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SUMMARY:Full Sturgeon Moon Cruise Lights Up the Thames River
DESCRIPTION:Full Sturgeon Moon Cruise Lights Up the Thames River on Thursday\, August 27\, setting the scene for a special evening cruise departing from City Pier in New London. \nPresented by Thames River Heritage Park\, the one-hour cruise leaves at 7:15 p.m.\, just as daylight begins fading from the river. Instead of exploring the Thames primarily for its history\, this trip turns the attention upward\, with the late-summer full moon becoming part of the landscape. \nThe cruise is open to all ages\, and guests can bring their own snacks and beverages aboard. \nWhy Is It Called the Sturgeon Moon?\nLong before calendars hung on kitchen walls\, seasonal changes could be marked by what was happening in the natural world. \nTraditional names associated with full moons reflected those rhythms. \nThe August full moon became known as the Sturgeon Moon because late summer was historically associated with plentiful catches of lake sturgeon\, the enormous freshwater fish native to North America. \nIt’s a fitting name for a full moon viewed from the water. \nSee the Thames After Dark\nThe Thames River looks very different once the sun disappears. \nNew London’s waterfront gives way to a river lined with maritime landmarks\, working waterfronts and generations of naval history. As darkness settles in\, lights along the shoreline begin reflecting across the water while the moon rises above the river. \nThat’s the experience this cruise is built around. \nRather than a traditional daytime sightseeing trip\, the Sturgeon Moon Cruise combines the maritime setting with the changing evening sky. \nThe result depends a little on nature cooperating. \nEvening cruises are weather dependent\, and guests should check for updated information before heading to City Pier if conditions are questionable. \nA River Filled With History\nThe moon may be the attraction overhead\, but there’s plenty surrounding the boat. \nThe Thames passes through one of the most historically significant maritime corridors in Connecticut. \nNew London developed into an important colonial seaport and later became closely associated with whaling. Across the river\, Groton’s identity became increasingly connected to shipbuilding\, submarines and the U.S. Navy. \nToday\, Thames River Heritage Park connects many of those stories through historic sites and experiences on both sides of the river. \nThe organization also operates seasonal boat tours that allow visitors to experience the region from the perspective that shaped so much of its history: the water. \nBring Something for the Ride\nThis is a casual evening excursion. \nGuests are welcome to pack a cooler with their favorite beverages and snacks and bring them aboard for the cruise. \nThat makes the hour less like a formal narrated tour and more like an opportunity to settle in\, watch the shoreline pass and enjoy the full moon from the river. \nFamilies are welcome\, too. \nTickets are $50 for adults 18 and older and $35 for children ages 4 through 17. Infants and children age 3 and younger ride free. \nTwo Nights Under the Sturgeon Moon\nThere are actually two opportunities to take the cruise. \nThames River Heritage Park has scheduled Sturgeon Moon cruises for Thursday\, August 27\, and Friday\, August 28\, both departing at 7:15 p.m. \nEach excursion lasts approximately one hour. \nThe Thursday cruise departs from City Pier at 1 Waterfront Park in downtown New London. \nWith August nearing its end\, the timing catches one of those brief stretches when summer evenings are still warm but darkness is beginning to arrive a little earlier. \nAdd a full moon over the Thames\, and the river gets to put on the show. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Full Sturgeon Moon Cruise\nDates: Thursday\, August 27 and Friday\, August 28\, 2026\nTime: 7:15–8:15 p.m.\nDeparture: City Pier\nAddress: 1 Waterfront Park\, New London\, CT 06320\nPresented by: Thames River Heritage Park\nAdults 18+: $50\nChildren ages 4–17: $35\nChildren ages 0–3: Free\nAges: All ages\nFood and Beverages: Guests may bring a cooler with snacks and beverages\nWeather: Evening cruises are weather dependent \nThe Full Sturgeon Moon Cruise offers a one-hour evening trip along the historic Thames River as the August full moon rises over the water. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/full-sturgeon-moon-cruise-lights-up-the-thames-river/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:New London City Pier\, 1 Waterfront Park\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London City Pier
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SUMMARY:Full Sturgeon Moon Cruise Lights Up the Thames River
DESCRIPTION:Full Sturgeon Moon Cruise Lights Up the Thames River on Thursday\, August 27\, setting the scene for a special evening cruise departing from City Pier in New London. \nPresented by Thames River Heritage Park\, the one-hour cruise leaves at 7:15 p.m.\, just as daylight begins fading from the river. Instead of exploring the Thames primarily for its history\, this trip turns the attention upward\, with the late-summer full moon becoming part of the landscape. \nThe cruise is open to all ages\, and guests can bring their own snacks and beverages aboard. \nWhy Is It Called the Sturgeon Moon?\nLong before calendars hung on kitchen walls\, seasonal changes could be marked by what was happening in the natural world. \nTraditional names associated with full moons reflected those rhythms. \nThe August full moon became known as the Sturgeon Moon because late summer was historically associated with plentiful catches of lake sturgeon\, the enormous freshwater fish native to North America. \nIt’s a fitting name for a full moon viewed from the water. \nSee the Thames After Dark\nThe Thames River looks very different once the sun disappears. \nNew London’s waterfront gives way to a river lined with maritime landmarks\, working waterfronts and generations of naval history. As darkness settles in\, lights along the shoreline begin reflecting across the water while the moon rises above the river. \nThat’s the experience this cruise is built around. \nRather than a traditional daytime sightseeing trip\, the Sturgeon Moon Cruise combines the maritime setting with the changing evening sky. \nThe result depends a little on nature cooperating. \nEvening cruises are weather dependent\, and guests should check for updated information before heading to City Pier if conditions are questionable. \nA River Filled With History\nThe moon may be the attraction overhead\, but there’s plenty surrounding the boat. \nThe Thames passes through one of the most historically significant maritime corridors in Connecticut. \nNew London developed into an important colonial seaport and later became closely associated with whaling. Across the river\, Groton’s identity became increasingly connected to shipbuilding\, submarines and the U.S. Navy. \nToday\, Thames River Heritage Park connects many of those stories through historic sites and experiences on both sides of the river. \nThe organization also operates seasonal boat tours that allow visitors to experience the region from the perspective that shaped so much of its history: the water. \nBring Something for the Ride\nThis is a casual evening excursion. \nGuests are welcome to pack a cooler with their favorite beverages and snacks and bring them aboard for the cruise. \nThat makes the hour less like a formal narrated tour and more like an opportunity to settle in\, watch the shoreline pass and enjoy the full moon from the river. \nFamilies are welcome\, too. \nTickets are $50 for adults 18 and older and $35 for children ages 4 through 17. Infants and children age 3 and younger ride free. \nTwo Nights Under the Sturgeon Moon\nThere are actually two opportunities to take the cruise. \nThames River Heritage Park has scheduled Sturgeon Moon cruises for Thursday\, August 27\, and Friday\, August 28\, both departing at 7:15 p.m. \nEach excursion lasts approximately one hour. \nThe Thursday cruise departs from City Pier at 1 Waterfront Park in downtown New London. \nWith August nearing its end\, the timing catches one of those brief stretches when summer evenings are still warm but darkness is beginning to arrive a little earlier. \nAdd a full moon over the Thames\, and the river gets to put on the show. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Full Sturgeon Moon Cruise\nDates: Thursday\, August 27 and Friday\, August 28\, 2026\nTime: 7:15–8:15 p.m.\nDeparture: City Pier\nAddress: 1 Waterfront Park\, New London\, CT 06320\nPresented by: Thames River Heritage Park\nAdults 18+: $50\nChildren ages 4–17: $35\nChildren ages 0–3: Free\nAges: All ages\nFood and Beverages: Guests may bring a cooler with snacks and beverages\nWeather: Evening cruises are weather dependent \nThe Full Sturgeon Moon Cruise offers a one-hour evening trip along the historic Thames River as the August full moon rises over the water. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/full-sturgeon-moon-cruise-lights-up-the-thames-river/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:New London City Pier\, 1 Waterfront Park\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London City Pier
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