Upcoming Cruises

Wed Aug 17
9:25 AM
Star Island Walking Tour & Portsmouth Harbor Tour − 3.75 hours

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1:55 PM
Isles of Shoals & Portsmouth Harbor Tour − 2.75 hours

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7:30 PM
Reggae on the River − 2.5 hours

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Thu Aug 18
9:25 AM
Star Island Walking Tour & Portsmouth Harbor Tour − 3.25 hours

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1:55 PM
Isles of Shoals & Portsmouth Harbor Tour − 2.75 hours

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7:30 PM
The Bull Country Remix Cruise!! Dance to your favorite remixed country hits all night long!! − 2.5 hours

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Fri Aug 19
9:25 AM
Star Island Day Visit & Portsmouth Harbor Tour − 7.0 hours

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12:55 PM
Star Island Walking Tour & Portsmouth Harbor Tour − 3.75 hours

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2:25 PM
Isles of Shoals & Portsmouth Harbor Tour (aboard M/V Challenger) − 2.5 hours

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Sat Aug 20
9:25 AM
Star Island Day Visit & Portsmouth Harbor Tour − 7.0 hours

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10:55 AM
Isles of Shoals & Portsmouth Harbor Tour − 2.75 hours

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12:55 PM
T − 4.25 hours

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4:25 PM
Star Island Walking Tour & Portsmouth Harbor Tour (aboard M/V Challenger) − 3.5 hours

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7:30 PM
80's Metal Party Ship w/ Camarojuana − 2.5 hours

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Sun Aug 21
9:25 AM
Star Island Day Visit & Portsmouth Harbor Tour − 7.0 hours

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12:55 PM
Star Island Walking Tour & Portsmouth Harbor Tour − 3.75 hours

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2:25 PM
Isles of Shoals & Portsmouth Harbor Tour (aboard M/V Challenger) − 2.5 hours

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6:25 PM
S − 2.0 hours

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Mon Aug 22
12:55 PM
Extended Star Island Walking Tour − 4.25 hours

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Tue Aug 23
9:25 AM
Star Island Day Visit & Portsmouth Harbor Tour − 7.0 hours

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12:55 PM
Star Island Walking Tour & Portsmouth Harbor Tour − 3.75 hours

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7:30 PM
Rockin' on the River with The Shark featuring Barry Scott of the Lost 45s! − 2.5 hours

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Cruises

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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.

  • Star Island Walking Tour & Portsmouth Harbor Tour

    Star Island Walking Tour & Portsmouth Harbor Tour

    Enjoy a narrated Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth Harbor curise with an one-hour stop on historic Star Island. Cruise 10 miles through scenic harbor and open ocean as your guide shares stores of early explorers, local legends, and the working waterfront.

    Once ashore, take an option walking tour of Star Island anad explore over 400 years of Seacoast history. Learn about Captain John Smith's 1614 map of the Isles, hear tales of pirates like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, and visit landmarks like the Oceanic Hotel, Gosport Village, the Stone Chapel, and the John Smith monument. This cruise is perfect for anyone looking to explore New Hampshire's maritime past while enjoying breathtaking views of the Seacoast. 

    Star Island visitor fee is included in the ticket price. No need to print your tickets. We will have your name and number in your party and will check you off as you board.

    Learn more about the Star Island Walking & Portsmouth Harbor Tour here. >

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Party Ships

Come join us on the best Party Ship on the Seacoast! The M/V Thomas Laighton steams through the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth Harbor on this 21 and over party ship. 

Special Events

Special events are even more magical on the M/V Thomas Laighton!

Charters

The M/V Thomas Laighton is one of the most unique venues available for your special event. Our Steamship is truly is a "floating function facility" that can adapt to any type of special event from weddings and rehearsal dinners to company outings and celebratory parties. The best part about chartering our vessel (besides the breathtaking views and tremendous service) is that the boat and all of its amenities are yours alone.
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