BOAT CAMPFriends & Family Day Trips

Join us for a day of BOAT CAMP with your friends and family!

Spring Merrimack River & Ipswich Bay BOAT CAMP day

May 26: . We'll take a ride down the Merrimack River, cruise south along Plum Island and haul 10 lobster traps. If time allows, we'll also do a little fishing. Along the way, we'll learn about the diverse history and ecology of our local waters.

Summer Isles of Shoals BOAT CAMP day

August 10: We'll travel down the Merrimack River and cruise 45-minutes east to the Isles of Shoals, where we'll spend the day on Smuttynose Island tidepooling, hiking, and birdwatching. Pack your own picnic lunch and enjoy it aboard!

Autumn Merrimack River & Ipswich Bay BOAT CAMP day

September 21: We'll take a ride down the Merrimack River and spy early arriving, winter migrating harbor seals and waterfowl, and do a little fishing for striped bass and blues.

Trips depart at 9 a.m. and return at 3 p.m. Cost is $65 per person, adults and children aged 13 and older; children 12 and under are free. Minimum age is 6 years old. Space is limited. Bring your own lunch; alcohol is allowed in moderation.

Reservations with a $50 deposit are required. In case of inclement weather and at captain's discretion, trip will be cancelled for a full refund.