Mystic Whaler

Sailing from historic New London, Connecticut on the coastal waters of southern New England, Mystic Whaler Cruises offers tall ship sailing adventures on a classic 110' schooner. A range of cruises includes daily excursions in Fishers Island Sound and overnight vacations with ports that feature Block Island, Shelter Island, Fishers Island and Martha's Vineyard. Haul on a halyard, bask in the sun, and watch the scenic coast slip by.

Our crew of professionals is always at hand to enhance your experience whether you want to participate in raisinga sail, learn navigation, discover the history of nearby lighthouses, take a turn at the helm, or are looking to explore one of our many summer and fall ports of call. Awarded Yankee Magazine’s Editors' Choice for Connecticut Coastal Cruises.

Our sail plan depends on the wind and tide-- we'll follow the best sailing conditions in the waters of Fishers Island Sound and Long Island Sound. Depending on conditions, we may sail past New London Ledge Lighthouse, Historic Fort Trumbull and Fort Griswold, the historic waterfronts of New London and Groton, Avery Point Light, Fishers Island, and/or New London Harbor Light. In great conditions, we may have views of Race Rock Light as well.

For overnight cruises - if we sail east, we may visit Newport and Block Island in RI. If we sail west, we may visit Sag Harbor, NY, then Greenport, NY.

Escape for a few hours or a few days. Haul on a halyard, bask in the sun and watch the scenic coast slip by. Sailing June through October from New London, CT just 15 minutes from Mystic, CT.