Isles Of Shoals Steamship Company

The Isles of Shoals Steamship Company operates private charters aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton, a 90-foot Victorian steamship replica berthed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The vessel hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and bridal showers on the water, cruising through Portsmouth Harbor and along the Piscataqua River with views of the historic Isles of Shoals. Three decks give the vessel flexibility for events of different sizes and styles. Two fully heated, enclosed indoor cabins offer shelter in any season, while the open sundeck provides an outdoor gathering space with harbor views. The M/V Thomas Laighton accommodates up to 125 guests for a seated dinner or 275 for a cocktail-style reception. Three fully stocked cash bars, four onboard bathrooms, and professional crew and wait staff are included with every private charter. The vessel is Coast Guard certified and handicap accessible, and outside entertainment—DJs, live bands, and A/V presentations—is welcome with prior vendor approval.