ISLES OF SHOALS HISTORICAL & RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

* P.O. BOX 705 * PORTSMOUTH NH 03802 * www.ishra.org *

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Appledore Island

UNH Shoals Discovery Cruises

Portsmouth Fishermen's Pier on Peirce Island. For further information: 603- 749-1565.

- Natural and cultural history tours of Appledore and the Shoals Marine Lab

Shoals Marine Laboratory

Celia Thaxter's Garden- Cruise on the M/V Heritage from the Ceres Street Dock in Portsmouth, NH. Contact SML Coastal Office at 603.430.5220 or shoals-lab-east@cornell.edu for more information. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

- Guided tours of the recreation of Celia Thaxter’s garden

Shoals Marine Laboratory

Burge Dock on Market Street in Portsmouth, NH. Contact SML Coastal Office at 603.430.5220 or shoals-lab-east@cornell.edu for more information. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

- Weekend programs in art, science and sea kayaking for adults and families

Seacoast Science Center

Fall Appledore Get-Aweigh Weekend

Smuttynose Island

Day Visitors only. Day visitors are welcome in the summer on Smuttynose, a privately owned island. The island can be reached only by rowboat or dingy, which can be tied up in the harbor. There are no restroom or public facilities on the island and fires and alcohol are not permitted. The Smuttynose Stewards, in residence throughout the summer, can point visitors to a walking tour.

Star Island

Uncle Oscar Island Cruises

Rye Harbor State Marina, Route 1A in Rye, NH. For further information: 603-964-6446.

- Shoals cruises with time on Star Island and the ferry to Star Island

Northeast Charter Boat Corporation

Market Street (between N.H. Port Authority and Isles of Shoals Steamship Co.). For further information: 603-235-5526.

- Star Island dinner cruise and Shoals scuba diving

Star Island Conferences

Rye Harbor State Marina, Route 1A in Rye, NH. For further information: 603-430-6272 or office@starisland.org.

- Weekend to week long spiritual, history, science and arts conferences

- Day visitors

Unless visiting the island on a scheduled cruise, only rowboats or dingies can dock, space permitting. Visitors can frequent the Snack Bar during posted hours, as well as the shops at the Conference Center.

See also...

Visiting the Isles of Shoals