Join the University of New Hampshire Marine Docents this summer for a day cruise aboard the university’s research vessel, the R/V Gulf Challenger. Find out what UNH researchers are learning about the marine and estuarine environments, and get up close and personal with coastal creatures and local history.

The Shoals Cruise Learn about the history of New Hampshire’s seacoast, hike around Appledore Island and tour the Shoals Marine Lab. Cost is $40 and the cruise runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Or choose the Great Bay Discovery Cruise, which travels up the Piscataqua River into Little Bay/Great Bay Estuary. Marine Docents will lead activities such as catching plankton and testing water quality. The Great Bay Cruise also stops for a tour of the UNH Jackson Estuarine Laboratory. The cost is $25 and it runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.

Cruises depart from the UNH pier in New Castle. Children ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. Space is limited. Reserve your cruise now, or learn more about the available dates.

Dates and availability are subject to change. Discovery Cruises are sponsored by UNH Cooperative Extension and N.H. Sea Grant.