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The Becky Thatcher

The BECKY THATCHER
. . . a "one of a kind" setting for your special day.
- Connecticut Magazine

BREATHTAKING VIEWS . . . from the Becky Thatcher riverboat set the stage for a memorable party, wedding, rehearsal dinner, family reunion, or corporate event. The boat is available for evening charter, May - October.

The MV Becky Thatcher is a 70' Mississippi-style riverboat that comfortably holds 220 passengers for sightseeing cruises, 150 people for a cocktail reception or 60 guests for a sit-down dinner. This classic vessel includes 3 decks:

• Main Deck: Carpeted, cocktail bar forward. Two heads and stairwell located aft. Moveable seating. Eisenglass windows roll down for inclement weather.
• Second Deck: Carpeted. Stairwell to top deck located aft. Moveable seating. Eisenglass windows.
• Third Deck: Open Promenade Deck with a view of the stars.

BECKY THATCHER GUESTS ARRIVE IN STYLE . . . aboard vintage train coaches pulled by a diesel locomotive. Passengers gather at Essex Station for a 15-minute ride to Deep River Landing, where the Becky Thatcher waits to escort your guests on an evening sail along the beautiful Connecticut River.

THE CHARTER RATE IS $3,000.00 . . . for a standard 3 ˝ hour charter including the 30 minute round-trip train ride to the Becky Thatcher. For additional information regarding Bar Service, Catering and Entertainment, please contact Becky Thatcher's charter specialist at (800) 377-3987 or valley.railroad@snet.net.

FOR IMMEDIATE CONVENIENCE . . . please download a printable version of Becky Thatcher Charter Details (PDF Format, 228 KB).