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2024 Lake Erie South

Jun 01, 2024 to Jun 08, 2024

The original Lake Erie South Tour has been modified to these new dates to coordinate with when the lighthouses will be open for visiting. Also, more lights and lighthouses have been added for a total of 20. There will be 7 nights in one hotel.

UPDATE: 3/16/2024 - there are 2 rooms available as of this date.

Tour Leaders: Kelly Bowers and Mike Rosenberger

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07 days

20 Lighthouses

06/01/24 Depart

2024 Northern California

Aug 24, 2024 to Sep 02, 2024

You are in for a real treat to see them up close and personal and some of them from a helicopter. Don't miss this opportunity to see these beautiful California lighthouses!

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09 days

20 Lighthouses

08/24/24 Depart

2024 Southern Maine and New Hampshire

Oct 06, 2024 to Oct 12, 2024

Join us on this tour of Southern Maine and New Hampshire during the fall colors. You will see 30 lighthouses and enjoy cruising the local waters to see these lighthouses.

Tour Leaders: Tina Hans and Jeremy D'Entremont

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06 days

30 Lighthouses

10/06/24 Depart

2025 Canary Islands

Nov 29, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025

Don't miss this chance to get away from the winter weather. This is a wonderful sailing trip around the Canary islands. The Windstar Cruise Line ship, THE WIND STAR, is a sleek 4 masted sailing yacht accommodating 148 guests with a crew of 101. All state rooms will have ocean views. The boat offers 2 primary dining venues, a new pool, spa and hot tub. You will touch foot in Spain and Portugal on this trip and see over 30 Lighthouses. Put this on your winter getaway list.

Tour Leaders: Chris and Janet Brookes

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13 days

22 Lighthouses

11/29/25 Depart

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Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse

Annapolis, Maryland

Looking for a one-day lighthouse experience? The much anticipated public tours of this National Historic Landmark and icon of the Chesapeake Bay are here! Now's your chance to tour the inside of this historic structure!

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Lighthouse, Totems, and Eagles Cruise

Ketchikan, Alaska

Circumnavigate Guard Island and its lighthouse and enjoy a variety of wildlife and stunning scenery along the way! The cruise begins with a scenic drive through the town of Ketchikan before boarding the boat at Ward Cove. See parts of Tongass National Forest, Totem Bright State Park, the Ward Cove Cannery, and more...

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Island Packers Cruises

Oxnard, California

Tours are available to Anacapa Island. See website for additional information and to reserve tickets online. Tours leave from both Oxnard (3550 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93035) and Ventura (1691 Spinnaker Dr #105B, Ventura, CA 93001).

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Cross Sound Cruises

New London, Connecticut

Lighthouse Cruises from New London offer two different tours: Classic Lighthouse Cruise and Lights & Sights Cruise. There is also a Long Island Lights Cruise departing from Orient Point, NY. Enjoy views of 11 lighthouses between the 3 cruises from CT, NY and RI on board a comfortable high-speed vessel. For more information and reservations call 860-444-4620.

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Lighthouse Accomodations

Where can I stay at a Lighthouse?

Many lighthouse enthusiasts wish to experience the life of a lighthouse keeper, even if just for a short time. Fortunately, there are a variety of opportunities.

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