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)

scooterpete50

Sep 2012

This was the 1st of Harold Bunham's schooners we've sailed on. It was a blast, pick a good breezy day. Capt'n Mike is great and very knowledgeable about the original Privateer Fame and the war of 1812.

lindaf959

Sep 2012

We took an 8 hour cruise on the Fame from Salem to Boston to view the Tall Ships. Capt Mike and his crew were so hospitable and a wealth of historic information it was great. If you ask Capt Mike will give you the recipe for the ginger cookies.

threeonrtheroad

Sep 2012

We sailed the Fame Labor day weekend for the Gloucester Schooner Festival "Sail-by." What a great trip! We made our way up the coast to Gloucester Harbor and participated in the schooner parade. There were at least a dozen ships of all sizes, sailing around the harbor and shooting off their "canons" as the challenged each other to the race. We got to fire our guns, too! The Fame even received a shout-out from the festival emcee. Because our excursion was 5 hours long, the crew provided coffee in the morning, then lunch and beverages. Captain Mike even brought home-made cookies and brownies! The key to enjoying this kind of sailing is to participate. When the captain calls for volunteers to help raise the sails, don't just sit there! You'll learn a lot about the history of New England fishing vessels if you chat with the Captain. He's fun, entertaining and educational. We would sail with Captain Mike again.