Thimble Island
Photograph of a shoreline at sunset. Photo by Derek Story via Unsplash.
September 2025

Thimble Islands

The Thimble Islands are a charming, pristine grouping of tiny islands just offshore from Branford, CT, just east of New Haven. Our Sea Tour to Thimble Island builds hearty appetites and the "Parthenon" answers that call superbly!

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Price: $125pp

Includes: Sightseeing cruise, lunch @ Parthenon Diner & Restaurant, ferry, motor coach, tour guide, & gratuities.

Note: ALWAYS check ferry times prior to traveling. Schedules are subject to change without notice.

For more information, trip dates, or to book your tour:

Phone Number: 631-473-5138

Hours (Mon-Fri): 8:30 AM-4:00PM

Experience

Itinerary

  • 7:30 am - Arrive at Port Jefferson & check in with your tour guide.

  • 8:00 am - Ferry departs Port Jefferson.

  • 9:15 am - Arrive in Bridgeport and walk to the bus.

    • Travel to the Travel Center of America where a shuttle will pick us up for our harbor tour.

  • 11:15 am - Sea Mist Cruise.

  • 12:30 pm - Lunch at Parthenon Diner & Restaurant.

  • 2 pm - Depart & travel to Bass Pro Shop.

  • 4:00 pm - Depart & return to the Bridgeport ferry.

  • 4:45 pm - Ferry departure.

Meal Choice

  • Broiled Stuffed Shrimp with mashed potatoes & chef vegetables

  • Yankee Pot Roast with mashed potatoes & chef vegetables

  • Chicken Parmigiana with penne pasta

  • All lunches are served with a House Salad & Baked Apple Pie with ice cream.

  • Coffee, Tea or Soda included.

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