Explore the trails of Selden Island in search of breeding birds tending their nests. This large, but little explored island is home to breeding warble... Show more

Summer Solstice Cruise: Join us aboard Onrust and take a relaxing evening sail as we celebrate the coming of the Summer Solstice.

Hike to the top of the lookout, exploring the historical sites of the island with views of the Connecticut River and Selden Creek.

Come with us on the lower Connecticut River and experience an area that has been labeled by The Nature Conservancy as "One of the Last Great Places"... Show more

When the seasons change on the CT River, Fall becomes very colorful! While cruising the river we will take in Mother Nature's beauty from a unique va... Show more

Enjoy the spectacular beauty as we aimlessly cruise the lower Connecticut River, an area that the Nature Conservancy considers to be "One of the Last ... Show more

oin us on this approximately 2 hour "on-the-water" cruise to search for eagles and other winter wildlife.

On this cruise, we will show young children how to use binoculars, teach them about the birds we see, nautical terms, river ecology and other points o... Show more

Come with us on the lower Connecticut River and experience an area that has been labeled by The Nature Conservancy as "One of the Last Great Places"... Show more

Join us aboard RiverQuest departing from Steamboat Dock in Essex for a relaxing cruise south down the Connecticut River to view the Inner and Outer Li... Show more

A special 90-minute cruise in celebration of Earth Day; Join us on a special cruise featuring former Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment... Show more

For the past 20 years RiverQuest has brought individuals and groups on intimate cruises aboard RiverQuest to a special spot on the Connecticut River w... Show more

On this 60 minute cruise we will tell you about the nature and history of the lower Connecticut River and see the growing Osprey families!