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connecticut river cruises
The Connecticut River, like any large river, is home to a wide variety of animals and nature. An ideal way to observe the beautiful nature surrounding the river is to go on a river cruise. Many of the cruises in the river take place from New London. The surrounding area of the Connecticut River Valley & Shoreline is a 20-town region of just 2 1/2 hours from New York and Boston, making it a great destination for stopovers, overnights or longer stays. Companies Companies offering river cruises in the Connecticut river include Camelot Cruises, Deep River Navigation, and Valley Railroad Company (for Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride). Of these Camelot Cruises offers dining and unique entertainment while cruising the scenic Connecticut River. Their fleet consists of 400 passenger luxury cruise ships that are climate controlled and offer a great setting for your special event. Their schedule also includes special dinner cruises that have a central theme. Deep River Navigation, meanwhile, has boats for river cruises. The tours depart from Old Saybrook and Hartford that highlight the best sides of the Connecticut River Valley. They have boats also available for charter. Finally, The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat ride is operated by the Valley Railroad Company. It is a whole family entertaining event of a combined steam train & riverboat ride. The river boat ride disembarks at Deep River Landing. The ride on the riverboat is a relaxing and informative ride up the beautiful Connecticut River, from Deep River to East Haddam. |