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"This girl from Iowa had a blast.  Can't wait to come back. "

- Beth R., Iowa

2009 Sailing Season

The Schooner American Eagle offers a good mix of four- and six-day cruises, with a couple three-day ones for those of you who have just a few days to get away. If you're looking for something unique during the 2009 sailing season, consider joining us for 6 days in late July to watch for whales and seabirds or for 6 days over Labor Day to sail to the Gloucester Schooner Festival.

Come with us for a longer adventure beyond our local cruising area to be part of the 2009 International Tall Ship event in Boston. We've been in Tall Ship celebrations in New York in 1986, Boston in 1992, 1997 and 2000. That, a dozen extended cruises to Canada and two dozen cruises to Massachusetts Bay make the AMERICAN EAGLE your first choice for participating in this historic event. Several dozen tall ships from all over the Atlantic have committed to participate as part of the 2009 Tall Ship Challenge.  For more information on Sail Boston and the Tall Ship Atlantic Challenge go to sailboston.com

Looking to make the most of your time in Maine?  Perhaps one of these packages would be of interest.

 

 2009 SAILING DATES AND RATES 

 Please remember...
All trips board after 6 pm the evening before the sailing date, and return by 11 am the last day.

  3-night May 23 $575 MEMORIAL DAY LONG WEEKEND
Board Friday, May 22, after 6 pm.
Return Monday, May 25, by 11 am.
  3-night May 27  $565 Board Tuesday, May 26, after 6 pm.
Return Friday, May 29, by 11 am.
  4-night June 1 $625 Board Sunday, May 31, after 6 pm.
Return Thursday, June 4, by 11 am.
Ο 4-night June 6 $645

COOKBOOK GAM ~ What's that?  Included in your fare is our new fleet cookbook and a planned raft up where you can have it autographed by everyone!  Board Friday, June 5, after 6 pm.
Return Tuesday, June 9, by 11 am.

  4-night June 10 $675 Board Tuesday, June 9, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, June 13, by 11 am.
  6-night June 15 $855 SCHOONER GAM ~ One of the first fleet get-together of the season. We're also heading offshore this week in search of puffins.
Board Sunday, June 14, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, June 20, by 11 am.
  6-night June 22 $885 WINDJAMMER DAYS TO BOOTHBAY HARBOR ~ A classic island picnic, fireworks, puffins, and maybe whales along the way.
Board Sunday, June 21, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, June 27, by 11 am.
Ο 12-night June 29 $2400 SAIL BOSTON I ~ Includes the Great Schooner Race June 30th
Board in Rockland Sunday, June 28, after 6 pm.
Disembark in Boston Friday morning, July 10.
  8-night July 12 $1600 SAIL BOSTON II ~Includes the Lighthouse Parade back in Maine.
Board in Boston Saturday afternoon, July 11.
Disembark in Rockland Sunday, July 19, by 11 am.
  5-night July 21 $785 ~Includes a welcome for the Barque EAGLE
Board Monday, July 20, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, July 25, by 11 am.
  6-night July 27 $925 WHALES & SEABIRDS
Board Sunday, July 26, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, Aug 1, by 11 am.
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 6-night Aug 3 $945 MUSIC FESTIVAL ~ Includes tickets for the midweek music show and the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show on Saturday the 8th
Board Sunday, Aug 2, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, Aug 8, by 11 am.
  4-night Aug 10 $715 Board Sunday, Aug 9, after 6 pm.
Return Thursday, Aug 13, by 11 am.
  4-night Aug 15 $715 Board Friday, Aug 14, after 6 pm.
Return Tuesday, Aug 18, by 11 am.
  4-night Aug 20 $715 Board Wednesday, Aug 19, after 6 pm.
Return Sunday, Aug 23, at 11 a.m.
  4-night Aug 25 $715 Board Monday, Aug 24, after 6 pm.
Return Friday, Aug 28, at 11 a.m.
  4-night Aug 29 $715 Board Friday, Aug 28, after 6 pm.
Return Tuesday, Sept 1, at 11 a.m.
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 6-night Sept 3* $945 GLOUCESTER SCHOONER RACE CRUISE
Board in Rockland Wednesday evening, Sept 2nd, race Sunday in Gloucester Massachusetts. Great hospitality in the EAGLE's old home port. Whale watching and overnight sailing along the way on our longest six day cruise. Return to Rockland Tuesday, Sept 8th, by 11 am.
  4-night Sept 10 $695 Board Wednesday, Sept 9, after 6 pm.
Return Sunday, Sept 13, by 11 am.
  6-night Sept 14 $895 WOODENBOAT SAIL-IN ~ The fleet sails into WoodenBoat Harbor for a Tuesday get-together.   Visits to the boat school and bookstore.
Board Sunday, Sept 13, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, Sept 19, by 11 am.
  6-night Sept 21 $845 COAST WEEK ~ Extra island visits, beachcombing and our last long cruise of the season.
Board Sunday, Sept 20, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, Sept 26, by 11 am.
  4-night Sept 28 $695 Board Sunday, Sept 27, after 6 pm.
Return Thursday, Oct 1, by 11 am.		 FOLIAGE
Ο 4-night Oct 3* $675 Board Friday, Oct 2, after 6 pm.
Return Tuesday, Oct 6, by 11 am.
  4-night Oct 8* $655 Board Wednesday, Oct 7, after 6 pm
Return Sunday, Oct 11, by 11 am.
Ο= Full Moon            * = limited to 24 guests            
+ = unique to Schooner American Eagle

For all trips except the SailBoston trips, the deposit is $300 per person, balance due 6 weeks before sailing, full refund until then.  Should you cancel within 6 weeks of sailing, your payment will be returned only as others are booked for that trip.  Credit toward a later trip will be given under the same terms.  Cancellations and rebookings are subject to a $25 fee.  For either guaranteed single cabin (Cabins A or B), add $100 for short trips or $150 for six day cruises.

For either of the two SailBoston cruises, the deposit is $500 per person, second progress payment of $500 by January 15th, and the balance due two months before boarding.  Refunds after the last payment only as other bookings are received for that trip.  Cancellations and rebookings are subject to a $25 fee.  For either guaranteed single cabin (Cabins A or B), add $200 for SailBoston I, $150 for SailBoston II.

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Yes, we donate a number of trips (usually a trip for two) to charities and non-profits every year.  No, its not a tax deduction for us; but it may be for you.

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