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Across Dock Road from the Three Village Inn, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization's pontoon boat "Discovery" departs from the Stony Brook Boat Works marina. The 27-passenger vessel cruises through the organization's 88-acre wetlands preserve for a 1 & 1/2 hour tour. A naturalist from the Stony Brook University Marine Sciences Center is on-board to describe the wildlife and flora you'll see. Cruises are scheduled according to the tide table from mid-May through mid-October.

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Discovery Wetlands Cruise 2024 Season

May 13 - october 15.

Enjoy an 1.5 hour long cruise  through the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s (WMHO) pristine  88-acre west meadow preserve!

As you explore, our naturalist will narrate your experience:

– Learn about Long Island’s wildlife

– See native birds, and learn how  to identify them  (don’t forget your binoculars!)

– Hear the stories of how S tony Brook came to be,  from its indigenous people to today

–  G ain a new appreciation for L ong Island’s wetlands!

Reservation Pricing:

Per Person – $45

Children age 3 to 12 – $30

Children age 2 & under – free

Walk-On Pricing:

Per Person – $50

Children age 6 & under – $35

Private Cruise

Reservations Required

Up to 27 passengers – $675

To make your reservation, call the WMHO office at  (631) 751-2244

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STONY BROOK VILLAGE CENTER

P.O. Box 572, Stony Brook, NY 11790 631-751-2244

Take a Discovery Wetlands Cruise This Summer

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization has been offering Discovery Cruises since 1995 aboard its 27-passenger pontoon boat, carrying guests from the calm waters of Stony Brook Harbor to the wetlands at West Meadow Creek. A naturalist is on board to guide passengers through this exceptional experience embracing ecology, geology and history. The cruise also includes information on how Native Americans first settled here, views of a long sand pit with the historic Gamecock Cottage at its tip, the serpentine creek, tidal flow, grasses and various species of water fowl and other wildlife in the wetlands. Adventurers and sightseers are encouraged to bring their binoculars for a close-up view of plant and animal life and their cameras to preserve cruise memories.

Morning, mid-day and sunset cruises are available and special dinner packages are offered before or after your sunset cruise from Three Village Inn, Pentimento and The Country House.

Cruises leave from Stony Brook Yacht Club Marina off Shore Road and run through October 19. Individual rates are $28 for adults, $25 for students and seniors and $18 for children under 6. Group discounted rates are also available. Reservations are preferred to secure your spot but walk-ons are accepted (with cash payment at the boat) when space is available. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Children 12 and under must wear life preservers prior to going onto the dock.

For more information or to make a reservation, call (631) 751-2244 or visit www.wmho.org .

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Across Dock Road from the Three Village Inn, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s pontoon boat “Discovery” departs from the Stony Brook Yacht Club marina. The 27-passenger vessel cruises through the organization’s 88-acre wetlands preserve for a 1 1/2 hour tour. A naturalist from the  Stony Brook University Marine Sciences Center  is onboard to describe the wildlife and flora you’ll see.

Cruises are scheduled according to the tide table from May through October.  Get a taste of what the cruise is like by watching this award-winning story from MyLITV!

To schedule a cruise or for additional information, call 631-751-2244 .  Our business hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, so reservations made over the weekend will most likely be confirmed on Monday.

Please note: that the Discovery can not accommodate wheelchairs or walkers. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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"Across Dock Road from the Three Village Inn, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s pontoon boat “Discovery” departs from Stony Brook Marine Services located in Stony Brook, NY. The vessel cruises through the organization’s 88-acre wetlands preserve for a 1 1/2 hour tour. A naturalist on board explains the wildlife that passengers observe, the natural history of the area and the individuals and events that have shaped it!

Due to COVID-19, we are only permitting private cruises, with maximum of 16 passengers.

For any questions and to make a reservation, please call 631-751-2244.

Whole Boat Pricing

Whole Boat (up to 16 passengers) – $550" Full schedule here

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Discovery Wetlands Cruise

Today’s cruise, Tuesday, August 20, at 11:45 AM, is canceled.

Across Dock Road from the Three Village Inn , the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s pontoon boat “Discovery” departs from Stony Brook Marine Services located in Stony Brook, NY.  The  27 passenger vessel cruises through the organization’s 88-acre wetlands preserve for a 1 1/2 hour tour.  A naturalist on board explains the wildlife that passengers observe, the natural and human history of the area and the individuals and events that have shaped it . 

2024 Reservation Pricing

$45  – per person (over 12 years old), $30 – ages 3 – 12 years old, ages 2 and under – free, as there is a maximum capacity onboard, we strongly recommend calling ahead to make reservations. we do allow for walk-ons – walk-on pricing is different and is cash only., 2024 walk-on pricing [cash only], *please bring exact change or close to it. , $50 – per person (over 12 years old), $35 – ages 3 – 12 years old, ages 2 and under – free, stay hydrated in the heat bring water with you., *other beverages and food are not permitted on board., to view the 2024 schedule, click here, *reservations are now being taken – (631) 751-2244*, 2024 full boat reservation pricing.

Full boat reservations must be made in advance

$675 per cruise (up to 27 passengers)

To make a reservation and for any questions, please call 631-751-2244. PLEASE NOTE OUR OFFICE IS ONLY OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY 9AM – 5PM

Get a taste of what the cruise is like by watching this award-winning story from MyLITV!

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Location: Stony Brook Marine Services – Across from the Three Village Inn Address: Address: 55 Shore Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11790 Directions

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