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Argia, Mystic, CT

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Argia

Steamboat Wharf · Mystic, CT

Why you should go…

The Argia is a wooden schooner that departs from Steamboat Wharf in downtown Mystic for narrated sails past lighthouses, seal haul-outs, and the working Mystic waterfront. Trips run seasonally from May through mid-October.

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  • #sailing
  • #mystic river
  • #boat tour
  • #seasonal

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Argia, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Mystic Knotwork

    Free

    America's oldest knot shop, handcrafting nautical rope bracelets, decor, and gifts in a 180-year-old Mystic building.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Mystic Seaport Museum

    $25–$50

    Board an 1841 whaleship, walk a recreated 19th-century seaport village and watch shipwrights restore wooden boats.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Mystic Country

    Free

    The eastern Connecticut shoreline region built around the seafaring village of Mystic.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Thames River Heritage Park

    Under $25

    Hop-on hop-off water taxi tour linking historic sites along the Thames River in New London and Groton.

    6.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

    $25–$50

    Ride a vintage steam train through the lower Connecticut River Valley, then board a riverboat for a cruise.

    23 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Date Night

    Sightsailing of Newport

    $25–$50

    Newport Harbor sailing charters and sunset cruises from Bowen's Wharf.

    35 mi awayMore like this