Experience breathtaking
lighthouse tours
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Thanks for another season! We'll see you next year.
Thanks for another season! We'll see you next year.
See history
in a whole new light





Cruise in comfort
Enjoy ice cold cocktails, delicious snacks, and other amazing amenities aboard our comfortable catamarans.
Our tours run for approximately 2 hours and are great for kids, friends, and family alike!
Each cruise is narrated by an experienced tour guide ready to regale you with tales of seafaring legends as well as the history of each notable sight and lighthouse.
Drift between sitting on sun soaked decks and our air-conditioned cabin and lounge.
Relax while soaking up panoramic views of the scenic shoreline.
Three exciting adventures,
…all at one affordable price.
Adults: $34
Children (aged 2-11): $17
Infants (under 2): Free
Classic Lighthouse Tour
Departing from New London, this tour passes by two Revolutionary-era forts before navigating towards Orient Point.
Those aboard our Classic Cruise pass the North Dumpling Light, Race Rock Light, Plum Island, and much more!
Lights & Sights Cruise
After leaving New London, this tour heads east to Rhode Island and passes Latimer Reef Light, Simmons Castle, the Ocean House, Watch Hill Light — among others, on an adventure that merges maritime history with architectural gems.
Long Island Lights Tour
Departing idyllic Orient Point, guests will first happen upon Gardiners Point Lighthouse and The Ruins of Fort Tyler.
Heading north, this tour will pass the Little Gull, Race Rock, and Avery Point lighthouses before reaching New London Harbor and beyond.
More information
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{*} Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your tour is scheduled to depart.
{*} Each cruise runs about 2 hours long so we recommend dressing comfortably, wearing sunscreen, and bringing whatever else you may need to fully soak in the sights.
{*} Once onboard, you’ll be able to breeze between our air-conditioned cabin and our sunny exterior decks.
{*} Get your camera ready for some stunning shots.
{*} Sit back, relax, and enjoy your cruise.
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{*} Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your tour is scheduled to depart.
{*} Each lighthouse tour last approximately 2 hours.
{*} Reservations are strongly recommended.
{*} We’re always just a phone call away: (860) 444-4620
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Click below to view our color-coded schedule.
New London Schedule -
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Cross Sound Cruises is proud to support the efforts of the New London Maritime Society to save our local maritime heritage sites through education, advocacy and preservation.
Some of the lighthouses you will see on our cruises are owned and maintained by NLMS.
Please consider a donation to help support their efforts:
NLMS
150 Bank Street
New London, CT 06320
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24% off all Lighthouse Cruises in August reserved before 8/10 using code NLD24
Details:
Reservations required, and can be made on the website or through the call center.
Reservations must be made between August 4th and August 10th 2024.
Valid on all cruises departing OP and NL.
Must be for cruises during the month of August 2024, not valid for cruises after August 31, 2024.
Not valid on tickets already purchased and used.
Cannot be combined with other discounts, including the group discount
Can be used multiple times.
Part of the
Cross Sound Ferry family
Our lighthouse cruises are brought to you by the same crew behind the iconic Cross Sound Ferry which has been in service since 1975.
Part of the Cross Sound Ferry Family
Contact Us
Prefer to book by phone?
Drop us a line.
(860) 444-4620
Swim along with us.
Find us on land.
Cross Sound Ferry Services
2 Ferry Street, PO Box 33
New London, CT 06320
— or —
41270 Main Road
Orient Point, NY 11957
Send us a message in a bottle.
info@longislandferry.com