Family Sailing Adventure in Rockland, Maine

Come sail away with us!

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Departure Date & Rate

July 17 - July 20, 2026: 3-Day / 3-Night Adventure Per Person: $1345

Ages 5+

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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

Taking a vacation together is one of the most memorable ways to spend time together as a family; whether it’s just parents and children or a multigenerational adventure. The Schooner J. & E. Riggin Kids & Family cruises offer something truly magical – a place to reconnect without the distractions of life ashore.

While aboard, sailors of all ages can learn to tie knots, help prepare meals in the galley, take a turn at the helm, help crew haul the anchor and sails or chart, navigate, and identify names of islands & lighthouses just like a 19th century captain. When we anchor for the evening you can explore uninhabited islands, comb the beach for shells and sea glass, participate in the annual scavenger hunt, and take in the saltiness of fishing villages and quaint coastal harbors.

The deck of the J. & E. Riggin is the perfect place for parents to unwind, and these formative experiences for children can be life-altering and inspiring. How do we know? Captain Justin Schaefer himself first set foot aboard this very boat as a 12-year-old boy with his parents in the summer of 2005. Now, he invites you to come and enjoy the magic of the sea with us!

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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 -All craft supplies & materials associated with the kids' activities

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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 -All children under 12 will be required to wear a life jacket on deck