Schooner Sail
Enjoy this sail among the islands of Frenchman's Bay. View Acadia National Park from the sea, watch lobstermen hauling their traps, watch for wildlife or just relax on the spacious decks.
Bar Harbor, originally called Eden, has a world-renowned ambiance that blends seashore community, downeast character, rocky shores, and the famous Maine Lobster. Founded in 1796, it is the best-known town on Mount Desert Island. Enjoy a peaceful, serene, and comfortable sail among the islands of Frenchman Bay aboard a classic schooner ship. Since the 1700s, schooners have been used for a variety of purposes because they are fast, sleek, adaptable, and considered the sturdiest ships of all time. Frenchman Bay is named for Samuel de Champlain, the French explorer who visited the area in 1604. The bay is bounded on the east by the Schoodic Peninsula, and on the west by Mount Desert Island; parts of both are in Acadia National Park. It contains numerous islands, the largest of which is Ironbound Island. The bay extends for roughly 15 miles and spans 7 miles at its widest. Pack a meal, bring your favorite non-alcoholic beverage, sit back and relax or, if you feel inspired, join the crew to hoist the sails or take a turn at the ship's wheel. Please Note: Restroom facilities are available onboard for your convenience. In regards to weather, many different forecasts are monitored and will be considered when making a decision regarding cancellations. This tour is not necessarily cancelled for rain and/or fog. As the tour is designed to give guests the sailing experience in typical Maine weather.
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- An approximately 5 minute walk from the cruise ship tender pier.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible rubber-soled shoes for walking on the boat. Please bring a light jacket or sweater - it can be cool on the water.
- This tour is not wheelchair/scooter accessible. Participants must be able to walk up three Steps and down three steps. The crew is NOT permitted to carry a guest onto the vessel. Please note that on occasion a Newfoundland dog sails onboard. Please keep this in mind if you are allergic to dogs. In regards to weather, many different forecasts are monitored and will be considered when making a decision regarding cancellations. This tour is not necessarily canceled for rain and/or fog. As the tour is designed to give guests the sailing experience in typical Maine weather.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.