The Senior Advocate

“It was delightfully easy to slip away form the hectic activities of the mainland into a bygone era. Houseboats, lone fishermen, uninhabited islands and stories of their famous residents fortified the illusion…

“What struck me were the contrasts here—the sandy shoreline of Crane's Beach in Ipswich vs. The rocky cliffs of Cross Island; stretches of marsh in the Crane Wildlife Refuge contrasted with the green lawns encompassing privately owned summer cottages on Conomo Point...a meandering voyage along shoes with a long maritime history, sighting peaceful birds and solitary fishermen and clammers...

“This saltwater estuary harbors cormorants, cranes, herons and osprey as well as fish and mammals, like deer and foxes. Not only is it home to more than 180 species of birds, it is also on the Eastern flyway for migrating birds…

“The trip on the Essex River is perfect for historians, bird-watchers, naturalists and photographers—and for those who want to get away from the hubbub of nearby Gloucester and Rockport. The ride transports up to 49 passengers into a saltwater estuary and another era.”
—Deborah Taylor, The Senior Advocate, Central Massachusetts Edition