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The Thames Yacht Club is a mooring-only marina for both power and sailboats, right on the Thames River in New London, CT. Visitors can unwind with plenty of areas to cruise to, like the Long Island Sound, Fisher’s Island, and Niantic Bay! The Club can accommodate vessels 50ft or less, and have overnight pricing of $1.50/ft.

Founded in 1933, the Thames Yacht Club embraces a community with a deep love for boating and yachting. Boaters at the marina love the rich maritime history that envelops the coastal town of New London. Renowned as one of the best places to eat, stay and play in the New England area! Local families and visitors alike will appreciate the Yacht Club’s amenities such as accessible beaches, a floating dock, event space, restrooms, showers, grill area, and an on-site restaurant. The marina is open 9 am - 9 pm while boaters can eat up at the restaurant, 11 am - 7 pm. To get the absolute most out of New London, the Thames River, and the surrounding environment, look no further than the Thames Yacht Club!

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Thames Yacht Club - Eat, stay and play on the Thames River!

The Thames Yacht Club is a mooring-only marina for both power and sailboats, right on the Thames River in New London, CT. Visitors can unwind with plenty of areas to cruise to, like the Long Island Sound, Fisher’s Island, and Niantic Bay! The Club can accommodate vessels 50ft or less, and have overnight pricing of $1.00/ft.

Founded in 1933, the Thames Yacht Club embraces a community with a deep love for boating and yachting. Boaters at the marina love the rich maritime history that envelops the coastal town of New London. Renowned as one of the best places to eat, stay and play in the New England area! Local families and visitors alike will appreciate the Yacht Club’s amenities such as accessible beaches, a floating dock, event space, restrooms, showers, grill area, and an on-site restaurant. The marina is open 9 am - 9 pm while boaters can eat up at the restaurant, 11 am - 7 pm. To get the absolute most out of New London, the Thames River, and the surrounding environment, look no further than the Thames Yacht Club! Book your slip now on Snag-A-Slip.

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Cruise ships return to New London

New London ― Cruise ships will make multiple stops in New London this spring through October, giving passengers time to explore the city and other local destinations.

The city announced Monday that American Cruise Lines ships, accommodating 90 to 100 passengers, will visit New London eight times, starting Wednesday.

The ships will dock at City Pier as part of the American Cruise Lines’ Yankee Seaports Cruise, an eight-day cruise from Boston to New York. Passengers will have opportunities to see New London and visit the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, Thames River Water Taxi, Submarine Force/USS Nautilus Museum, and Mystic Seaport Museum.

Dockmaster Barbara Neff will arrange logistics for the trips and give passengers gift bags.

Cruise ships visited New London in April 2022 when two cruise ships, from the American Queen Voyages line, made stops.

“I’m happy with any opportunity to bring new visitors to New London, but especially now with our downtown streetscape improvements evolving, new restaurants opening and renovations continuing on a number of buildings,” Mayor Michael Passero said in a statement. “With State Pier filling up again with offshore wind turbine components for Revolution Wind and EB across the way, they will see New London’s role as a center of the maritime, or ‘blue,’ economy in New England.”

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The following visits are scheduled: May 8-10; May 29-31; June 27-29; Oct. 3; Oct. 7; Oct. 10–11; Oct. 16-18; Oct. 24.

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NEW LONDON, CT (WFSB) - A cruise ship will dock in New London this week.

It’s not the first time the Whaling City has been a cruise stop, but it certainly doesn’t happen every day.

The Thames River is used to visitors. Plenty of ferries, and sometimes even submarines.

On land it’s just as busy. Union Station is hopping and there’s plenty of folks on the roads.

This is the time of year New London and the shoreline gets real popular.

“It’s a little slow on a rainy day like this,” said Barbara Neff, New London Dockmaster.

The 100 passenger American Eagle will make its way to City Pier.

“Even if people are going on to other destinations like the casino or Mystic it’s great for downtown,” said Patrick Day of New London.

The ship will dock there and stay for a little more than a day.

Passengers will explore New London and Mystic and be greeted with a goody bag.

The bag is full of local info and coupons, encouraging people to shop local.

“This is my first experience seeing the cruise come to New London while owning a business,” said David Preka, owner of Muddy Waters Café. “I do think people will come back to New London, come back to southeastern CT, I mean what’s better than this view.”

New London has had cruise ships visit before. The last time was in 2022.

Now the city is working with American Cruise Lines to make New London a regular destination.

“We’ve had passengers before say that they were in New York and where a little overwhelmed. They enjoy New London. It’s a walkable city. They can walk to a museum, walk to a restaurant,” Neff said.

New London is the halfway point of the cruise. It’s an eight-day journey from Boston to New York.

The stop is the first of eight this year in the Whaling City, as New London works to make its piers home to more than just ferries.

“That’s the goal that they would come in all summer long,” said Neff.

The cruise ship docks at City Pier. It will depart around midnight Thursday into Friday.

Historic Presidential Yacht Harbors in New London

The uss sequoia is a 104-foot classic wooden fantail motor yacht built in 1925. it served eight presidents before jimmy carter put it up for auction in 1977, published october 16, 2019 • updated on october 16, 2019 at 8:49 pm.

A historic presidential yacht is in New London after severe weather halted the boat from traveling to Maine for restorations.

The USS Sequoia is a 104-foot classic wooden fantail motor yacht built in 1925. It served eight presidents before Jimmy Carter put it up for auction in 1977. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987 and commanded rental fees of $10,000 a day at one point.

The boat is on its way to Maine to be completely overhauled and refurbished and is expected to be ready in three years.

Numerous ships have been commissioned to carry the president since 1880. The longest serving and most famous among them is the USS Sequoia, which carried eight presidents as a "floating White House" from 1933 until 1977. Docked at Pier One in the Washington Navy Yard, the presidential yacht provided an easily accessible and secure location for conducting meetings, entertaining dignitaries, and avoiding media scrutiny.

The USS Sequoia was designed by renowned Norwegian naval architect Johan Trumpy in 1925. The mahogany-hulled motor yacht could sleep six and accommodate 40 revelers for cocktails on the spacious aft-deck or 22 guests for a formal dinner in the salon.

John F. Kennedy added a king-size bed to the yacht and celebrated his 46th birthday on the boat. Marilyn Monroe may have also joined him for a cruise or two.

Presidents travel in style. Perks of the office include a custom Boeing 747 for long range journeys, a Sikorsky Sea King helicopter for shorter jaunts, and an apocalypse-proof armored Cadillac limousine, nicknamed "the Beast," for ground transit. As luxurious as this sounds, one form of transportation has been conspicuously absent from the chief executive's lineup for 40 years: the presidential yacht.

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Todd French is the Sequoia Project Manager and is working to help refurbish the Sequoia.

“This boat is wrapped up in our history and to be able to restore something like this is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said French. “It served every type of President, every type of party and it’s a piece of Americana and really this is a historic artifact that’s going to bring us together.”

French says the memories made aboard the ship are compelling and hundreds of memories were made on the ship, including President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing several bills for his ‘New Deal’ initiative.

“When I step on the boat, I get chills because you feel the soul and the history of the boat,” said French.

Greg and Daneen Roth live in New London and happened to see the historic yacht while on their morning stroll.

“It’s amazing to know the history of the Presidents who were on board and everything so it’s quite a treat to see her up this close,” said Greg Roth.

“She has quite a storied past and when you look at her and see her beautiful lines, you can't help but appreciate everything that went into making her and making her a presidential yacht,” said Daneen Roth.

The USS Sequoia has a special connection to New London. During Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency, he ventured through the New London City Pier in an effort to travel to see his son and attend the Harvard-Yale Regatta.

New London’s Mayor Michael Passero just found out about the ship making a stop at the city pier last night and was excited to see it return to the city.

“I’m glad to see the Sequoia make its way back and it’s a surprise visit for us and we love to celebrate our history,” he said.

The boat is on a very large barge under the control of a tug boat and is expected to be at New London City Pier from Wednesday until Saturday.

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There's a new boat set to sail along the Thames this year. But this isn't going to be another one that you can just tap your oyster card to get on or sit and sip a simple pint on.

Instead, it's a sparkling 'superyacht' worth a whopping £25 million. Expected to arrive in London this August, the Dutch-built vessel is set to nab the title of London's largest floating company.

Titled Oceandiva London , it will have space for up to a huge 1,500 standing guests, or 600 seated, to attend all kinds of events including product launches, dinners, receptions and more. Guests will be able to hop on at various London locations, it is set for an official launch in autumn 2022.

At 86-metres long, the three-deck ship is claimed as a CO₂-neutral venue that will be powered by lithium battery packs backed up by mounted solar panels.

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When Oceandiva London arrives in the capital, it will find its home moored at the Royal Docks. Then, dependent on the event, you'll be able to get onto the ship at Canary Wharf, Excel, Greenwich, London Bridge or Tower Bridge.

The Dutch-founded company, named Oceandiva, already have ships in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands and this one is set to be stunning.

The designs of how the London ship will look show a matte grey, long vessel, with lots of open outdoor space and a proud Union Jack flag waving from the upper deck.

Oceandiva's website describes the exciting new arrival: "Spanning across three decks, this unique blank canvas venue provides clients the ability to host sensational events on the river, whether static or sailing, in the heart of the City."

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Unsurprisingly, it won't be a particularly cheap place to to throw a party. The Evening Standard reported that the events company Smart Group has already started taking bookings with hire rates starting at a whopping basic of £27,000 a night.

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Totally versatile, you'll be able to host anything from weddings to film premieres, conferences to fashion shows or exhibitions to award cermonies on board the ship. But you'll just have to splash out to make a splash in the Thames.

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Inspired by London’s spectacular Illuminated River Project – a long term light installation that will transform 15 of the cities bridges into unique works of art. And what better way to experience each bridge than from Illuminate’s covered rear deck and open air flybridge. “The Thames is London’s most ancient public space ... and the bridges that span our river are some of the most precious historic sites we have. The Illuminated River project is the next stage of the Thames evolution.”

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Superyachts spotted in London

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The UK capital may not be quite as picturesque as France's sparkling shores or Italy's beach-lined coasts - but evidently, there's still a certain appeal among yacht owners as an increasing number of superyachts set a course for London. 

Scintilla Maris

This Friday (26 April), Scintilla Maris was photographed departing from Damen Maaskant 's shipyard in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The 45.6-metre converted fishing trawler has now completed her maiden voyage to London and is docked in Canary Wharf, according to BOATPro . Scintilla Maris ' ambitious refit project has earned her a nomination at this year's World Superyacht Awards in the 'Rebuilt Yacht' category. Works included reducing the yacht's 570GT to below the 500GT threshold and the installation of eclectic, loft-like interiors by Dutch studio Vripack .

The 49.7-metre Triton was seen moored near Tower Bridge in April 2024. She was launched and designed by Delta Marine in 2004 and was the largest composite yacht built in the United States at the time. Triton is best suited to worldwide cruising, deep-sea fishing and exotic reef diving, with an underwater camera in the bow and a lighting rig at the stern that "provides guests front-row seats for observing the ocean’s mysteries". A sonar and bottom-mapping system by Simrad can also photograph and 3D map the bottom of the ocean, easily locating any nearby wreckage. Interior highlights include a full-width master cabin with a sitting room, library, office and his and hers bathroom.

Bravo Eugenia

Oceanco 's 109-metre Bravo Eugenia has visited the Big Smoke many times, showing off a chiselled Nuvolari Lenard exterior and dazzling underwater light display. A sharp plumb bow and extended waterline make her one of the distinctive superyachts on the water, and she certainly cuts an elegant profile whenever she arrives in London. With her hybrid propulsion engine, she offers a quiet electric mode which allows her to consume 30 per cent less fuel than other motor yachts in her size class, making her one of the more eco-friendly yachts in the world . She was most recently sighted in November 2023 at Butler's Wharf Pier, Tower Bridge.

The 90-metre expedition yacht has been spotted anchored in front of Tower Bridge following delivery from Lürssen 's yard in Germany. Launched in February 2023, Norn has since travelled across the Baltic and North Sea, including a skirt around Sweden’s Skåne County and a brief stop in the port of Helsingborg on the 9 of June, according to BOATPro . Key features include an outdoor cinema and changeable-depth pool floor with dance floor illumination.

Prior to arriving in Canary Wharf, the 56-metre Benetti build enjoyed a cruising expedition in the cruising grounds from where she gets her name. Australia ’s Stefano Ricci lines and navy hull attracted plenty of attention along the Gold Coast, and the 2012 build has an equally impressive interior with three individual dining saloons. She was launched as Ulysses and later became known as Bash , and was formerly owned by two serial yacht owners.

Fresh from an Atlantic crossing that began in early May and a stop-off in Portsmouth, the 54.3-metre Amels yacht Revelry was spotted docked in Canary Wharf. The yacht has a textbook Tim Heywood exterior and interiors by Laura Sessa , as part of the Dutch yard's Limited Editions 177 series. She was launched as 4You in 2012 and changed ownership in 2021.

The 110-metre Kaos (ex Jubilee ) is the largest yacht to pay a visit to London in recent years. She cruised up the Thames in May 2023, stopping in front of Butler's Wharf and Tower Bridge to show off her unique blue exterior penned by Lobanov Design . The multi-award-winning yacht has a stellar range of onboard amenities, including an 8.5-metre pool, aquarium and a multitude of custom-designed pieces not found on any other yacht. At the time of her last sale in 2018, she was one of the largest sales in yachting history. 

The third unit in Benetti 's highly popular Oasis 40M series, named Phoenix , has spent a significant amount of time cruising the coastline of Great Britain. Since her delivery in 2021, she has paid visits to Southampton and Ireland as well as to Canary Wharf and Tower Bridge. Key features include the signature Oasis deck, which boasts a glass-fronted dipping pool and unfolding bulwarks. The design of this model was so popular it inspired a smaller 34 metre series, with Zlatan Ibrahimović buying the first unit .

The 49.1-metre Reef Chief was spotted docked in the heart of Canary Wharf in 2022. The yacht was delivered by American yard Trinity in 2009 and has been designed with entertainment at its core. She is crowned by a large sundeck with an exterior bar, shaded dining area and TV screen, along with a Jacuzzi. Ten guests can be accommodated in five cabins, which are styled in classic polished wood and cream tones.

The 33.7-metre Van der Valk superyacht Blue Jeans made her maiden voyage to London after departing the shipyard in the Netherlands. Her cool blue hull added a touch of brightness to a dreary London day, and she spent her time cruising up and down the river showing off her custom Guido De Groot exterior. The all-aluminium yacht is one of the builder's most complex undertakings to date and is home to a foredeck "chillout lounge" with sun pads tucked into the bow, a U-shaped sofa and a dining table that pops up from the deck.

Fresh from a comprehensive refit and extension, the 44-metre motor yacht Brazil paid a visit to the River Thames in December 2022. The yacht was spotted moored outside St Katharine Docks Marina enjoying some winter sunshine in front of Tower Bridge. She was originally delivered by Heesen in 1993 and was relaunched in October following an extensive refit courtesy of a collaboration between three Dutch firms – Snijders Yachts, Zwijnenburg and Dutchflows. Work was primarily focused around the stern area, where the yacht was given a new beach club. The yacht is listed for sale with IYC .

Slipstream was delivered in 2009 as one of two 60-metre models from French shipyard CMN , Both exterior and interior were curated by Winch Design and the British studio has given her a smart navy hull with a distinctive grey superstructure. She features generous living and entertainment areas with an outdoor cinema on the sundeck and a hand-carved 4.5-metre totem pole at the centrepiece of a feature staircase. Owned by Canadian businessman Jack Cowin, Slipstream is currently available for charter by Burgess .

Having recently completed a cross-planet navigation that included Norway, the Maldives and Australia, 62-metre Stardust was spotted cruising up the Thames and into Canary Wharf in July 2022. The Amels build was handed over to her owners in 2020, and is the first and only hull in the Dutch yard's Limited Editions 206 series. Interior design comes from Laura Sessa, while Tim Heywood is responsible for the yacht's distinctive exterior, which is characterised by long lines of circular portholes and a cut-out segment in the hull line. 

The 75.6-metre Boardwalk is one of the newer deliveries from prestigious Dutch shipbuilder Feadship , and she caused a big buzz when she moored up on the Thames against the backdrop of Tower Bridge. Her aft deck helipad, generous beach club and huge TV screens were on full display to lucky onlookers who were able to catch a glimpse of her. 

Delivered in 2010 from Lürssen, 60-metre Bella Vita paid a brief visit to London, where she was seen along Butler's Wharf, just in front of Tower Bridge. Launched under the name Katie Sue II , the yacht became one of the top 50 most expensive yachts for sale in the world prior to her sale in January 2021. No doubt her new owner is enjoying her Glade Johnson interior and well-equipped sundeck. 

The 55.5-metre Moon Sand made waves when she cruised up the Thames shortly after her delivery from Lürssen . The yacht has a number of innovative features on deck, including a recessed pool that can be drained and raised flush with the deck when not in use. The yacht's crisp profile and clean, soothing interiors are by legendary yacht design studio Bannenberg & Rowell . 

With her sky-blue hull and buttercup yellow exterior accents, the Abeking & Rasmussen -built 98 metre motor Aviva added some colour to the city when she visited. The yacht is home to an onboard paddel tennis court - the first of its kind ever installed - which had to be carefully engineered in order to create the correct level of bounce. 

Heesen's largest steel superyacht to date was spotted in London displaying her new name Lusine . The yacht hit the water in 2021 sporting a masculine exterior courtesy of Omega Architects and an interior by Sinot Yacht and Architecture Design . A glass elevator lies at the heart of the design while a touch-and-go helipad forward allows guests to come and go in complete privacy.

With her "champagne and caviar" interiors and two-deck video walls in the lobby, 95-metre Kismet is all about the wow factor. Her interiors are by Reymond Langton, while her exteriors are the work of Espen Øino and she features an impressive jaguar statue on the bowsprit. She marks one of the most expensive yachts for charter in the world , asking a cool €1,200,000 for one week.

Motor Yacht A

One of the most recognisable yachts in the world, Motor Yacht A is sure to have drawn the crowds in the UK capital with her unconventional design. The 119-metre Blohm + Voss was commissioned by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko. Following the Ukraine war, the superyacht was moved to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, where it remains to this day, according to BOATPro .

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As with its Austin counterpart, SXSW London will be a mecca of creativity, culture, and technology but will have its own distinctive edge due to the city’s vibrant personality and proximity to Europe. More than 20 million people currently work in creative and technology sectors across the Old Continent. Moreover, London is responsible for over half of the U.K.’s entire creative industry’s economic output of £125 billion (about $156 billion). In other words, the festival will face no shortage of bright minds.

Over the course of a week, the festival will transform dozens of venues, galleries, clubs, and other spaces in Shoreditch. The colorful East London neighborhood is a hub of creative, cultural, and technological innovation, so it is well suited to host the event. The festival will include keynotes, music showcases, and tech displays. You might even see Robb Report roll out the House of Robb for the occasion.

To give you an idea of the caliber of guests, SXSW Austin has welcomed high-profile speakers that run the gamut, from Barack Obama and Steven Spielberg to Mark Zuckerberg and Mark Cuban. It has also spotlighted musicians such as Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Ed Sheeran, no less. SXSW London will focus on showcasing creative talent from across Europe, naturally.

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