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Board the Appledore II at Bayview Landing for a two-hour sunset sail through Penobscot Bay. This classic windjammer offers hands-on sailing, coastal scenery, and close-up views of lighthouses, seals and soaring raptors.
Board the Appledore II at Bayview Landing for a two-hour sunset sail through Penobscot Bay. This classic windjammer offers hands-on sailing, coastal scenery, and close-up views of lighthouses, seals and soaring raptors.
The sea pulls the harbor lights into long, shaking reflections as the Appledore II slips from Bayview Landing. Passengers gather along wide wooden rails; the crew hauls lines and the mast creaks like an old conversation. The ship moves into Penobscot Bay with Mount Battie darkening behind, the shoreline giving way to open water where the dying sun burns a band of orange over the horizon.
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Operated by Schooner Appledore Maine · Camden, Maine
The sea pulls the harbor lights into long, shaking reflections as the Appledore II slips from Bayview Landing. Passengers gather along wide wooden rails; the crew hauls lines and the mast creaks like an old conversation. The ship moves into Penobscot Bay with Mount Battie darkening behind, the shoreline giving way to open water where the dying sun burns a band of orange over the horizon.
This is Downeast Maine — a coastline of rocky ledges, spruce-grown ridges and marine weather carved by glaciers. The Appledore II, hand-built at the Gamage Shipyard in 1978 and proven by long ocean passages, follows a long local tradition of wind-powered working craft turned coastal passenger vessel. Along the route you'll pass Curtis Island Light (1836), watch osprey quarter the air and scan for porpoises and seals against a backdrop of historic inns and lobsterboat traffic.
Expect a two-hour cruise that balances relaxed observation with hands-on sailing: guests can help raise sails and take a turn at the wheel. Light refreshments are available for purchase; bring layers — temperatures can drop fast once the sun hits the horizon. Footing on wet decks can be uneven, so wear stiff-soled, non-marking shoes and secure small items.
Timing matters: arrive early for boarding and prime seating, scan the coastline for wildlife, and carry seasickness remedies if you're sensitive. The outing is low-effort but high-sensory — wind that nudges the ship, gulls calling, and the lighthouse blink drawing the harbor back into view as twilight closes the day.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires basic mobility to step aboard and move on deck
The sunset sail runs approximately two hours departing from Bayview Landing in Camden Harbor.
Yes — beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks are available for purchase onboard.
Yes; infants and children are permitted but must be accompanied by an adult and staff provide infant seats if needed.
Full refunds are available if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure; trips may be cancelled for bad weather.
Curtis Island Light (1836) and the region’s shipbuilding heritage reflect Penobscot Bay’s long maritime history, from fishing fleets to coastal steam and sail.
Operators encourage ‘leave no trace’ practices and limit passenger numbers to reduce wake and wildlife disturbance; respect bird nesting seasons and marine life distances.
Schooner Appledore Maine operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The sea pulls the harbor lights into long, shaking reflections as the Appledore II slips from Bayview Landing. Passengers gather along wide wooden rails; the crew hauls lines and the mast creaks like an old conversation. The ship moves into Penobscot Bay with Mount Battie darkening behind, the shoreline giving way to open water where the dying sun burns a band of orange over the horizon.
The sea pulls the harbor lights into long, shaking reflections as the Appledore II slips from Bayview Landing. Passengers gather along wide wooden rails; the crew hauls lines and the mast creaks like an old conversation. The ship moves into Penobscot Bay with Mount Battie darkening behind, the shoreline giving way to open water where the dying sun burns a band of orange over the horizon.
This is Downeast Maine — a coastline of rocky ledges, spruce-grown ridges and marine weather carved by glaciers. The Appledore II, hand-built at the Gamage Shipyard in 1978 and proven by long ocean passages, follows a long local tradition of wind-powered working craft turned coastal passenger vessel. Along the route you'll pass Curtis Island Light (1836), watch osprey quarter the air and scan for porpoises and seals against a backdrop of historic inns and lobsterboat traffic.
Expect a two-hour cruise that balances relaxed observation with hands-on sailing: guests can help raise sails and take a turn at the wheel. Light refreshments are available for purchase; bring layers — temperatures can drop fast once the sun hits the horizon. Footing on wet decks can be uneven, so wear stiff-soled, non-marking shoes and secure small items.
Timing matters: arrive early for boarding and prime seating, scan the coastline for wildlife, and carry seasickness remedies if you're sensitive. The outing is low-effort but high-sensory — wind that nudges the ship, gulls calling, and the lighthouse blink drawing the harbor back into view as twilight closes the day.