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Board a classic two‑mast schooner and watch Boothbay Harbor dissolve into islands, lighthouses, and working lobster boats as the sun sinks. This two‑hour sunset sail pairs easygoing windborne cruising with local stories about lobstering, seabirds, and coastal geology.
Board a classic two‑mast schooner and watch Boothbay Harbor dissolve into islands, lighthouses, and working lobster boats as the sun sinks. This two‑hour sunset sail pairs easygoing windborne cruising with local stories about lobstering, seabirds, and coastal geology.
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Operated by Boothbay Sailing · Boothbay Harbor, Maine
The schooner slips from the dock as gulls wheel and the harbor exhales its last commuter boats. Salt air sharpens; masts creak into a steady rhythm. From the rail you watch the shoreline loosen into a series of rocky shoulders and small, wind-sculpted islands—lighthouses and lobster skiffs punctuating the horizon as the sun lowers.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minor mobility required for boarding and moving on deck.
The cruise is two hours and departs from the docks in central Boothbay Harbor—look for the 'Schooner Eastwind' sign.
Guests may BYOB drinks and snacks; the vessel has an onboard restroom but no full galley service.
Yes—infants must sit on an adult’s lap. The cruise is family‑friendly but supervise children on deck.
Trips are canceled for severe weather; full refunds are typically available if the operator cancels or you cancel at least 24 hours prior.
Boothbay Harbor developed as a center for shipbuilding and fishing in the 19th century; lobstering remains a central local industry.
Support local conservation by not feeding wildlife, packing out trash, and following crew guidance to minimize disturbance to seabirds and marine mammals.
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