The Star Island Stopover Tour is back! In addition to our famous Isles of Shoals & Portsmouth Harbor Tour this tour allows our guests to explore and visit the aforementioned Star Island within the 9 Isles of Shoals. The M/V Thomas Laighton will be making its return to the island once again this summer after a 4 year absence.

Be a part of one of the most infamous and historically enriched islands New England has to offer as our boat, the M/V Thomas Laighton set sails to Star Island all summer on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:55 A.M. and returning at 4:45 P.M. the same day.

Star Island is one of the 9 islands located within the Isles of Shoals that is home to numerous historical landmarks and sights. Many visitors enjoy sitting along the coastline listening to the sounds of the ocean, soaking in the beautiful view of lively Gosport Harbor, the White Island Lighthouse, and the surrounding islands. Guests of the island also enjoy watching the working and leisure boats that make use of this magnificent harbor. Children particularly enjoy "treasure hunting" on the beaches and viewing the glacier carved rock cliffs that were shaped thousands of years ago. Families have the ability to sunbathe and swim, enjoy an ice cream from the gift shop, and explore the reconstructed "Gosport Village" (a replica of the old fishing village that once stood on the same site.)

The Isles of Shoals Steamship Company offers the Star Island Stopover which allows guests to visit the island for a 7 hour tourist experience. Guests receive the opportunity to stay on the island for the duration of the day and explore what Star Island has to offer. Don’t worry! The M/V Thomas Laighton will be back to pick our guests up at 3 P.M. at Star Island.

Refer to our Cruise Calendar for specific dates and times!

For more information on Star Island please visit the Star Island website.

Note: If the seas are inclement, we will cruise to the entrance of Portsmouth Harbor and then Cruise Inland to Dover Point. Please see Portsmouth Harbor Cruise for more information.

Reserve the Isles of Shoals & Portsmouth Harbor with Star Island Stopover Tour Here!

**Daytime cruise reservations are not required and do not require pre-payment. However, reservations provide us the opportunity to contact you if the schedule changes or weather is a concern. We also encourage passengers to call and check on the status of our cruises . **

Make your reservations in advance - no prepayment required. Groups of 25 or more receive discounted rates by calling 800-441-4620. Please see Charters and Groups area for more information.

Check out our accommodating Snack Bar and delicious Party Platter dining options.

The M/V Thomas Laighton has 3 full-service bars filled with local draft beers as well as a great selection of Pepsi© products.

Narrated by our very own New Hampshire and Isles of Shoals Historian.