Welcome to the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company!!

We're proud of our 20 years of providing guests and local residents with “Something for Everyone”. Glide past our quaint Olde Port waterfront to the little known but historically crucial, legendary Isles of Shoals or cruise inland for a spectacular sunset over the Great Bay Wilderness Area.

The M/V Thomas Laighton hosts wedding receptions, private charters and company functions for up to 250 guests. Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and graduations. Discounted rates offered for groups of 25 or more. We also feature Educational Fieldtrips with interactive activities and a Dockside Touch Tank by the Blue Ocean Society.

Whether you choose one of our Sightseeing Cruises, Dinner Cruises,Party Ships or Special Events, we invite you to surround yourself with the cozy charm of our seaport town, Steamship Staff, and our truly unique Historic Isles of Shoals. Contact us for more information!

For ferry service information please contact the Star Island office. Thank you. 

Easy access 1 hour north of Boston. The boat is handicap accessible. Directions.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Mother Nature's unpredictability, we are making efforts to consolidate cruises in order to work with weather patterns. We recommend calling in advance the day of your reservation to confirm the trip. Thank you for understanding.