Bug Light Cruise Information

Registration

Registration for cruises to the Long Beach Bar Lighthouse is only available online or in person.

Cruises run from 4:30PM-7:00PM every Saturday from June 27th through the end of October. We typically close our registration once we hit our maximum visitor capacity. If a cruise date does not appear on our website, that date has been filled to capacity or has been cancelled for technical or weather-related issues, and will not re-open for registration.

Parking

There is no dedicated parking at the East End Seaport Museum. However, free parking can be found close by at the Greenport Train Station on Fourth Street and there is ample street parking available in the village.

Check-In

We request that you arrive at the museum by 4:30PM the day of your cruise for check-in. The boat departs promptly at 5pm.

Inclement Weather and Cancellation

Bug Light Cruises run rain or shine. If you have not been contacted by the museum on the day of the cruise and are expecting inclement weather, we kindly request that you do not reach out to the museum to inquire about the status of the trip. If you have not been contacted, the trip will be running.

If you are unable to attend the cruise for any reason, the EESM does not issue refunds. The museum will put the value of your purchased tickets towards the next cruise date that you confirm, either via phone or email, that you are available to attend.

If you are unable to attend a cruise, please let the museum know you will not be coming and what date you will reschedule for.

Age and Accessibility

Our cruises are open to ages 4 and up. If you have trouble moving up and down stairs, walking, or have general concerns with mobility, the Museum does not recommend that you attend our Bug Light cruises. There are large steps from our docks which must be taken both coming aboard and disembarking, and a staircase that must be taken inside of the lighthouse. As such, our cruise is unfortunately not accessible by wheelchair or any other mobility device.

Personal Food and Drink

Passengers are permitted to bring their own drinks and snacks on the cruise, provided they bring their own refuse storage. We request that all guests be courteous of their neighbors and the boat crew, and be sure to keep their seats clean and free of trash.