Privateer Schooner Sailing Tour in Salem Sound

Overview

FAME is annually the #1-rated boat in Salem and one of the top-rated activities in the entire town, per TripAdvisor. Don't miss the very best of what Salem has to offer! There's more to our town than witches!

FAME is a full-scale replica of a privateer schooner from the War of 1812 that captured over 20 prizes! We sail up to five times a day between May and October from Pickering Wharf Marina in downtown Salem.

On board our traditional gaff-rigged schooner, you'll get a chance to raise the sails and even steer the boat as we sail Salem Sound and talk about the fisherman, traders, and privateers that played such a central role in the saga of Salem, of Massachusetts, and of the young United States.

This is a great hands-on adventure for all ages — but you can also just sit back and enjoy a beverage and take it all in as we cruise past the historic forts and lighthouses of Salem, Beverly, and Marblehead.

City: Salem

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $49.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Restroom on board

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Salem

Historic Salem Sound — the waters around Salem, Marblehead, and Beverly, Massachusetts — where pirates, privateers, East Indiamen and men of war have been making history for 400 years.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (393)

Heather H

Jul 2014

Just by chance we stumbled across the Fame. We went on an afternoon sail around Salem. The captain was FANTASTIC, he knows a lot of local sea lore and was a great tour guide. Definitely something to do with a small group, it's and intimate setting.

Paul C

Jul 2014

Have you ever wondered about the history relating to the 1812 war around New England and how Salem made it's fortune ? Why not take a very enjoyable short tour on the Schooner Fame, a replica of one of the most famous privateer that was capturing English boats at the beginning of the 19th century. You'll have the chance to see the nice shores around Salem while being entertained with stories and history by the ship's captain. Do not miss it !

glenn r

Jun 2014

This is as great a way to spend an afternoon in New England as I have come across in a long time. The harbor in Salem is beautiful and the sail and crew on the schooner FAME are as good as it gets. Highly recommended.