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This Week on the Thames River

6 Experiences to Choose From, One Thousand Stories to Tell

See what the hype is all about and hop aboard the park's retired navy utility boats for one or more excursions on the Thames River and Long Island Sound. Guests are allowed to bring their own snacks and beverages to elevate their experience. No one boat cruise is the same!

Friday, July 5th

Happy Hour Harbor Cruise

Looking for a great way to end the week and kick start your weekend? Look no further...Gather your friends or travel solo....We’ll take you to where the Thames meets the Sound for an enjoyable and scenic ride past battlefields, forts, heritage sites and more. Who knows…you might even spot a submarine!

5:30PM-7PM

Departs from City Pier New London

Sunset Cruise on the Sound

Experience the stunning natural beauty of a sunset on the Thames River and out to the Long Island Sound. It's the perfect way to take in the bold colors, see the view of the shore from the water and make some fantastic memories.

7:30PM-9PM

Departs from City Pier New London

Saturday, July 6th

Hop-On, Hop-Off Harbor Cruise

11AM-6PM

The Harbor Cruise starts at Fort Trumbull State Park, skips over to City Pier in Downtown New London, cruises across the river to Thames Landing in Groton and back around to Fort Trumbull. Visit heritage sites, get lunch or just catch the breeze!

Harbor Cruise Info:

• Your ticket can be used all day long! Hop-on and off at your leisure at any landing site.
• Each cruise between sites is 15-minutes long.
• Sit back and relax to enjoy the one-hour loop.

Departures:

• Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on the hour.
• City Pier in New London 20 minutes after the hour.
• Thames River Landing in Groton 40 minutes after the hour.

Submarine, Battlefields and Betrayers. Military on the Thames

For centuries our harbor has guarded the Thames River and entry to Long Island Sound with Navy and Coast Guard installations, the ship building industries that support them, as well as two forts that have seen battles, defeats and the birthplace of the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. Park volunteers will guide you through the many tales the river has to offer.

11:40AM-12:55PM

Departs from City Pier New London

Well-Heeled and Wannabees. The Gilded Age on the Thames

In the late 19th century, New London and Groton were favorite summer vacation spots for the growing middle class - both the wealthy and the comfortably well off. Hear stories of the vacationers from around the world who enjoyed the region!

1:05PM-2:20PM

Departs from City Pier New London

Happy Hour Harbor Cruise

Looking for a great way to end the week and kick start your weekend? Look no further...Gather your friends or travel solo....We’ll take you to where the Thames meets the Sound for an enjoyable and scenic ride past battlefields, forts, heritage sites and more. Who knows…you might even spot a submarine!

5:30PM-7PM

Departs from City Pier New London

Sunset Cruise on the Sound

Experience the stunning natural beauty of a sunset on the Thames River and out to the Long Island Sound. It's the perfect way to take in the bold colors, see the view of the shore from the water and make some fantastic memories.

7:30PM-9PM

Departs from City Pier New London

Sunday, July 7th

Hop-On, Hop-Off Harbor Cruise

11AM-6PM

The Harbor Cruise starts at Fort Trumbull State Park, skips over to City Pier in Downtown New London, cruises across the river to Thames Landing in Groton and back around to Fort Trumbull. Visit heritage sites, get lunch or just catch the breeze!

Harbor Cruise Info:

• Your ticket can be used all day long! Hop-on and off at your leisure at any landing site.
• Each cruise between sites is 15-minutes long.
• Sit back and relax to enjoy the one-hour loop.

Departures:

• Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on the hour.
• City Pier in New London 20 minutes after the hour.
• Thames River Landing in Groton 40 minutes after the hour.

Water, Wampum & Medicine Wheels. Mohegan Life on the Thames

The first inhabitants along the western side of the Massapequatuck (Thames) River — the Mohegan tribe — settled here from the time of Sachem Uncas’ birth toward the end of the 16th century. Led by Tribal members, they will tell stories demonstrating how crucial the Thames River was for food, wildlife, transportation, and trade as well as their relationship with the colonists.

11:40AM-12:55PM

Departs from City Pier New London

Submarine, Battlefields and Betrayers. Military on the Thames

For centuries our harbor has guarded the Thames River and entry to Long Island Sound with Navy and Coast Guard installations, the ship building industries that support them, as well as two forts that have seen battles, defeats and the birthplace of the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine.

1:05PM-2:20PM

Departs from City Pier New London

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