Birding Watching Cruises

This is one of the Norwalk Seaport Association’s most popular excursions that brings adults and children up close to birds in their maritime natural habitat. The Seaport’s 49-passenger vessel, the C.J. Toth, will head out at 7:30 a.m. and return to the dock at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, May 5, May 19, June 2, June 16, and June 30. Passengers on this eco-styled, guided bird cruise are being led by a birding enthusiast. A special highlight of this cruise is the chance to spot birds at the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge on Sheffield Island. Passengers are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to the 7:30 a.m. departure. Also happening in May, Sunset Cruises begin on May 22, and run from Wednesday – Sunday departing at 6:30 p.m. and returning at 8:30 p.m. throughout the season. If you are looking for a memorable way to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend, the Seaport Association is offering its first cruises of the season to Sheffield Island on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This three-hour excursion includes a narrated tour of the Norwalk Harbor and three historic lighthouses ending with a one-hour stop on Sheffield Island Lighthouse. Tickets are available online in advance at www.seaport.org. Photography: Michael Brinkley

The vessel leaves from the Seaport Dock located on 70 Water St. Parking is available at the Maritime Center Parking Garage.