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2-Hour Windjammer Sailing Trip in Maine with Licensed Captain

2-Hour Windjammer Sailing Trip in Maine with Licensed Captain

Overview

Enjoy a leisurely sail on Frenchman Bay that includes narration about historical and geographical points of interest. View wildlife including eagles, seals and porpoises.

City: Bar Harbor

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $79.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Live musician on Sunset Trips

Beverages for Sale: wine, beer & soft drinks offered on 2pm & Sunset Trips

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (45)

H8707CIpamg

Aug 2022

Beautiful schooner! Captain and crew were proficient and friendly. The captain was knowledgeable and informative about the bay and pointed out wild life along the trip. This is a sailing trip that my husband and I will be doing again.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks so much for your kind review! Our captain and crew are truly the best in the biz. We are thrilled you saw some wildlife along the way, they don't always make an appearance. Please do join us again, we look forward to hosting you!

Jschorr101

Aug 2022

This was a waste of time and money. Their ad promotes “a strong afternoon breeze” and an "exhilarating sail" which is why we booked this excursion in the afternoon instead of the morning. The excursion started out having this large four sail sailboat use its’ motor to take us out of the harbor. Then the sails were unfurled. A very light breeze took us out a little way and then we just sat there; looking for anything that came our way. In the very far distance, a porpoise or two was spotted. Tlhey were pretty far away but there was no attempt made to get closer. We never got close to land, where we could possibly see more wildlife. As stated, we just sat there in the open water in hopes something swam by. Based on their writeup, I expected we would be looking for wildlife, not just hoping it appeared where we were. I know you cannot always predict the weather, but even without a breeze, they could have used the motor to maneuver around and not just sit still! They did hand out a salty snack, in hopes to sell drinks. When I went to buy a bottle of water, for the posted price of $2.00 plus tax, the girl put that price in her calculator and told me I owed $3.00. I questioned the $2.00 posted price and was told that was correct, but with tax it came to $3.00. I do NOT know any state in the United States that has a 50% tax rate! We traveled with our well behaved three-year-old grandson and his parents. In our general instructions, it was mentioned that the parents keep up with and control their children. There were times we were all asked to keep our seats for our safety, however other times we were able to walk around. However, our three-year-old, who could not see over the height of the railing was not allowed to stand, or get on his knees. If we were sitting on the outer seats along the railing, I would understand, but we were sitting in the middle of the ship. Bottom line, I do not agree with all the positive reviews. We left there VERY disappointed and wish we had booked something else.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for your review, as we are committed to excellent customer service and seek to improve areas that fall short. However, points you made need to be addressed. The exact wording of our 2:00 pm sail description on our website reads, "Join us for a usually livelier, more exhilarating sail of Frenchman Bay, with stronger afternoon breezes." Since we have no control over the weather, we do not guarantee the wind velocity, and exhilaration is a matter of perspective. Considering how light the breeze was that day, little to no movement at times would be expected, unless we'd engage our motor, which we do when necessary. Considering the massive size of the Margaret Todd - 151 feet long! - getting closer to shore would endanger both our boat and its passengers. Regarding looking for wildlife, our website states, "This cruise often features an interesting narrative of local history, geographical points of interest and wildlife. Bring binoculars and watch for wildlife!" Although our cruise often features wildlife viewing, we are subject to the whims of the animals and have no control over their appearance. We hand out snacks to give our passengers something for their stomach, as some 'sailors' can get a bit queasy on the water. When customers book by phone, we always advise them that they are welcome to bring their own nonalcoholic drinks and also their own food. Our objective is not to sell drinks, only to provide them for guests who may be thirsty. In short, we apologize for all your disappointments with your trip and hope you join us again on a windy day.

J2520OVmarcs

Aug 2022

Cruise to nowhere, out straight amid lobster pots, turned around and back to the dock. Would not recommend.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Unfortunately, the wind was not cooperating that day. Also, all of our media states we remain in Frenchman Bay, so your "cruise to nowhere" statement is accurate. We apologize for your disappointment in our cruise and hope you sail with us again on a windier day.