2026 Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises on RiverQuest
Experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year! It is so different than it is any other time of the year. There are no other vessels on the water, and with no leaves on the trees, our wildlife viewing is easy and fun. RiverQuest has a heated cabin, but we suggest that you dress in warm layers since the best views will be from the open decks. Don’t forget your camera and binoculars! …No binoculars? No worries, we have plenty on board for you to borrow! We will also provide complimentary coffee and tea.
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As the river, lakes and ponds to our north freeze, Eagles and others make their way to the lower CT River for their favorite food – FISH. Join us on this approximately 2 hour “on-the-water” cruise to search for eagles and other winter wildlife. In the past we have spotted up to a record 46 eagles, 3 types of grebes, fox, 3 types of swans, 3 types of mergansers, many different gulls, loons, golden eagle, coyote, deer, many hawk species, 3 types of seals, and even a bobcat. We will have Naturalists on board to narrate and make sure you don’t miss a thing!
Cruises start Friday February 13th continuing through March 18th.
All Passengers – $50
Ages 10+ only.
Fridays:
- 10:00am – 12:00pm
- 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays:
- 9:00am – 11:00am
- 11:30am – 1:30pm
- 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesdays, March 11th & 18th
- 11:30am – 1:30pm
Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St, Essex, CT 06426, United States
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Connecticut River MuseumLocation:
67 Main St
Essex, CT, 06426United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
(860) 767-8269Contact name:
CT
Email address:
Dates:
Time:
Fridays: 10:00am – 12:00pm & 12:30pm – 2:30pm Saturdays & Sundays: 9:00am – 11:00am & 11:30am – 1:30pm & 2:00pm – 4:00pm Wednesdays, March 11th & 18th: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Price:
$50.00
Ages
Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service