Special Sailing Excursions

We feel that the best cruise is the one with no itinerary. However, we participate in some special events that are always fun for passengers and crew.   

Ecological Stewardship - Every Trip

Adventure Photography - June 3, 2012 

Photo by Patsy Gettens

Greg Gettens is an avid adventure photographer. He has photographed off small cruise ships from Alaska to Antarctica and from the Schooner American Eagle over twenty times.  Greg feels that sailing aboard the American Eagle presents a photo rich environment for photographers.  The workshop will start with examples of his work, both digital and printed to give you ideas for your photography.  Informal lecture and demonstrations will be used to cover the A B C's of adventure photography, the use of cell phone,point and shoot and the DSLR cameras as well as working with tripods.  Weather protection and care of camera gear along with what he carries in his camera bag will be presented.  Techniques for sunrise, sunset, backlighting, and the use of lantern light in image capture will be explored.  Greg will illustrate his workflow from capture to print and devices for photo viewing and storage in the field.  Bring your camera and spirit of adventure to photograph and tell your story of a cruise aboard the Schooner American Eagle. Windjammer Days - June 24, 2012 We're one of the few schooners participating in Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor.The schooners arrive in the Boothbay area Tuesday afternoon for a huge island lobster picnic, then sail into Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday and anchor amidst band concerts, a parade ashore and evening fireworks. A good chance to see whales and puffins on this offshore week.    Great Schooner Race - July 1, 2012 A raft-up Thursday evening and an all-day race Friday from the Rockland breakwater to Camden.  Once past the finish line we all tie up in Camden Inner Harbor for an evening of awards and celebration.    Lighthouse Parade - July 8, 2012 Six days of sailing topped off with a parade of sail Friday and a visit to the Breakwater lighthouse.     Canada, Whales & Seabirds - Aug 5, 2012 A 9-day adventure to New Brunswick  including  overnight and offshore sailing.  Good opportunity to see whales and pelagic birds.

Gloucester Schooner Race Trip- August 29, 2012

Board the American Eagle Wednesday evening, August 29th for her annual cruise to Gloucester, Massachusetts. Arrive in Gloucester Saturday and experience the great hospitality of the Eagle's old home port. On Sunday be part of the excitement as the American Eagle tries for her ninth Esperanto Cup win, in a race which originated in the 1880's.  Whale watching and overnight sailing along the way on her longest, six-day cruise. Return to Rockland by 11 am Tuesday, September 4th.

   

WoodenBoat Sail-In - Sept 9, 2012

Air & Sea Package

Get a jump on your windjammer vacation with a non-stop flight from Boston to Rockland! Cape Air offers 5 flights a day, so you can enjoy your 3- to 6-day windjammer cruise entirely car-free. Package includes round-trip airfare and ground transportation to your windjammer dock in Camden, Rockport or Rockland. Add $150 to any regular 3- to 6-day windjammer cruise. please mention Air & Sea package at time of booking.

For more information about transportation from Boston to Rockland or to the docks:
Maine Windjammer Association
Cape Air: (800) 352-0714
Schooner Bay Taxi and Limo: (207) 594-5000

Rockland Land & Sea Package

Enjoy the best of both worlds--land and sea--with a windjammer cruise and a stay at an historic inn in Rockland, where you can enjoy the culture of a seaside town that's famous for its museums, galleries and fine dining. Package includes 2-night accommodations with gourmet breakfast, along with expert concierge services and an a la carte menu of discounts to local area attractions.  Add-on Inn packages start at $270/couple, based on double occupancy.

For more information about the Land portion of this package:
Maine Windjammer Association
Historic Inns of Rockland: (877) ROC-INNS (762-4667)

Camden Inn & Cruise Package

Explore the natural beauty of Camden with a 2-night stay at one of nine premier inns either before or after your windjammer cruise.  Package includes accommodations, full breakfasts and amenities, gourmet picnic lunch and 2-day pass to the Camden Hills State Park.  Miles of well-groomed trails offer excellent hiking as well as spectacular views of Camden Harbor, Penobscot Bay and the islands beyond.  Enjoy a "Specialty of Maine" backpack lunch for two with yoummy choices from lobster rolls to paninis, blus salads, desserts and trail mix.  Add $399/couple to any regular 3- to 6-day windjammer cruise.

For more information about this package:
Maine Windjammer Association
Premier Bed and Breakfast Inns of Camden