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"Loved every minute.  Could stay all summer. "

- Ellie D., New Hampshire

2010 Sailing Season 

The Schooner American Eagle offers a good mix of four- and six-night cruises, as well as a three-night one in August for those of you who have just a few days to get away.

If you're looking for something unique during the 2010 sailing season, consider joining us for 6 days in late June to explore the Maine coastline beyond Acadia National Park towards the Canadian border or for 6 days over Labor Day to sail to the Gloucester Schooner Festival.

Sail aboard the American Eagle, the only Maine windjammer certified to do international cruises, for a 13-night adventure to Nova Scotia for the 25th annual Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival.  We attended the festival in 1994 and 2002 and had lots of fun both times.

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

 

 2010 SAILING DATES AND RATES 

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

  5-night May 31 $695 AMERICAN EAGLE'S 80th BIRTHDAY~expect a cake with 80 candles and a lot of sea stories
Board Sunday, May 30, after 6 pm.
Return Friday, June 4, by 11 am.
  4-night June 7 $625 Board Sunday, June 6, after 6 pm.
Return Thursday, June 10, by 11 am.
  4-night June 12 $645 Board Friday, June 11, after 6 pm.
Return Tuesday, June 15, by 11 am.
  4-night June 16  $675

Board Tuesday, June 15, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, June 19, by 11 am.

Ο  6-night June 21 $885 WINDJAMMER DAYS TO BOOTHBAY HARBOR ~ A classic island picnic, fireworks, puffins, and maybe whales along the way.
Board Sunday, June 20, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, June 26, by 11 am.
 + 6-night   June 28  $915

 SAILING WAY DOWN EAST Exploring the bold coast beyond Acadia National Park towards the Canadian Border. Board Sunday, June 27, after 6 pm. Return Saturday, July 3, by 11 am.

  6-night July 5 $945  GREAT SCHOONER RACE 
Board Sunday, July 4, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday morning, July 10.
  6-night July 12 $975 LIGHTHOUSE WEEK/PARADE
Board Sunday, July 11, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, July 17, by 11 am.
  4-night July 19 $715 Board Sunday, July 18, after 6 pm.
Return Thursday, July 22, by 11 am.
 Ο 4-night July 23 $715 Board Thursday, July 22, after 6 pm.
Return Monday, July 26, by 11 am.
  4-night  July 28  $715 
Board Tuesday, July 27, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, July 31, by 11 am. 
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13-night Aug 2* $2,495   LUNENBURG FOLK HARBOUR CRUISE 
~ International cruise to Nova Scotia and return.  Includes passes for all folk festival concerts while we are in Lunenburg.
Board Sunday, Aug 1, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, Aug 14, by 11 am.
  4-night Aug 16 $715 Board Sunday, Aug 15, after 6 pm.
Return Thursday, Aug 19, by 11 am.
 Ο
3-night Aug 20 $595 Board Thursday, Aug 19, after 6 pm.
Return Sunday, Aug 22, by 11 am.
  4-night Aug 24 $715 Board Monday, Aug 23, after 6 pm.
Return Friday, Aug 27, at 11 a.m.
  4-night Aug 28 $715 Board Friday, Aug 27, after 6 pm.
Return Tuesday, Aug 31, at 11 a.m.
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6-night Sept 2* $945 GLOUCESTER SCHOONER RACE CRUISE
Board in Rockland Wednesday evening, Sept 1st, 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 7th, by 11 am.
  4-night Sept 9 $695 Board Wednesday, Sept 8, after 6 pm.
Return Sunday, Sept 12, by 11 am.
  6-night Sept 13 $895

WOODENBOAT SAIL-IN~The fleet sails into WoodenBoat harbor for a Tuesday get-together.  Visits to the boat school and bookstore.  More Maine islands to explore.  Our last long trip of the season.
Board Sunday, Sept 12, after 6 pm.
Return Saturday, Sept 18, by 11 am.

Ο  4-night Sept 20 $695 Board Sunday, Sept 19, after 6 pm.
Return Thursday, Sept 23, by 11 am.
FOLIAGE
  4-night Sept 25* $675 Board Friday, Sept 24, after 6 pm.
Return Tuesday, Sept 28, by 11 am.
  4-night Sept 30* $655 Board Wednesday, Sept 29, after 6 pm
Return Sunday, Oct 3, by 11 am.
Ο= Full Moon            * = limited to 24 guests            
+ = unique to Schooner American Eagle

For all trips except the Lunenburg trip, 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.  All cabins accommodate two persons: we charge a single supplement for those wishing to have one to themselves. Add $100 for short trips or $150 for six day cruises.

For the Lunenburg trip, the deposit is $500 per person, second progress payment of $500 by April 26th, and the balance due June 7th.  Refunds after the last payment only as other bookings are received for that trip.  Cancellations and rebookings are subject to a $25 fee.  All cabins accommodate two persons:  we charge a single supplement for those wishing to have one to themselves. Add $150.

Payments may be made by check, VISA, MasterCard or Discover.

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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. In the past year we donated to the Friends of the Maine State Museum, Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce and Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.