Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises

Fri Feb 13, 2026 - Sun Mar 29, 2026
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Fridays, and Saturdays through March 29, 2026.
Various times
Age: 6 and up
Price: $50/person
Location:
Connecticut River Museum
860-767-8269
67 Main Street , Essex, CT, 06426
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Each winter as the temperature dips below freezing, Bald Eagles from as far north as Canada make their way to the open waters of the Connecticut River for easy fishing and nesting. This March, climb aboard RiverQuest, an environmentally friendly vessel with heated cabin and ample deck space. An on-board naturalist provides narration while you get an up-close view of the River. Coffee and use of binoculars is included in ticket price as well as free admission to Connecticut River Museum galleries and the Eagles of Essex exhibit.

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