GLASTONBURY BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A narrated glide from Glastonbury’s Riverfront Park along the Connecticut River
Slipaway River Tours runs narrated public 30- and 60-minute cruises from Riverfront Park (Wednesdays); this guide covers meeting logistics, park amenities, rates and accessibility notes.
A narrated glide from Glastonbury’s Riverfront Park along the Connecticut River.
Experience the Connecticut River from Riverfront Park in Glastonbury: family-friendly grounds with a children’s playground, covered picnic pavilion, walking trails and public restrooms frame narrated boat tours that present local history, natural beauty and areas of interest along the river.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Riverfront Park — a compact waterfront hub
Riverfront Park provides on-shore amenities that make the outing more than a boat ride: a children’s playground, a covered picnic pavilion, walking trails and public restrooms are all on site, allowing families and groups to linger before or after the cruise.
Narrated short cruises of the Connecticut River
Shared public tours offer 30- and 60-minute narrated trips that cover local history, natural features and areas of interest, framing the Connecticut River as a regional treasure.
Board from the dock by the Boathouse
The Slipaway River Tours boat departs from the dock near the boat ramp — to the left of the Glastonbury Boathouse as you face the river — a convenient launch point beside the waterfront venue.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
Meet at Riverfront Park and board a Slipaway River Tours vessel for a short, narrated cruise. The shared public offering is designed as a compact, interpretive look at the Connecticut River: in either 30 or 60 minutes you’ll move from the riverfront launch into stretches of river highlighted for their history and natural character, then return to the same dock.
THE PARK
Riverfront Park — a compact waterfront hub
Riverfront Park provides on-shore amenities that make the outing more than a boat ride: a children’s playground, a covered picnic pavilion, walking trails and public restrooms are all on site, allowing families and groups to linger before or after the cruise.
THE TOUR
Narrated short cruises of the Connecticut River
Shared public tours offer 30- and 60-minute narrated trips that cover local history, natural features and areas of interest, framing the Connecticut River as a regional treasure.
THE LAUNCH
Board from the dock by the Boathouse
The Slipaway River Tours boat departs from the dock near the boat ramp — to the left of the Glastonbury Boathouse as you face the river — a convenient launch point beside the waterfront venue.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits (and who should consider alternatives).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Public narrated cruises are offered as 30- and 60-minute excursions.
Adult (11 & over): $10 for 30 minutes, $20 for 60 minutes. Children (10 & under) and Seniors (65+): $7 for 30 minutes, $17 for 60 minutes.
Meet at Riverfront Park; departures are from the dock near the boat ramp to the left of the Glastonbury Boathouse as you face the river.
Riverfront Park includes a children’s playground, covered picnic pavilion, walking trails and public restrooms; the Glastonbury Boathouse is located on site for events.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the tours?
Tours are offered in 30- and 60-minute durations.
Where does the boat depart from?
The boat departs from the dock near the boat ramp at Riverfront Park, to the left of the Glastonbury Boathouse as you face the river.
Are the tours narrated?
Yes — the public tours are narrated and cover local history, natural beauty and areas of interest along the Connecticut River.
Is the dock accessible for wheelchairs or walkers?
The dock at this location is not recommended for use by folks with mobility challenges; the operator often cannot use the ramp for boarding. Consider booking from Rocky Hill or Wethersfield Cove if you use a walker or wheelchair.
What are the ticket prices for children and seniors?
Children 10 and under and seniors 65 and over pay $7 for 30 minutes and $17 for 60 minutes.
Are these private charters or public tours?
These are shared public offerings (narrated public tours).