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Boat Tours & Charters in Connecticut

32 of the 456 marinas and boating businesses we track in Connecticut are boat tours and private charters. Full listings for every city are on the Connecticut page.

32locations
16cities
456locations statewide

Excursions range from captained private sailboat rentals and sunset party boats to scheduled wildlife cruises and eco-tours. Choosing the right operator depends on whether you want a catered, hands-off experience or a BYOB group outing, as well as age restrictions for children. A map location shows where the vessel docks, but it will not tell you if fuel, captain fees, and safety gear are included in the listed rate.

Mystic 6

  1. Mystic River Cruises

    2 Washington St, Mystic, CT 06355

    Call Website All Mystic

  2. Mystic Coastal

    15 Holmes St, Mystic, CT 06355-2659

    Call Website All Mystic

  3. Argia Mystic Cruises

    Steamboat Wharf, Mystic, CT 06355

    Call Website All Mystic

  4. Mystic Yacht Charter

    101 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT 06355

    Call Website All Mystic

  5. Argia Mystic Cruises

    12 Steamboat Wharf, Mystic, CT 06355-2544

    Call Website All Mystic

  6. Bavaria Yachts

    100 Essex St, Mystic, CT 06355-3315

    Call All Mystic

Groton 4

  1. Mystic Boat Adventures

    145 Pearl St, Groton, CT 06340-5773

    Call Website All Groton

  2. Poet's Lounge Sailing Charters

    135 Pearl St., Groton, CT 06340

    Call Website All Groton

  3. Sound Sails

    135 Pearl St, Groton, CT 06340

    Call Website All Groton

  4. Tiki Bar Cruises

    145 Pearl St, Groton, CT 06340-5773

    Call Website All Groton

Norwalk 4

  1. Seaport Association

    4 N Water St, Norwalk, CT 06854-2228

    Boat rentals
    Call Website All Norwalk

  2. Sheffield Island Cruises

    4 N Water St, Norwalk, CT 06854-2228

    Boat rentals
    Call Website All Norwalk

  3. Norwalk Island Charters

    48 Calf Pasture Beach Rd, Norwalk, CT 06855-2709

    Call Website All Norwalk

  4. Charter My Sea Ray Llc

    144 Water St, Norwalk, CT 06854-3191

    Call Website All Norwalk

Essex 2

  1. Essex Tiki Tours

    9 Novelty Ln, Essex, CT 06426

    Call Website All Essex

  2. Prestige Yacht Sales

    37 Pratt St, Essex, CT 06426

    Call All Essex

Milford 2

  1. Paddle Pub Connecticut - Milford

    1 Shipyard Ln, Milford, CT 06460

    Call Website All Milford

  2. Sailing Vessel ALCOR

    Shipyard Ln, Milford, CT 06460

    Call Website All Milford

New London 2

  1. Sail on Tall Tales

    Capt. Scott's Lobster Dock, 80 Hamilton St #5543, New London, CT 06320

    Call Website All New London

  2. Pearl Marine Yacht Services

    128 Howard St, New London, CT 06320-4908

    Call All New London

Old Saybrook 2

  1. Lady Katharine Cruises

    26 Channelside Dr, Old Saybrook, CT 06475-1430

    Call Website All Old Saybrook

  2. Aquality Time Charters

    142 Ferry Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

    Call All Old Saybrook

Stratford 2

  1. NautiSalt Boating & Fishing Charters

    955 Ferry Blvd Slip E3, Stratford, CT 06614

    Call Website All Stratford

  2. Twisted Tiki Cruises

    605 Broad St E Dock, Stratford, CT 06615

    Call Website All Stratford

Branford 1

  1. The Sea Mist Thimble Islands Cruise

    30 Indian Point Rd, Branford, CT 06405-5700

    Call Website All Branford

Bridgeport 1

  1. Salt Addict Charters

    1 Bostwick Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605

    Call Website All Bridgeport

Clinton 1

  1. Shoreline Tiki Tours

    34 Riverside Dr, Clinton, CT 06413

    All Clinton

Greenwich 1

  1. Greenwich Harbor Cruise Lines, Llc

    600 Steamboat Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830-7181

    Call All Greenwich

Riverside 1

  1. Nautical Holidays

    7 Spezzano Dr, Riverside, CT 06878

    Call Website

Stamford 1

  1. Fish Hunter Charters

    78 Southfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06902-7649

    Call Website All Stamford

Waterford 1

  1. JB Sportfishing

    9 1st St, Waterford, CT 06385

    Call All Waterford

Westbrook 1

  1. Joyride Charters and Lessons

    63 Pilots Point Dr, Westbrook, CT 06498

    Call Website All Westbrook
Check the inclusions. Confirm whether the quoted price covers captain fees, fuel, port taxes, and gratuity, or if those are billed separately at dockside checkout.

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Good to know

What is the difference between a boat tour and a boat charter?

A boat tour sells individual tickets on a scheduled route with a set itinerary and shared passengers. A charter reserves the entire vessel for your private group, often allowing custom routes, flexible departure times, and personalized food or drink options.

Are food and drinks usually provided on board?

Larger sightseeing tours often feature a cash bar or light snacks, while private charters frequently operate on a BYOB basis with ice and coolers provided. Always check local regulations and company rules regarding glass containers and alcohol before boarding.

How much do boat tours and charters typically cost?

Shared passenger tours typically cost between $30 and $90 per person depending on the duration and destination. Private charters generally start around $300 to $600 for a few hours on a smaller craft, while larger yachts or specialized sail charters can run $1,000 or more.

How to shrink wrap a boat?

To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Connecticut, check the 32 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.

What is a marine survey?

A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Connecticut, MarinaAtlas indexes 32 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.