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Isles of Shoals Steamship Company

4.7 ★★★★★ 431 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Portsmouth, New Hampshire · 0.8 mi to the beach

Ocean view

Company offering narrated sightseeing and party cruises of the Isles of Shoals from Portsmouth.

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  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.8 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone (603) 431-5500
  • Website islesofshoals.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

315 Market St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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Getting married at Isles of Shoals Steamship Company

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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