As Seen in the Travel Section of CLICK TO READ ABOUT DOWNEAST LIGHTHOUSE CRUISES


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Located At Pine Island Marina
Groton, CT
860-460-1802


See spectacular views up close of 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 8 lighthouses to see.
Hear their history and stories of  the area from those who work these waters.

Click on the CTNOW FOX 61 for a video preview of a trip on board "ESCAPE"

Click here for a video preview of a trip on "ESCAPE"


Click here to view some great moments on the water......


Trip Photos

"Escape" taking some folks out to see the lights.......

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"Escape" is a 31' JC  Lobster Boat
that has worked these waters for the past 15+ years...

Lighthouse Cruises


New London Harbor Tour

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                      Avery Point                                            New London Ledge                              New London Harbor

Photos courtesy of Jeremy D'Entremont http://lighthouse.cc

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         Fishers Island Sound Tour
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                      Avery Point                                            New London Ledge                              New London Harbor


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    Morgan Point Lighthouse                                 North Dumpling Light 

Photos courtesy of Jeremy D'Entremont http://lighthouse.cc

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Eastern Fisher's Island

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                      Avery Point                                            New London Ledge                              New London Harbor


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    Morgan Point Lighthouse                                 North Dumpling Light 


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         Latimer Light                             Race Rock Light                    Little Gull Lighthouse

Photos courtesy of Jeremy D'Entremont http://lighthouse.cc

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Sunset Cruise
Leaves Pine Island Marina 5:30pm every day May-Oct
2hr cruise seeing 5 lights up close and watch them light as the sun goes down.
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Climb aboard a real working lobster boat and head out into Fisher's Island Sound. See how to fish for lobsters the way hundreds of fisherman have over the years through out New England.
Watch traps get hauled, baited, and set. See the keepers get banded and the shorts get returned to the sea. Learn to tell the difference between males and females.
Trips are 1 to 2 hours long and participation is encouraged.

Call for Reservations
860-460-1802

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Lighthouse Associations Discount Available

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860-460-1802


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