Argia Mystic Cruises - Mystic, Connecticut

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Went out on Saturday noon cruise and had a wonderful time on this Schooner! From booking through boarding, the process was run very smoothly. The website is easy to use and the directions are great. If you phone in, they are very nice. The captain and mates were great and very knowledgeable. We were able to sail with all 3 sails up! The stories surrounding the area were very enjoyable to hear as well as having some landmarks pointed out to us. They even allowed passengers to help in hoisting the sails. The captain let my husband and I “steer”. (Long enough for a picture 🙂)! I highly recommend for a vacation memory of Mystic CT!

Marsha ?. N.

Such a treat to be able to sail right out of 'downtown' Mystic! The weather was beautiful and the speaking sailor 'mate' was clearly very knowledgeable about the area and shared lots of stories and tidbits about what we were viewing.
It was a little cumbersome finding the actual spot the boat leaves from in relation to the parking area. Also the office is where your gps might lead you but then there's a sign giving you directions on walking to the dock. They probably could tell you to gps to the store right next to the drawbridge (Mystic Sweet Shop) and it would be more helpful. We ordered the cheese and cracker set ahead of time. It was handed to us in a small gift bag. The contents were great; almond crackers packets, spreadable cheese, olives in a packet etc. We also brought a small cooler with more snacks and our adult beverages.
It was a little chilly on the boat and they handed out small blankets to us, which was appreciated. The speaking-sailor-mate gave us very clear safety instructions about where not to stand and also how to use the ladder to the lower deck and the 'head.' I could have stayed out on that boat with the quiet-nature of sailing for hours! This may be picky but it would be great if they had small cup holders and maybe trays mounted to the deck so that the snacks don't have be juggled while you are enjoying leisure time.

I would definitely go again!

Crystal

What a great sail! I went on a few during my trip to Mystic and this one was by far the best. Great views, comfortable ride, very knowledgeable crew. They’ll even let you help hoist the sails!

I’d recommend a weeknight for the sunset cruise, less crowded and gives you a chance to really chat with the sailors - they’ve got plenty of stories. And they do all the boat work themselves! Tip these guys, they laquered your bench.

Don’t forget to BYOB. Grabbed some beers from the shop just around the corner right before checking in. Very convenient.

I’ll also say, the website is very smartly built. Clear details and photos of each of the seats, so you know just what you’re getting.

Don’t skip this cruise! Worth every penny.

Jean M.

It was a great experience. Crew was friendly and knowledgeable. They are definitely experts in the art of sailing. So glad we did the sunset cruise.

Allyssa S.

Absolutely loved the sunset cruise! It was so beautiful and relaxing! The crew was so knowledgeable and funny! Highly recommend if you’re looking for nice peaceful night out to check this out!

Terrence I.

I'm a wedding photographer and Greater Mystic local. Having had the pleasure of boarding Argia as a regular rider as well as for a wedding, I can't recommend it enough.

One of my recent wedding couples was going for the quintessential Mystic wedding as their vibe. Argia was the centerpiece, literally, as they perfectly accommodated the couple's ceremony while cruising the Mystic River.

The boat is great and the views are top-notch. Probably best of all, however, are Argia's people. The crew treated us so well, keeping us safe while making sure that everyone was enjoying themselves during the wedding ride.

(And yes, it's a little tricky to take photos on a sailboat, but I made due!)

Argia and her crew are amazing. I highly recommend booking a ride or private event.

Donna L.

A wonderful way to spend a few hours on the water around Mystic. The crew was fun and knowledgeable. Lots of interesting stories! We were on a weekday cruise and it was not crowded, so we could move around to empty seats if we wanted. We had great weather!

Sarah N.

On a bachelorette party in Mystic we took a Saturday Sunset cruise and had an unforgettable time! A must-do if you're visiting Mystic