• Thar Be Pirates

    Essex Station 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT

    It’s going to be a Dark & Stormy night on the Connecticut River when our friends from Goslings Rum  join us for Thar Be Pirates on Saturday, August 10!

    $65
  • Pirate Adventure on the Connecticut River

    Essex Station 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT

    Join us and enjoy a 20 minute ride on the 1920’s era Essex Steam Train as it heads to Deep River Landing.

    $25
  • Cruise to Parrotdise

    Essex Station 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT

    Hop aboard the Becky Thatcher for a sunset cruise, “Keys Style”!

    $55
  • Saturday Night Sunset Cruises

    Essex Station 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT

    The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat offers Saturday Night Sunset Cruises aboard the Becky Thatcher — a lovely evening ride down the Connecticut River!

    $30
  • Chocolate & Wine Cruise

    Essex Station 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT

    It’s a match made in heaven! Ride our vintage train pulled by our antique diesel locomotive to our riverboat, where you’ll sample four pairings of fabulous wines and decadent chocolates.

    $55
  • Saturday Night Sunset Cruises

    Essex Station 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT

    The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat offers Saturday Night Sunset Cruises aboard the Becky Thatcher — a lovely evening ride down the Connecticut River!

    $30
  • Saturday Night Sunset Cruises

    Essex Station 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT

    The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat offers Saturday Night Sunset Cruises aboard the Becky Thatcher — a lovely evening ride down the Connecticut River!

    $30
  • Cigar & Whiskey Cruise

    Essex Station 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT

    Ride our vintage train pulled by our steam locomotive to our riverboat to sample 3 whiskeys and enjoy a quality cigar.

    $85
  • Hi-Rail Rides from Haddam Meadows

    Haddam Meadows 20 Parmelee Road, Haddam, CT, United States

    The Friends of the Valley Railroad provide FREE rides in the Valley Railroad “Hi-Rail” van Saturdays in June and September.