East End
Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation |
Museum Hours:
Memorial Day to June 30
Weekends
11 - 5
June 30 through Labor Day weekend open 7 days a week
11 - 5
Labor
Day thru Columbus Day
Weekends
11 - 5
Admission is free
(a $5 donation is suggested)
Blacksmith Hours:
June - September
Saturdays & Sundays
11am to 5 pm
Winter:
Closed
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OFFSHORE LIGHTHOUSE CRUISES & TRIPS TO BUG LIGHT Journey with us on the Peconic Star II along Gardiners Bay and Long Island Sound to see the historical offshore lighthouses of Southold Town; including the iconic Long Beach Bar “Bug” Light, Orient Point, Plum Island and Little Gull Lights.
Past participants have especially enjoyed seeing the seals by Little Gull Island! The cruise vessel will stop next to each lighthouse for great photo opportunities. NEW THIS YEAR! – Go aboard Bug Light!
There are very few offshore lighthouses in the world that people can visit - you can tour one of them with us.
Long Beach Bar “Bug” Light is one of only four offshore lighthouses in the United States that receives visitors. An opportunity to go aboard an offshore lighthouse is not to be missed! Participants on each cruise will go aboard Bug Light for a visit. Explore the lighthouse and see the view the lighthouse keepers saw! Visitors will have 45 minutes to explore the lighthouse, take photos, view a special exhibit and listen to a narration of its history and stories. Our trips will be narrated by Ted Webb, an expert on local maritime history and one of the people instrumental in its restoration; and/or Bob Allen, the great grandson of William H. Follett, the last lighthouse keeper of Bug Light. They will share family stories and legends about the lights, including several that are reputedly haunted….
Each cruise will begin with a welcome at the museum, where participants will get their boarding passes and see the actual Fresnel lenses of Plum Island and Little Gull lighthouses. We offer three kinds of lighthouse trips. All our trips include a visit to Bug Light.
Register early! Most trips are sold out well in advance of the date!
DAY CRUISES: 9 AM to 3 PM This cruise lasts six hours. We will see 6-8 lighthouses. Boar’s Head deli box lunch, snack and a complimentary glass of wine or bottle of water is included in the price. Day Cruise dates are – July 14, August 4 & October 6. Prices - Museum members, Southold Town residents, and members of Groups with 10+ participants should register at the Member Rate of $85 per person. Non-members pay $95 per person. Child/Teen - $60. Meet at the museum by 8:30 AM for boarding passes, tickets and cruise pamphlets. The Peconic Star II will depart promptly at 9 AM
This cruise last three hours. We will see 4 lighthouses. Boar’s Head deli box supper and a complimentary glass of wine or bottle of water is included in the price. Evening Cruise dates are: June 23, July 21, August 18, & September 8. Prices - Museum members, Southold Town residents, and members of Groups with 10+ participants should register at the Member Rate of $85 per person. Non-members pay $95 per person. Child/Teen - $60. Meet at the museum by 3:30 PM for boarding passes, tickets and cruise pamphlets. The Peconic Star II will depart promptly at 4 PM.
Visit the North Fork’s iconic lighthouse – Bug Light. The trip to Bug Light last 90 minutes. Explore the lighthouse and see the view the lighthouse keepers saw! Visitors will have 45 minutes to explore the lighthouse, take photos, view a special exhibit and listen to a narration of its history and stories. The Peconic Star II will ferry visitors back and forth to the lighthouse. The trip between the dock and lighthouse is 15 minutes each way. From the lighthouse pier, people will enter the lighthouse from the ground floor and climb a short stairway to a main room. A fenced deck surrounds this level, enabling harbor views from all sides. On a clear day, the shore of Old Saybrook, Conn., is clearly visible across Long Island Sound. Bug Light Excursion dates are: May 26, May 27, July 7, September 1, September 22, & September 23. Prices - Museum members, Southold Town residents, and members of Groups with 10+ participants should register at the Member Rate of $30 per person. Non-members pay $35 per person. Child/Teen - $25. Meet at the museum by 3:30 PM to get boarding pass. The Peconic Star II will depart promptly at 4 PM.
GROUPS ARE WELCOME! Reserve space on any Day or Evening cruise or Bug Light trip for a group of ten or more from your company, organization or club and receive our member rate. MEMBERS-ONLY TOUR OF PLUM ISLAND – 9 AM to 2:30 PM, August 6, 2012
Our annual trip to Plum Island is scheduled for Monday, August 6, 2012. This trip is FREE for East End Seaport Museum members. If you are not yet a member and would like to participate, you need to become a member of your museum. Click here for membership info. http://www.eastendseaport.org/membership.htm We will take a boat from Orient Point to Plum Island, where the Department of Homeland Security and a Museum representative will conduct the tour. Participants will be driven on a bus around the island, where they will see the lighthouse, the remains of Fort Terry, and reputably the most beautiful white-sand beach on the East End of Long Island.
This tour is limited to 38 people. If you are interested in registering, please send an email with “Plum Island Tour” in the subject line to eastendlighthousecruise@gmail.com You will be contacted to provide personal information requested by the Department of Homeland Security. You must be a U.S. resident. No binoculars, cameras or photography, including photos with cell phones or other devices is permitted. We will only accept reservations for this trip through June 24, 2012.
PLEASE NOTE! – PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TRIPS. If you prefer to register over the phone, please call 631-477-2100. We will be happy to take your reservation with credit card over the phone. If you would like to pay by check you will need to register at the museum in person or mail us a check payable to “East End Seaport Museum.” Please indicate the number in your party and the date of the cruise. Include your address, telephone number and email so you can receive confirmation of your reservation. Please send your reservation to: East End Seaport Museum, Attn: Lighthouse Trips, P.O. Box 624, Greenport, NY 11944 We generally cannot accommodate same-day registrations since trips are often sold-out. To avoid disappointment, please pre-register for the trip of your choice. WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING ON THE CRUISE Casual attire, boat shoes or sneakers—footwear with a rubber sole so you don’t slip on the deck. -Windbreaker, sweatshirt, or sweater for evening comfort -Hat and sunscreen. The decks are open and the summer sun is hot and bright -Rain gear if necessary. We go rain or shine. -Don’t forget your camera! MUSEUM & CRUISE LOCATION The Seaport Museum is located in the village of Greenport, NY at the foot of Third Street, in the former railroad station adjacent to the Shelter Island Ferry dock. The cruise vessel is located on the dock in back of the Museum. We are convenient to the Hampton Jitney, LIRR station, and there is plenty of parking nearby. The Museum offers an array of exhibits on the maritime heritage of Greenport and the North Fork, including the oyster industry, Hooligan’s Navy of WWII, ship’s models from the 17th century to modern times, historical photos and artifacts, and an aquarium of local fish and sea creatures. We also have a wonderful gift shop filled with nautical gifts—prints, wine glasses & mugs, postcards, books, DVDs, hats, craft kits and much more. Take home a souvenir from your trip! FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN Lighthouse cruises are a great family adventure! However, we do not recommend the trip for children under ten years of age. For safety and security reasons, children under ten cannot go aboard the lighthouse. We cannot accept unaccompanied minors on the cruise. SPECIAL NEEDS & REQUESTS If you have special dietary, access or other requests, we will be happy to work with you to make the lighthouse trip safe and enjoyable for you or a member of your family. Please call us at 631-477-2100 or email eastendlighthousecruise@gmail.com and we will be happy to assist you.
We look forward to welcoming you to a cruise!
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