Capt. Anna

There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles over the Thimble Islands this time of year. The summer crowds have gone, the docks are nearly empty, and the familiar sounds of the season have gradually given way to the stillness of autumn.   As I made my way to the boatyard today, the October sun

There are some summer days in New England that seem to unfold exactly as they should. The morning begins on the water. The afternoon is spent somewhere in the sun. There’s a little history, a little wandering, something good to eat, and, inevitably, ice cream. And if you’ve planned the day just right, by evening

There are moments after every winter when the shoreline shifts. It doesn’t happen all at once. There’s no grand announcement. Just small signs. The light lingers a little longer over the Thimbles. Boats are uncovered. The smell of salt and mud return as the tide turns winter’s leftovers. This year, that moment feels earned. It

Autumn has arrived in the Thimble Islands, and the change of season is painting the shoreline in vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold. While the leaves are beginning to put on their show, the weather has been treating us to an Indian summer with warm, sunny days that make it feel like the best

“…while tautogs find caves, oysters clench beds,and crabs revel over a blue heron’s bonesdrowned by a quahog from below.the west wind sends clouds, salt air presents gulls caw, waves patter or pound in astorm. time hangs for egret silhouettes to stalk,patient heron again hawkswhile confident kingfishers dive for rewardto blend a panorama of sights just

Some charters stand out for the scenery, others for the company — and then there are the ones that feel like something out of a movie. In 2020, we had the honor of hosting a wedding on board, and it was unlike any wedding we’d ever seen. The couple had a clear vision: a ceremony

Welcome Aboard the Volsunga Blog! Hi folks!   We’re so excited to launch the official blog for the Volsunga IV- Thimble Island Cruise, your go-to source for stories, updates, and behind-the-scenes adventures from our daily cruises and private charters around the stunning Thimble Islands in Stony Creek, Connecticut.    Whether you’ve been on board with us before or you’re