My boyfriend and I went for a mini vacation in Norwalk, CT and I booked the Sunset Harbor…read moreLighthouse Tour which we went on this past Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30, on 8/10/25. This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip! Captain John and Charlie were great and all the passengers aboard had a great time! We passed three lighthouses-Peck Ledge LH, Sheffield Island LH and Green's Ledge LH. Charlie, co-captain of Captain John, had just toured the inside of Green's Ledge LH the day before which is listed on Airbnb for $6,000! He went around the ship showing everyone the floor plan. It especially exciting to be on the Long Island Sound and to see the red and white towers from Northport, since I live on Long Island!! We were able to see several different viewpoints of the sunset and osprey nests as well. Definitely recommend to residents of Norwalk AND tourists alike!

Like a lot of other dork type middle age dudes I'm a sucker for a good lighthouse. Actually I've…read morebeen to a few clinkers which says that I'm apparently I'm also a sucker for a bad lighthouse as well but there's no need to worry about that at Sheffield because it's all good here. So if you want to come you've got two legal options. 1. Show up via kayak (or I suppose boat then taking a short swim) during hours when they are running tours and you will be met on the shore by a volunteer who will ask you to pay a few dollars for the privilege of taking the lighthouse tour/hanging out on the island. 2. Or, you come via the regularly scheduled boat that runs from the dock on North Water Street in Norwalk from late May until the end of September. There are various public & private decks for parking all around the area so it shouldn't be too hard to find a close space. I don't remember what the price is for option #1 but for option #2 the below currently apply: Adults: $22.00 - Children 12 & Under: $12.00 Senior / NSA Member $20.00 Active Military with ID $10.00 Children 3 & Under: $5.00 Family 4 Pack (2 Adults, 2 Children) $55.00 A few random facts: Boats depart weekends only every year over Memorial Day weekend and eventually go daily from July until Labor Day and then back to weekends only until the end of September. Check seaport.org for the current schedule and for special events such as their clambakes. Once you get to the island you get to take a brief tour of the lighthouse which was built in 1868 (downstairs only for now as the upstairs tower portion is being worked on and hopefully tours will be allowed there in the not to distant future once they get the stairs in better shape along with figuring out a way to dissipate the heat which we were told was well over 100 degrees the day we were there in August) and you can also walk through the nature trail via the Stewart B. McKinney Wildlife Refuge. If you are going to walk on the nature trail or along the beach that fronts Sheffield Island Harbor just know that things are "wild" and that you will get eaten alive by flies, mosquitoes and I wouldn't be shocked if the trees had lots of ticks. The lighthouse was relit in 2011 for the first time in 91 years. Why Sheffield Island? The island was named after Revolutionary War veteran Captain Robert Sheffield who bought the island in 1804. He married Temperance Doty, a Mayflower descendant and such started the current lineage of the island's name. The 47 acre island is private property that is primarily owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with the Norwalk Seaport Association depending upon the website owning only three or four of those acres. You will be reminded a few times of where you can and cannot walk. Speaking of an area you can't walk by it would be the dilapidated house on the right near the dock. That house is still owned by the Stabell family who sold the island to the Norwalk Seaport Association in 1986 for 700K. I forget the exact story we were told but it's something along the lines of the "home" (more of a dilapidated shack) cannot be renovated because of Fish and Wildlife Service rules and if they raze the structure they lose the land so the shack stands as is. The island itself is around a mile and half from the dock in Norwalk and the boat is kept at a country club pace in both directions which equals about 40 minutes to make the trip in each direction. This is fine as one of the crew did a fairly good job or telling everyone about some of the various islands & lighthouses & birds in the area and about the local shellfish industry. Past that it's just sit back and relax on some of their picnic benches and have a picnic or don't do a damn thing except the enjoy the beautiful view. Either way it's awesome.

Sold a false bill of goods . It's not care or free ! Could never get a boat that was free, paid the…read morepremium so i could bundle the Sat and Sunday for one full day, absolutely not free as they charged me 1k to cancel and had not been on one boat but for "admin and training" . Had a captain vet me due to state rules in ct but he could see I could handle a boat in minutes . Used to have a boat and thought this would be a great compromise but boy was I wrong ! Stay away, scam

Super friendly dock staff and walk on walk off ease of use make this a fantastic water experience…read more You can park by the liquor store and drop your stuff then parking is across the street. Dock staff will help you load and unload. Easiest to call them to let them know you arrived. Office is on the dock in a houseboat. You just pay for gas you use. Dock staff will take you through boat features and help with launching and docking. Training for new boaters is available. Great small powerboats to 27ft for fishing, water sports or just day with family or friends on the water. Most boats are brand new. Membership is a great deal vs ownership costs. Great location with liquor store for beverages and ice, Dunkin Donuts and great restaurant and Lobster shack across the street. Have used this location many times and you can choose others as well.

Longtime relationship with this facility. Everyone is courteous and professional. I service…read moreoutboards for a local rowing club, yet when I need parts OR something diagnosed beyond my capabilities, the folks at Rex never let me down. I have purchased at least 4 smaller outboards over the years. They are always ready to please me. I wish you the same.

I tried to buy a used outboard from these guys. I was ready to buy the engine, but needed some more…read moredata to make sure it was what it looked like. The engine came off one of their rental boats - but was told that it was 'the owners boat' (I found out the rental boat bit buy looking at their web site and seeing the boat and the engine in their photos). When I started to ask questions, the sales guy was 100% rude and evasive. He promised to send the service records but when my wife called the main office to see about servicing the engine for shipping, the sales guy called back and went off on her. She was supper upset and crying after the call. I was just trying to buy a motor. No need to make my wife cry. Probably lucky that we did not buy the motor. They were clearly trying to hide something. I would stay away from Rex Marine. There is something bad going on there. No one does customer service this way.

I love that this place exists. I've always wanted to go kayaking more, but never was fully…read morecommitted to purchasing one. Plus, I would have purchased a single kayak and it's more fun in a double :) The staff is super friendly and attentive. They make sure that you are safe and go through the guidelines thoroughly. Yes, there is not much to see in the Long Island Sound, but it is a good outlet to take a step back from our technology heavy world and to take a breath of fresh air (and also admire/envy the beautiful houses along the water) Each rental comes with a life jacket and a parking pass (if you don't have a Stamford parks and rec sticker). The kayaks have a slot to put your belongs, but I would make sure that you have a waterproof case if you plan to bring your phone with you!

I can't believe there aren't more reviews for this; maybe it's still a hidden treasure?…read more SoundWaters Kayak & Paddleboard rental is located at the base of Bocuzzi Park, where there is plenty of parking - and if you don't have a Stamford parking pass, they'll give you one while you're out on the water (great forethought by them.) The staff is polite and friendly, and they have great COVID-19 protocols in place; everyone wearing masks (staff and kayakers), you complete everything on your own personal cell phone (payment, waivers), hand sanitizer at the ready; and helpful but contact-less boarding into your kayak/paddleboard. They have an array of kayaks and paddleboards, all in great working shape. The dock is situated in a calm area of the harbor, right past the marina, so kayakers can easily head out without being in the boat channel. There's plenty to explore, with the beautiful houses and breakwall, the lighthouse and mooring fields, and with everyone out on the water. We had a really nice time kayaking for 2 hours and will definitely be returning - this is such a great establishment to have in Stamford so that people can enjoy the water.

Everything . Very responsible and kind and professional. You will enjoy immensely. Great day sail…read moreoff Stanford.

He was wonderful! He is very knowledgeable & patient! His sailboat is nicely kept. My Husband & I…read morethoroughly enjoyed our experience as well as our 2 Grandsons 13 & 10. it was a memorable experience. Barbara CroMcKee.

SSC is such a great place if you plan to sail on LI Sound or beyond. It offers sailing classes out…read moreof Norwalk. Particularly, the sessions taught by Martin, the owner, were fantastic with both sailing basics and hands-on tips. The classes were intense at times but made you a better sailer. SSC has a variety of sail boats (from daysail to 40 footer) you can have access to after enrolling one of their membership plans which are quite reasonable in my opinion as opposed to owning a boat. Additionally, there are other sailing opportunities (I.e. racing etc) to hone in your skills and enjoy what LI sound has to offer. It is a local family owned business with friendly team. The students and members I met at SSC are easy going and great to hang out with.

My company had a wonderful team building event with the Sound Sailing team! We had two awesome…read morecaptains, Jill & Martin who taught us all how to sail and eventually race each other. We were well equipped with life jackets and plenty of water. I'd highly recommend the Sound Sailing team for your next company retreat.

Super friendly staff, kayaks in good shape, overall fun time! We paid for an hour and kayaked out…read moreto a small island. Fair prices for an hour. Would come back.

What an amazing Mother's Day treat I had today with my 10 year old son at Sea Kayak Connecticut!…read moreHaving been on other SUP adventures while traveling, I was thrilled to find out that this was available locally and even more excited to introduce it to my son. The website is super informative and gives so many helpful details to plan your adventure whether you are going on the SUP or kayaks but what's more impressive is when you arrive, you are greeted by a super friendly staff and the owner David, is super knowledgeable about what's appropriate for your experience level and then guides you on how to get the most enjoyment out of the time on the water. The equipment was all either brand new or kept in like new condition which is definitely a huge bonus since I have rented boards at other places that were not kept in condition like these. There is a convenient and super clean locker room and bathroom available to get changed in and then lock up your valuables just steps away from the dock where you launch. You can tell that a lot of thought has been put into making every detail of your entire experience fluid and flawless. Since this was my son's first time, the staff helped tether his board to mine which made him and I much more comfortable. After we launched we had an incredible couple of hours enjoying the beautiful weather and such a special day together. I can't thank you enough David and your wonderful staff for making this a very special memory for my son and I! My son already asked when we will go again. After seeing another guest on the 'Step SUP today, I think it would be super fun to try that out and read that Sea Kayak offers motorized SUP as well... I mean, c'mon how cool is that!! I think it goes without saying but I will anyway... I highly recommend Sea Kayak Connecticut, I know we will definitely be back for more!!