Experience the Perseid Meteor Shower on a Nighttime Cruise from Rockland, Maine

Sail by day, Perseid meteor shower at night!

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Departure Date & Rate

**August 11 - August 15, 2026: 4-Day / 4-Night Adventure Per person: $1480

Ages 12+

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Boarding and Returning

Please note, we board every trip the evening of your chosen departure date between 5 and 6 p.m.

We will have you back at the dock before noon on the last day of your trip.

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The Cruise

This adventure takes us off the beaten path to some of the darkest and most serene harbors for the best views of the nighttime sky. This trip is scheduled over the peak of the Perseids Meteor Shower to give us the best chance of seeing a truly spectacular show. Sail along the Maine coast by day, anchor every evening somewhere new, and at night watch the sky dance with 30-50 meteors per hour.

Don’t forget to bring your sleeping bag & pad along if you wish to camp out beneath the stars!

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The Ship

The J. & E. Riggin, a beautiful, historic two-masted schooner. She was designated a National Historic Monument in 1991. She is 89′ long on deck, 120′ overall, 23′ wide and draws 7′ with her centerboard up. She was built in 1927 as an oyster dredger and rebuilt for passenger sail in 1977.

The Riggin is fully equipped with GPS, radar, and radio. She meets all Coast Guard requirements for construction and safety equipment. Certified to carry passengers, she fully meets all requirements for stability and watertight integrity. The Riggin has no inboard engine. Her sixteen-foot diesel-powered yawl boat can be used during calm spells for maneuvering into or out of tight harbors.

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Includes

• All meals (excluding dinner on boarding night)
• Linens including fresh sheets, warm blankets, a quilt or comforter, pillows, and towels
• Locally made, small-batch soap
• Coffee (regular and decaf), tea, and hot chocolate
• Ice and an ice chest are available for passenger use

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Things to Note

• Sink with cold running water in each cabin
• Window that opens for fresh air and natural light
• A 12V outlet & 2 USB ports
• Reading light over each bunk
• Must be able to navigate a ladder and stairs
• Toilets (“heads”) are located above deck
• Hot freshwater shower available
• A non-smoking vessel
• There is a $20 per vehicle parking fee (covers the length of your trip)
• Gratuity is not included
• A Ship Store is available on board
• Alcohol is not included on this cruise; however, you are welcome to bring it with you