⚓ A Rare Isles of Shoals Tour! ⚓
🗓 Saturday, July 18 | Departs 9:00 AM
📍 Rye Harbor, Rye, NH - aboard the Shining Star
Join the Rye NH Historical Society and step back in time on a day trip few ever get to experience! Join us for a guided tour of the legendary Isles of Shoals, with rich historical narration by ISHRA board member Mark Lechner. 🌊
In 1614, Captain John Smith was so captivated by these nine islands that he named them for himself - and wrote that he’d “rather live here than anywhere.” Lying just six miles off Portsmouth Harbor, five islands belong to Maine (Kittery) and four to New Hampshire (Rye): Star, Lunging, White & Seaveys. Spectacularly scenic, and packed with three centuries of seafaring tales. 🏝️
Your ticket includes:
⛵ Round-trip boat ride from Rye Harbor
🎙️ Live historical narration incl. SML docents
🚶 The chance to deboard and explore both Appledore and Star Island
🍔 Lunch: A food truck on Star Island serves burgers, dogs & lobster rolls at very reasonable prices — or feel free to pack a picnic!
Good to know:
🕗 Meet on the dock at Rye Harbor by 8:45 AM (boat departs promptly at 9). Parking is $5 for the day.
🧥 Dress for the weather — bring a jacket or windbreaker for the boat ride.
☀️🌧️ Rain or shine!
⚠️ Mobility note: Guests will walk over rocky, uneven terrain with loose stones and unpaved paths, and should be able to walk independently. This excursion is not recommended for those who require a walker, cane, or other mobility assistance device.
✨ This trip is unique and commercially NOT available from standard tour operators. ✨
📋 When booking, please list all members of your party with their emails — required so the Isles of Shoals Marine Lab can send the necessary waivers.
🎟️ Book your tickets here:
eventbrite.com/e/a-rare-isles-of-shoals-tour-tickets-1990109428874
⛵ Spots are limited — reserve your place aboard the Shining Star today!