Sailing on Historic Schooner Yacht in Salem, MA

Overview

Set Sail in beautiful Salem, Massachusetts on an incredible and historic schooner yacht. Experience the majesty aboard John G. Alden's personal schooner yacht Malabar X. Winner of the 1930 and 1932 Newport to Bermuda race and open to the public and available in Salem for the first time in her history, don't miss out on your chance to sail into the past on the beautifully restored classic yacht. Our 2 hour Salem harbor sails includes soft drinks and bottled water. Craft can cocktails, beer and wine available for purchase onboard! Sit back and relax or lend a hand with the sails! This activity is good for all ages.

City: Salem

Fri 18 Apr

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Starting at $55.00

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Fri 18 Apr

Starting at $55.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Gangway may have steep inclines varying with the tide, take care when heading down to the ship

What To Expect

Sunset Sail Salem

Set Sail aboard the historic and brilliantly maintained classic North Shore sailing schooner yacht! Experience a sail on Salem sound as it would have been in the early 1900's in classic yacht comfort. The majority of our sails are 2hrs and yes we do actually go sailing! Once the sails are set, we open our craft beverage bar, with cocktails, beer, wine, cider and weekly drink specials. Bar is available until 30 minutes prior to docking, cash and credit cards accepted. Boarding is at our 10 Blaney St. Salem, MA 01970 location. There is parking on the pier but please arrive early on busy summer days to ensure a parking spot. The vessel is located next to the Salem ferry building and boarding begins 15 mins. prior to departure. We look forward to sailing with you!

Salem

Navigate and Explore Salem Sound under sail on your beautiful and historic classic sailing yacht

Marblehead

Sail around Marblehead, enjoy spectacular sights of the gorgeous historic homes built on the neck.

Misery Islands

Sail around the many islands of Salem Sound including Children's Island and Misery Island Reservation. Learn the unique history of the islands by asking the crew.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (124)

irving i

Oct 2018

We have been on a number of cruises over the years, but this was the best of them all. Even better, our out-of-town guests were delighted. The yacht is particularly beautiful, and quite large (about 70 feet, I believe). The crew of 4 was not the usual skeleton crew of most cruises, and they were friendly and attentive. Seating was quite comfortable, both on deck, in the cockpit, and below. We will do it again.

karen f

Sep 2018

Didn’t know what we expected booking a sail out in the ocean in New England in late September. Perfect day all around, calm seas, bright sunshine, warm temperatures. We came with our two sons and their lovely wives and were surprised to have the vessel and crew all to ourselves. It was the best and we will do this again next year. Just fantastic! Thank you Dylan and his crew, we will be back

ahkobus

Aug 2018

This was a fabulous experience. I had been on the WHEN and IF for a week sail a few decades ago, when it was moored at Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Since then it has been fully restored beautifully, and now calls its Summer home port in Salem, MA. My family gave me a birthday present this Summer to have a sail again, and it was fabulous. What a vessel! Just perfect! Captain Dylan Salzmann and the crew (Gray and Sean) were great, personable, focused and very dedicated to the When and If and those of us fortunate to be aboard. A very pleasant sail off of Salem north of Boston waters, and up north along the Beverly and Manchester-by-the-Sea coast line. It is an experience you will enjoy. Plenty of deck space, a 62' vessel we just love, lots of sail to catch the wind, and just plain simply "a picture to behold." I plan to return again for the Gloucester Mayor's Challenge on September 2nd. What a great Birthday Present! Thank You family and the When and If! [Obviously, no complaints - ALL GOOD] To your future plans of fun, Anton K