Daytime cruises are approximately ninety-minutes long and will depart from the Milford Boat Ramp located behind Milford Library on Friday at 2:30pm and 4:30pm and on Saturday at 9:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Sunset Cruises approximately two-hours long will depart from the Milford Boat Ramp at 6:30pm on Friday and 6:00pm on Saturday. The Festival’s handicapped shuttle from Harborside School will be available for Saturday’s afternoon cruises and will drop off guests in front of Milford Library. 

Applications: An application is required for each individual, and can be downloaded from our website, ordered by calling the AMOF Hotline (203) 878-5363 or picked up in person by visiting The Canvas Patch, 5 River Street, Milford, during normal business hours. Incomplete or illegible applications will not be processed. All applications must be signed; parents must sign for children who are under 18 years of age the day of the cruise.

Advance Reservations: Advance registrations strongly recommended and will be accepted on a first come/first serve basis. Please indicate a first through fourth choice for time slots whenever possible so that we may process your application efficiently. Check our website for updates on available time slots. Time slots may fill while your application is in transit or being processed. Advance registration applications must be postmarked by August 9, 2008. One application is required per guest; multiple applications per envelope will be accepted. Payment for multiple applications received in the same envelope may be combined in the same check or money order. Applications received separately will not be guaranteed the same time slot. Thus, families and groups are urged to submit applications at the same time in the same envelope. You may also drop off applications in person at The Canvas Patch, 5 River Street, Milford, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday thru Saturday and 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday, by August 10th. Payment for advance registrations can be by check or money order (no cash please). You will receive a confirmation letter via e-mail or regular mail (with the inclusion of a self-addressed stamped envelope with your application) noting your reserved departure time.

On-site registration: You may register the day of the Festival at the schooner cruise check-in table at the Milford Boat Ramp (See Festival Map) for any available cruise 60 minutes prior to each sailing, subject to space availability.  

Payment options: Credit card payments (American Express, Visa and Mastercard) will be accepted by calling the AMOF Hotline (203) 878-5363. Checks, money orders, credit cards and cash will be accepted the day of the festival. Please make checks and money orders out to: AMOF.

Check-in times: All guests are required to check in for a boarding pass at the Milford Boat Ramp 30 minutes prior to your departure time. Please bring your confirmation letter and ID for guests over 18 is required. Guests will board the schooner 15 minutes before departure. Any guest not checked in at this time will forfeit his reservation without a refund; guests are cautioned to plan accordingly. Parking is not available in the vicinity of the cruise departure. Check out the Milford Oyster Festival website for parking suggestions.

Cancellations: Guests may cancel their reservations and receive a refund if they call the AMOF Hotline (203) 878-5363 no later than August 9, 2008. No refunds will be issued after that date. Checks returned as unpaid or insufficient funds will also void a guest's reservation. Refunds will be issued if and only if AMOF or the Mary E cancels a trip due to inclement weather.

Corporate Cruises: Relaxing cruises around Long Island Sound are available Thursday and Sunday aboard the Mary E Schooner to groups of up to 25 passengers. For details and availability: email Captericyandy@aol.com or call (631) 332-0699.