Cruise of Long Island's East End lighthouses to raise funds for the preservation and restoration of the offshore lighthouses of Southold Town. This year's cruise will be significantly different from previous years, but will still be departing from Orient Point, NY and will visit nine (9) lighthouse sites. This is the 10th year of this popular event on the Cross Sound 260' ferry "New London" and includes continental breakfast, catered lunch, beverages featuring Palmer Winery's Lighthouse Wines, historical narration, on board sale of lighthouse memorabilia by Gifts by Lindon, raffles, and more. Lighthouses to be seen include Long Beach Bar "Bug", Orient Point, Plum Island, Little Gull Island, Latimer Reef, Watch Hill, North Dumpling, Race Rock, Gardiner's Point (location of former lighthouse and fort).

Tickets are $85.00 per person for members and $90.00 for nonmembers, 300 total tickets available. Early reservations are suggested as this cruise is always sold out weeks in advance.

To speak to a representative, call 631-477-4121 or e-mail, eastlite@optonline.net, for more information. Checks should be made payable to: "East End Lighthouses, Inc." with "June 2005 Cruise" written on the check and the envelope, and mailed to

P. O. Box 21, Greenport, NY 11944.

Please include your name, mailing address and telephone number. The receipt of your check will confirm your reservation and your Boarding Pass and informative booklet will be forwarded to you.

One day trip to historic Boston Light, the oldest and only manned station in the United States. Departure will be at 0600 hours from Greenport’s Municipal Parking Lot via motor coach and Cross Sound Ferry to New London. The National Park Service cruise boat will transport you to Little Brewster Island for a tour of the island and historic Boston Light by Watchstander (Lighthouse Keeper) Merlon Wiggin. Participants will be treated to a special catered clam bake with lobster, steak and all the fixings. One will walk the same terrain that the Americans and British fought over for control of the lighthouse. You may also climb to the top of the tower and view the 2nd Order Fresnel Lens in operation. All inclusive cost will be $125.00 per person.

To speak to a representative, call 631-477-4121 or e-mail, eastlite@optonline.net, for more information.

Board the "Peconic Star II" for a cruise on the waters of eastern Long Island and Gardiner's Bay. Learn about the unique maritime history of the area including that of Plum Island and Gardiner's Island. Hear recent findings about the Revolutionary War history of the area, and see where the first engagement between British and Continental troops took place. We will follow the routes of American and British war ships in their 1812 - 1814 naval engagements. See the Orient Point, Plum Island, Little Gull Island, Race Rock and Long Beach Bar lighthouses close up, and hear about their history. Enjoy a close-up view of Gardiner's Island, where Captain Kidd buried his treasure and the site of its lighthouse and fortification

The "Peconic Star II" provides better close-up views of these lighthouses than any other cruise vessel. Maritime and lighthouse history narration provided by local historian, Dr. Merlon E. Wiggin.

Board the boat in Greenport at 3:30 PM Cost is $65.00 for members or $70.00 for
nonmembers, including meal and Long Island wine. Space is limited.

Unique opportunity to view the newly constructed $1.7 million lighthouse rock revetment.  No cost, compliments of Plum Island and Homeland Security.  For reservations call 631/477-4121, NO LATER THAN JULY 20th.  Will need to be at the Plum Island Orient Point facility no later than 1100 hours with photo ID.  Will be returning on the 1445 boat.

Under the auspices of Sail Greenport a sailboat race from Orient to New London and return to Plum Island in commemoration of sail to New London in 1775 to bring back gun powder for the Continental troops opposing the landing on Plum Island by the British. For more details such as race entry, and so forth, go to www.sailgreenport.org

For more information on all of the above, call 631/477-4121

Board the "Peconic Star II" for a cruise on the waters of eastern Long Island and Gardiner's Bay. Learn about the unique maritime history of the area including that of Plum Island and Gardiner's Island. Hear recent findings about the Revolutionary War history of the area, and see where the first engagement between British and Continental troops took place. We will follow the routes of American and British war ships in their 1812 - 1814 naval engagements. See the Orient Point, Plum Island, Little Gull Island, Race Rock and Long Beach Bar lighthouses close up, and hear about their history. Enjoy a close-up view of Gardiner's Island, where Captain Kidd buried his treasure and the site of its lighthouse and fortification

The "Peconic Star II" provides better close-up views of these lighthouses than any other cruise vessel. Maritime and lighthouse history narration provided by local historian, Dr. Merlon E. Wiggin.

Board the boat in Greenport at 3:30 PM Cost is $65.00 for members or $70.00 for nonmembers, includes meal and Long Island wine. Space is limited.

Unique opportunity to visit the site of the oldest lighthouse station in Southold Town (1806) and walk the same terrain where the British landed in 1813 and made the keeper extinguish the light by removing the lantern. Opportunity will be given to climb the light tower and explore the island. Departure time from Greenport will be 1530 hours on the “Peconic Star II”. After arriving at Little Gull Island, participants will transfer to a landing craft and be transported to the beach on Little Gull Island. Buffet dinner and wine included in the donation of $70.00 per person. Narration by Historian, Merle Wiggin. Space is limited.

A unique opportunity to visit and tour the totally replicated 1870 lighthouse, a project that took only 60 days. An opportunity will be given to climb into the lantern room of this working lighthouse and its exterior walkway. Narration and description of its replication will be given by Lighthouse Historian, Merlon Wiggin, the person who originated and planned for its rebuilding. Departure time from Greenport will be shortly after 1540 hours on the "Peconic Star II". Buffet dinner, Long Island wines, and other beverages included in the all inclusive cost of $65.00 per person. Space is limited.

Board the "Peconic Star II" for a cruise on the waters of eastern Long Island and Gardiner's Bay. Learn about the unique maritime history of the area including that of Plum Island and Gardiner's Island. Hear recent findings about the Revolutionary War history of the area, and see where the first engagement between British and Continental troops took place. We will follow the routes of American and British war ships in their 1812 - 1814 naval engagements. See the Orient Point, Plum Island, Little Gull Island, Race Rock and Long Beach Bar lighthouses close up, and hear about their history. Enjoy a close-up view of Gardiner's Island, where Captain Kidd buried his treasure and the site of its lighthouse and fortification

The "Peconic Star II" provides better close-up views of these lighthouses than any other cruise vessel. Maritime and lighthouse history narration provided by local historian, Dr. Merlon E. Wiggin.

Board the boat in Greenport at 3:30 PM Cost is $65.00 for members or $70.00 for nonmembers, includes meal and Long Island wine. Space is limited.

This a special one day trip to Historic Block Island. We will leave from Orient Point at 7AM aboard a Cross Sound Ferry. At New London you transfer to a High Speed Ferry to Block Island. After arriving at 10:30AM you will be met by a bus to take you to the historic North Light for a guided tour. You will then break for 2 hours for lunch and/or shopping before heading for a guided tour of South East Lighthouse (pictured). At 4PM you will board the High Speed Ferry to begin the voyage home.

Cost is $70 per person for members and $75 per person for nonmembers. Space is limited.