Ship to Shore Overnight Program

A field trip like no other!

Ship to Shore Overnight Programs offer your students a chance for hands-on experiences that reinforce what they are learning in their classrooms. We understand that every student learns differently. Some will learn best from speaking with our Museum Educators and Interpreters, while others will respond best by immersing themselves in a hands-on activity.

We offer the following popular themes, but we’re also happy to work with you to make a program that your students will find impactful.

2025

Themes

Life in a Seaport Town

Learn about living and working in a coastal New England town. Hands-on explorations of specific professions (printer, ship-carver etc.).

All in the Same Boat

An overview of the New England whaling industry in the 19th century. The tour includes a harpoon throw and an option to row whaleboats.

Haul Together

A Team-building Program where visitors Grade 4 and above learn new techniques for communication, and practice problem solving as a group using games and Mystic Seaport Museum’s adventure course.

Mighty Mariners

In the classroom and on the water, students Grade 4 and up spend their day learning to sail with Mystic Seaport Museum’s Sailing Instructors, and in the evening learn the fundamentals of traditional navigation.

Details and Pricing

Details

Grades 3–12
Offered weekdays, September–November and March–early June
Length: Either two-day/one-night, three-day/two-night, four-day/three-night, or five-day/four-night program
Group Size: 50 students maximum
Chaperones: One adult per 10 students; one teacher/chaperone is admitted free for every 10 students

2025 Pricing

Two-Day/One-Night Program | $250/student
Three-Day/Two-Night Program | $330/student
Four-Day/Three-Night Program | $410/student
Five-Day/Four-Night Program | $490/student

Add-ons

90-minute downriver cruise | $850
30-minute upriver cruise | $250

Reservations

To register, call 860-572-5119.

Your reservation is not complete until you receive a confirmation email within 5 business days. If you have any questions, call 860-572-5331 weekdays between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or email reservations@mysticseaport.org.

Forms and More Information

Sample Schedule

The Ship to Shore Overnight Program is offered in a 2-day/1-night or longer format. Longer programs allow you to select multiple themes for your trip, such as All in the Same Boat and Life in a Seaport Town. Below is a sample schedule for a 3-day, 2-night program:

Day one

12:00 p.m. arrival and orientation
1:00–5:30 p.m. break into activity groups*
5:30–7:00 p.m. dinner at Greenmans’ Landing Restaurant
7:00–9:00 p.m. evening activity such as a Planetarium program
9:00 p.m. lights out

Day two

7:00 a.m. reveille
8:15–9:00 a.m. breakfast at Greenmans’ Landing Restaurant
9:00–11:30 a.m. break into activity groups*
11:30 a.m.–12:30 lunch at Greenmans’ Landing Restaurant
12:30–1:15 p.m. games on the green
1:15–5:30 p.m. break into activity groups*
5:30–6:15 p.m. dinner at Greenmans’ Landing Restaurant
6:15–7:00 p.m. dogwatch
7:00–9:00 p.m. scrimshaw
9:00 p.m. lights out

Day three

7:00–7:30 a.m. reveille/pack gear
7:30–8:15 a.m. deck chores/clean the Conrad
8:15–9:00 a.m. breakfast at the Greenman’s Landing Restaurant
9:00–10:100 a.m. rigging climb aboard the Conrad (weather permitting)
10:00–11:30 a.m. free choice touring and shopping with chaperones
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. lunch at Greenman’s Landing Restaurant
12:00 p.m. loading and departure

*Example activities include cooperage bucket challenge, rope-making, chandlery, apothecary, printing, marine ecology/dip netting, figureheads, whaleboat rows, harpoon throw, Charles W. Morgan tour, navigation by compass challenge, etc.