Come experience the Maine adventure that you’ve been searching for. With a variety of 3 to 6-night trips, enjoy the beautiful islands, delicious food, and spectacular sailing that make a trip on a windjammer a memorable experience. We also have several specialty cruises throughout the summer: a 9-night trip Downeast to the Canadian Border and a 9-night journey south to Gloucester, Massachusetts. No matter how long you are aboard, you will have no shortage of good food, stunning scenery, memorable moments and great people. Give us a call or send us an email to learn more about the specific availability of any of our trips to see what will work in your calendar. We look forward to hearing from you!
Every trip is available for charter until the first person reserves.
Download our 2024 schedule
Board 5-6 pm |
Return by 11 am |
# of Nights | Description | Rate per person | |
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Monday June 3 |
Friday June 7 |
4 | BOOKED FOR PRIVATE CHARTER | $998 | Book |
& Saturday June 8 |
Thursday June 13 |
5 | REESE FULMER AND THE CARRIAGE HOUSE BAND – SCHOONER GAM – The first of our annual fleet events. Reese and his band provide informal sessions of modern folk music throughout the trip. One evening we’ll raft up with the entire Windjammer Fleet for an evening together. |
$1,196 | Book |
Friday June 14 |
Tuesday June 18 |
4 | YOGA – A unique retreat with informal guided sessions in the morning or evenings. The perfect setting to introduce or refine your skills of balance, control and relaxation. | $1,075 | Book |
Wednesday June 19 |
Saturday June 22 |
3 | LATE SPRING CLASSICS OF THE COASTLINE – A simple, short getaway, 2 full days of sailing and some time to explore a coastal village or deserted island, all on a beautiful Gloucester fishing schooner. | $998 | Book |
& Sunday June 23 |
Saturday June 29 |
6 | HIDDEN TRACES OF THE PAST – Join us for this fascinating exploration of the little-known history of Penobscot Bay. With historian Sam Collins as our guide, we hear about mid-coast Maine’s ancient and industrial past. | $1,649 | Book |
Sunday June 30 |
Saturday July 6 |
6 | GREAT SCHOONER RACE – Four nights of exploring the coast before gathering with the rest of the Windjammer Fleet for some friendly & fun small boat races followed the next day by the annual Great Schooner Race. Last year we won not only our class but the overall race! We’ll try to repeat that this season while having fun and enjoying this truly unique event. | $1,649 | Book |
Sunday July 7 |
Wednesday July 10 |
3 | MID-SUMMER CLASSICS OF THE COASTLINE – A simple, short getaway with two full days of sailing with some time to explore a coastal village or deserted island, all aboard a National Historic Landmark. | $1,056 | Book |
Thursday July 11 |
Monday July 15 |
4 | TRADITIONAL COASTAL CRUISING – Spruce-clad islands, panoramic views, and strolls through quaint fishing villages are all part of the rhythm of each day sailing along Maine’s rugged coastline as the wind carries us to a new anchorage each evening. | $1,225 | Book |
& Tuesday July 16 |
Thursday July 25 |
9 | DOWNEAST TRIP – A chance to go beyond our normal cruising grounds where bold landscapes and nature prevail. We’ll visit places not seen on any other trip. | $2,286 | Book |
Saturday July 27 |
Thursday Aug 1 |
5 | HIKING & ISLAND EXPLORATION – The perfect trip to explore more of what the hundreds of islands in our sailing grounds have to offer. Hiking ranges from a stroll to a bit of rock scrambling with water views around every corner! Not a hiker? Take that time to relax on the many beaches we’ll visit. | $1,495 | Book |
Friday Aug 2 |
Monday Aug 5 |
3 | MID-SUMMER ADVENTURE (EGGEMOGGIN REACH REGATTA) – An incredible short getaway. | $1,056 | Book |
& Tuesday Aug 6 |
Saturday Aug 10 |
4 | SWAN’S ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL – 3 full days of sailing with a lobster feast somewhere in between. Also an evening of eclectic music at the Sweet Chariot Music Festival on Swan’s Island. The blue grass duo, Darlin’ Corey, will be aboard for the trip, serenading us with daily mini concerts. | $1,375 | Book |
Sunday Aug 11 |
Saturday Aug 17 |
6 | UNSCRIPTED ADVENTURE – A rarity in our schedule! 6 whole days for the “essence of windjamming”, a true 6-night trip where we can go where we please. | $1,649 | Book |
Sunday Aug 18 |
Thursday Aug 22 |
4 | HIKING & ISLAND EXPLORATION – A shorter opportunity than the earlier hiking trip to explore some of the hundreds of islands in our cruising ground. Hiking is anywhere from a stroll to a bit of rock scrambling. If hiking isn’t quite to your taste, relax on the beaches, wade in tidepools, and take in all the surroundings. | $1,225 | Book |
Friday Aug 23 |
Monday Aug 26 |
3 | TRADITIONAL COASTAL CRUISING – Come see what this whole cruising thing is all about! From spruce-clad islands to fishing villages and stunning views all around, there is much to fill each moment at a fraction of the cost of chartering your own vessel. | $1,056 | Book |
& Tuesday Aug 27 |
Thursday Sept 5 |
9 | GLOUCESTER SCHOONER RACE – Our annual trip home, for both the schooner and Captain King. A long-haul adventure along a beautiful portion of the east coast. “Homeward Bound” to America’s oldest fishing port for our chance to win the Esperanto Cup once again. | $2,387 | Book |
Sunday Sept 8 |
Saturday Sept 14 |
6 | WOODENBOAT SAIL-IN – Our final Windjammer Fleet get-together. All member vessels meet in WoodenBoat Harbor for an evening of music and camaraderie to send off the season in fine style. | $1,525 | Book |
Sunday Sept 15 |
Thursday Sept 19 |
4 | COOL DAYS AND COZY NIGHTS – Fall is here, time to sit a little closer to the woodstove and break out the sweater. Come enjoy some truly incredible food and sailing. |
$1,075 | Book |
Friday Sept 20 |
Tuesday Sept 24 |
4 | CELTIC AMONG THE ISLES – Drank the Gold joins us for a misty sojourn through the isles of Penobscot Bay. Watch the foliage begin to change during the day and in the evening cozy up in our wood-paneled galley to a concert of Celtic melodies. | $1,075 | Book |
Wednesday Sept 25 |
Sunday Sept 29 |
4 | THAT’S IT FOR 2024! –Come join us for one last turn around the bay before we put the Eagle to bed for the winter. | $1,075 | Book |
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Booking and Cancellation Policy
All our cabins accommodate two; Cabins A and B can be guaranteed as single occupancy for an additional $30 per night. 35% of your trip cost is due at the time of booking with the balance due 6 weeks before the trip date. A full refund, less $50 per person fee, will be provided until the balance-due date. Should you cancel with less than six weeks’ notice, your payment less the $50 fee will be refunded if a new guest books in place of your cancellation. Re-bookings are subject to a $50 per-person fee.
Payment Methods
Payments may be made by check, VISA, MasterCard, DISCOVER or American Express.
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