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Bannerman Castle Trust Touring Season boaters, kayakers and canoe enthusiasts
June 20, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until October 31, 2020
For now, only smaller boat tours to the island will be permitted on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm. Private boats, kayaks and canoes that can navigate in shallow waters can visit and tour the island by booking their trip through www.bannermancastle.org. Boaters should know that the water at the Bannerman Island dock is 1.5 – 3 feet deep depending on the tides. Special weekday visits for smaller boats can also be arranged by calling BCT Executive Director Neil Caplan at 845-831-6346.
For those who do not own a boat, the BCT has partnered with Storm King Adventure Tours who will be running Kayak tours to Bannerman’s Island all summer! Please visit www.stormkingadventuretours.com for more information. Tours on board the Estuary Steward, the BCT’s larger tour boat, are slated to begin on July 2nd.
You must make a reservation online at www.BannermanCastle.org or call 845-203-1316 to reserve your time and trip to Bannerman Island. At this time, boats are not permitted to carry more than 10 people when visiting Bannerman Island. Tickets are $30 per person and include one and a half hours on Bannerman Island with a self-guided tour. Adults $37.50 and children, $32.50.
Info: 845-845-6346; neilcaplan@aol.com.
