Dining

“The fare of fisherman is far better than one would suppose… They live far better than any other class of seafaring men, and have provisions of a better grade and in greater variety.”

~ Reported Henry Osborne in 1879 after a trip aboard the Gloucester schooner Victor.

“In keeping with the tradition of the fishing schooners, we serve locally sourced and seasonally varied cuisine. We aim to keep the traditions of artisan, plentiful, and delicious food alive and well aboard the American Eagle.”

  • Tray of cinnamon rolls with icing on a wooden surface, accompanied by wooden tongs.

    Breakfast

    Wake to the smell of brewing coffee and just-baked pastries.

  • People standing on a wooden sailboat deck while chatting and getting their coffee.

    Enjoy the reserved hustle and bustle as coastal Maine wakes up around you: lobstermen head to check their traps, osprey dive for fish, or a curious seal investigates the schooner.

  • A buffet-style breakfast setup on a wooden cabintop while sailing on the Schooner American Eagle

    Relish in watching the world wake up, or cozy up in the galley.

  • Outdoor lunch buffet with soup, crackers, and a big fresh garden salad.

    Lunch

    On a cold day, lunch is chowder, soup, or stew to help warm you up, served with fresh-baked bread and a big salad, complete with homemade dressing.

  • Table with three pizzas, one with cheese, one with spinach and mushrooms, and one with pepperoni; salad bowls and plates nearby.

    Warm days call for sandwiches or perhaps even a pizza party, complete with kettle chips, salad, and a cold glass of lemonade.

  • A close-up of a tray filled with chocolate brownies with a peanut butter and fluff marbled topping.

    Make sure to leave some room for a bit of dessert!

  • Mason jars filled with halibut ceviche. The halibut was caught on the coast of Maine.

    Hors D'oeuvres

    As we approach our anchorage for the evening, listen for the bell as hors d'oeuvres are put on the cabin top.

  • Colorful salad with cucumber slices, red cabbage, and chopped vegetables in a white bowl.

  • Dinner buffet on a wooden sailboat cruise with various dishes made with local produce.

    Dinner

    After we anchor and put the awning up. Dinner is served, featuring local fish, meats, vegetables, and fresh bread.

  • Dessert is cornmeal cake topped with strawberries and cream cheese icing. An oil lamp sits just behind.

    As the sun sets, dessert is served. Enjoy a warm slice of pie or delicious cake as Capt. Tyler strums his guitar.

Lobster Bake

  • Three people outdoors enjoying a classic Maine lobster bake. They are sitting on rocks with a forest background.

    It wouldn’t be a windjamming trip without a lobster bake. Served onshore (weather permitting), it is a quintessential Maine experience.

  • Two people walking in a forest clearing on Russ Island in Maine with evergreen trees and grassy terrain.

    Land on the beach of one of Maine’s uninhabited islands. Explore the island following trails almost overgrown, or relax on the beach snacking on chips and dip, fresh crudités, or cheese and crackers.

  • People cooking lobster on a rocky beach with a schooner in the background.

    Not long after the lobsters are pulled off the fire, cooked to perfection with corn and rockweed, dinner is served. Don’t worry if you don’t like lobster: burgers, steak, and chicken are soon to follow, served with homemade buns and all the fixings.

  • A group of people standing on the shore of a calm water body, preparing to board a rowboat. In the background, a tall schooner is visible on the water. The setting appears to be in a natural, serene location during sunset.

    Toast a marshmallow for s’mores on the coals of the fire as you wait for your turn to row back to the schooner.