4:45 pm Check in Essex Station and Boarding of Train

5:00 pm – 8:30 pm*  Train to Cruise on Becky Thatcher Riverboat, train return to Essex (*approximate timing)

$59.00 per person

Enjoy the train ride on your way to board the Becky Thatcher for a cruise to view the spectacular phenomenon of hundreds of thousands of tree and barn swallows converging on the lower Connecticut River. This amazing sight of the birds in a beautifully choreographed “dance” only happens once a year for a limited time. Join us this early fall  as we deliver you to the show. Guests are welcome to bring their own food (no food will be available for purchase on the boat).

Cash bar is available onboard for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
(Due to our liquor permit, no BYOB allowed)