Navigate the waterfront on a captained river cruise aboard the National Historic Landmark vessel Sabino, set sail on the Crosby catboat Breck Marshall, take the helm yourself in a rowboat, sailboat, or pedal boat from the Boathouse, or charter one of the many Museum vessels for a private excursion.
Check the Museum’s seasonal hours here.
2026 BOATHOUSE OPERATIONS
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Be your own captain. Get out on the water aboard our traditional small craft. Choose from a rowboat, sailboat, or pedal boat and spend half an hour exploring the Mystic River at your own pace. With a variety of boats available ranging in size, there’s something for everyone. Please note, sailing experience is required for sailboats. Dogs are welcome to join you on your adventure!
Our boathouse staff will provide life jackets—just step aboard and enjoy the ride!
Relax and enjoy the ride! Our captained cruises explore the Mystic waterfront while the captain offers commentary about the Museum and the surrounding area. Choose from a 30-minute tour or one of our downriver cruises.
2026 OPERATIONS
30-minute Tours
Enjoy a peaceful ride aboard the National Historic Landmark vessel Sabino, built in 1908, and see the sites along the Mystic River. This unique 30-minute narrated tour travels along the waterfront of Mystic Seaport Museum.
Sabino has a handicap accessible boarding ramp, but due to the historic nature of the vessel not all areas are handicap accessible. There are two bathrooms on board (not handicap accessible). Smoking is prohibited.
2026 OPERATIONS
May 22–October 18, Daily
90-minute Downriver Cruise
2-hour Downriver Cruise
Enjoy a peaceful ride and see the sites along the Mystic River. Our downriver trips include light narration about the area and local environment, traveling south through the drawbridge and railroad bridge to turn around by the village of Noank. All cruises are round trip, leaving from and returning to Mystic Seaport Museum.
Tickets are sold up to 30 days in advance online or in person at the Museum. Please check in with your mobile ticket at the Museum‘s South Entrance 15 minutes before your trip time.
Passengers may bring food and beverage aboard Sabino. On the 5:30 p.m. Sunday trips, June 7–September 27, you may place an order from a limited menu for pickup at Haring’s in Noank. The menu will be provided onboard Sabino with a QR code to place order. We will stop at the Haring’s dock during the trip and our deckhands will grab the to-go orders.
Sabino has a handicap accessible boarding ramp, but due to the historic nature of the vessel not all areas are handicap accessible. There are two bathrooms on board (not handicap accessible). Smoking is prohibited.
2026 OPERATIONS
June 7–September 27
2-hour Downriver Cruise with stop at Haring’s in Noank
Enjoy a peaceful ride and see the sites along the Mystic River. Our downriver trips include light narration about the area and local environment, traveling south through the drawbridge and railroad bridge to turn around by the village of Noank. All cruises are round trip, leaving from and returning to Mystic Seaport Museum.
Passengers may bring food and beverage aboard Sabino. On the Sunday evening cruises, you may place an order from a limited menu for pickup at Haring’s in Noank. The menu will be provided onboard Sabino with a QR code to place order. We will stop at the Haring’s dock during the trip and our deckhands will grab the to-go orders.
Sabino has a handicap accessible boarding ramp, but due to the historic nature of the vessel not all areas are handicap accessible. There are two bathrooms on board (not handicap accessible). Smoking is prohibited.
Tickets are sold up to 30 days in advance online or in person at the Museum. Please check in with your mobile ticket at the Museum‘s South Entrance 15 minutes before your trip time.
2026 MUSIC SERIES
Enjoy live music and a cash bar on a Sabino downriver cruise this summer! The evening music cruises travel south through the drawbridge and railroad bridge to turn around by the village of Noank.
2026 Lineup
2026 OPERATIONS
Departures:
Tickets:
Mystic Seaport Express departs from downtown Mystic, behind S&P Oyster Restaurant. Enjoy a 45-minute round trip narrated tour of the Mystic River before stopping at the Museum where you may get out and explore. Return to downtown via Mystic Seaport Express from the same dock at any of the scheduled departure times.
2026 OPERATIONS
30-minute cruises
See the sites along the Mystic River while enjoying a peaceful sail aboard Breck Marshall. This unique 30-minute captained sail travels along the waterfront of Mystic Seaport Museum and is available as weather and scheduling permit.
Museum Members enjoy specially curated cruises. Not a Member yet? Click here to join today and take advantage of the many benefits of membership.
June 28, 2026, 9:30 a.m. | Morning Cruise on Sabino
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Museum Members, join us for a 30-minute morning cruise aboard the National Historic Landmark vessel Sabino on the final day of the WoodenBoat Show. Departing at 9:30 a.m., this complimentary experience offers a peaceful start to the day, with scenic views of the show from a unique vantage point on the water. Guests are encouraged to bring a favorite morning beverage and settle in for a relaxing ride as Sabino glides along the river. This is a FREE event exclusively for Members. Registration is required.
September 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m. | Full Moon Cruise on Sabino
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Museum Members, join us for a special Planetarium Full Moon Cruise aboard the National Historic Landmark vessel Sabino—an evening experience that pairs waterfront scenery with celestial storytelling. This 90-minute cruise departs at 6:30 p.m. and is timed to celebrate the rising full moon, offering a striking blend of twilight skies, river views, and seasonal evening light. Guests will hear from Brian Kohler, Associate Director of the Treworgy Planetarium, who will guide the journey down the Mystic River with engaging commentary on the night sky above. This event is exclusively for Members. Tickets are required.
October 22, 2026, 2:30 p.m. | Fall Foliage Cruise on Sabino
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Museum Members, join us for a special Fall Foliage Cruise aboard the National Historic Landmark vessel Sabino. This 90-minute afternoon cruise departs at 2:30 p.m. and offers an exceptional way to experience the season’s peak colors from the water. As Sabino moves along the Mystic River, guests will enjoy sweeping views of vibrant autumn foliage lining the shoreline, creating a peaceful, picturesque setting—ideal for relaxation, photography, or simply taking in the beauty of fall. Crisp air, rich seasonal color, and the vessel’s historic charm combine to create a distinctive and memorable celebration of the changing season. This event is exclusively for Members. Tickets are required.
