cruises are comfortable, relaxing and safe. This is a great cruise for family, relatives from out of town or just to come for river ride. Enjoy this beautiful, pristine river in our own backyard.

See and learn about the history of landmarks in Essex, Deep River, and Lyme.

We will also see local wildlife, including Bald Eagles, Osprey (April thru August) and lots more. The Captain and/or crew will tell you all about everything we see!

Pack a jacket, camera, binoculars and a snack if you’d like.

DIRECTIONS:

Please note that GPS can be problematic, please use the following directions to be sure you arrive at the correct address.

From CT-9 South Take exit 3 (soon to be exit 4) for CT-154 toward CT-153/Essex/Westbrook Turn left onto CT-154 S/Middlesex Ave Turn left onto West Ave Turn right to stay on West Ave Turn right onto Main St Destination will be on the left

From CT-9 North Take exit 3 (soon to be exit 4) for CT-154 toward CT-153/Essex/Centerbrook Turn left onto CT-154 N/Middlesex Ave/Saybrook Rd Turn right onto West Ave Turn right to stay on West Ave Turn right onto Main St Destination will be on the left