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  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 […]

“…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