River, Harbor and Island Tours Expertly narrated history tours of Portsmouth harbor, the Isles of Shoals and the New Hampshire Seacoast.
Visit
Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour, grab a bite to eat at the Oceanic Snack Bar or the Gosport Grill or use designated facilities. Historical and environmental tours are also offered. Ferry services to Star Island are located in Portsmouth through the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company and the Uncle Oscar in Rye.
Visiting For The Day
Visiting There are many opportunities for visiting Star Island. If you have a private boat in Gosport Harbor, you are welcome to tie up a dinghy on our dock and visit. In addition, the boat companies Isles of Shoals Steamship Company ("M/V Thomas Laighton") and Island Cruises ("Uncle Oscar") offer day or evening visits to Star Island.
Boat Schedule
Boat Schedule Conferees can travel for free aboard the Thomas Laighton and Challenger (space permitting). The Thomas Laighton and Challenger are boats operated by the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company out of Portsmouth. The Uncle Oscar is operated by Granite State Whale Watch out of Rye Harbor. The Shining Star is operated by Star Island out of Portsmouth. Conferees may alternatively purchase ...
Isles of Shoals
Board a tour boat at the dock on the Piscataqua River in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, cruise through the picturesque harbor, past five historic fortifications, lighthouses, the Navy Yard and a host of beautiful colonial houses on your way to Star Island, the only island served by a commercial boat from the mainland.
Visit NH : Isles of Shoals Steamship Company
Home of the Steamin Party Ship and Star Island Walking Tours located in downtown Portsmouth, NH. We offer narrated historic cruises of the Isles of Shoals, Star Island, lighthouses, Portsmouth Harbor, fall foliage, sunset cruises and more aboard our 348 Passenger Victorian Steamship, the MV Thomas Laighton. We also offer lobster clambake dinner cruises, party ships with live entertainment ...
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company. 113 reviews. #7 of 31 Tours & Activities in Portsmouth. Sightseeing Tours. Open now. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. See all photos. About.
How to Visit the Isles of Shoals
How to Visit the Isles of Shoals. Last year began a new era for Star Island and the Isles of Shoals. The regular daily summer ferry no longer runs from Portsmouth to Star Island. Visitors to the Oceanic Hotel will have their own ferry as will students at the Shoals Marine Lab on Appledore.
Island Tour
Island Tour Star Island is located ten miles off the coast of New Hampshire. It is the second largest of the nine islands that make up the Isles of Shoals and its historic Oceanic House and adjacent buildings become the village home for thousands of visitors each summer. The nonprofit Star Island Corporation has owned and operated Star Island since 1916, providing affordable individual and ...
Star Island Tour
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Island Cruises, Inc.
Welcome to Granite State Whale Watch and Island Cruises! Granite State Whale Watch and Island Cruises provides Isles of Shoals Tours, Star Island Ferry Service, Star Island Walkabouts & Whale Watches from scenic Rye Harbor, NH. Rye Harbor is the closest mainland port to the Isles of Shoals.
Cruises
This cruise lets you experience our Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth harbor tour, the Star Island Walking tour and stay for the day on Star Island! You'll spend approximately 3.75 hours exploring Star Island.
How to Visit the Isles of Shoals
How to Visit the Isles of Shoals. Last year began a new era for Star Island and the Isles of Shoals. The regular daily summer ferry no longer runs from Portsmouth to Star Island. Visitors to the Oceanic Hotel will have their own ferry as will students at the Shoals Marine Lab on Appledore. This guide is for them and for everyone who wants to ...
Isles of Shoals Cruise
If the open sea is your desire, join us for the Isles of Shoals cruise. Leave Portsmouth Harbor and discover the nine legendary islands located six miles off the coast. Settled by Captain John Smith, the Isles of Shoals have had a diverse history as a mecca for fishing in colonial times, a hideout for notorious pirates, and a resort for intellectuals; all contributing to its role in the lore ...
Seacoast Maritime Charters
Watch on. While most of our charters are private group trips by advance reservation, we do offer individual tickets on scheduled mail and freight runs to Star Island at the Isles of Shoals. Star Island supports a population of up to four hundred people in the summer. This historic location is little-changed since its heyday in earlier centuries.
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company
You'll also see the tallest gravestone in the state of New Hampshire, the John Smith Monument, and the Caswell Cemetary. ... Sep 11, 2024 12:20 PM; Sep 22, 2024 11:50 AM; Sep 29, 2024 12:50 PM; Star Island Walking Tour & Portsmouth Harbor Tour (aboard the Challenger) This cruise is aboard the M/V Challenger pictured above. Star Island visitor ...
Why You Need to Take an Isles of Shoals Tour
Today, a number of tours are offered from nearby Portsmouth Harbor, exploring the history and wildlife of these beautiful islands. The islands are still dotted with historic structures, docks, lighthouses, and Star Island's Oceanic Hotel.
Cruises
Enjoy our narrated Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth Harbor Tour with the added bonus of a self guided walking tour on Star Island! You'll hear the fascinating history and lore of Portsmouth Harbor as we navigate 10 miles of river and ocean out to Star Island, one of the first footholds for settlement in the new world.
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Star Island
Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. All are welcome to explore the island for a day, enjoy a meal, spend the night, or attend a conference. Star is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation.
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Day Visits
Can I come out for a day trip? Day trips are available from mid-June until mid-September. The Thomas Laighton and the Challenger, operated by the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company, offer walkabout and extended day visits to Star Island out of Portsmouth, NH. The Uncle Oscar also offers day visiting options out of Rye. NH. You can also bring your own boat (moorings are limited).
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Cruises
Enjoy our expertly narrated Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth Harbor Tour with the added bonus of a guided walking tour on Star Island! You'll hear the fascinating history and lore of Portsmouth Harbor as we navigate 10 miles of river and ocean out to Star Island, one of the first footholds for settlement in the new world.
Open House
The day starts when you board the M/V Thomas Laighton in Portsmouth, NH, at 12:30 PM. Traveling down the Piscataqua River, you'll be treated to a history tour and views of the Seacoast. Once on Star Island, go to the Front Porch for refreshments while a flotilla of kites flies overhead.
Cruises
River, Harbor and Island Tours Expertly narrated history tours of Portsmouth harbor, the Isles of Shoals and the New Hampshire Seacoast.
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River, Harbor and Island Tours Expertly narrated history tours of Portsmouth harbor, the Isles of Shoals and the New Hampshire Seacoast.
Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour, grab a bite to eat at the Oceanic Snack Bar or the Gosport Grill or use designated facilities. Historical and environmental tours are also offered. Ferry services to Star Island are located in Portsmouth through the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company and the Uncle Oscar in Rye.
Visiting There are many opportunities for visiting Star Island. If you have a private boat in Gosport Harbor, you are welcome to tie up a dinghy on our dock and visit. In addition, the boat companies Isles of Shoals Steamship Company ("M/V Thomas Laighton") and Island Cruises ("Uncle Oscar") offer day or evening visits to Star Island.
Boat Schedule Conferees can travel for free aboard the Thomas Laighton and Challenger (space permitting). The Thomas Laighton and Challenger are boats operated by the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company out of Portsmouth. The Uncle Oscar is operated by Granite State Whale Watch out of Rye Harbor. The Shining Star is operated by Star Island out of Portsmouth. Conferees may alternatively purchase ...
Board a tour boat at the dock on the Piscataqua River in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, cruise through the picturesque harbor, past five historic fortifications, lighthouses, the Navy Yard and a host of beautiful colonial houses on your way to Star Island, the only island served by a commercial boat from the mainland.
Home of the Steamin Party Ship and Star Island Walking Tours located in downtown Portsmouth, NH. We offer narrated historic cruises of the Isles of Shoals, Star Island, lighthouses, Portsmouth Harbor, fall foliage, sunset cruises and more aboard our 348 Passenger Victorian Steamship, the MV Thomas Laighton. We also offer lobster clambake dinner cruises, party ships with live entertainment ...
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company. 113 reviews. #7 of 31 Tours & Activities in Portsmouth. Sightseeing Tours. Open now. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. See all photos. About.
How to Visit the Isles of Shoals. Last year began a new era for Star Island and the Isles of Shoals. The regular daily summer ferry no longer runs from Portsmouth to Star Island. Visitors to the Oceanic Hotel will have their own ferry as will students at the Shoals Marine Lab on Appledore.
Island Tour Star Island is located ten miles off the coast of New Hampshire. It is the second largest of the nine islands that make up the Isles of Shoals and its historic Oceanic House and adjacent buildings become the village home for thousands of visitors each summer. The nonprofit Star Island Corporation has owned and operated Star Island since 1916, providing affordable individual and ...
Isles of Shoals: Star Island Tour - See 216 traveler reviews, 111 candid photos, and great deals for Portsmouth, NH, at Tripadvisor.
Welcome to Granite State Whale Watch and Island Cruises! Granite State Whale Watch and Island Cruises provides Isles of Shoals Tours, Star Island Ferry Service, Star Island Walkabouts & Whale Watches from scenic Rye Harbor, NH. Rye Harbor is the closest mainland port to the Isles of Shoals.
This cruise lets you experience our Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth harbor tour, the Star Island Walking tour and stay for the day on Star Island! You'll spend approximately 3.75 hours exploring Star Island.
How to Visit the Isles of Shoals. Last year began a new era for Star Island and the Isles of Shoals. The regular daily summer ferry no longer runs from Portsmouth to Star Island. Visitors to the Oceanic Hotel will have their own ferry as will students at the Shoals Marine Lab on Appledore. This guide is for them and for everyone who wants to ...
If the open sea is your desire, join us for the Isles of Shoals cruise. Leave Portsmouth Harbor and discover the nine legendary islands located six miles off the coast. Settled by Captain John Smith, the Isles of Shoals have had a diverse history as a mecca for fishing in colonial times, a hideout for notorious pirates, and a resort for intellectuals; all contributing to its role in the lore ...
Watch on. While most of our charters are private group trips by advance reservation, we do offer individual tickets on scheduled mail and freight runs to Star Island at the Isles of Shoals. Star Island supports a population of up to four hundred people in the summer. This historic location is little-changed since its heyday in earlier centuries.
You'll also see the tallest gravestone in the state of New Hampshire, the John Smith Monument, and the Caswell Cemetary. ... Sep 11, 2024 12:20 PM; Sep 22, 2024 11:50 AM; Sep 29, 2024 12:50 PM; Star Island Walking Tour & Portsmouth Harbor Tour (aboard the Challenger) This cruise is aboard the M/V Challenger pictured above. Star Island visitor ...
Today, a number of tours are offered from nearby Portsmouth Harbor, exploring the history and wildlife of these beautiful islands. The islands are still dotted with historic structures, docks, lighthouses, and Star Island's Oceanic Hotel.
Enjoy our narrated Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth Harbor Tour with the added bonus of a self guided walking tour on Star Island! You'll hear the fascinating history and lore of Portsmouth Harbor as we navigate 10 miles of river and ocean out to Star Island, one of the first footholds for settlement in the new world.
Zillow has 36 photos of this $1,499,000 4 beds, 3 baths, 3,050 Square Feet condo home located at 265 Sage Lane UNIT 56, Portsmouth, NH 03801 built in 2024. MLS #5012064.
Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. All are welcome to explore the island for a day, enjoy a meal, spend the night, or attend a conference. Star is owned and operated by the nonprofit Star Island Corporation.
It will run through June 2025 when Lafayette will actually return to New Hampshire, just as he did during his tour 200 years ago. This second New Hampshire leg of the tour from June 21 to 28 will ...
For Sale - 270 Sage Ln #33, Portsmouth, NH - $1,425,000. View details, map and photos of this condo property with 4 bedrooms and 3 total baths. MLS# 5012063.
Can I come out for a day trip? Day trips are available from mid-June until mid-September. The Thomas Laighton and the Challenger, operated by the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company, offer walkabout and extended day visits to Star Island out of Portsmouth, NH. The Uncle Oscar also offers day visiting options out of Rye. NH. You can also bring your own boat (moorings are limited).
See home details and neighborhood info of this 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3050 sqft. condo located at 265 Sage Ln Unit 56, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
Enjoy our expertly narrated Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth Harbor Tour with the added bonus of a guided walking tour on Star Island! You'll hear the fascinating history and lore of Portsmouth Harbor as we navigate 10 miles of river and ocean out to Star Island, one of the first footholds for settlement in the new world.
The day starts when you board the M/V Thomas Laighton in Portsmouth, NH, at 12:30 PM. Traveling down the Piscataqua River, you'll be treated to a history tour and views of the Seacoast. Once on Star Island, go to the Front Porch for refreshments while a flotilla of kites flies overhead.
River, Harbor and Island Tours Expertly narrated history tours of Portsmouth harbor, the Isles of Shoals and the New Hampshire Seacoast.