Join the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat and enjoy a 20 minute ride on the 1920’s era Essex Steam Train as it heads to Deep River Landing on August 14th and August 21st. There we find a band of pirates who have made camp and their ship “The Becky Thatcher”. The commander of the ship, ... Read more
Thar Be Pirates!!! Legendary Rogues, Scoundrels, and Renegades will be held on August 10th from 6 pm to 9:30 pm at the Essex Steam Train and River Boat. Ahoy and Avast Ye! Let us show you a wicked good time as you join the crew of the notorious Captain Kidd for an exclusive adventure on ... Read more
Its the “Three B” cruise! Beer, Bratwurst, and Beautiful Summer Surf on the Connecticut River Thursday August 1 aboard the Brats & Beer Cruise. Ride our vintage train pulled by our antique diesel locomotive to our riverboat to enjoy tastings of carefully selected craft beers and a buffet of brats while listening to great live ... Read more
The Taco and Tequila Cruise will be held on July 25th at 6pm to 9 pm at the Essex Steam Boat. It’s time for some Tacos, Tequila and Tunes on Thursday July 25 aboard the Tacos & Tequila Cruise! Ride our vintage train pulled by our antique diesel locomotive to our riverboat where you will ... Read more
The Murder Mystery: Deadly Inheritance will be held on June 23rd from 12 pm to 2:30 pm at the Essex Steam Train and RiverBoat. The Matriarch of a wealthy family is gravely ill and wishing to settle her estate. First, her long lost younger son must be declared officially dead. That’s where the fun begins! ... Read more
The Pirate Adventure on the CT River will be held on June 17th from 9:30 to 12:30 pm on the Essex Steam Train and River Boat in Essex. Join us and enjoy a 20 minute ride on the 1920’s era Essex Steam Train as it heads to Deep River Landing. There we find a band ... Read more
The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is offering summertime leisure in its purest form aboard the Becky Thatcher riverboat with Saturday Night Sunset Cruises down the Connecticut River! Every Saturday evening through August 25th at 6PM, guests will revel in 360-degree views Connecticut’s storybook countryside. For just $30/person, enjoy this intimate sunset riverboat trip from ... Read more
