Thimble Islands Cruise

Stony Creek, CT 06405

Daily Tours

Due to the unfortunate circumstance that we find ourselves in regarding Covid-19, daily tours are currently suspended for the month of May.  It is our hope that we will be able to begin operating on June 1st.  Our office is open and we are taking reservations for the 2020 season. We are eager to begin our sightseeing season whenever it is deemed safe, so please check back for updates! Stay healthy and we look forward to seeing you soon. Fair winds and following seas! 

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We board the boat at quarter of the hour and depart on top of the hour promptly.

It is a 45 minute narrated tour. 

Give yourself 10 to 15 minutes to find parking on the main roads around the dock vicinity- the dock is located at 4 Indian Point Rd, Stony Creek,CT 06405. Please use the public restrooms in town before boarding the boat. We board the boat at quarter of the hour and depart on top of the hour. It is a 45 minute live narrated boat ride. You will hear about the natural history of the islands, the shell fish industries that thrived in town and the building boom that occurred during the Victorian Era . We recount old stories and local legends and you will see picturesque scenery, including beautiful homes and shore birds.

We ask that people refrain from loud conversation and cell phone conversation while onboard as it is distracting for the people that want to hear the tour. A plea to parents with children, kids are expected to be behaved on the boat and the tour is not recommended for children under three – although everybody is welcome.

WE ARE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE! A standard 26 inch wide wheelchair will have no problem getting on board. Please check the tide chart below to prepare for the best time to visit us. At low tide, the ramp can be very steep, while at high tide the ramp is flat. Stony Creek tide chart

****Reservations accepted for groups of over 10 people. Under 10 just come on down.****

We do not operate tours on rainy days or during high winds. The captain reserves the right to cancel tours in the event of unsettled weather conditions. Call ahead 203 481-3345 and check local Stony Creek weather.

Thank you- we hope to see you on a Thimble Islands Cruise.

We appreciate your patronage!

Discover The Thimbles

Treat yourself and your family to a special day on the water. We’ve got some beautiful islands to show you! Feel the sea breezes, hear the shore birds and soak in the sights aboard our comfy 48 passenger boat Volsunga IV. Captain Bob Milne and the crew at Thimble Islands Cruise welcome you aboard for a 45 minute narrated tour (or private charter) while he maneuvers you through the enchanted Thimble Islands.

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The Thimble Island chain consists of 25 small rocky, wooded islands topped with beautiful summer cottages built during the Victorian Era-complete with ginger bread trimmings. Some isles have many homes and some just have one, all the islands are private except for one, Outer Island is trusted to the Federal Fish and Wildlife Department. It’s a WATER WORLD! The ‘Thimbles’ are a boating paradise and you’ll see kayakers, sailboaters, fishing boats, islanders, water skiers and ferry boats “toing and froing” while enjoying the great outdoors.
You pick up our boat at the Stony Creek Town Dock located in the quaint seaside village of Stony Creek, Connecticut.

Make it a half day or full day sojourn! In the village you will find two fine deli’s for a sandwich, coffee or scone, art galleries, a museum and antique shops for browsing and even some B and B’s. There are parks, walks, and benches to sit upon. Only 15 minutes out of New Haven and 2 hours out of New York City, Stony Creek and Thimble Islands presents you with a slice of New England living.

What our passengers say

Alan
    

Really enjoyed your tour a few weeks back, one of the most memorable experiences of our trip to US!

Alan

Get In Touch!

203-481-3345

volsungacruises@gmail.com

Volsunga IV
P.O. Box 3284
Stony Creek, CT. 06405